2011 Purdue Boilermakers Additional Information
Coaching Staff
Head Coach:
Official School Bio - Danny Hope
Assistant Coaches: Official School Bios [FONT=Arial,Helvetica]
[/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Gary Emanuel[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]J.B. Gibboney[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Special Teams Coordinator[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Gary Nord[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coord/Quarterbacks[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Lou Anarumo[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Defensive Backs[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Shawn Clark[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Offensive Line[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Phil Elmassian[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Linebackers[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Patrick Higgins[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Wide Receivers[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Cornell Jackson[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Running Backs[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Donn Landholm[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Outside Linebackers[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Josh Dye[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Quality Control Graduate Assistant[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Jules Montinar[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Graduate Assistant Coach[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Pete Nochta[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Quality Control Graduate Assistant[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Kyle Smith[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Graduate Assistant Coach[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Paul Gonnella[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Director of Player Personnel[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Denny Miller[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Director of Sports Medicine[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Casey Nuss[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Supervisor of Football Operations[/FONT]
RecruitingAssistant Coaches: Official School Bios [FONT=Arial,Helvetica]
[/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Gary Emanuel[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]J.B. Gibboney[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Special Teams Coordinator[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Gary Nord[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coord/Quarterbacks[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Lou Anarumo[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Defensive Backs[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Shawn Clark[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Offensive Line[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Phil Elmassian[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Linebackers[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Patrick Higgins[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Wide Receivers[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Cornell Jackson[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Running Backs[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Donn Landholm[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Outside Linebackers[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Josh Dye[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Quality Control Graduate Assistant[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Jules Montinar[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Graduate Assistant Coach[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Pete Nochta[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Quality Control Graduate Assistant[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Kyle Smith[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Graduate Assistant Coach[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Paul Gonnella[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Director of Player Personnel[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Denny Miller[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Director of Sports Medicine[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Casey Nuss[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] - Supervisor of Football Operations[/FONT]
