2010 Purdue Boilermakers Additional Information
Coaching Staff
Head Coach:
Official School Bio - Danny Hope
Assistant Coaches, Official Bios:
Gary Emanuel - Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line
J.B. Gibboney - Special Teams Coordinator
Donn Landholm - Co-Defensive Coordinator
Gary Nord - Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Lou Anarumo - Defensive Backs
Shawn Clark - Offensive Line
Mark Hagen - Linebackers
Cornell Jackson - Running Backs
Brian Rock - Wide Receivers
Blue Adams - Graduate Assistant Coach
Steve Adams - Quality Control Graduate Assistant
Kyle Smith - Graduate Assistant Coach
Jason Strunk - Quality Control Graduate Assistant
Don Coller - Recruiting Coordinator
Jim Lathrop - Director of Strength and Conditioning
Denny Miller - Director of Sports Medicine
Casey Nuss - Supervisor of Football Operations
Recruiting
Assistant Coaches, Official Bios:
Gary Emanuel - Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line
J.B. Gibboney - Special Teams Coordinator
Donn Landholm - Co-Defensive Coordinator
Gary Nord - Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Lou Anarumo - Defensive Backs
Shawn Clark - Offensive Line
Mark Hagen - Linebackers
Cornell Jackson - Running Backs
Brian Rock - Wide Receivers
Blue Adams - Graduate Assistant Coach
Steve Adams - Quality Control Graduate Assistant
Kyle Smith - Graduate Assistant Coach
Jason Strunk - Quality Control Graduate Assistant
Don Coller - Recruiting Coordinator
Jim Lathrop - Director of Strength and Conditioning
Denny Miller - Director of Sports Medicine
Casey Nuss - Supervisor of Football Operations
Recruiting
Recruiting Classes:
Behind the Numbers2011 Verbal Commitments :
Scout.com - #74 overall class - 3-3*, 3-2*, 1-N/R - 2.28* average
Rivals.com - class unranked - 6-3*, 0-2*, 1-N/R - 2.71* average
Russell Bellomy QB 6-3 185 Arlington, TX - 3*/3*
Brandon Cottom LB 6-2 225 Newtown, PA - 3*/3*
Randy Gregory DE 6-4 210 Fishers, IN - 2*/N-R
AJ King WR 6-0 160 Seffner, FL - N-R/3*
Robert Kugler TE 6-3 235 Wesford, PA - 3*/3*
Taylor Richards S 6-0 160 Lake Mary, FL - 2*/3*
Michael Rouse DT 6-4 315 Flossmoor, IL - 2*/3*
Scout.com - #74 overall class - 3-3*, 3-2*, 1-N/R - 2.28* average
Rivals.com - class unranked - 6-3*, 0-2*, 1-N/R - 2.71* average
Russell Bellomy QB 6-3 185 Arlington, TX - 3*/3*
Brandon Cottom LB 6-2 225 Newtown, PA - 3*/3*
Randy Gregory DE 6-4 210 Fishers, IN - 2*/N-R
AJ King WR 6-0 160 Seffner, FL - N-R/3*
Robert Kugler TE 6-3 235 Wesford, PA - 3*/3*
Taylor Richards S 6-0 160 Lake Mary, FL - 2*/3*
Michael Rouse DT 6-4 315 Flossmoor, IL - 2*/3*
Class of 2010 :
Scout.com - #49 class - 0-4*, 13-3*, 11-2* - 2.54* average
Rivals.com - class unranked - 1-4*, 13-3*, 10-2* - 2.63* average
Ricardo Allen CB 5-9 176 Daytona Beach, FL - 3*/3*
Chevin Davis WR 6-1 185 Daytona Beach, FL - 2*/3*
Josh Davis DT 6-6 270 Plain City, OH - 3*/2*
Jack Deboef OT 6-7 265 State College, PA - 3*/3*
Michael Eargle CB 6-0 190 Scranton, PA - 2*/3* - JUCO
De'Ron Flood TE 6-4 230 O'Fallon, IL - 3*/2*
Rashad Frazier DE 6-5 225 Middletown, OH - 3*/3*
Bruce Gaston DT 6-3 290 Chicago, IL - 3*/3*
Joe Gilliam LB 6-2 210 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*
Normando Harris CB 6-0 170 Miami, FL - 2*/2*
Ryan Isaac OG 6-4 255 Michigan City, IN - 3*/3*
EJ Johnson S 6-0 175 Cocoa, FL - 3*/3*
Mike Lee LB 6-3 205 Pittsburgh, PA - 2*/2*
Antoine Lewis CB 5-11 175 Maywood, IL - 3*/3*
Jonathan Linkenheimer K 6-3 215 Daytona Beach, FL - 2*/2*
William Lucas LB 6-0 217 Lakeland, FL - 3*/3*
Reginald Pegram RB 5-10 205 Dallas, TX - 2*/2*
Sean Robinson QB 6-4 210 Rochester, IL - 3*/3*
OJ Ross WR 5-10 176 Daytona Beach, FL - 3*/4*
Rayan Russell DE 6-4 230 Carrollton, TX - 2*/2*
Jesse Schmitt C 6-2 225 Louisville, KY - 2*/2*
Justin Sinz TE 6-5 230 Edgar, WI - 2*/2*
Charles Torwudzo WR 6-4 182 Brownsburg, IN - 2*/3*
Cody Webster P 6-2 180 Harrisburg, PA - 2*/2*
Class of 2009:
Scout.com - #49 class - 0-4*, 13-3*, 11-2* - 2.54* average
Rivals.com - class unranked - 1-4*, 13-3*, 10-2* - 2.63* average
Ricardo Allen CB 5-9 176 Daytona Beach, FL - 3*/3*
Chevin Davis WR 6-1 185 Daytona Beach, FL - 2*/3*
Josh Davis DT 6-6 270 Plain City, OH - 3*/2*
Jack Deboef OT 6-7 265 State College, PA - 3*/3*
Michael Eargle CB 6-0 190 Scranton, PA - 2*/3* - JUCO
De'Ron Flood TE 6-4 230 O'Fallon, IL - 3*/2*
Rashad Frazier DE 6-5 225 Middletown, OH - 3*/3*
Bruce Gaston DT 6-3 290 Chicago, IL - 3*/3*
Joe Gilliam LB 6-2 210 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*
Normando Harris CB 6-0 170 Miami, FL - 2*/2*
Ryan Isaac OG 6-4 255 Michigan City, IN - 3*/3*
EJ Johnson S 6-0 175 Cocoa, FL - 3*/3*
Mike Lee LB 6-3 205 Pittsburgh, PA - 2*/2*
Antoine Lewis CB 5-11 175 Maywood, IL - 3*/3*
Jonathan Linkenheimer K 6-3 215 Daytona Beach, FL - 2*/2*
William Lucas LB 6-0 217 Lakeland, FL - 3*/3*
Reginald Pegram RB 5-10 205 Dallas, TX - 2*/2*
Sean Robinson QB 6-4 210 Rochester, IL - 3*/3*
OJ Ross WR 5-10 176 Daytona Beach, FL - 3*/4*
Rayan Russell DE 6-4 230 Carrollton, TX - 2*/2*
Jesse Schmitt C 6-2 225 Louisville, KY - 2*/2*
Justin Sinz TE 6-5 230 Edgar, WI - 2*/2*
Charles Torwudzo WR 6-4 182 Brownsburg, IN - 2*/3*
Cody Webster P 6-2 180 Harrisburg, PA - 2*/2*
Class of 2009:
Scout.com - #63 class - 1-4*, 6-3*, 14-2*, 0-N/R - 2.38* average
