[NU Sports] Purdue to Sun Bowl

[Louie Vaccher]

The Sun Bowl has selected Purdue to travel to El Paso for the third time in four years, deciding not to wait and see if the Cats win on Saturday.

http://www.boilerstation.com/football/stories/200411220purdue_football1101181211.shtml

Here's an excerpt.

The Sun Bowl committee did consider Northwestern, even though it would have had to wait until Saturday to see if the Wildcats can become bowl eligible by winning at Hawaii 
"It was a hard decision initially because of the consideration given to Northwestern having beaten Purdue," Folmer said. "Historically we've always taken the team that has done that. 

"However, in this case, having Kyle Orton back, who still holds the passing records for our game, and the fact that he's playing well, we voted to select Purdue. 

"Purdue is like family here and Joe Tiller has done such an outstanding job. And the people of El Paso will be proud to have them back. The committee is excited to have them back." 

Well, we're excited that we don't have to go to El Paso. Purdue is like family? Give me a break. And they can have Orton. He put up some numbers but the guy proved this year that he can't win a big game.