Name Pos Height Weight - Hometown - Scout/Rivals rating
2012 Verbal Commitments
Scout.com - #60 overall class - 12-3*, 9-2*, 1-N/R - 2.55* average
Rivals.com - #29 overall class - 18-3*, 2-2*, 2-N/R - 2.82* average
Danny Anthrop WR 6-1 180 Lafayette, IN - 2*/N-R
Austin Appleby QB 6-5 225 North Canton, OH - 3*/3*
Anthony Brown CB 5-11 180 Tampa, FL - 2*/3*
Carlos Carjaval TE 6-6 225 New Berlin, NY - 3*/3*
Cameron Cermin OT 6-5 290 College Station, TX - 2*/3*
Jonathan Curry TE 6-3 222 Phenix City, AL - 3*/3*
Andy Garcia LB 5-11 210 Hialeah, FL - 2*/3*
Aloyis Gray WR 6-3 165 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*
Paul Griggs K 6-1 190 Charlotte, NC - 3*/3*
Jimmy Hemran LB 6-4 205 Carmel, IN - 3*/3*
Tyreece Jiles CB 6-0 175 Cape Coral, FL - 3*/3*
BJ Knauf WR 5-11 175 Lakeland, FL - 2*/3*
Greg Latta TE 6-5 275 Pam Desert, CA - 2*/N-R - JUCO
Steffon Martin LB 6-2 235 Yuma, AZ - 2*/3* - JUCO
Thomas Meadows K 6-0 180 Goochland, VA - 2*/2*
Ryan Morris TE 6-6 248 Barnegat, NJ - 3*/3*
Cameron Posey WR 6-2 180 Delray Beach, FL - N-R/3*
Jordan Roos OG 6-5 300 Celina, TX - 3*/3*
Jordan Shine S 6-0 175 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*
Devin Smith OT 6-7 310 Yuma, AZ - 3*/3* - JUCO
Dion Witty CB 5-11 175 Coral Springs, FL - 2*/3*
Jordan Woods WR 6-2 175 Ann Arbor, MI - 3*/2*
2011 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #76 overall class - 1-4*, 7-3*, 7-2* - 2.60* average
Rivals.com - unranked (#12 in Big Ten) - 0-4*, 11-3*, 4-2* - 2.73* average
Sterling Carter TE 6-5 240 Wilmington, CA - 2*/2* - JUCO
Brandon Cottom LB 6-2 225 Newtown, PA - 3*/3*
Doug Gentry RB 6-0 195 Mexia, TX - 2*/3*
[strike]Randy Gregory DE 6-4 210 Fishers, IN - 3*/3*[/strike]
Akeem Hunt RB 5-10 177 Covington, GA - 3*/3*
Kaulauna Judd LB 6-3 220 Fullerton, CA - 2*/2* - JUCO
Robert Kugler TE 6-3 235 Wesford, PA - 4*/3*
Shane Mikesky WR 6-4 190 Zionsville, IN - 2*/3*
Raheem Mostert S 5-11 180 New Smyrna Beach, FL - 2*/3*
Jalani Phillips LB 6-4 255 Warner Robbins, GA - 2*/2*
Taylor Richards S 6-0 160 Lake Mary, FL - 3*/3*
Michael Rouse DT 6-4 315 Flossmoor, IL - 3*/3*
Akeem Shavers RB 5-11 200 Tyler, TX - 2*/2* - JUCO
Armstead Williams LB 6-3 205 Monroeville, PA - 3*/3*
Frankie Williams WR 5-10 170 Tampa, FL - 3*/3*
2010 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #49 class - 0-4*, 13-3*, 11-2* - 2.54* average
Rivals.com - unranked (#8 in Big Ten) - 1-4*, 13-3*, 10-2* - 2.63* average
Ricardo Allen CB 5-9 176 Daytona Beach, FL - 3*/3*
[strike]Chevin Davis WR 6-1 185 Daytona Beach, FL - 2*/3*[/strike]
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
[strike]De'Ron Flood TE 6-4 230 O'Fallon, IL - 3*/2*[/strike]
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*
Ryan 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*
2009 Recruiting Class
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*
[strike]Keith Carlos WR 6-2 200 Scranton, PA - 2*/2* - JUCO[/strike]
[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*
[strike]Al-Terek McBurse RB 5-11 186 Winter Springs, FL - 3*/4*[/strike]
Eric McDaniel DT 6-1 292 Calhoun, GA - 3*/3*
[strike]Xavier Melton DT 6-4 280 Lakeland, FL - 2*/3*[/strike]
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]
[strike]Eric Williams WR 5-11 192 Bradenton, FL - 3*/3*[/strike]
2008 Recruiting Class
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*
[strike]Andrew Brewer OL 6-4 249 Ona, WV - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Jordan Brewer TE 6-6 220 Carmel, IN - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike] Monroe Brooks DT 6-6 245 Palatine, IL - 2*/2*[/strike]