Rivals.com - #74 class - 1-4*, 8-3*, 11-2*, 1-N/R - 2.50* average
Ishmael Aristide ATH 5-11 190 Orlando, FL - 2*/2*
Gary Bush WR 6-0 161 Miami, FL - 2*/3*
Keith Carlos WR 6-2 200 Scranton, PA - 2*/2* - JUCO
[strike]Kris Cooke DT 6-1.5 310 Joliet, IL - 4*/N-R - JUCO[/strike]
Cody Davis DT 6-4 255 Spring, TX - 2*/2*
Antavian Edison CB 5-9 170 Ft. Myers, FL - 2*/2*
Trevor Foy DE 6-7 255 Louisville, KY - 2*/2*
Rob Henry QB 6-2 193 Ocala, FL - 2*/3*
Antwon Higgs LB 6-2 243 Pampano Beach, FL - 3*/3*
Gabe Holmes TE 6-4.5 210 Ft. Lauderdale, FL - 3*/3*
Josh Johnson ATH 5-10 175 Dade City, FL - 2*/2*
Justin Kitchens OG 6-4.5 255 Warner Robins, GA - 2*/2*
Al-Terek McBurse RB 5-11 186 Winter Springs, FL - 3*/4*
Eric McDaniel DT 6-1 292 Calhoun, GA - 3*/3*
Xavier Melton DT 6-4 280 Lakeland, FL - 2*/3*
Kevin Pamphile DE 6-5 245 Miami, FL - 2*/2*
Chris Quinn CB 5-10.5 170 Miami, FL - 2*/2*
Xavier Reese WR 6-2.5 180 Oakland Park, FL - 2*/3*
Brandon Taylor DT 6-1 300 Miami, FL - 3*/2*
[strike]Najee Tyler QB 6-5.5 217 Brooklyn, NY - 2*/2*[/strike]
Eric Williams WR 5-11 192 Bradenton, FL - 3*/3*
Class of 2008:
Scout.com - #47 class - 1-4*, 9-3*, 15-2*, 1-1*, 0-N/R - 2.38* average
Rivals.com - #63 class - 1-4*, 10-3*, 14-2*, 0-1*, 1-N/R - 2.48* average
Dwayne Beckford LB 6-0 209 Irvington, NJ - 2*/2*
[strike]Alvin Blackmon WR 6-0 180 Lake Dallas, TX - 2*/2*[/strike]
Ralph Bolden ATH 5-10 185 Folkston, GA - 3*/3*
Andrew Brewer OL 6-4 249 Ona, WV - 3*/3*
[strike]Jordan Brewer TE 6-6 220 Carmel, IN - 3*/3*[/strike]
Monroe Brooks DT 6-6 245 Palatine, IL - 2*/2*
Chris Carlino LB 6-2 202 Fishers, IN - 3*/2*
[strike]Mike Chacksfield OL 6-6 285 Cincinnati, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
LaSalle Cooks DE 6-2 193 Orlando, FL - 2*/2*
[strike]Arsenio Curry WR 6-5 210 Fresno, CA - 2*/2* - JUCO[/strike]
Peters Drey OL 6-5 260 Mobile, AL - 2*/3*
Albert Evans RB 6-1 190 Portage, IN - 3*/3*
Nnamdi Ezenwa LB 6-3 210 Acworth, GA - 2*/2*
[strike]Kevin Green DB 5-10 169 Tallahassee, FL - 2*/3*[/strike]
Derek Jackson LB 6-0 213 Glen Allen, VA - 2*/3*
Robert Maci DE 6-4 240 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/2*
[strike]Dwight McLean DB 6-3 205 Fullerton, CA - 1*/N-R - JUCO[/strike]
Eric Mebane DE 6-4 210 Arlington, TX - 2*/2*
Ken Plue OL 6-8 340 New Berlin, NY - 4*/4*
Gavin Roberts ATH 6-0 185 Franklin, NJ - 2*/2*
Rick Schmeig OL 6-5 305 Cincinnati, OH - 2*/2*
Kawann Short DT 6-5 270 East Chicago, IN - 3*/3*
Caleb TerBush QB 6-5 215 Metamora, IL - 3*/2*
Tommie Thomas DB 6-2 175 Oak Lawn, IL - 3*/3*
[strike]Aaron Valentin WR 6-2 202 Orchard Park, NY - 2*/3* - JUCO[/strike]
Carson Wiggs K 6-0 180 Grand Prairie, TX - 2*/2*
Class of 2007:
Scout.com - #70 class - 1-4*, 7-3*, 12-2*, 0-N/R - 2.45* average
Rivals.com - #59 class - 1-4*, 11-3*, 7-2*, 1-N/R - 2.68* average
Jared Crank RB 6-2 233 Carrollton, TX - 2*/2*
Dan Dierking RB 5-9 178 Wheaton, IL - 2*/3*
[strike]Brian Ellis LB 6-3 240 Visalia, CA - 4*/4* - JUCO[/strike]
[strike]Nickcaro Golding DE 6-4 219 Evanston, IL - 3*/3*[/strike]
Gerald Gooden LB 6-3 210 Hooks, TX - 2*/2*
Waynelle Gravesande WR 5-10 155 Irvington, NJ - 2*/3*
DeVarro Greaves LB 6-3 200 Folkston, GA - 2*/2*
[strike]Malcolm Harris RB 5-9 168 Paterson, NJ - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Tyler Haston ATH 6-3 202 Avon, IN - 2*/2*[/strike]
Joe Holland ATH 6-2 195 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*
Ryan Kerrigan DE 6-4 233 Muncie, IN - 3*/3*
Colton McKey TE 6-6 215 The Woodlands, TX - 3*/3*
[strike]Josh McKinley ATH 6-1 200 Leander, TX - 2*/2*[/strike]
Nick Mondek ATH 6-6 224 Naperville, IL - 2*/3*
[strike]Preston Numa DT 6-2 273 River Ridge, LA - 2*/2*[/strike]
James Shepherd OL 6-6 314 Hopkinsville, KY - 2*/3*
[strike]Derrick Sherman WR 6-0 170 Cincinnati, OH - 3*/3*[/strike]
Justin Siller QB 6-4 191 Orchard Lake, MI - 3*/3*
[strike]Chris Summers K 6-1 170 Fishers, IN - 2*/N-R[/strike]
Charlton Williams DB 6-2 190 Coral Springs, FL - 2*/2*
Class of 2006:
Scout.com - #54 class - 1-4*, 8-3*, 16-2*, 1-1*, 1-N/R - 2.35* average
Rivals.com - #50 class - 1-4*, 10-3*, 14-2*, 0-1*, 2-N/R - 2.48* average
Kyle Adams TE 6-5 225 Austin, TX - 2*/2*
[strike]Royce Adams DB 5-11 166 Cleveland, OH - 2*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Jared Armstrong K 6-3 235 Palatine, IL - 2*/2* - JUCO[/strike]
[strike]Jeff Benjamin DE 6-3 270 Riverside, CA - 3*/3* - JUCO[/strike]
[strike]Brandon Blackmon DB 6-1 171 Fullerton, CA - 2*/2* - JUCO[/strike]
[strike]Dario Camacho RB 5-11 205 Glendora, CA - 3*/3* - JUCO[/strike]
[strike]Tim Dougherty K 5-8 165 Louisville, KY - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Brandon Erwin DB 6-2 180 Grayson, GA - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Kevin Green LB 6-2 212 North Chicago, IL - 3*/3*[/strike]
John Humphrey LB 6-1 205 Youngstown, OH - 3*/2*
Jeff Lindsay ATH 6-4 210 Macomb, MI - 4*/4*
[strike]Jonte Lindsey DB 5-10 165 Riverside, CA 2*/2* - JUCO[/strike]
[strike]Roberto McBean WR 6-0 180 San Francisco, CA - 2*/2* - JUCO[/strike]
[strike]Michael McDonald DE 6-2 240 Tyler, TX - 3*/2* - JUCO[/strike]
Jeff Panfil QB 6-5 183 Crowley, TX - 2*/3*
[strike]David Pender DB 6-1 175 Folkston, GA - 2*/2*[/strike]
Justin Pierce OL 6-5 300 Tom Bean, TX - 2*/2*
Ryan Prater OL 6-5 260 Addison, TX - 2*/2*
