Purdue v. Maryland Game Thread

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Another YUGE road test for the Boilers as they visit College Park, Maryland to take on the Terrapins in the only regularly scheduled match-up between the teams.

Purdue is coming off an 80-59 win over No. 25-ranked Northwestern on Wednesday night, the Boilermakers' third straight win over a nationally-ranked team (Notre Dame, Wisconsin, and Northwestern). The Boilers will be looking for a fourth straight win over a ranked opponent for the first time since the 1997-98 season.

Maryland has thrived in close games this year, owning a 9-1 mark in games decided by six points or less. The Terrapins boast three of the league's top freshmen in Justin Jackson, Anthony Cowan and Kevin Huerter while junior Melo Trimble is one of the nation's top point guards.

I expect Maryland to force Purdue's hand on defense with constant attacks from the guards. However, if Purdue can stay out of foul trouble and shoot reasonably well....the Boilers have a good chance. These are also two of the more turnover-prone teams in the conference....whoever can get an extra possession or two might be the difference.

No let-up with the schedule either way after this one....The Boilers close out their grueling five-game stretch next Thursday in Bloomington against Indiana.

Boiler up, my friends.

 

[Boiler_HD]

Here's to the health of both teams, and to a well played game!

Bring it home boilers!

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

LOL @ ESPN stat....with Wooden Watch, Melo Trimble PPG (17.0)....noting 6th in ACC.....sheesh.....any editors, there?

 

[PU pit bull]

A bit nervous about this game, but it may be that extra cup of coffee I had this morning..............only one thing to do BTFU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

A bit nervous about this game, but it may be that extra cup of coffee I had this morning..............only one thing to do BTFU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[PU pit bull]

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[PU pit bull]

Cliz and co. said that CMP handed each player a copy of Maryland's shooting by the numbers........and it showed that mid range they are horrible!

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Jay Bilas: "Maryland's @ home....lean toward them, but Purdue's guards are way better than people think....they've got really good guards.....hmmm."

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Dakich calling the game.

"Mathias maybe the best defender in the Big Ten."

 

[PU pit bull]

Damn no over the back I guess....

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Instant first foul on CS....yikes.

 

[PU pit bull]

cmon VE............no more TOs

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

The Edwards boys need to be assertive.....all day.

 

[PU pit bull]

alright good job CE...........settle down Boilers

 

[PU pit bull]

SETTLE DOWN!!!!!!!!!!! jump shot city

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

N----O------T a G---O----O----D start.....cmon Boilers.

 

[GoldandBlackintheSaddleAgain]

Bout as bad a start as they could have, meanwhile Terps cannot miss..

C'mon boilers

 

[zthornto]

Not ready to play, plain and simple. It could be ugly.

 

[PU pit bull]

VE???

 

[bonefish1]

I'm seeing 'bad Vince'

 

[rjmpu82]

Sit VE

 

[PU pit bull]

Maryland does stink mid range LOL

 

[bonefish1]

Might need Carsen to go for about 25.

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

A good stretch.....and then a momentary lapse, and it's back to 5 or 6 pt deficit.

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Purdue 0-6 from deep.

 

[JohnnyDoeBoiler]

Vince again struggling...just seems to be lacking something this season...not sure if it is focus or effort.

Overall, Purdue just looks lackadaisical up to this point outside of Carsen.

 

[GoldandBlackintheSaddleAgain]

Carsen came to play.. everyone else? Still asleep dammit.

Early on I believe we're 0-5 on 3 pt.

Could have a similar feel to the Notre Dame game.. and if so, get the same results!

 

[PU pit bull]

BIGGIE!!!!!!!!!! let's go

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

CS.....double-clutch jump hook.....nice!

 

[JohnnyDoeBoiler]

Maryland is just going to have Dodd set on-ball screens all day and drive and dish.

 

[PU pit bull]

was that a travel? guess so

 

[rjmpu82]

VE and IH are always the unknown variables for the game

 

[PU pit bull]

Boilers continue to catch the collar from deep............oh brother

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Carsen came to play.. everyone else? Still asleep dammit.

Early on I believe we're 0-5 on 3 pt.

Could have a similar feel to the Notre Dame game.. and if so, get the same results!

0-7 now, GBSA....about half of them have been good looks IMO. Boilers are not playing patient on that end it appears.

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

Despite the poor play, the Boilers are within striking distance.

 

[JohnnyDoeBoiler]

0-7 now, GBSA....about half of them have been good looks IMO. Boilers are not playing patient on that end it appears.

with the big men down low, there will be good looks from three throughout the shot clock...work the ball inside.

 

[Dryfly88]

C'mon, you don't know the shot clock?

 

[rjmpu82]

We need some Red Bull

 

[GoldandBlackintheSaddleAgain]

0-7 now, GBSA....about half of them have been good looks IMO. Boilers are not playing patient on that end it appears.

Word Tex. Interesting that both of PJ's misses looked to have barely caught the front of the iron.

All things considered, boilers too good a shooting team to continue putting up bagels. It 'should' even out.

 

[PU pit bull]

Dakota is awesome