Archived Purdue Publications

Burtnett leads North to victory (Photo - S. Griffin, R. Carter)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 1/13/1986
p. 23

Five Purdue football players attend NFL scouting session (Photo - R. Carter, S. Griffin)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 2/6/1986
p. 20

Top-rated school football star to announce college choice today
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 2/10/1986
p. 27

All eyes on Jeff George; Purdue may be his choice
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 2/11/1986
p. 32

Top-rated George picks PU, cites tradition of 'fine' QB's (Photo)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 2/13/1986
p. 24

George heads up list of 33 recruits to fill 'every need'
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 2/13/1986
p. 13

Downing, Huber, George to compete for QB; starting post open with graduation of Everett (Photo - Jeff Huber, Doug Downing)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 2/21/1986
p. 17

Former flanker looks for another chance (Photo - Steve Bryant)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 3/27/1986
p. 20

Football team starts spring practice schedule, Burtnett says there is much optimism for fall (Photo - Urban Bowman, Jeff Huber)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/1/1986
p. 16

PU's running back coach Sherman accepts Georgia position (Photo - Ray Sherman)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/3/1986
p. 20

Boilermakers hold first seasonal scrimmage, offense, defense participate in officiated game (Photo - Caleb Bonds)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/4/1986
p. 22

Chaney joins ranks of junior college recruits
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/9/1986
p. 24

Davis, Wiltfong may give PU receiving a hand (Photo - Antoine Davis)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/16/1986
p. 24

PU football suffers loss with injury of 3 potential starters
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/17/1986
p. 24

Moreland may replace Foster with move to No. 1 free safety
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/17/1986
p. 24

Jeff George in Ross-Ade (Photo - Jeff George, Kipp Koonce, Leon Burtnett, Desmond Moreland, Art Dubose)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/18/1986
p. 27

Davis, Wiltfong may give PU receiving a hand (Photo - Antoine Davis)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/16/1986
p. 24

PU football suffers loss with injury of 3 potential starters
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/17/1986
p. 24

Moreland may replace Foster with move to No. 1 free safety
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/17/1986
p. 24

Jeff George in Ross-Ade (Photo - Jeff George, Kipp Koonce, Leon Burtnett, Desmond Moreland, Art Dubose)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/18/1986
p. 27

Downing says team not 'clicking' in third Spring scrimmage
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/18/1986
p. 27

Beeks may get nod as backfield starter
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/24/1986
p. 23

Burtnett loses linebacker; sees progress in running game (Photo - Calvin Williams, Ronnie Beeko)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/25/1986
p. 16

PU football coach, graduate assistant express 'shock' over death of McClain
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/29/1986
p. 19

Purdue senior football players 'anxious' to see how they fare in today's draft (Photos - Jim Everett, Steve Griffin, Rodney Carter)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/29/1986
p. 20

Houston chooses Purdue's Everett as 3rd pick in NFL draft
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/30/1986
p. 24

Three other Boilermakers chosen in football draft
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 4/30/1986
p. 24

Ex-Purdue football player fights 'dumb jock' image, will graduate from law school, take bar exam (Photo - Mike Brown)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 5/2/1986
p. 24

Burtnett announces addition; two new assistant coaches hired
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 5/2/1986
p. 24

Burtnett builds ninth season on lifetime as player, coach (Photo - Leon Burtnett)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 6/12/1986
p. 18A

Boiler quarterbacks compete for No. 1 role in '86 season (Photos)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 8/25/1986
p. B1

Burtnett's '86 Boilers embark on 'reloading year' (Photo)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 8/25/1986
p. B2

Proposition 48 forces athletes to make the grade
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 8/25/1986
p. B3

Football ticket sales rise from last year
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 8/25/1986
p. B6

George throws 4 TD passes during weekend scrimmage (Photo - Jeff George)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 8/26/1986
p. 20

Prah: team injury list shrinking, fewer injuries than '85 season
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 8/26/1986
p. 20

Boilermaker wide receiver switches to cornerback position (Photo - Cris Dishman)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 8/27/1986
p. 20

Evaluations difficult during practice for Burtnett because of large number of injuries to starters
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 8/27/1986
p. 20

George named as starting QB for '86 season (Photo - Jeff George)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 8/29/1986
p. 24

Former George teammate may have advantage as receiver (Photo - Lance Scheib, James Medlock)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/2/1986
p. 16

George's start surprises mom, leaves her with mixed emotions
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/2/1986
p. 16

Police charge PU linebacker with driving under influence
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/2/1986
p. 16

Burtnett says Boilermaker defense improving all the time (Photo - Matt Morgan, Eric Nichols)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/1/1986
p. 20

Undersized receiver contrives lofty plans, sick of red-shirt label (Photo - Rick Brunner)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/4/1986
p. 20

Offense lags behind defense as Boilers tune up for opener (Photo - Wayne Goodwin)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/8/1986
p. 24

PU declares Boilers, Dishman and Lee, academically ineligible (Photo - Cris Dishman)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/9/1986
p. 20

Burtnett holds season's first teleconference, prepares Boilers to take on Ball State Saturday
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/10/1986
p. 20

Senior Woodson leads Boilers from cornerback position (Photo - Rod Woodson, Doug Downing)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/11/1986
p. 24

Boilermakers start season against Ball State; Cardinal coach wary of 'untried' Purdue team
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/12/1986
p. 24

On the run! (Photo - James Medlock)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/15/1986
p. 1

Boilers beat Cardinals 20-3 in season opener (Photo - Jeff George)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/15/1986
p. 28