[strike]Shaun Richardson DE 6-2 240 Joliet, IL - 2*/3* - JUCO[/strike]
[strike]Justin Scott DB 6-0 205 Visalia, CA - 2*/3* - JUCO[/strike]
[strike]Kyle Sheehan DT 6-5 260 Fairmont, MN - 3*/3*[/strike]
Keith Smith ATH 6-2 193 Killeen, TX - 2*/3*
[strike]Mario Swope ATH 5-10 186 Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Jaycen Taylor ATH 5-11 180 Los Angeles, CA - 3*/2* - JUCO[/strike]
[strike]Terrell Vinson DB 5-9 175 Mission Viejo, CA - 1*/N-R[/strike]
[strike]Joe Whitest ATH 6-2 205 Belle Glade, FL - N-R/N-R[/strike]
[strike]Deon Williams RB 6-0 200 Rockford, IL - 3*/3*[/strike]
Class of 2005:
Scout.com - #26 class - 1-5*, 4-4*, 9-3*, 7-2* - 2.95* average
Rivals.com - #29 class - 1-5*, 3-4*, 12-3*, 5-2* - 3.00* average
[strike]Derek Benson ATH 6-1 200 Princeton, NJ - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Keyon Brown DE 6-3 225 Harvey, IL - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Joey Elliott QB 6-2 190 Evansville, IN - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Christian Graham DB 6-2 200 Indianapolis, IN - 2*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Frank Halliburton DE 6-3 240 Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Eric Hedstrom OL 6-6 265 Arlington Heights, IL - 4*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Alec Huber TE 6-4 225 McDonough, GA - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Todshon Jones DB 6-2 165 Winslow Township, NJ - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Jason Kacinko OL 6-6 300 Harrison City, PA - 3*/4*[/strike]
[strike]Brandon King ATH 5-10 171 Warner Robins, GA - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Selwyn Lymon WR 6-4 190 Fort Wayne, IN - 5*/4*[/strike]
[strike]Alex Magee DT 6-5 270 Oswego, IL - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Dray Mason DB 5-10 175 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Michael Neal DE 6-4 240 Merrillville, IN - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Greg Orton WR 6-4 190 Huber Heights, OH - 4*/3*[/strike]
[strike]J.B. Paxson DE 6-3 260 Greenwood, IN - 4*/4*[/strike]
[strike]David Ramirez QB 6-2 200 Red Oak, TX - 2*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Zach Reckman OL 6-6 245 Cincinnati, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
Jason Werner LB 6-4 200 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*
[strike]Kyle Williams LB 6-2 219 Bolingbrook, IL - 4*/5*[/strike]
[strike]Jared Zwilling DE 6-4 255, Evansville, IN - 3*/3*[/strike]
Name Pos Ht Wt Hometown - Scout/Rivals *rating
[strike]No longer on roster[/strike]
Bold indicates starter
Rivals.com - #74 class - 1-4*, 8-3*, 11-2*, 1-N/R - 2.50* average
Ishmael Aristide ATH 5-11 190 Orlando, FL - 2*/2*
Gary Bush WR 6-0 161 Miami, FL - 2*/3*
Keith Carlos WR 6-2 200 Scranton, PA - 2*/2* - JUCO
[strike]Kris Cooke DT 6-1.5 310 Joliet, IL - 4*/N-R - JUCO[/strike]
Cody Davis DT 6-4 255 Spring, TX - 2*/2*
Antavian Edison CB 5-9 170 Ft. Myers, FL - 2*/2*
Trevor Foy DE 6-7 255 Louisville, KY - 2*/2*
Rob Henry QB 6-2 193 Ocala, FL - 2*/3*
Antwon Higgs LB 6-2 243 Pampano Beach, FL - 3*/3*
Gabe Holmes TE 6-4.5 210 Ft. Lauderdale, FL - 3*/3*
Josh Johnson ATH 5-10 175 Dade City, FL - 2*/2*
Justin Kitchens OG 6-4.5 255 Warner Robins, GA - 2*/2*
Al-Terek McBurse RB 5-11 186 Winter Springs, FL - 3*/4*
Eric McDaniel DT 6-1 292 Calhoun, GA - 3*/3*
Xavier Melton DT 6-4 280 Lakeland, FL - 2*/3*
Kevin Pamphile DE 6-5 245 Miami, FL - 2*/2*
Chris Quinn CB 5-10.5 170 Miami, FL - 2*/2*
Xavier Reese WR 6-2.5 180 Oakland Park, FL - 2*/3*
Brandon Taylor DT 6-1 300 Miami, FL - 3*/2*
[strike]Najee Tyler QB 6-5.5 217 Brooklyn, NY - 2*/2*[/strike]
Eric Williams WR 5-11 192 Bradenton, FL - 3*/3*
Class of 2008:
Scout.com - #47 class - 1-4*, 9-3*, 15-2*, 1-1*, 0-N/R - 2.38* average
Rivals.com - #63 class - 1-4*, 10-3*, 14-2*, 0-1*, 1-N/R - 2.48* average
Dwayne Beckford LB 6-0 209 Irvington, NJ - 2*/2*
[strike]Alvin Blackmon WR 6-0 180 Lake Dallas, TX - 2*/2*[/strike]
Ralph Bolden ATH 5-10 185 Folkston, GA - 3*/3*
Andrew Brewer OL 6-4 249 Ona, WV - 3*/3*
[strike]Jordan Brewer TE 6-6 220 Carmel, IN - 3*/3*[/strike]
Monroe Brooks DT 6-6 245 Palatine, IL - 2*/2*
Chris Carlino LB 6-2 202 Fishers, IN - 3*/2*
[strike]Mike Chacksfield OL 6-6 285 Cincinnati, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
LaSalle Cooks DE 6-2 193 Orlando, FL - 2*/2*
[strike]Arsenio Curry WR 6-5 210 Fresno, CA - 2*/2* - JUCO[/strike]
Peters Drey OL 6-5 260 Mobile, AL - 2*/3*
Albert Evans RB 6-1 190 Portage, IN - 3*/3*
Nnamdi Ezenwa LB 6-3 210 Acworth, GA - 2*/2*
[strike]Kevin Green DB 5-10 169 Tallahassee, FL - 2*/3*[/strike]
Derek Jackson LB 6-0 213 Glen Allen, VA - 2*/3*
Robert Maci DE 6-4 240 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/2*
[strike]Dwight McLean DB 6-3 205 Fullerton, CA - 1*/N-R - JUCO[/strike]
Eric Mebane DE 6-4 210 Arlington, TX - 2*/2*
Ken Plue OL 6-8 340 New Berlin, NY - 4*/4*
Gavin Roberts ATH 6-0 185 Franklin, NJ - 2*/2*
Rick Schmeig OL 6-5 305 Cincinnati, OH - 2*/2*
Kawann Short DT 6-5 270 East Chicago, IN - 3*/3*
Caleb TerBush QB 6-5 215 Metamora, IL - 3*/2*
Tommie Thomas DB 6-2 175 Oak Lawn, IL - 3*/3*
[strike]Aaron Valentin WR 6-2 202 Orchard Park, NY - 2*/3* - JUCO[/strike]
Carson Wiggs K 6-0 180 Grand Prairie, TX - 2*/2*
