It has been many moons since we have last uttered the word “Spoilermaker”. Within the last 4 years, the idea of Purdue even being the Spoilermakers again has brought ridicule and laughter from our Big Ten brethren (except Ohio State, of course, as most OSU fans will still hide under a rock whenever they hear a train whistle, or are reminded of any postseason game against Clemson).
But who can blame the CFB crowd for laughing at us whenever they hear the word “Spoilermaker”? Purdue hasn’t defeated a ranked opponent since 2011. Even then, that #23 Illinois team was in the middle of a six game losing streak and fired Zook at the end of the season.