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*
[strike]Ken Plue OL 6-8 340 New Berlin, NY - 4*/4*[/strike]
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*
2007 Recruiting Class
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*
[strike]Dan Dierking RB 5-9 178 Wheaton, IL - 2*/3*[/strike]
[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*
[strike]Ryan Kerrigan DE 6-4 233 Muncie, IN - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Colton McKey TE 6-6 215 The Woodlands, TX - 3*/3*[/strike]
[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*
Name Pos Ht Wt Hometown - Scout/Rivals *rating
[strike]No longer on roster[/strike]
Bold indicates starter
Behind the NumbersScout.com - #60 overall class - 12-3*, 9-2*, 1-N/R - 2.55* average
Rivals.com - #29 overall class - 18-3*, 2-2*, 2-N/R - 2.82* average
Danny Anthrop WR 6-1 180 Lafayette, IN - 2*/N-R
Austin Appleby QB 6-5 225 North Canton, OH - 3*/3*
Anthony Brown CB 5-11 180 Tampa, FL - 2*/3*
Carlos Carjaval TE 6-6 225 New Berlin, NY - 3*/3*
Cameron Cermin OT 6-5 290 College Station, TX - 2*/3*
Jonathan Curry TE 6-3 222 Phenix City, AL - 3*/3*
Andy Garcia LB 5-11 210 Hialeah, FL - 2*/3*
Aloyis Gray WR 6-3 165 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*
Paul Griggs K 6-1 190 Charlotte, NC - 3*/3*
Jimmy Hemran LB 6-4 205 Carmel, IN - 3*/3*
Tyreece Jiles CB 6-0 175 Cape Coral, FL - 3*/3*
BJ Knauf WR 5-11 175 Lakeland, FL - 2*/3*
Greg Latta TE 6-5 275 Pam Desert, CA - 2*/N-R - JUCO
Steffon Martin LB 6-2 235 Yuma, AZ - 2*/3* - JUCO
Thomas Meadows K 6-0 180 Goochland, VA - 2*/2*
Ryan Morris TE 6-6 248 Barnegat, NJ - 3*/3*
Cameron Posey WR 6-2 180 Delray Beach, FL - N-R/3*
Jordan Roos OG 6-5 300 Celina, TX - 3*/3*
Jordan Shine S 6-0 175 Indianapolis, IN - 3*/3*
Devin Smith OT 6-7 310 Yuma, AZ - 3*/3* - JUCO
Dion Witty CB 5-11 175 Coral Springs, FL - 2*/3*
Jordan Woods WR 6-2 175 Ann Arbor, MI - 3*/2*
2011 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #76 overall class - 1-4*, 7-3*, 7-2* - 2.60* average
Rivals.com - unranked (#12 in Big Ten) - 0-4*, 11-3*, 4-2* - 2.73* average
Sterling Carter TE 6-5 240 Wilmington, CA - 2*/2* - JUCO
Brandon Cottom LB 6-2 225 Newtown, PA - 3*/3*
Doug Gentry RB 6-0 195 Mexia, TX - 2*/3*
[strike]Randy Gregory DE 6-4 210 Fishers, IN - 3*/3*[/strike]
Akeem Hunt RB 5-10 177 Covington, GA - 3*/3*
Kaulauna Judd LB 6-3 220 Fullerton, CA - 2*/2* - JUCO
Robert Kugler TE 6-3 235 Wesford, PA - 4*/3*
Shane Mikesky WR 6-4 190 Zionsville, IN - 2*/3*
Raheem Mostert S 5-11 180 New Smyrna Beach, FL - 2*/3*
Jalani Phillips LB 6-4 255 Warner Robbins, GA - 2*/2*
Taylor Richards S 6-0 160 Lake Mary, FL - 3*/3*
Michael Rouse DT 6-4 315 Flossmoor, IL - 3*/3*
Akeem Shavers RB 5-11 200 Tyler, TX - 2*/2* - JUCO
Armstead Williams LB 6-3 205 Monroeville, PA - 3*/3*
Frankie Williams WR 5-10 170 Tampa, FL - 3*/3*
2010 Recruiting Class
Scout.com - #49 class - 0-4*, 13-3*, 11-2* - 2.54* average
Rivals.com - unranked (#8 in Big Ten) - 1-4*, 13-3*, 10-2* - 2.63* average
Ricardo Allen CB 5-9 176 Daytona Beach, FL - 3*/3*
[strike]Chevin Davis WR 6-1 185 Daytona Beach, FL - 2*/3*[/strike]
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
[strike]De'Ron Flood TE 6-4 230 O'Fallon, IL - 3*/2*[/strike]
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*
Ryan 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*
2009 Recruiting Class
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*
[strike]Keith Carlos WR 6-2 200 Scranton, PA - 2*/2* - JUCO[/strike]
[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*
[strike]Al-Terek McBurse RB 5-11 186 Winter Springs, FL - 3*/4*[/strike]
Eric McDaniel DT 6-1 292 Calhoun, GA - 3*/3*
[strike]Xavier Melton DT 6-4 280 Lakeland, FL - 2*/3*[/strike]
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]
[strike]Eric Williams WR 5-11 192 Bradenton, FL - 3*/3*[/strike]
2008 Recruiting Class
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*