Class of 2007:
Scout.com - #70 class - 1-4*, 7-3*, 12-2*, 0-N/R - 2.45* average
Rivals.com - #59 class - 1-4*, 11-3*, 7-2*, 1-N/R - 2.68* average
Jared Crank RB 6-2 233 Carrollton, TX - 2*/2*
Dan Dierking RB 5-9 178 Wheaton, IL - 2*/3*
[strike]Brian Ellis LB 6-3 240 Visalia, CA - 4*/4* - JUCO[/strike]
[strike]Nickcaro Golding DE 6-4 219 Evanston, IL - 3*/3*[/strike]
Gerald Gooden LB 6-3 210 Hooks, TX - 2*/2*
Waynelle Gravesande WR 5-10 155 Irvington, NJ - 2*/3*
DeVarro Greaves LB 6-3 200 Folkston, GA - 2*/2*
[strike]Malcolm Harris RB 5-9 168 Paterson, NJ - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Tyler Haston ATH 6-3 202 Avon, IN - 2*/2*[/strike]
Joe Holland ATH 6-2 195 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*
Ryan Kerrigan DE 6-4 233 Muncie, IN - 3*/3*
Colton McKey TE 6-6 215 The Woodlands, TX - 3*/3*
[strike]Josh McKinley ATH 6-1 200 Leander, TX - 2*/2*[/strike]
Nick Mondek ATH 6-6 224 Naperville, IL - 2*/3*
[strike]Preston Numa DT 6-2 273 River Ridge, LA - 2*/2*[/strike]
James Shepherd OL 6-6 314 Hopkinsville, KY - 2*/3*
[strike]Derrick Sherman WR 6-0 170 Cincinnati, OH - 3*/3*[/strike]
Justin Siller QB 6-4 191 Orchard Lake, MI - 3*/3*
[strike]Chris Summers K 6-1 170 Fishers, IN - 2*/N-R[/strike]
Charlton Williams DB 6-2 190 Coral Springs, FL - 2*/2*
Class of 2006:
Scout.com - #54 class - 1-4*, 8-3*, 16-2*, 1-1*, 1-N/R - 2.35* average
Rivals.com - #50 class - 1-4*, 10-3*, 14-2*, 0-1*, 2-N/R - 2.48* average
Kyle Adams TE 6-5 225 Austin, TX - 2*/2*
[strike]Royce Adams DB 5-11 166 Cleveland, OH - 2*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Jared Armstrong K 6-3 235 Palatine, IL - 2*/2* - JUCO[/strike]
[strike]Jeff Benjamin DE 6-3 270 Riverside, CA - 3*/3* - JUCO[/strike]
[strike]Brandon Blackmon DB 6-1 171 Fullerton, CA - 2*/2* - JUCO[/strike]
[strike]Dario Camacho RB 5-11 205 Glendora, CA - 3*/3* - JUCO[/strike]
[strike]Tim Dougherty K 5-8 165 Louisville, KY - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Brandon Erwin DB 6-2 180 Grayson, GA - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Kevin Green LB 6-2 212 North Chicago, IL - 3*/3*[/strike]
John Humphrey LB 6-1 205 Youngstown, OH - 3*/2*
Jeff Lindsay ATH 6-4 210 Macomb, MI - 4*/4*
[strike]Jonte Lindsey DB 5-10 165 Riverside, CA 2*/2* - JUCO[/strike]
[strike]Roberto McBean WR 6-0 180 San Francisco, CA - 2*/2* - JUCO[/strike]
[strike]Michael McDonald DE 6-2 240 Tyler, TX - 3*/2* - JUCO[/strike]
Jeff Panfil QB 6-5 183 Crowley, TX - 2*/3*
[strike]David Pender DB 6-1 175 Folkston, GA - 2*/2*[/strike]
Justin Pierce OL 6-5 300 Tom Bean, TX - 2*/2*
Ryan Prater OL 6-5 260 Addison, TX - 2*/2*
[strike]Shaun Richardson DE 6-2 240 Joliet, IL - 2*/3* - JUCO[/strike]
[strike]Justin Scott DB 6-0 205 Visalia, CA - 2*/3* - JUCO[/strike]
[strike]Kyle Sheehan DT 6-5 260 Fairmont, MN - 3*/3*[/strike]
Keith Smith ATH 6-2 193 Killeen, TX - 2*/3*
[strike]Mario Swope ATH 5-10 186 Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Jaycen Taylor ATH 5-11 180 Los Angeles, CA - 3*/2* - JUCO[/strike]
[strike]Terrell Vinson DB 5-9 175 Mission Viejo, CA - 1*/N-R[/strike]
[strike]Joe Whitest ATH 6-2 205 Belle Glade, FL - N-R/N-R[/strike]
[strike]Deon Williams RB 6-0 200 Rockford, IL - 3*/3*[/strike]
Class of 2005:
Scout.com - #26 class - 1-5*, 4-4*, 9-3*, 7-2* - 2.95* average
Rivals.com - #29 class - 1-5*, 3-4*, 12-3*, 5-2* - 3.00* average
[strike]Derek Benson ATH 6-1 200 Princeton, NJ - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Keyon Brown DE 6-3 225 Harvey, IL - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Joey Elliott QB 6-2 190 Evansville, IN - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Christian Graham DB 6-2 200 Indianapolis, IN - 2*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Frank Halliburton DE 6-3 240 Indianapolis, IN - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Eric Hedstrom OL 6-6 265 Arlington Heights, IL - 4*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Alec Huber TE 6-4 225 McDonough, GA - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Todshon Jones DB 6-2 165 Winslow Township, NJ - 2*/2*[/strike]
[strike]Jason Kacinko OL 6-6 300 Harrison City, PA - 3*/4*[/strike]
[strike]Brandon King ATH 5-10 171 Warner Robins, GA - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Selwyn Lymon WR 6-4 190 Fort Wayne, IN - 5*/4*[/strike]
[strike]Alex Magee DT 6-5 270 Oswego, IL - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Dray Mason DB 5-10 175 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Michael Neal DE 6-4 240 Merrillville, IN - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Greg Orton WR 6-4 190 Huber Heights, OH - 4*/3*[/strike]
[strike]J.B. Paxson DE 6-3 260 Greenwood, IN - 4*/4*[/strike]
[strike]David Ramirez QB 6-2 200 Red Oak, TX - 2*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Zach Reckman OL 6-6 245 Cincinnati, OH - 2*/2*[/strike]
Jason Werner LB 6-4 200 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*
[strike]Kyle Williams LB 6-2 219 Bolingbrook, IL - 4*/5*[/strike]
[strike]Jared Zwilling DE 6-4 255, Evansville, IN - 3*/3*[/strike]
Name Pos Ht Wt Hometown - Scout/Rivals *rating
[strike]No longer on roster[/strike]
Bold indicates starter
Reminder: BtN discards numbers for games vs. Non-FBS teams.
