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Topic: Purdue (2-1, 4-2) at #2 Iowa (3-1, 6-1) Post Game

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Hawkinole

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Purdue (2-1, 4-2) at #2 Iowa (3-1, 6-1) Post Game
« on: October 11, 2021, 02:10:03 PM »
It is homecoming week in Iowa City.
Purdue has won 3 of the past 4 meetings, including a 24-20 win in 2020 at Ross-Ade Stadium.
Purdue had a nice win over Oregon State in its opening game, and wins at UConn, and at home against Illinois. Losses to Notre Dame and Minnesota.
I have a feeling there will be an Iowa let down, but will it be enough to allow Purdue to win? Kinnick Stadium is sold out for a 2:30 p.m. CT game. Purdue at 1-1, 3-2 is not a team to let down against. Somehow Purdue frequently punches above its weight against Iowa.
Points per game: Iowa is averaging 31 per points per game, Purdue 23.6. Points allowed: Iowa 13; Purdue 15.4.
Whatever happened to the offensive genius of Jeff Brohm?
« Last Edit: October 17, 2021, 12:37:48 AM by ELA »
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Re: Purdue (1-1, 3-2) at #2 Iowa (3-0, 6-0) Game Week
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2021, 02:56:38 PM »
Quote from: Hawkinole on October 11, 2021, 02:10:03 PM
Whatever happened to the offensive genius of Jeff Brohm?
He forgot to complete the OL rebuild. 

That's not fair to Brohm, of course. He's trying. But a combination of injuries, medical retirements, etc have turned what was supposed to be at least a serviceable unit this year and it's a sieve. They can't run block. They can't pass protect. And that's not a good combination. 

Purdue's going to need serious magic to keep this one close. 
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Re: Purdue (1-1, 3-2) at #2 Iowa (3-0, 6-0) Game Week
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2021, 04:11:15 PM »
I also have a feeling that Iowa will be flat.  How can you not be after such an emotional victory in front of an insanely loud crowd?  But there may be few things that might help Iowa's motivation.

Iowa has an off week coming up the week after Purdue,  so Iowa players can tell themselves they just need to get through 1 more week, then they can relax. The week after that, Iowa plays Wisconsin.  So at least with an off week in-between its less likely Iowa will be caught looking ahead to Wisconsin.

Another thing already mentioned. Jeff Brahm has won 3 out 4 against Iowa since taking over Purdue.  He just seems to have some magic knowledge how to burn Iowa's DB's like no other coach.  He doesn't need a Rondale Moore or David Bell to do it either.  Brahm picked on Iowa DB Riley Moss big time when Moss was a freshman pressed into duty due to injuries.  Now Moss is a senior but he may have an injury issue himself now.  Regardless, Iowa knows better than to take Jeff Brahm and Purdue lightly.
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Re: Purdue (1-1, 3-2) at #2 Iowa (3-0, 6-0) Game Week
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2021, 11:44:06 PM »
Riley Moss was left off the depth chart at CB. Moss leads the nation in interceptions. He has a capable backup, Terry Roberts, who has one interception on the year. 
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Re: Purdue (1-1, 3-2) at #2 Iowa (3-0, 6-0) Game Week
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2021, 11:59:25 PM »
Quote from: Hawkinole on October 11, 2021, 11:44:06 PM
Riley Moss was left off the depth chart at CB. Moss leads the nation in interceptions. He has a capable backup, Terry Roberts, who has one interception on the year.
Terry Roberts is my favorite player on Iowa special teams, not counting the punter, kicker or LS.  Terry Roberts is always near the ball on punt coverage, often downing it inside the 5.

I also think Roberts did a great job in the 2nd half against PSU playing CB,  but I think he may have missed a potential interception that maybe Moss would have caught.  But its easy to get spoiled and greedy as an Iowa fan.    I wish Roberts the best of luck filling in for Moss.
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Re: Purdue (1-1, 3-2) at #2 Iowa (3-0, 6-0) Game Week
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2021, 07:49:26 AM »
The Purdue OL will be a liability.  However, they have been getting better as the season goes on.  They played well enough last game to get a win.  Purdue's problem has been red zone offense and QB.