[strike]Andrew Brewer OL 6-4 249 Ona, WV - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Jordan Brewer TE 6-6 220 Carmel, IN - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike] Monroe Brooks DT 6-6 245 Palatine, IL - 2*/2*[/strike]
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*
[strike]Ken Plue OL 6-8 340 New Berlin, NY - 4*/4*[/strike]
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*
2007 Recruiting Class
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*
[strike]Dan Dierking RB 5-9 178 Wheaton, IL - 2*/3*[/strike]
[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*
[strike]Ryan Kerrigan DE 6-4 233 Muncie, IN - 3*/3*[/strike]
[strike]Colton McKey TE 6-6 215 The Woodlands, TX - 3*/3*[/strike]
[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*
Name Pos Ht Wt Hometown - Scout/Rivals *rating
[strike]No longer on roster[/strike]
Bold indicates starter
This game really comes down to four numbers:
Number 1: 2555
What's Behind the Number: It's the number of days since Purdue's last victory in the month of November over a Big Ten opponent with a winning record, as of this Saturday. That dates back to one day short of 7 years ago, November 13th, 2004. The Boilermakers gave the Buckeyes their 4th loss of the season on that day; so 2555 is also the number of days that it will have been since Ohio State lost their 4th game of any season. There's no telling the number of Buckeye fans who are hoping that both of those streaks reach 2556 on Sunday.
Number 2: 703
What's Behind the Number: It's the number of rushing yards that Purdue has given up in the last 2 weeks.
Number 3: 667
What's Behind the Number: It's the number of rushing yards that Ohio State has given up in the last 5 weeks.
Number 4: 614
What's Behind the Number: It's the number of rushing yards that Ohio State has gained in the last 2 weeks (in addition to being the area code for Columbus).
Differential Comparison
Both offenses are below average, statistically. The Buckeyes come out looking a little better on that side of the ball, but that is lost in the noise from the other side of the ball. The real difference is in the defenses.
Ohio State gives up only 64% as many points and 79.8% as many yards as their opponents muster against everyone else. That's good for 13th and 12th in the nation respectively. Purdue on the other hand has given up 108.1% as many points and 107.4% as many yards as their opponents put up against others. That comes in at 72nd and 78th in the nation respectively.
With a suspect defense that is especially suspect against the run, especially lately (see Number 2), Ohio State is not the ideal opponent.
Differential Prediction
Ohio State: 27-28 points and 343-362 yards
Purdue: 14-16 points and 267 to 278 yards
Conclusion
Combining differential stats with traditional stats suggests a spread of about 12 points. The game however, is played on the gridiron, not a spreadsheet. The mental/emotional state of 18-22 year old men has a direct impact on the game; not the numbers those men produce.It is not the numbers that we rely on for predictions; but the numbers do hint at the internal state of the Boilermakers. The direction the Purdue defense is headed makes one wonder if the margin of victory might not be much larger than what is predicted by the spreadsheet. While the Boilermakers may or may not be finishing this season with a losing streak just like they did in 2010; it seems likely that their streak of giving up 300 yards rushing to their opponents is going to continue this Saturday.
The Lighter SideNumber 1: 2555
What's Behind the Number: It's the number of days since Purdue's last victory in the month of November over a Big Ten opponent with a winning record, as of this Saturday. That dates back to one day short of 7 years ago, November 13th, 2004. The Boilermakers gave the Buckeyes their 4th loss of the season on that day; so 2555 is also the number of days that it will have been since Ohio State lost their 4th game of any season. There's no telling the number of Buckeye fans who are hoping that both of those streaks reach 2556 on Sunday.