Traditional Stats
OFFENSE___________Rushing___Passing___Pass_Eff.___Total__ __Points
Ohio_State_________208.43____235.29____155.17_____ 443.71___39.57
Purdue_____________197.40____156.00____109.30_____ 353.40___20.80
DEFENSE___________Rushing___Passing___Pass_Eff.___Total__ __Points
Ohio_State__________93.71____157.43_____98.33_____ 251.14___16.00
Purdue_____________124.20____207.80____123.54_____ 332.00___20.20
DSA
OFFENSE______DRO____DPO____DPE-O____DTO_____DSO
Ohio_State__1.363__1.133___1.172___1.230___1.471
Purdue______1.294__0.620___0.805___0.875___0.729
DEFENSE______DRD____DPD____DPE-D____DTD_____DSD
Ohio_State__0.570__0.742___0.748___0.667___0.610
Purdue______0.921__0.931___0.929___0.927___0.835
COMPOSITES_______DYC________DSC_
Ohio_State______1.845______2.409
Purdue__________0.943______0.874
Prediction
Buckeyes: 408 to 412 yards -- 30 to 33 points
Boilers: 220 to 236 yards -- 12 to 13 points
Last week the Buckeye offense was manhandled up front. Purdue is statistically better than the Badgers by almost every relevant defensive measure. If the Buckeyes do not find it within themselves to match the physicality of Ryan Kerrigan and friends, they will not approach the 30+ point total predicted by DSA.
Defensively, the Buckeyes are facing a team that is even more one-dimensional than the Badgers. The good news is that the Boilermaker Offensive Line is not in the same zip code as the Badgers' front wall. It is entirely possible that the Ohio State stop troops will record their first shut-out of the season.
The Lighter SideTraditional Stats
OFFENSE___________Rushing___Passing___Pass_Eff.___Total__ __Points
Ohio_State_________208.43____235.29____155.17_____ 443.71___39.57
Purdue_____________197.40____156.00____109.30_____ 353.40___20.80
DEFENSE___________Rushing___Passing___Pass_Eff.___Total__ __Points
Ohio_State__________93.71____157.43_____98.33_____ 251.14___16.00
Purdue_____________124.20____207.80____123.54_____ 332.00___20.20
DSA
OFFENSE______DRO____DPO____DPE-O____DTO_____DSO
Ohio_State__1.363__1.133___1.172___1.230___1.471
Purdue______1.294__0.620___0.805___0.875___0.729
DEFENSE______DRD____DPD____DPE-D____DTD_____DSD
Ohio_State__0.570__0.742___0.748___0.667___0.610
Purdue______0.921__0.931___0.929___0.927___0.835
COMPOSITES_______DYC________DSC_
Ohio_State______1.845______2.409
Purdue__________0.943______0.874
Prediction
Buckeyes: 408 to 412 yards -- 30 to 33 points
Boilers: 220 to 236 yards -- 12 to 13 points
Last week the Buckeye offense was manhandled up front. Purdue is statistically better than the Badgers by almost every relevant defensive measure. If the Buckeyes do not find it within themselves to match the physicality of Ryan Kerrigan and friends, they will not approach the 30+ point total predicted by DSA.
Defensively, the Buckeyes are facing a team that is even more one-dimensional than the Badgers. The good news is that the Boilermaker Offensive Line is not in the same zip code as the Badgers' front wall. It is entirely possible that the Ohio State stop troops will record their first shut-out of the season.
Apparently Barry Alverez printed the following on Bret Bielema's 3 X 5 card this week, "Just line up and punch them in the mouth." I suppose this piece could discuss what might have been - if Ohio State's kick coverage unit had not allowed a game opening return; if Ohio State could score after gaining a 1st and G at the 3; if Ohio State had been able to punch it in after getting a short field after Sweat's INT; and so on. But, the fact of the matter is simple: Wisconsin punched Ohio State in the mouth and the Buckeyes weren't ready for it. Ohio State didn't lose this game, Wisconsin won it. Credit given where credit is due. It sucks losing, of course, but Wisconsin was simply the better team last Saturday.
It's not a good time to be Purdue.
How has Ohio State fared in games following losses since the conclusion of the 2005 season? Well, in 2006 Ohio State did not lose any regular seasons games. In 2007, they lost one, and they lost two each in 2008 and 2009. In those five games Ohio State did the following:
Beat Toledo 38-0 after falling to USC in 2009
Beat Minnesota 38-7 after falling to Purdue in 2009
Beat Troy 28-10 after falling to USC in 2008
Beat Northwestern 45-10 after falling to Penn State in 2008
Beat Michigan 14-3 after falling to Illinois in 2007.
Doing the math, we see that the Buckeyes are 5-0 after losses and outscore their opponents 163-30 for an average of 33 to 6. One could draw the conclusion that a loss has a way of re-focusing Ohio State. Admittedly, those teams Ohio State faced in the week's following the loss isn't exactly the most impressive group. Nonetheless, Michigan was not today's Michigan in 2007 and 2008 Northwestern, believe it or not, was 9-4. Indeed, of them, only Toledo was a sub-500 team.
Not convinced that Purdue (4-2) might be in trouble this week? Ok, how about the "Northwestern" factor? On October 2, 2004, Northwestern beat Ohio State 33-27 en route to a 6-6 finish. That is to say, Northwestern had no business beating Ohio State. But, they did. Flash forward to 2009; on October 17, Purdue beat Ohio State 26-18 and then finished 5-7. Short story - Purdue had no business beating Ohio State. But, they did. Just like Northwestern in 2004. And what has been Tressel's response to Northwestern's 2004 win?
2005 Ohio State 48 Northwestern 7
2006 Ohio State 54 Northwestern 10
2007 Ohio State 58 Northwestern 7
2008 Ohio State 45 Northwestern 10
Before Ohio State put 73 points on Eastern Michigan earlier this year, the 58 points marked the highest point total in the Tressel Era. Tressel's had little trouble putting the Mildcats back in their place.
Still not convinced? OK, how about the stupidity of Danny Hope? After the win, Hope said that everyone better "get used to it." Look, here's the thing - when Northwestern beat Ohio State in 2004 there was no chest thumping from the head man. Indeed, owing to Coach Randy Walker's untimely death, the Wildcat beatings haven't even been against the same coach. Get used to it? You foolish, foolish man.
Finally - for those of you who think Tressel is too much of a gentleman..... Terrelle Pryor played his worst game as a collegian in the 2009 loss. My guess is Mr. Pryor will have something to prove this week.
It's not often that Ohio State has Purdue circled on the schedule. Don't be surprised if Tressel, Pryor and company try and pour a little extra on the Hopeful Boilermakers this week.
Sorry if this piece didn't do it for you this week. I was busy sweeping up all the pieces of Denard Robinson that have been strewn about.
Traditions & Opponent PerspectiveIt's not a good time to be Purdue.
