And what better motivation to hit the weight room than being manhandled on the field game after game.
This season is not over but great experience is being obtained. Add in the additional redshirts and new recruits from this year's top 35 class then even better.
Purdue is well on their way to getting talented depth at each position.
6 point loss against nationally ranked team, at their place, while still in the game at the last few minutes, with countless injuries at key positions, all the while beating the Vegas experts' odds. Yes, this team is still developing and has some key areas that need further development but I can see continued progress.