George faces press conference: all 'interceptions were my fault' (Photo - Bill Hitchcock)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/15/1986
p. 28

Young defensive linemen see plenty of action in 'trenches' (Photo - Kevin Holley, Bill Hitchcock)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/16/1986
p. 16

Burtnett: 'Things we feared most came true' about offense (Photo - Rod Woodson)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/17/1986
p. 20

Downing plays important quarterback position; team 'looks to seniors for leadership, morale'
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/18/1986
p. 16

Bounin makes recovery from cerebral hemorrhage
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/18/1986
p. 16

Rams acquire rights to Purdue star Everett from Houston Oilers
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/19/1986
p. 17

Boilers to stalk Panthers in Ross-Ade; PU seeks revenge for 1985 31-30 loss
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/19/1986
p. 24

Panthers pass up 14 point Boiler lead, make 5 interceptions (Photo - Jeff George)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/22/1986
p. 32

Boilers fall into 'bottomless Pitt;' offense turns ball over 'too often' (Photo - Jerry Chaney)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/22/1986
p. 32

Boilers leave 'with not only a defeat,' offense loses two receivers to injury (Photo)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/24/1986
p. 24

Running back coach joins Boilermakers (Photo - Al Roberts)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/24/1986
p. 24

Boilermakers to face proud rival Fighting Irish; need victory to get record back over 500 mark (Photo - Matt Morgan)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/26/1986
p. 20

PU star Everett takes LA Rams' offer
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/26/1986
p. 20

Game lacks 'surprises,' Boiler fumbles result in Irish lead (Photo)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/29/1986
p. 24

Boilers return 'with some pride;' Irish coach finds win 'gratifying' (Photo - Jerry Chaney)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 9/29/1986
p. 24

Burtnett changes tune after ND defeat (Photo - Tony Grant)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/1/1986
p. 20

Burtnett: Offensive guard off of team; disciplinary action unrelated to football
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/3/1986
p. 28

Michigan, Iowa available, IU, Ohio sold out
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/3/1986
p. 3A

PU linebacker Strickland clowns with team, leads in take downs; Coach; capable of 'excelling more'
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/3/1986
p. 5A

Boilers look to even score in meeting with Minnesota
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/3/1986
p. 6-7A

Purdue's offensive line 'steadily improving,' put under pressure for more pass protection (Photo - Mike Connors)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/3/1986
p. 6A

Gridiron fortunes may rest with legs of special kickers Briggs, McCarthy (Photo - Jonathon Briggs)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/3/1986
p. 10A

Boiler's Homecoming loss has Burtnett at a loss for words (Photo - Jerry Chaney, Doug Downing)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/6/1986
p. 24

Team, coach fumble for answers (Photo - Tony Visco, Brad Schumacker)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/6/1986
p. 24

Scout team provides Boiler starters with simulation of opponent's game
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/8/1986
p. 15

Three game losing streak has Boilers looking for answers (Photo - Jeff George, James Medlock)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/8/1986
p. 16

Boilers, Illini head in wrong direction, game to break losing streak for 1 team (Photo - Kevin Sumlin)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/10/1986
p. 20

Football team 'did not play with enough consistency to win' (Photos)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/15/1986
p. 28

Chaney emerges from Boilermaker backfield; tailback's receiving ranks second in Big Ten (Photo - Jerry Chaney)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/16/1986
p. 16

Boilers will face chance for perfection; win has them 1-0 in home night games (Photo - Rod Woodson)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/17/1986
p. 28

Stadium to shine with 'fake' sunlight
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/17/1986
p. 28

Burtnett says offense key to game. PU loses 5th straight (Photo - Doug Downing, Keith Brown)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/20/1986
p. 28

Injuries, lack of sustained drives, contribute to Boiler football loss (Photo)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/20/1986
p. 28

Burtnett: George 'doubtful' to start against Michigan State Saturday
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/22/1986
p. 20

Boiler injuries place passes 'in the hands' of PU receiver (Photo - Jon Hayes)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/22/1986
p. 20

Burtnett can't worry about fans despite criticism over 1-5 record
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/22/1986
p. 20

Boilers to confront Spartans, tackle 'best team all season' (Photo - D. Downing)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/24/1986
p. 24

Hurting gridders injury list swells
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/24/1986
p. 24

Goodwill (Photo - Leon Burtnett, Francis Peay)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/3/1986
p. 1

Last second field goal clinches Boiler victory (Photo - Jonathan Briggs and Tony Grant)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/3/1986
p. 28

Purdue drops sixth straight in spearing by MSU Spartans (Photo - Shawn McCarthy)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/27/1986
p. 28

Coach Burtnett sums up loss to MSU: QB troubles cause problems all over (Photo)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/27/1986
p. 28

PU football offense figures in team's failings
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/29/1986
p. 20

Burtnett: QB situation 'wide open' for Northwestern game Saturday (Photo - Doug Downing, Jeff Huber)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/29/1986
p. 20

Despite losses, Boilermakers maintain team's positive attitude, high morale
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/30/1986
p. 20

Purdue Coach Burtnett feels pressure, vows not to resign despite 1-6 record (Photo - Leon Burtnett)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/30/1986
p. 20

Boilermakers to challenge NU Wildcats in "Bottom of the Big Ten" show-down (Photo - Jeff Huber)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 10/31/1986
p. 24

Burtnett: George's injury still improving; QB not likely to see action on Saturday
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/4/1986
p. 12

Burtnett: team awaits tough Michigan game (Photo - James Medlock)
Publication: Exponent Newspapers
Subject: Football
Date: 11/5/1986
p. 20

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

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