How has Ohio State fared in games following losses since the conclusion of the 2005 season? Well, in 2006 Ohio State did not lose any regular seasons games. In 2007, they lost one, and they lost two each in 2008 and 2009. In those five games Ohio State did the following:
Beat Toledo 38-0 after falling to USC in 2009
Beat Minnesota 38-7 after falling to Purdue in 2009
Beat Troy 28-10 after falling to USC in 2008
Beat Northwestern 45-10 after falling to Penn State in 2008
Beat Michigan 14-3 after falling to Illinois in 2007.
Doing the math, we see that the Buckeyes are 5-0 after losses and outscore their opponents 163-30 for an average of 33 to 6. One could draw the conclusion that a loss has a way of re-focusing Ohio State. Admittedly, those teams Ohio State faced in the week's following the loss isn't exactly the most impressive group. Nonetheless, Michigan was not today's Michigan in 2007 and 2008 Northwestern, believe it or not, was 9-4. Indeed, of them, only Toledo was a sub-500 team.
Not convinced that Purdue (4-2) might be in trouble this week? Ok, how about the "Northwestern" factor? On October 2, 2004, Northwestern beat Ohio State 33-27 en route to a 6-6 finish. That is to say, Northwestern had no business beating Ohio State. But, they did. Flash forward to 2009; on October 17, Purdue beat Ohio State 26-18 and then finished 5-7. Short story - Purdue had no business beating Ohio State. But, they did. Just like Northwestern in 2004. And what has been Tressel's response to Northwestern's 2004 win?
2005 Ohio State 48 Northwestern 7
2006 Ohio State 54 Northwestern 10
2007 Ohio State 58 Northwestern 7
2008 Ohio State 45 Northwestern 10
Before Ohio State put 73 points on Eastern Michigan earlier this year, the 58 points marked the highest point total in the Tressel Era. Tressel's had little trouble putting the Mildcats back in their place.
Still not convinced? OK, how about the stupidity of Danny Hope? After the win, Hope said that everyone better "get used to it." Look, here's the thing - when Northwestern beat Ohio State in 2004 there was no chest thumping from the head man. Indeed, owing to Coach Randy Walker's untimely death, the Wildcat beatings haven't even been against the same coach. Get used to it? You foolish, foolish man.
Finally - for those of you who think Tressel is too much of a gentleman..... Terrelle Pryor played his worst game as a collegian in the 2009 loss. My guess is Mr. Pryor will have something to prove this week.
It's not often that Ohio State has Purdue circled on the schedule. Don't be surprised if Tressel, Pryor and company try and pour a little extra on the Hopeful Boilermakers this week.
Sorry if this piece didn't do it for you this week. I was busy sweeping up all the pieces of Denard Robinson that have been strewn about.
Purdue began its football program in 1891 under the direction of Head Coach Knowlton L. "Snake" Ames. Like most schools with such a long history, Purdue has amassed a number of traditions.
- Boilermakers - The first time the Purdue football team was referred to as the Boiler Makers was on October 26, 1891, when a Crawfordsville reporter wrote about the team's dismantling of Wabash College 44-0. Not long after, Lafayette papers also began referring to the team in the same way, and in October of 1892, The Purdue Exponent gave its stamp of approval. Other names which the early Purdue teams were known by include "haymakers," "railsplitters," "sluggers," and my personal favorite, "cornfield sailors."
- Old Gold and Black - The Purdue colors, Old Gold and Black, were adopted in 1887. The colors were proposed that year by the team captain, with the purpose of achieving a distinction.
- Hail Purdue - Written in 1912 by Edward S. Wotawa, (Music) and James R. Morrison (words) "Hail Purdue" was originally called "Purdue War Song." In 1913, "Hail Purdue" was published and dedicated to the Varsity Glee Club. Wotawa had been a member of the Glee Club.
Chorus
Hail, hail to old Purdue!
All hail to our old gold and black!
Hail, hail to old Purdue!
Our friendship may she never lack,
Ever grateful ever true,
Thus we raise our song anew,
Of the days we've spent with you,
All hail our own Purdue.
(Verse 1)
To your call once more we rally,
Alma Mater, hear our praise;
Where the Wabash spreads its valley,
Filled with joy our voices raise.
From the skies in swelling echoes
Come the cheers that tell the tale,
Of your vict'ries and your heroes,
Hail Purdue! We sing all hail!
(Verse 2)
When in after years we're turning,
Alma Mater, back to you,
May our hearts with love be yearning,
For the scenes of old Purdue.
Back among your pathways winding
Let us seek what lies before,
Fondest hopes and aims e'er finding,
While we sing of days of yore.
All hail to our old gold and black!
Hail, hail to old Purdue!
Our friendship may she never lack,
Ever grateful ever true,
Thus we raise our song anew,
Of the days we've spent with you,
All hail our own Purdue.
(Verse 1)
To your call once more we rally,
Alma Mater, hear our praise;
Where the Wabash spreads its valley,
Filled with joy our voices raise.
From the skies in swelling echoes
Come the cheers that tell the tale,
Of your vict'ries and your heroes,
Hail Purdue! We sing all hail!
(Verse 2)
When in after years we're turning,
Alma Mater, back to you,
May our hearts with love be yearning,
For the scenes of old Purdue.
Back among your pathways winding
Let us seek what lies before,
Fondest hopes and aims e'er finding,
While we sing of days of yore.
- Purdue Hymn - Written by Alfred B. Kirchholff in 1941 The Purdue Board of Trustees approved the song "Purdue Hymn" as the official alma mater of the University on February 5, 1993 at the urging of hundreds of petitions from students and alumni. It was first performed by the Purdue Musical Organization's University Choir on March 6, 1943, during a convocation in the Purdue (now Elliott) Hall of Music.
Close by the Wabash in famed Hoosier land
Stands old Purdue, serene and grand.
Cherished in memory by all
Her sons and daughters true,
Fair alma mater,
All hail Purdue! Fairest in all the land,
Our own Purdue!
Fairest in all the land, our own Purdue!
Stands old Purdue, serene and grand.
Cherished in memory by all
Her sons and daughters true,
Fair alma mater,
All hail Purdue! Fairest in all the land,
Our own Purdue!
Fairest in all the land, our own Purdue!
- Mascots - The official mascot of Purdue is the Boilermaker Special. Also seen at Purdue events is unofficial mascot Purdue Pete.
Boilermaker Specials
Kept in the custody of the Purdue Reamer Club, The Special is used to announce current campus events. The idea for the Boilermaker Special started began with an article in The Exponent by Israel Silkowitz. On September 11, 1940 Boilermaker Special I was completed. On the head lamp are the numbers 070441 which represent three important dates. 07 is the year that Doc Anderson and W. H. Winterrowd helped construct the body for the Special. The 40 and 41 represent the members of those classes and the Reamer Club members who dedicated their time, energy, and money.
Purdue currently uses the fifth version of the Boilermaker Special, dedicated September 25, 1993. The Boilermaker Special V replaced the Boilermaker Special III, after Special III had logged over 110,000 miles in its 33 years. There is also a smaller version of the mascot, the Boilermaker Special IV (or X-tra Special as it is nicknamed) which also makes appearances at special events.
Purdue Pete
Purdue Pete was created when "Red" Samuels and "Doc" Eppell, founders of University Book Store, asked one Art Evans to develop an advertising logo for the store in 1940. In 1956, Pete made his first debut as a three dimensional entity responsible for entertaining and energizing sports crowds.
Three students share the responsibility of playing the part of the mallet-wielding Purdue Pete. A Purdue Pete candidate must be at least six feet tall, weigh no less than 180 pounds, be involved in campus activities, and possess leadership qualities.
