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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Six weeks ago, the idea that Purdue fans were invading the pitch seemed to go as far as beating the Ohio State.
After a loss to East Michigan during a last-second match, the season seemed lost, their ball hopes were shattered and disturbing numbers, growing mistakes and lingering penalties continued to s & # 39; accumulate. Then the boilermakers dug, fought back and reversed the situation.
Purdue is only half a game ahead of the Big Ten West.
"It's amazing how we can sit at 0-3 with heavy losses and find a way to do it," said coach Jeff Brohm after the superb 49-to-20 loss Buckeyes on Saturday sparked a raucous celebration at Ross-Ade Stadium. "It's a huge moment, it shows what you can do and what you can not do when you lose in eastern Michigan."
Do not be fooled: Brohm did not want to offend the Eagles; he just wanted to illustrate how his players and coaches bounced back after losing this game and the next, against Missouri, at the last second.
Since then, the Boilermakers (4-3, 3-1) have turned around.
# Tuesday Tuesday right here:
Saturday was great, and we can not get enough of reliving @BoilerFootballis the special night. pic.twitter.com/R07E6zsedE
– Purdue on BTN (@PurdueOnBTN) October 23, 2018
They ended Boston College's week-long race in the Top 25 with an eruption of 30-13. They won consecutive road conference games for the first time in six years. They are on a run of four consecutive wins for the first time since the start of the 2007 season, and they beat a top-ranked team for the first time since 1984 by scoring a 49-point record against the Buckeyes (7-1 4-1).
The reward for this sudden season to remember was to get 17 points in the Top 25 of the votes – making it the # 33.
"It means the guys are growing up," said running quarterback D.J. Knox, who scored 1, 42 and 40 yards on Saturday. "When you have players stuck and everyone is working for a common purpose, you can not be stopped, especially the defense, who played against the tide against a quarterback (Dwayne Haskins Jr.) who is running for Heisman. . "
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Knox and Markell Jones gave Purdue a powerful and experienced one – two shot. David Blough is 135 out of 224 (60.3%) with 1,951 yards, 13 touchdowns and only two interceptions since the replacement of Elijah Sindelar, injured, at quarterback starting the third week. Freshman receiver Rondale Moore continues to be a nightmare for the opposing defense, and Purdue has not fired any calls by calling coins.
"Once we decided to open this game, stay on the attack and be more aggressive, our guys did a great job," Brohm said Monday. "It will not always be perfect, but I think David has been outstanding."
Boilermaker's defense has also played its part.
After giving 91 points to the first three games, all against unclassified opponents, the last four opponents scored 68 points. The state of Ohio has not even exceeded half of its average.
And after committing too many mistakes early, the Boilermakers continue to play.
"It's all about lowering the head and separating it from the hands of the receiver," said cornerback Antonio Blackmon after playing three games in the end zone against Ohio State.
Offensive player of the week ✅
Defensive Player of the Week ✅
Player of the special teams of the week ✅
Freshman of the week
Just out of his surprise against the No. 2 Ohio State, @BoilerFootball becomes the first to sweep laurels weekly since @ B1Gfootball added FOW in 2010. pic.twitter.com/doIxzmshbT
– Purdue on BTN (@PurdueOnBTN) October 22, 2018
Now comes the hardest part – to prove that the greatest victory of Brohm's brief warrant was not a coincidence. By winning Saturday at Michigan State, the Boilermakers could consolidate their surprise competition status by November, hosting No. 18 Iowa and No. 20 Wisconsin during visits to Minnesota and Indiana.
Brohm thinks that Purdue has learned from his difficult beginnings a valuable lesson, a lesson that should help Boilermakers leave Ohio State and focus on their next big challenge: to maintain their success.
"These guys (the Spartans) are going hungry and are motivated to win, and we will have to react and play a clean football match," Brohm said. "I know our guys will be able to get back to work (Tuesday) on the training ground and we will work as hard as we can to try to figure out how to win this game."
Notes: Brohm said defensive lineman Lorenzo Neal (lower body) and cornerback Kenny Major (upper body) would probably not train on Tuesday. A decision on whether one or both of them can play Saturday will come later this week.
This article was written by Michael Marot of the Associated Press and was legally licensed by the NewsCred Publishers Network. Please send any licensing questions to [email protected].
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