Number 2: 703
What's Behind the Number: It's the number of rushing yards that Purdue has given up in the last 2 weeks.
Number 3: 667
What's Behind the Number: It's the number of rushing yards that Ohio State has given up in the last 5 weeks.
Number 4: 614
What's Behind the Number: It's the number of rushing yards that Ohio State has gained in the last 2 weeks (in addition to being the area code for Columbus).
Differential Comparison
Both offenses are below average, statistically. The Buckeyes come out looking a little better on that side of the ball, but that is lost in the noise from the other side of the ball. The real difference is in the defenses.
Ohio State gives up only 64% as many points and 79.8% as many yards as their opponents muster against everyone else. That's good for 13th and 12th in the nation respectively. Purdue on the other hand has given up 108.1% as many points and 107.4% as many yards as their opponents put up against others. That comes in at 72nd and 78th in the nation respectively.
With a suspect defense that is especially suspect against the run, especially lately (see Number 2), Ohio State is not the ideal opponent.
Differential Prediction
Ohio State: 27-28 points and 343-362 yards
Purdue: 14-16 points and 267 to 278 yards
Conclusion
Combining differential stats with traditional stats suggests a spread of about 12 points. The game however, is played on the gridiron, not a spreadsheet. The mental/emotional state of 18-22 year old men has a direct impact on the game; not the numbers those men produce.It is not the numbers that we rely on for predictions; but the numbers do hint at the internal state of the Boilermakers. The direction the Purdue defense is headed makes one wonder if the margin of victory might not be much larger than what is predicted by the spreadsheet. While the Boilermakers may or may not be finishing this season with a losing streak just like they did in 2010; it seems likely that their streak of giving up 300 yards rushing to their opponents is going to continue this Saturday.
Ah yes, The Lighter Side. Not a lot to laugh about this week. We were going to once again make fun of ESPN's coverage of what happened at Penn State.
But then we thought it would be better to take a moment to think about the numerous children who were victimized, and not even try to make anybody laugh.
Traditions & Opponent PerspectiveBut then we thought it would be better to take a moment to think about the numerous children who were victimized, and not even try to make anybody laugh.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
Historical DataBoilermakers - 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
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.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.
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.
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.
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. 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 completed in 2003)
Seating Capacity: 62,500 (originally 13,500)
Playing Surface: 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
RecordsStadium: Ross-Ade Stadium (West Lafayette, IN)
Constructed: 1924 (Renovation completed in 2003)
Seating Capacity: 62,500 (originally 13,500)
Playing Surface: 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: 583-507-48 (.533)
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 B1G: 324-338-33 (.490) versus teams currently in the Big Ten
All Time vs the Ohio State Buckeyes: 13-38-2 (.264) Most recently a 49-0 loss in Columbus in 2010.
Coach's Record: Danny Hope 2009-current, 13-19-0 (.406), overall 48-42-0 (.533), 1-1-0 versus Ohio State.
2011 Schedule (4-5)
Sep 03 - W vs Middle Tenn State, 27-24
Sep 10 - L at Rice, 22-24
Sep 17 - W vs SE Missouri, 59-0
Sep 24 - BYE
Oct 01 - L vs Notre Dame, 10-38
Oct 08 - W vs Minnesota, 45-17
Oct 15 - L at Penn State, 18-23
Oct 22 - W vs Illinois, 21-14
Oct 29 - L at Michigan, 14-36
Nov 05 - L at Wisconsin, 17-62
Nov 12 - vs Ohio State, Noon ET
Nov 19 - vs Iowa, Noon ET
Nov 26 - at Indiana, TBA
2010 Season (4-8):
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 09 - W at Northwestern, 20-17
Oct 16 - W at Minnesota, 28-17
Oct 23 - L at Ohio State, 0-49
Oct 30 - L at Illinois, 10-44
Nov 06 - L vs Wisconsin, 13-34
Nov 13 - L vs Michigan, 16-27
Nov 20 - L at Michigan State, 31-35
Nov 27 - L vs Indiana, 31-34
LinksBowl Games: 8-7-0 (.533) Most recently a 51-48 win over Central Michigan in the 2007 Motor City Bowl.
