Where all 4 of our “starters” (Sullivan, Dean, Johnson and Jenkins) each individually whipped their guys on a run play and the Minny RB had to pick which guy of 4 he was going to try and run through. I thought the pass rush was pretty bad overall but yesterday we showed that teams with traditional run games aren’t going to be able to push us around.
I remember a running play on defense yesterday
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The defense against the run was amazing. I haven’t seen Purdue this stout it seems like decades. These guys really brought their lunch pails yesterday. It was truly great to see.
Wahlberg made a huge difference yesterday as well. I think he's helping to better solidify the LBer's. I'm hoping we get Graham back soon...
I dont have any stats to back it up, but it seems we have been rather outstanding at stopping RBs. Where we struggle is against teams with a running QB.
That's where Maryland is going to be a big challenge...and why we need Graham back for that game.
I thought the DL got stronger as the game wore on. Maybe that's due to the depth that we've been finally getting. The last couple of drives we got pressure on Morgan with just the front 4.
Depth on the DL is really a strength this year. You can see we can play in the trenches with anyone on D.
Agree with this thread entirely. Part of the reason we have struggles against the Qb scramble is because of the man coverage. Once the Qb gets past the initial surge there’s Indy anyone there.
You said it.Purdue is giving up only about 102 yards per game rushing which is outstanding.Not a single running back has hurt us at all but a few Qbs have.
I said it after the Penn St. game...I was pleasantly surprised with how Purdue held up against the run, and, aside of a mobile QB that is a running threat, they have been pretty good...have to think it is even better if/when they get Graham back, and, still just wish that they had a couple of even just average to good LBs...also said it previously...imagine if Alexander had made a better decision and returned.
would have been nice to get Alexander back, always thought he was a good LB not Pro level. Took some bad advice.
Tend to agree. Those snaps should go more to Sydnor and Caraway
Caraway seems to be backing Sullivan up now, which is where I think he belongs. He can play both but I think strong side is where he ends up. Humpich is probably ok at leo until someone else emerges.
He was getting a little love from the announcers in the FAU game, called out for making a couple of plays. Thought he might be an emerging talent.
I'll take your word for it, I don't follow the D side of the ball nearly as much as the O side (and I'm no expert there, either). Interesting to note, a buddy was watching the game from home and he was amazed at the size of the FAU O-line; he said they looked like an NFL line with their size. Not talent, but size. FAU looks to be the next Florida school that will benefit by the depth of talent in the state that doesn't (can't) find a home in a P5 school.
