I have to hand it to them, the new coaching staff...

[Woodsa]

Seems to be winning their fair share of recruits.

Recruiting is only part of coaching I know, but it us the more visible part for us. In 90 days, the rest will be more visible.

However, if they can game plan and execute like they gave been recruiting thus far, this season may have some surprises.

 

[pboiler18]

7-5 or 8-4 possible if Harrell, Card and the offense have it together. With what I’ve seen from the Illinois defense the past 2 years, we will be just fine there.

 

[Chi-Boiler]

While the future seems very bright I think I would still hesitate on putting high expectations for a win-loss record this season. The schedule is exponentially more difficult than last season. We have a new quarterback. We have a lot of roster turnover. I will personally be happy with six and six in a bowl game

 

[Woodsa]

But that hard schedule should push our program forward as we'll take on the best of the best and grow up quickly.

We get to 6-6 (or better) would be HUGE with our SOS.

 

[*Shockerrr*]

Walters and staff have my respect! The staff has done a phenomenal job with recruiting while building a high level atmosphere in such short time. They have quickly built relationships and respect from high level recruits all over the country. I’m really looking forward to seeing what Walters can build in the years to come at Purdue. On paper the 24’ class is looking like a good one so keep it rollin! I’m sure there will be ups and downs this upcoming season but there’s no reason why this team can’t go bowling. Build off that brick by brick and Boilermaker football will be fun to watch for years to come!

 

[Estes]

i will stick with my pre hire thinking. 3 wins this fall is not failure and woule not be a surprise with SOS and disruptions

 

[Hausta01]

i will stick with my pre hire thinking. 3 wins this fall is not failure and woule not be a surprise with SOS and disruptions

If we only win 3 games I'm starting the "Fire Walters" bandwagon. I don't accept 3 wins as anything less than a failure. He'll IU is expecting 3 wins and that's a dumpster fire of a program

 

[Tommaker]

While the future seems very bright I think I would still hesitate on putting high expectations for a win-loss record this season. The schedule is exponentially more difficult than last season. We have a new quarterback. We have a lot of roster turnover. I will personally be happy with six and six in a bowl game

Definitely managing my expectations this year, keeping it to a 9 or 10 win season seems pretty realistic.

 

[SKYDOG]

Definitely managing my expectations this year, keeping it to a 9 or 10 win season seems pretty realistic.

You are kidding right?

 

[Tommaker]

You are kidding right?

Never.

NEVER!!!!!!!

Well, maybe.

How long you been on this board, Skydog?

 

[Woodsa]

Only non-prime number of wins this season.

 

[NVboiler]

Only non-prime number of wins this season.

Yes, 15 is not prime!

 

[Mobes]

I usually pick a conservative 7-5 and the Pinstripe Bowl, and will do so again this season. My "out on a limb" will be that we will lose to someone we should beat (Northwestern?) and upset either Ohio State or Michigan, claiming the "Spoilermakers" label once again.

 

[SKYDOG]

I usually pick a conservative 7-5 and the Pinstripe Bowl, and will do so again this season. My "out on a limb" will be that we will lose to someone we should beat (Northwestern?) and upset either Ohio State or Michigan, claiming the "Spoilermakers" label once again.

Beating Michigan would make my season. I can’t stand their football or basketball coaches so beating them gives me great pleasure.

 

[BCfanatic2020]

While the future seems very bright I think I would still hesitate on putting high expectations for a win-loss record this season. The schedule is exponentially more difficult than last season. We have a new quarterback. We have a lot of roster turnover. I will personally be happy with six and six in a bowl game

I mean some things have to happen, but Walters seems pretty squared away. If card and mockobee stay healthy and tackle is fine, this is probably a 7-5/8-4 team.

 

[Chi-Boiler]

I mean some things have to happen, but Walters seems pretty squared away. If card and mockobee stay healthy and tackle is fine, this is probably a 7-5/8-4 team.

Hope you're right. I think this is a step-back year. Defense should be better. I just hope we have enough playmakers at WR. ARY staying on the field will be crucial.

 

[BCfanatic2020]

Hope you're right. I think this is a step-back year. Defense should be better. I just hope we have enough playmakers at WR. ARY staying on the field will be crucial.

I can’t write off concerns ever with this program.. but I guess I’d ask the question this way.. don’t you think there are a lot of ways we’ve been a step back a long time? Example.. the last time I saw a Purdue team really be able to go toe to toe defensively on the line of scrimmage was 2003….

I’m not discounting the things that can happen with change

 

[ImRonBurgandy?]

Hope you're right. I think this is a step-back year. Defense should be better. I just hope we have enough playmakers at WR. ARY staying on the field will be crucial.

Agree with the ARY part. Don't forget about Jaws...I mean Sheffield. I think he could have himself a very productive year.

 

[Bippus33]

Walters and staff have my respect! The staff has done a phenomenal job with recruiting while building a high level atmosphere in such short time. They have quickly built relationships and respect from high level recruits all over the country. I’m really forward to seeing what Walters can build in the years to come at Purdue. On paper the 24’ class is looking like a good one so keep it rollin! I’m sure there will be ups and downs this upcoming season but there’s no reason why this team can’t go bowling. Build off that brick by brick and Boilermaker football will be fun to watch for years to come!

Please don't say "One Brick Higher"......

 

[BCfanatic2020]

Please don't say "One Brick Higher"......

Walters and his staff are leaders and legends

 

[Tommaker]

Walters and his staff are leaders and legends

Yeah, that's about the East and West of it.