All Time vs the B1G: 324-338-33 (.490) versus teams currently in the Big Ten
All Time vs the Ohio State Buckeyes: 13-38-2 (.264) Most recently a 49-0 loss in Columbus in 2010.
Coach's Record: Danny Hope 2009-current, 13-19-0 (.406), overall 48-42-0 (.533), 1-1-0 versus Ohio State.
2011 Schedule (4-5)
Sep 03 - W vs Middle Tenn State, 27-24
Sep 10 - L at Rice, 22-24
Sep 17 - W vs SE Missouri, 59-0
Sep 24 - BYE
Oct 01 - L vs Notre Dame, 10-38
Oct 08 - W vs Minnesota, 45-17
Oct 15 - L at Penn State, 18-23
Oct 22 - W vs Illinois, 21-14
Oct 29 - L at Michigan, 14-36
Nov 05 - L at Wisconsin, 17-62
Nov 12 - vs Ohio State, Noon ET
Nov 19 - vs Iowa, Noon ET
Nov 26 - at Indiana, TBA
2010 Season (4-8):
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 09 - W at Northwestern, 20-17
Oct 16 - W at Minnesota, 28-17
Oct 23 - L at Ohio State, 0-49
Oct 30 - L at Illinois, 10-44
Nov 06 - L vs Wisconsin, 13-34
Nov 13 - L vs Michigan, 16-27
Nov 20 - L at Michigan State, 31-35
Nov 27 - L vs Indiana, 31-34
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
Team Previews and Breakdowns:
Game Preview - PurdueSports
2011 Roster - PurdueSports
2011 Schedule - PurdueSports
2011 News - PurdueSports
2011 Stats to date - PurdueSports
2011 Game by Game Recap - CFN
2011 Game Preview - ESPN
2011 Game Preview - BleacherReport
2011 Purdue Preview - College Football Poll
2011 Big Ten Preview - BigTen-Fans
2011 Game Preview - Athlon
B10 Conference Previews and Breakdowns:
2011 BigTen Prospectus - BigTen
2011 BigTen Media Guide (PDF) - BigTen
2011 BigTen Composite Schedule - BigTen
2011 BigTen Statistics - BigTen
2011 BigTen Weekly Releases - BigTen
2011 BigTen Weekly Results - BigTen
2011 CFN Big Ten Preview - CFN
2011 CFN Preseason Unit Preview - CFN
2011 BigTen Football Preview - CollegeSports-Fans
2011 BigTen Football Preview - College Football Poll
Travel:
Game Day Information - PurdueSports
Fan Guide - PurdueSports
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
Team Previews and Breakdowns:
Game Preview - PurdueSports
2011 Roster - PurdueSports
2011 Schedule - PurdueSports
2011 News - PurdueSports
2011 Stats to date - PurdueSports
2011 Game by Game Recap - CFN
2011 Game Preview - ESPN
2011 Game Preview - BleacherReport
2011 Purdue Preview - College Football Poll
2011 Big Ten Preview - BigTen-Fans
2011 Game Preview - Athlon
B10 Conference Previews and Breakdowns:
2011 BigTen Prospectus - BigTen
2011 BigTen Media Guide (PDF) - BigTen
2011 BigTen Composite Schedule - BigTen
2011 BigTen Statistics - BigTen
2011 BigTen Weekly Releases - BigTen
2011 BigTen Weekly Results - BigTen
2011 CFN Big Ten Preview - CFN
2011 CFN Preseason Unit Preview - CFN
2011 BigTen Football Preview - CollegeSports-Fans
2011 BigTen Football Preview - College Football Poll
Travel:
Game Day Information - PurdueSports
Fan Guide - PurdueSports
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