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Not playing a downer here, but we'd better temper our expectations. Lat season we were competitive in all games, with a stout 'D" and an improving offense. For the previous 4 seasons, we were historically inept! One (barely) winning season does not a program define. NW has a proven track record of late and a coach who seems to get the best from his assortment of scholar-athletes. As for me, I will withhold judgement until late August.Yes, it will.
And, that line is going to widen.
I am, the fans are, the coaches are, the players are all tired of losing to fricken Northwestern. Purdue will put it on them this year as Brohm and the staff know how to prepare the team early in the season.Yeah I don't like the -3.5 line either. I've been thinking more and more Purdue starts the season 2-2 this year, which is fine given the level of competition. Win against EMU, lose against NW, and split Mizzou/BC, take your pick.
Besides Justin Jackson, who obviously is a big loss for the program, that team returns just about everyone and will be looking to dethrone Wisconsin this year, though still unlikely, in the West.I am, the fans are, the coaches are, the players are all tired of losing to fricken Northwestern. Purdue will put it on them this year as Brohm and the staff know how to prepare the team early in the season.Yeah I don't like the -3.5 line either. I've been thinking more and more Purdue starts the season 2-2 this year, which is fine given the level of competition. Win against EMU, lose against NW, and split Mizzou/BC, take your pick.
If Thorson doesn't play I definitely expect that line to go up to -7.5 or -9.5. If/when Thorson is announced as the starter in the final days before kickoff, I wouldn't be surprised to see the line change to NW -3.5.Another poster stated Purdue 10 pt favorite if Thorsen doesn't play. I agree with that. If Thorsen plays and plays well, it should be an even up game.
Will definitely feel disappointing to many who are convinced Purdue is already in the driver's seat for a Rose Bowl bid... but I think a 2-2 start still gives us a good chance at another 6-6 season and bowl bid. With the pieces lost on defense this year, the great 2019 recruiting class, and the much tougher schedule this year, I'd view 6-6 as a good season. I'm not expecting an 8-4 or better season till 2019. Remember where this program was just one year ago...Unfortunately, Thorson will play and a 2-2 start after 4 home games would be a disappointment. 1-3 would be tragic.
Will definitely feel disappointing to many who are convinced Purdue is already in the driver's seat for a Rose Bowl bid... but I think a 2-2 start still gives us a good chance at another 6-6 season and bowl bid. With the pieces lost on defense this year, the great 2019 recruiting class, and the much tougher schedule this year, I'd view 6-6 as a good season. I'm not expecting an 8-4 or better season till 2019. Remember where this program was just one year ago...
Hey man there's optimists (and hyperbolists) everywhere, WATCH OUT... *adjusts tinfoil hat*WHOA, HOSS!
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Will definitely feel disappointing to many who are convinced Purdue is already in the driver's seat for a Rose Bowl bid... but I think a 2-2 start still gives us a good chance at another 6-6 season and bowl bid. With the pieces lost on defense this year, the great 2019 recruiting class, and the much tougher schedule this year, I'd view 6-6 as a good season. I'm not expecting an 8-4 or better season till 2019. Remember where this program was just one year ago...
From the preseason lay of the land there are about 6 games that are essentially coin flips. This is one of them. MU and BC are two others, so expect 2-2 to start the season with 3-1 best case. I assume the people expecting a 4-0 start are the same ones who thought a month ago Brohm was going to need more room in the 2019 class to accept commits from Bell, Robinson, Wright, and Sheffield.
A 3 point spread in cfb is essentially a coin flip.I wouldn't say I'm expecting 4-0. But it's certainly likely. Purdue's going to be favored in every game, so let's not act like the first four games is playing the big boys.
Northwestern, Missouri, and Boston College are all solid tests in the early season. All might be considered favorites over Purdue on a neutral field. The new faces on defense will need to come together right away as all 3 are probably considered to have more offensive than defensive strengths. Still a ways away from the games but I would imagine all 3 would be high scoring games that will have people wrongly critical of Holt.
Think Missouri will be a somewhat similar opponent to Arizona last year in the bowl game. Good offense and a very suspect defense...it’ll be an intriguing game and one that I am sure Missouri has circled after getting blown out at home last year.Northwestern's strength is their defense, not offense. So I like Purdue's chances if they have their offense in rythm. Boston College is also not an offensive juggernaut. But their defense is relatively strong. Missouri will be the exception. But I think Mizzou will need to show they can stop someone on D.
Yes, we lost talent on defense, but going into last year, can anyone honestly say that based on 2016, they predicted success in 2017?
It's a little early to say that the D will suck. Sure, there are questions, but the naysayers trying to temper their enthusiasm with a 2-2 prediction aren't giving these players or staff a chance.
We have too many unknown unknowns to be discounting this team just yet. Unlike 2016, we have a coaching foundation in 2018.
Northwestern's strength is their defense, not offense. So I like Purdue's chances if they have their offense in rythm. Boston College is also not an offensive juggernaut. But their defense is relatively strong. Missouri will be the exception. But I think Mizzou will need to show they can stop someone on D.
Not playing a downer here, but we'd better temper our expectations. Lat season we were competitive in all games, with a stout 'D" and an improving offense. For the previous 4 seasons, we were historically inept! One (barely) winning season does not a program define. NW has a proven track record of late and a coach who seems to get the best from his assortment of scholar-athletes. As for me, I will withhold judgement until late August.
I guess what I meant by Northwestern was that their schemes and formations have always given us fits over the years. Losing Jackson is big but their gameplan won't change. And if Thorson plays they will put up a bunch of points.
I admittedly don't know much about Boston College but 90% of what I have read focuses on their RB AJ Dillon.
It is irritating that too many Purdue fans are so eager to shit on these players just to protect their egos. We have a great foundation. Will there be disappointments? YES, but why be so quick to embrace a failure. Boiler Up, and show these players the support and enthusiasm they need to be successful on the field and in life.I love this! It's very similar to one of my favorite phrases, "people don't know what they don't know."