Covering Minnesota’s Eric Decker: An Attempt at the Impossible?
Published on: 24th September, 2009
If I was coaching against the Minnesota Golden Gophers this fall, my scouting report would be all of three words long. No color-coded booklet. No bullet points. No Xs and Os. Just three words. STOP ERIC DECKER. So easy to write, yet (apparently) so impossible ...Purdue Drops 28-21 Decision To Underdog Huskies
Published on: 21st September, 2009
Even casual football fans understand the purpose of a punt. When a team is about to run out of downs, they choose to kick the ball to their opponents, giving up possession willingly in exchange for pushing the other team as far away from scoring as possible.The funny thing about ...Carrying On About Big Ten Football: September 19
Published on: 20th September, 2009
Well, a Big Ten team finally beat a Pac-10 opponent. It was due to happen eventually, right? After Ohio State dropped a heartbreaking three-point decision to USC, Purdue lost by two at Oregon, and Minnesota gave nationally-ranked Cal all it could handle, the Hawkeyes finally broke through to get a big win ...First Team to 50 Wins: Why Ohio State Better Keep Its Eye on Explosive Toledo
Published on: 18th September, 2009
Everyone in Ohio is talking about the wrong game this week. Buckeyes fans can't get over a heartbreaking loss to USC, spending their spare time discussing Jim Tressel's game management, conservative style, offensive scheme, and in some extreme cases, the names of suitable replacements. I'd suggest moving on...pronto. Mostly ...Boilermakers’ Mistakes Come Back to Haunt Them in Oregon
Published on: 14th September, 2009
Purdue surprised quite a few experts on Saturday night in Eugene, Oregon. The double-digit underdog Boilermakers made the long cross-country trek, ignored a hostile crowd, survived a rainstorm (perfect weather for Ducks), rushed the ball effectively, and dominated most of the ballgame.If not for two crucial Joey Elliott turnovers, a ...Carrying On About Big 10 Football: Sept. 12
Published on: 13th September, 2009
What an eventful day in Big 10 football. It began with a half dozen games kicking off at noon and it ended (for me) a little after 1:30 am ET Sunday morning when Purdue's last-ditch onside kick attempt was unsuccessful. In between, I saw a little bit of all 11 Big ...Werner, Williams Finally Healthy To Lead Experienced Purdue Defense
Published on: 7th September, 2009
WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA—Jason Werner had lost count of exactly how long ago his last football game was. "It's been awhile, right? Over 500 days since I last played," the Purdue linebacker said wistfully after recording 11 tackles in the Boilermakers' season-opening win over Toledo. Almost, Jason. The actual ...Purdue Runs To Season-Opening Win Over Toledo
Published on: 6th September, 2009
Purdue sophomore Ralph Bolden claimed to be nervous before his first career start at running back. “My heart was jumping through my chest,” Bolden said after the game. While that may be true, none of the fans in Ross-Ade Stadium would have known. Bolden raced 78 yards for a touchdown on his first ...Carrying On About Big Ten Football: Sept. 5
Published on: 6th September, 2009
If you're like me, you're probably suffering through football overload. After not getting to watch a single live college football game for the last eight months straight, you've seen (insert double-digit number here) in the last three days. We've gone from football withdrawal to football heaven...and to be honest, it's ...Carson Wiggs’ Big Leg Keeps Smashing Records At Purdue
Published on: 6th September, 2009
WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA-- With time left for only one final play before halftime in Saturday's game against Toledo, Purdue head coach Danny Hope didn't hesitate."You're 60 yards away and you've got two seconds left before the half; you don't have a lot of choices there to produce any points," Hope ...Featured Sponsors
File not found.