Purdue currently uses the fifth version of the Boilermaker Special, dedicated September 25, 1993. The Boilermaker Special V replaced the Boilermaker Special III, after Special III had logged over 110,000 miles in its 33 years. There is also a smaller version of the mascot, the Boilermaker Special IV (or X-tra Special as it is nicknamed) which also makes appearances at special events.
Purdue Pete
Purdue Pete was created when "Red" Samuels and "Doc" Eppell, founders of University Book Store, asked one Art Evans to develop an advertising logo for the store in 1940. In 1956, Pete made his first debut as a three dimensional entity responsible for entertaining and energizing sports crowds.
Three students share the responsibility of playing the part of the mallet-wielding Purdue Pete. A Purdue Pete candidate must be at least six feet tall, weigh no less than 180 pounds, be involved in campus activities, and possess leadership qualities.
- The Purdue Seal - In March 1968, Al Gowen presented the fifth, and current, seal to be used by the University. The seal, which is used in more formal settings, features a griffin behind a shield along with the words "Purdue University." The griffin is a symbol of strength from medieval heraldry while the three-part shield represents the stated aims of Purdue University: education, research, and service and replaced the words Science, Technology, and Agriculture which had been used on an earlier version of the seal.
- The Purdue Brand - In the fall of 2002 the words "Purdue University" took on a new look. This marked the first time in Purdue's history that the University adopted a brand identity for its name. The distinctive Purdue University signature logo includes a standardized typeface and colors, and guidelines have been developed for its placement and graphic design use.
- "Big Bass Drum" - Purdue Marching Band Director Spotts Emrick commissioned the Leedy Manufacturing Company in Indianapolis, Indiana to produce a massive bass drum in 1941. At a cost of $800.00, the drum has become a lasting symbol of the marching band as well as the university. Seen at home football games, the Drum also makes appearances at parades, alumni rallies, the Indianapolis 500 Race, and other special events.
Often thought of as the World's Largest Bass Drum, officially, the University dubs it the "Big Bass Drum" (BBD), rather than world's largest. There are other schools which also claim the title of world's largest, including a drum at the University of Chicago and Texas University's "Big Bertha." While no official comparative measurement has been made, in 1961, Texas and Purdue pledged to bring their drums to a national convention in Wichita. Only Purdue turned up.
Built on the carriage of a Model T Ford, the drum easily towers ten feet high. The exact dimensions of the drum itself are a closely held secret known only to the crew members. Amazingly, the drum retains many of its original components, including the carriage, axle, wheels, and wood shell.
The inside of the drum includes the names of previous drum crew members. In 1961, former President Truman signed the drum head.
The inside of the drum includes the names of previous drum crew members. In 1961, former President Truman signed the drum head.
- Spinning - In pre-game the drum is placed in the middle of the "P" which is formed by the marching band, and spun while the band plays "Hail Purdue!"
- Drum Crew Aerials - Upon Purdue scores, the drum crew can occasionally be seen performing aerials in the Southeast endzone of Ross-Ade Stadium. To perform various stunts, they first remove the Drum carriage's 'third' wheel, which acts as kick stand. Two crew members pull down of the back of the drum as two other members are lifted on the front bar of the carriage performing stunts.
- Push-ups - The Drum Crew will also do push-ups to correspond to whatever point Purdue has achieved. Joe Tiller's high-scoring "basketball on grass" philosophy can have its disadvantages. Indeed, prospective crew members are required to be in good shape, and during training must do two minutes of push-ups, two minutes of sit ups, run a 1.7 mile road course as well as a 100 meter run and a 400 meter run.
Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN) Founded 1869
Football 1st Season: 1887
Stadium: Ross-Ade Stadium (West Lafayette, IN)
Constructed: 1924 (Renovation Phase 1 of 3 was completed in 2003)
Seating Capacity: 62,500 (originally 13,500)
Playing Surface: Prescription Athletic Turf (PAT) - Natural Grass (Bermuda)
Conference: Independent from 1887-1889, Indiana Intercollegiate Athletic Association 1890-1895, Big Ten Conference since 1896 (charter member)
Colors: Old Gold and Black
Mascot/Nickname: Boilermaker Special (V) a victorian-era railroad locomotive, Boilermaker X-tra Special, Purdue Pete, and Rowdy
College Classification: D-IA (or equivalent) since 1937 (first year of NCAA classification)
Conference Championships: 7 Big Ten Titles: 1918*, 1929, 1931*, 1943*, 1952*, 1967*, 2000* (*=Co-Champions)
Consensus All-Americans: 19
College Hall-of-Famers: 12 (8 players, 4 coaches)
Pro Hall-of-Famers: 4 (Len Dawson, Bob Griese, Hank Stram, Rod Woodson)
Award Winners: 1 Davey O'Brien Legends Award, 1 John Mackey, 1 Maxwell, 1 Ray Guy, 3 Sammy Baugh, 1 Socrates Award
National Championships: No Recognized National Titles, 2 unrecognized titles.
Number of AP/Coaches final rankings: AP-17 years, Coaches-17 years
RecordsConstructed: 1924 (Renovation Phase 1 of 3 was completed in 2003)
Seating Capacity: 62,500 (originally 13,500)
Playing Surface: Prescription Athletic Turf (PAT) - Natural Grass (Bermuda)
Conference: Independent from 1887-1889, Indiana Intercollegiate Athletic Association 1890-1895, Big Ten Conference since 1896 (charter member)
Colors: Old Gold and Black
Mascot/Nickname: Boilermaker Special (V) a victorian-era railroad locomotive, Boilermaker X-tra Special, Purdue Pete, and Rowdy
College Classification: D-IA (or equivalent) since 1937 (first year of NCAA classification)
Conference Championships: 7 Big Ten Titles: 1918*, 1929, 1931*, 1943*, 1952*, 1967*, 2000* (*=Co-Champions)
Consensus All-Americans: 19
College Hall-of-Famers: 12 (8 players, 4 coaches)
Pro Hall-of-Famers: 4 (Len Dawson, Bob Griese, Hank Stram, Rod Woodson)
Award Winners: 1 Davey O'Brien Legends Award, 1 John Mackey, 1 Maxwell, 1 Ray Guy, 3 Sammy Baugh, 1 Socrates Award
National Championships: No Recognized National Titles, 2 unrecognized titles.
Number of AP/Coaches final rankings: AP-17 years, Coaches-17 years
All Time: 579-496-48 (.537)
Bowl Games: 8-7-0 (.533) Most recently a 51-48 win over Central Michigan in the 2007 Motor City Bowl.
All Time vs the BigTen: 321-329-33 (.494) versus teams currently in the Big Ten
All Time vs the Ohio State Buckeyes: 13-37-2 (.269) Most recently a 16-3 upset of Ohio State in West Lafayette in 2009.
Coach's Record: Danny Hope 2009-current, 9-9-0 (.500), overall 44-31-0 (.587), 1-0-0 versus Ohio State.
2010 Season (4-2):
Sep 04 - L at Notre Dame, 12-23
Sep 11 - W vs Western Illinois, 31-21
Sep 18 - W vs Ball St, 23-13
Sep 25 - L vs Toledo, 20-31
Oct 02 - Bye
Oct 09 - W at Northwestern, 20-17
Oct 16 - W at Minnesota, 28-17
Oct 23 - at Ohio State, Noon ET
Oct 30 - at Illinois, Noon ET
Nov 06 - vs Wisconsin, TBA
Nov 13 - vs Michigan, TBA
Nov 20 - at Michigan State, TBA
Nov 27 - vs Indiana, TBA
All Time vs the BigTen: 321-329-33 (.494) versus teams currently in the Big Ten
All Time vs the Ohio State Buckeyes: 13-37-2 (.269) Most recently a 16-3 upset of Ohio State in West Lafayette in 2009.