Unfortunately, Brohm has 2 QBs that come up short in one category or the other.  Plummer doesn't read the defense fast enough and is more of a safe game manager.  O'Connell is more of a gunslinger that can push the ball between the 20s, but he takes bad sacks and makes some horrible decisions, leading to interceptions.

Neither one of those is a safe bet against Iowa on the road.

The defense has been outstanding compared to last year, and can keep Purdue in this game.
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Re: Purdue (1-1, 3-2) at #2 Iowa (3-0, 6-0) Game Week
« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2021, 12:30:45 PM »
Quote from: LittlePig on October 11, 2021, 04:11:15 PM
I also have a feeling that Iowa will be flat.  How can you not be after such an emotional victory in front of an insanely loud crowd?  
I'm thinking the same thing and this is pretty much the only thing that makes this game interesting.  
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Re: Purdue (1-1, 3-2) at #2 Iowa (3-0, 6-0) Game Week
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2021, 02:36:26 PM »
this just feels like a game Iowa loses. Idk why. Call me crazy. 
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Re: Purdue (1-1, 3-2) at #2 Iowa (3-0, 6-0) Game Week
« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2021, 04:30:41 PM »
Quote from: Mdot21 on October 12, 2021, 02:36:26 PM
this just feels like a game Iowa loses. Idk why. Call me crazy.
You're crazy
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Re: Purdue (1-1, 3-2) at #2 Iowa (3-0, 6-0) Game Week
« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2021, 05:07:21 PM »
Quote from: betarhoalphadelta on October 11, 2021, 02:56:38 PM
Purdue's going to need serious magic to keep this one close.
So why can't they sprinkle the same magic dust they used  10-20-2018,c'mon man play some Big Ten Fooftball
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Re: Purdue (1-1, 3-2) at #2 Iowa (3-0, 6-0) Game Week
« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2021, 05:09:10 PM »
Quote from: ELA on October 12, 2021, 04:30:41 PM
You're crazy
Careful counsel the Ouija Boards/Tarot Cards are coming out.Kirk's due for a clinker
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Re: Purdue (1-1, 3-2) at #2 Iowa (3-0, 6-0) Game Week
« Reply #11 on: October 12, 2021, 05:26:02 PM »
Quote from: MrNubbz on October 12, 2021, 05:07:21 PM
So why can't they sprinkle the same magic dust they used  10-20-2018,c'mon man play some Big Ten Fooftball
If you look at recent Purdue-Iowa results, it seems that they sometimes bring the same magic dust that they use playing OSU in Ross-Ade, so this isn't out of the realm of possibility. 

Much like 10-20-2018, this is a game that Purdue should NOT win--on paper.

There's a reason Iowa is about an 11-12 point favorite right now. 

I'm not expecting Purdue to do much. If they do, I will be pleasantly surprised.

And much like 10-20-2018 -- when I was in Denver on a weekend getaway and didn't even care about watching that game because I knew Purdue wasn't going to be competitive, I'm planning my Saturday around other things than watching this game. Hopefully it turns out the same.
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Re: Purdue (1-1, 3-2) at #2 Iowa (3-0, 6-0) Game Week
« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2021, 06:00:12 PM »
Quote from: betarhoalphadelta on October 12, 2021, 05:26:02 PM
If you look at recent Purdue-Iowa results, it seems that they sometimes bring the same magic dust that they use playing OSU in Ross-Ade, so this isn't out of the realm of possibility.
That's what I'm talkin' about and the congregation wants to hear ;D
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Re: Purdue (1-1, 3-2) at #2 Iowa (3-0, 6-0) Game Week
« Reply #13 on: October 13, 2021, 06:22:23 AM »
Brohm is 3-1 vs Ferentz (1-1 @ Kinnick, with the loss a mere 6 points).

So yea, there's some magic dust to be had here.

I watched on 10/20/18.  Still my favorite game ever watched on tv.  (Brees to Morales was my favorite in person, guess it's an Ohio State thing).

Will definitely be watching this one.  You never know when the Spoilermakers are gonna strike.
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