The month of October was an emotional roller coaster for the Boilermakers during their 2000 Rose Bowl season, highlighted by profound memories of victories and a letdown.

In 1999, Purdue's defense had no answer for the duo of Michigan quarterback Tom Brady and running back Anthony "A-Train" Thomas. A year later, in what was a make or break moment in Purdue football's ...

The Boilermakers got off to a 3-2 start to open the 2000 season, with a pair of games they felt like they should have won, putting a Rose Bowl bid into question.