I think that based on returning talent it’s Iowa’s to lose. But I said the same thing last year as well.
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More people voted for Purdue than Minnesota? Don't get me wrong, I doubt either one of them wins the B1G West, but Minnesota at least has some chance. Purdon't has.........well..........none
Unless Iowa wins the West, I refuse to accept the results. (That is how we do it now, right?)
Good. Hope your coaches and players feel just the same. Purdue fans know that after 4 games last year we were playing without a potential first round draft pick defensive tackle, a probable first or second team All Big Ten linebacker who is now playing in the NFL, the nation’s leading passer after three games who was also our only experienced QB the first freshman consensus All American in modern Big Ten history in WR Rondale Moore, our two most experienced RB’s, and 4-5 other players counted on to provide quality depth. Not one of those players played another down last year. I have seldom, in my 74 years of watching BT football seen a season where unprecedented factors could very well bring about the most unpredictable results in my lifetime!
Not sure i agree. Minny lost a lot. Purdue returns everyone. Why can't they make a step similar to minny last year. Also, was Minnys record a fluke? 7-1 in one possession games isn't repeatable.More people voted for Purdue than Minnesota? Don't get me wrong, I doubt either one of them wins the B1G West, but Minnesota at least has some chance. Purdon't has.........well..........none
Purdue will be interesting. Too many question marks for me to decide where you are.Not sure i agree. Minny lost a lot. Purdue returns everyone. Why can't they make a step similar to minny last year. Also, was Minnys record a fluke? 7-1 in one possession games isn't repeatable.
Good. Hope your coaches and players feel just the same. Purdue fans know that after 4 games last year we were playing without a potential first round draft pick defensive tackle, a probable first or second team All Big Ten linebacker who is now playing in the NFL, the nation’s leading passer after three games who was also our only experienced QB the first freshman consensus All American in modern Big Ten history in WR Rondale Moore, our two most experienced RB’s, and 4-5 other players counted on to provide quality depth. Not one of those players played another down last year. I have seldom, in my 74 years of watching BT football seen a season where unprecedented factors could very well bring about the most unpredictable results in my lifetime!
Not sure i agree. Minny lost a lot. Purdue returns everyone. Why can't they make a step similar to minny last year. Also, was Minnys record a fluke? 7-1 in one possession games isn't repeatable.
I'm not sure Purdue returns quite everyone, but some of their returnees didn't perform very well in 2019. OL would be a prime example, where the Boilers return plenty of bodies that contributed to Purdue finishing dead last in the Big Ten and No. 126 nationally with an average of 83.25 rushing yards per game in 2019. The Boilers also ranked 126th with an average of 2.92 yards per carry.
On the other side of the ball, the Boilers look like they have some talent and depth at DL, but not much of either at LB (in particular) or DB (to a leasser extent).
So from what I see, the Boilers have outstanding talent at WR, above average talent and depth on the DL, and lots of holes elsewhere.
Not sure i agree. Minny lost a lot. Purdue returns everyone. Why can't they make a step similar to minny last year. Also, was Minnys record a fluke? 7-1 in one possession games isn't repeatable.
Yes and then Iowa will beat tOSU, Bama, and Clemson and won the National Championship.
Purdue lost their #1 QB and TE. Their #1 LB and a safety that was playing because a freshman was hurt. They were stupid young last year. Thats why the online struggled, but got better as the year went on. The dline should be one of the best in the big ten. The secondary actually has a ton of depth. Last year, started 2 freshman. The offense returns 9 starters i believe. 7 if them are underclassmen. No reason to think this team can't make a big jump. There are definitely questions though.I'm not sure Purdue returns quite everyone, but some of their returnees didn't perform very well in 2019. OL would be a prime example, where the Boilers return plenty of bodies that contributed to Purdue finishing dead last in the Big Ten and No. 126 nationally with an average of 83.25 rushing yards per game in 2019. The Boilers also ranked 126th with an average of 2.92 yards per carry.
On the other side of the ball, the Boilers look like they have some talent and depth at DL, but not much of either at LB (in particular) or DB (to a leasser extent).
So from what I see, the Boilers have outstanding talent at WR, decent talent on the DL, and lots of holes elsewhere.
IF iowa is 7-1 and IF iowa somehow beat tOSU to get to 8-1, I think they would make the CFPYes and then Iowa will beat tOSU, Bama, and Clemson and won the National Championship.
