Purdue's sports teams are named in honor of the big, burly "boilermakers" who worked on big, heavy metal boilers like those that make steam on a locomotive, but how did the school now best-known for ...

Purdue's 'Boilermakers' nickname was the butt of a joke that went viral during 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' this ...

It's now taking away from the high school recruit and his opportunities. We didn't want that." Purdue March Madness: Jimmy ...

We didn't want that." Purdue March Madness: Jimmy Fallon can't answer, so we will: Why did Purdue call itself Boilermakers? Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. "We've been on ...