Coach's Record: Danny Hope 2009-current, 9-9-0 (.500), overall 44-31-0 (.587), 1-0-0 versus Ohio State.
2010 Season (4-2):
Sep 04 - L at Notre Dame, 12-23
Sep 11 - W vs Western Illinois, 31-21
Sep 18 - W vs Ball St, 23-13
Sep 25 - L vs Toledo, 20-31
Oct 02 - Bye
Oct 09 - W at Northwestern, 20-17
Oct 16 - W at Minnesota, 28-17
Oct 23 - at Ohio State, Noon ET
Oct 30 - at Illinois, Noon ET
Nov 06 - vs Wisconsin, TBA
Nov 13 - vs Michigan, TBA
Nov 20 - at Michigan State, TBA
Nov 27 - vs Indiana, TBA
2011 Schedule
Sep 03 - Kent State
Sep 10 - at Rice
Sep 17 - SE Missouri St
Sep 24 - Bye
Oct 01 - Notre Dame
Oct 08 - Minnesota
Oct 15 - at Penn State
Oct 22 - Illinois
Oct 29 - at Michigan
Nov 05 - at Wisconsin
Nov 12 - Ohio State
Nov 19 - Iowa
Nov 26 - at Indiana
LinksSep 03 - Kent State
Sep 10 - at Rice
Sep 17 - SE Missouri St
Sep 24 - Bye
Oct 01 - Notre Dame
Oct 08 - Minnesota
Oct 15 - at Penn State
Oct 22 - Illinois
Oct 29 - at Michigan
Nov 05 - at Wisconsin
Nov 12 - Ohio State
Nov 19 - Iowa
Nov 26 - at Indiana
Official Sites:
Official School Site - Purdue University
Official Alumni Site - Purdue University Alumni Association
Student Newspaper - The Exponent
Official Athletic Site - PurdueSports
Official Conference Site - Big Ten Conference
Message Boards & Team Pages:
Message Boards - Boiler Sports Report (Scout)
Message Boards - Gold & Black Illustrated (Rivals)
Message Boards - Old Gold Free Press (Independent)
Blog - Purdue FanHouse (AOL)
Blog - Boiled Sports
Blog - Boilermaker Football Blog
Blog - BoilerStation
Blog - FanBlogs
Blog - PurdueMix
Blog - Journal-Gazette Purdue Blog
Team Page - NCAA
Team Page - ESPN
Team Page - USA Today
Team Page - Fox Sports
Team Page - CNN/SI
Team Page - CBS Sportsline
Team Page - Rivals
Team Page - Sporting News
Team Page - Covers
Team Page - BigTen
Team Page - BleacherReport
Team Page - Scout
Local News Sources:
Lafayette Journal & Courier - Local News
Indianapolis Star - Local News
South Bend Tribune - Local News
Fort Wayne - Local News
WLFI - West Lafayette CBS
WISH - Indianapolis CBS
WTHR - Indianapolis NBC
WXIN - Indianapolis Fox
WRTV - Indianapolis ABC
B10 Conference Previews and Breakdowns:
2010 BigTen Prospectus - BigTen
2010 BigTen Media Guides - BigTen
2010 BigTen Composite Schedule - BigTen
2010 BigTen Statistics - BigTen
2010 BigTen Weekly Releases - BigTen
2010 BigTen Weekly Results - BigTen
2010 CFN Big Ten Preview Part 1 - CFN
2010 CFN Big Ten Preview Part 2 - CFN
2010 CFN Preseason All-Big Ten Team - CFN
2010 CFN Preseason Unit Preview- CFN
2010 BigTen Football Preview - CollegeSports-Fans
2010 BigTen Football Preview - College Football Poll
Team Previews and Breakdowns:
Game Preview - BleacherReport
2010 Roster - PurdueSports
2010 Schedule - PurdueSports
2010 News - PurdueSports
2010 Stats to date - BigTen
2010 Game by Game Recap - CFN
2010 Game Preview - ESPN
2010 Game Preview - BleacherReport
2010 Game Preview - TeamSecretFalcon
2010 Purdue Preview - College Football Poll
2010 Big Ten Preview - BigTen-Fans
2010 Big Ten Weekly Wrapup - Athlon
2010 Purdue Report - Football.com
Travel: Home Game
Note: Statistical data was complied using a variety of sources, including:Official School Site - Purdue University
Official Alumni Site - Purdue University Alumni Association
Student Newspaper - The Exponent
Official Athletic Site - PurdueSports
Official Conference Site - Big Ten Conference
Message Boards & Team Pages:
Message Boards - Boiler Sports Report (Scout)
Message Boards - Gold & Black Illustrated (Rivals)
Message Boards - Old Gold Free Press (Independent)
Blog - Purdue FanHouse (AOL)
Blog - Boiled Sports
Blog - Boilermaker Football Blog
Blog - BoilerStation
Blog - FanBlogs
Blog - PurdueMix
Blog - Journal-Gazette Purdue Blog
Team Page - NCAA
Team Page - ESPN
Team Page - USA Today
Team Page - Fox Sports
Team Page - CNN/SI
Team Page - CBS Sportsline
Team Page - Rivals
Team Page - Sporting News
Team Page - Covers
Team Page - BigTen
Team Page - BleacherReport
Team Page - Scout
Local News Sources:
Lafayette Journal & Courier - Local News
Indianapolis Star - Local News
South Bend Tribune - Local News
Fort Wayne - Local News
WLFI - West Lafayette CBS
WISH - Indianapolis CBS
WTHR - Indianapolis NBC
WXIN - Indianapolis Fox
WRTV - Indianapolis ABC
B10 Conference Previews and Breakdowns:
2010 BigTen Prospectus - BigTen
2010 BigTen Media Guides - BigTen
2010 BigTen Composite Schedule - BigTen
2010 BigTen Statistics - BigTen
2010 BigTen Weekly Releases - BigTen
2010 BigTen Weekly Results - BigTen
2010 CFN Big Ten Preview Part 1 - CFN
2010 CFN Big Ten Preview Part 2 - CFN
2010 CFN Preseason All-Big Ten Team - CFN
2010 CFN Preseason Unit Preview- CFN
2010 BigTen Football Preview - CollegeSports-Fans
2010 BigTen Football Preview - College Football Poll
Team Previews and Breakdowns:
Game Preview - BleacherReport
2010 Roster - PurdueSports
2010 Schedule - PurdueSports
2010 News - PurdueSports
2010 Stats to date - BigTen
2010 Game by Game Recap - CFN
2010 Game Preview - ESPN
2010 Game Preview - BleacherReport
2010 Game Preview - TeamSecretFalcon
2010 Purdue Preview - College Football Poll
2010 Big Ten Preview - BigTen-Fans
2010 Big Ten Weekly Wrapup - Athlon
2010 Purdue Report - Football.com
Travel: Home Game
Stassen (Chris Stassen) - Data
College Football Data Warehouse - Data
American College Football-RSFC (Dave Wilson) - Data
D1A Football (Formerly WALJ 10 College Football) - Data
National Champs.net - Data
Hickok Sports - Data