Purdue lost their #1 QB and TE. Their #1 LB and a safety that was playing because a freshman was hurt. They were stupid young last year. Thats why the online struggled, but got better as the year went on. The dline should be one of the best in the big ten. The secondary actually has a ton of depth. Last year, started 2 freshman. The offense returns 9 starters i believe. 7 if them are underclassmen. No reason to think this team can't make a big jump. There are definitely questions though.
I agree. Then we need to beat Louisiana.IF iowa is 7-1 and IF iowa somehow beat tOSU to get to 8-1, I think they would make the CFP
What did I say was wrong. Purdue has a potential 1st round pick at DE and a DT who was a 1st round pick by some projections before his ACL injury. They are super young and could easily take a jump to 5-6 wins with their schedule.This is definitely the time of year for eternal optimism
What did I say was wrong. Purdue has a potential 1st round pick at DE and a DT who was a 1st round pick by some projections before his ACL injury. They are super young and could easily take a jump to 5-6 wins with their schedule.
I actually voted Wisconsin. I addressed the oline though. They got better as the year went on and weren't actually bad to end the year. No reason they can't take a step forward with more size and experience. I'm not concerned about the oline being bad. At worst, they are average. Which is better than last year and good enough.Among the things you said that was wrong is that the Boiler OL played poorly because they had an injured LB, QB and TE. Everybody experiences injuries, Purdue may have experienced more than normal last year, but the LB injury has nothing to do with OL play, and the QB and TE injuries only indirectly.
I don't have anything against the Boilers, but I'd be surprised if they finished above 4th in the B1G West, and if it wasn't for Nebraska's brutal schedule, I'd downgrade that to 5th.An even lower finish is certainly feasible.
What I took exception to was the notion that Purdue might win the division. I increasingly suspect those votes came from posters like yourself. It's fine to hope your team does well. It's not reasonable to expect they'll be playing for a B1G championship on Dec. 19.
The OL will be just fine. Two deep for the first time in years. Four started the last four games of last season. Gained 587 yards against Indiana in season finale including 186 yards rushing. That was the third highest total the Hoosiers gave up in 2019. At one point last season 19 stright touchdowns were scored by freshmen. Youth, even if talented is scary, but youth with talent AND experience is cause for optimism.Among the things you said that was wrong is that the Boiler OL played poorly because they had an injured LB, QB and TE. Everybody experiences injuries, Purdue may have experienced more than normal last year, but the LB injury has nothing to do with OL play, and the QB and TE injuries only indirectly.
I don't have anything against the Boilers, but I'd be surprised if they finished above 4th in the B1G West, and if it wasn't for Nebraska's brutal schedule, I'd downgrade that to 5th.An even lower finish is certainly feasible.
What I took exception to was the notion that Purdue might win the division. I increasingly suspect those votes came from posters like yourself. It's fine to hope your team does well. It's not reasonable to expect they'll be playing for a B1G championship on Dec. 19.
exactly, as I have mentioned before Wisconsin owns the West until we take the crown. They have pretty much made Indy Camp Randall East with how often they play there...I voted Wisconsin until Iowa proves otherwise.
Just an average o-line is not good enough. The best teams always have good to great o-lines.I actually voted Wisconsin. I addressed the oline though. They got better as the year went on and weren't actually bad to end the year. No reason they can't take a step forward with more size and experience. I'm not concerned about the oline being bad. At worst, they are average. Which is better than last year and good enough.
Brohm has won 7, 6, and 4, with 5 losses on the last possession of the game (stat i read somewhere, not totally sure if true, but I can think of a few) over the last 2 years with a bad to average oline. My prediction is this is Brohms best line yet. Most experienced line for sure.Just an average o-line is not good enough. The best teams always have good to great o-lines.
Not sure i agree. Minny lost a lot. Purdue returns everyone. Why can't they make a step similar to minny last year. Also, was Minnys record a fluke? 7-1 in one possession games isn't repeatable.
Purdue has a good schedule this year. I agree. Got as lucky as osu did with not having to come back to Rossade. Lol most flukey stat ever. Osu's record va Purdue since 2000.They certainly have the gilded path....
If that doesn't happen, I'm suing you!!!!Yes and then Iowa will beat tOSU, Bama, and Clemson and won the National Championship.
emotional pain & suffering is worth a lot of moneyIf that doesn't happen, I'm suing you!!!!
I'll take 20mill!emotional pain & suffering is worth a lot of money
No my lawyer wants 15 just for him...will you take $2M to settle?