Archived Purdue Publications

Head Coach Burtnett resigns post because of family, team concerns (Photo - Leon Burtnett, Lance Scheib, Jeff George)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/7/1986
p. 1

Thirty-one point underdog Boilermakers face undefeated Wolverines Saturday (Photo)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/7/1986
p. 32

Trouble 'overshadows' PU loss to Michigan (Photo - Rod Woodson, Merkle Williams)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/10/1986
p. 28

PU quarterback talks to press about coach, future plans with team
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/10/1986
p. 28

Players: PU administration pressures coach to resign
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/10/1986
p. 28

Football squad drills indoors
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/12/1986
p. 16

George may play part of game against Iowa (Photo)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/14/1986
p. 24

Running for the record (Photo - Rod Woodson)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/17/1986
p. 1

Boilers possess worst record in Big Ten after loss to Iowa (Photo - Jeff George)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/17/1986
p. 24

Final decision on new PU football coach rests with Beering
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/18/1986
p. 1

Burtnett: Boiler fans to see Woodson on offense, George in action (Photo - All everything: Rod Woodson)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/19/1986
p. 16

Resignation forces assistant coaches into tough job market (Photo - Bill Doba)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/20/1986
p. 20

Boilers, Hoosiers struggle to take 'symbol of rivalry' in yearly football matchup
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/21/1986
p. 1

Burtnett wants bucket for final curtain call (Photos)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/21/1986
p. 8-9

Rest in Peace (Photo - David Eblen, Chris Hawes)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/21/1986
p. 11

Leon Burtnett reflects on career with Boilers, favors gridiron future (Photo - Leon Burtnett)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/21/1986
p. 13

Purdue-Indiana rivalry evokes memories from faculty, staff of both universities
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/21/1986
p. 16

Purdue ticket office reports another sellout
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/21/1986
p. 16

Saving the best for last (Photo - Leon Burtnett)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/24/1986
p. 1

Woodson leads Boilermakers in bucket upset (Photo - Rod Woodson, Doug Downing)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/24/1986
p. 24

Football coach surprises fans, players, breaks out traditional old gold jerseys
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/24/1986
p. 24

Burtnett assesses PU performance; outcome 'beyond all expectations' (Calvin Williams)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/24/1986
p. 24

Woodson receives MVP honors
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/25/1986
p. 12

Reports indicate former NFL coach to become Purdue football mentor
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 12/1/1986
p. 24

Prospective PU coach's visit goes 'well'
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 12/5/1986
p. 20

Purdue football coach list narrowed to Colletto, Akers
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 12/9/1986
p. 16

Akers grabs Purdue's football reins (Photo - George King, Fred Akers)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 12/11/1986
p. 1

Coaching change brings indorr practice facility
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 12/11/1986
p. 1

George expresses 'shock at Akers' naming as new coach
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 12/11/1986
p. 20

Akers' spouse announces plans to fulfill vacant role as new assistant coach (Photo - Diane Akers)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 12/11/1986
p. 20

Akers scores lots of points with Boilermaker football team (Photo - Doug Downing, Todd Tyrie)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 12/15/1986
p. 24

George says 'so long' to PU, Akers (Photo - Jeff George)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 1/12/1987
p. 1A

Akers spends busy Christmas (Photo - Fred Akers)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 1/12/1987
p. 1B

Nine new faces roam Boiler sidelines
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 1/12/1987
p. 1B

Senior to stay with PU football team (Photo - Doug Downing)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 1/14/1987
p. 24

Despite setbacks, football coach optimistic (Photo - Fred Akers)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 1/20/1987
p. 16

George announces defection to Miami, QB to finish year at PU before transfer (Photo - Jeff George)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 1/22/1987
p. 20

Akers announces new football recruits
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 2/12/1987
p. 20

Allegations surrounding Akers role 'has no effect' on Purdue efforts
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 3/24/1987
p. 16

Akers down-plays recent allegations of NCAA investigation
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 3/27/1987
p. 28

Football team begins practice stronger after workout program (Photo - D. Downing, J. Huber)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 3/30/1987
p. 24

Prime time 'Akers' Angels' to have high school recruits as guest stars
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/1/1987
p. 3

Play football for Purdue? Better say hello to dorms
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/8/1987
p. 16

Akers 'happy with effort' shown in first spring scrimage (Photo - Doug Downing)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/10/1987
p. 24

Boilermakers unveil option in dreary 3rd pigskin scrimmage (Photo - Robert Wiltfong, Dwayne O'Connor, Damon Taylor))
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/15/1987
p. 20

Going down for the last time (Photo - Bill Hitchcock, Jeff Huber)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/20/1987
p. 27

Boiler cornerback returns, makes switch to offense after academic probation
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/22/1987
p. 24

Akers wants more practice time, comments on next season (Photo - Akers)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/24/1987
p. 20

Boiler's record still in doubt; no word on football forfeits
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 6/1/1987
p. 19

PU's football team celebrates two new eras (Photo - Fred Akers)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 6/11/1987
p. 16A

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