and wow do they have some work to do. All that experience and no playmakers. Sheesh. And Brandon Kirsch, who I had high hopes for, did not do a good job reading the defense or hitting open receivers. And when he did, Dorien Bryant liked to make a habit out of dropping the ball. And don't get me started on our linebackers inability to fill the gaps against the run or cover the TE (gee if you're not going to defend the run at least cover against the pass!).
I made a prediction back in 1999 before the bucket game that Tiller would never see a 10 win season at Purdue based on their playcalling, game prep, and lack of team discipline. While Purdue will continue to enjoy winning seasons and bowl games under the Tiller regime, Tiller and his staff just don't seem to be able to build that elite program that has talent, leadership, a killer instinct, confidence, and a little swagger.
Huge game this weekend against ND. A win, and that's three in a row over ND, and puts Tiller at 5-4 over the Irish. Not to mention kids (recruits) from the midwest continuing to regard Purdue as a better program. A loss? I think that's more than a damper on the season (Purdue would fall from the rankings)... I think it potentially leapfrogs ND past Purdue in the eyes of the media and perception of the program.
POTFI!
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