Scott NielsenScott Nielsen

Die-hard Purdue fan that graduated in 2008. Was a member of the first Paint Crew Game Day Committee when it went to general admission. Joined The Boiling Points as a contributor in February 2011. Feel free to follow me on Twitter for comments on Purdue, Chicago sports teams, hating on ESPN, and any other sports topics that I feel need my opinion. Boiler Up!

Latest Updates

Purdue Releases Italy Basketball Schedule

Today Purdue Sports released the basketball schedule for the mens basketball trip to Italy. The games are as follows: August 9th vs All Star Italy August 12th vs Atletas Kaunus August 14th vs Vicenza…Read More

2013 RB Keyante Green Commits to Purdue

You know those situations where you hate when someone else does something but when it happens in your favor you love it? This is one of those situations.  Class of 2013 running back Keyante Green has…Read More

Who is Sean O’Mara?

Every year during the July AAU season there are a couple players who pop up out of nowhere on Purdue’s radar. This year it looks to be 2014 recruit Sean O’Mara. The 6’9″ 220lb big…Read More

Purdue Pete and Willie the Wildcat Respond to Other B1G Mascots

A few weeks ago the Big Ten mascots released a parody video to the song “Call Me Maybe”. Many Purdue fans were wondering where Purdue Pete was and chalked it up to yet another miss by the marketing…Read More

Offensive Line: Number 1 Most Important Player/Unit

Probably the most unheralded position in football is going to be the most important to the Boilers success this year. Only two offensive lineman that have started consistently, center Rick Schmeig and…Read More

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UPDATE: JaJuan Johnson AND E’Twaun Moore Traded to Rockets

Former Purdue JaJuan Johnson and E’Twaun Moore have been traded from the Boston Celtics to the…Read More

Safeties: Number 2 Most Important Players/Units

Purdue will be breaking in an entirely new safety unit this year. Though Max Charlot did play a decent…Read More

Quarterbacks: Number 3 Most Important Player/Unit

Caleb TerBush or Robert Marve? This might be one of the biggest(maybe THE biggest) fan debates in Purdue…Read More

Ryan Russell: Number 4 Most Important Player/Unit

Ryan Russell has the potential to be the next great defensive end at Purdue. He was hampered by an ankle…Read More

Purdue Football Player Arrested Over Weekend

Over the weekend Purdue football player Sean Collins was arrested outside Where Else? bar. Insert bad…Read More

Will Lucas: Number 5 Most Important Player/Unit

Early this summer, it looked like Lucas may be Purdue’s only returning starter at line backer.…Read More

Akeem Shavers: Number 6 Most Important Player/Unit

Shavers is going to have to carry the load at the running back position this year. Ralph Bolden is recovering…Read More

Antavian Edison: Number 7 Most Important Player/Unit

Edison is the most proven wide receiver the Boilers have. He is also the only one that has shown play-making…Read More

Purdue Interested in Boston University Transfer

According to a tweet from GoldandBlackIllustrated.com, Purdue looks to be in good shape with Boston…Read More

Ricardo Allen: Number 8 on Most Important Players/Units

Yes, another one of the best players is low on the list. Like Kawann Short, getting high level performance…Read More

Kawann Short: Number 9 on Most Important Players/Units

You’re probably thinking, “Why is the best player on the team so low on the list?”…Read More

Top 10 Important Players/Units for Purdue Football

Over the next two weeks I’ll be unveiling the Top 10 most important players or units for a successful…Read More

Update on Purdue Baseball Players in Summer Leagues

This past season Purdue’s baseball team had what is probably their best season in the history of…Read More

NBA Off-season Affecting Pro Boilers

With the draft over and players being able to sign free agent contracts starting Wednesday, the NBA off-season…Read More

The Ten at Ten

The Boiling Point: The Ten at Ten. Welcome to the Ten at Ten, a list of 10 positives/negatives/in-between…Read More