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Penix putting on a show today. Makes you wonder where this program would be today if DeBoer was given the reigns. Wasn’t feasible at the time but everyone knew we let someone special walk out the door.

Curious as to why Turner hasn’t gotten more snaps. He’s had the most success rushing the ball. Pretty impressed with the defense today…offense needs…work

There’s absolutely no credible way to preseason rank this team. Way too many newcomers on the 2 deep to know what this team can/can’t do. Not saying you’re wrong but we’ll soon find out.

Got the chance to meet him at a Bob Knight basketball camp back when I was a kid. I’ve never met a guy who’s as kind and humble yet successful as Calbert. One of a kind type of dude. Wish we brought him back a long time ago.

Big question in my mind is, does he have enough ability on both ends to secure meaningful playing time? Especially if Mgbako ends up playing the 4 and Banks is as improved as anticipated. I can’t remember a time when we had this many capable big men on the roster

He declared for the draft one day before my scheduled declaration event to try and steal my thunder…typical Mike

Don’t worry Boiler, I got this…He was falling way down the depth chart after a poor spring. Everyone saw this coming. He clearly doesn’t fit the new system…addition by subtraction. He’ll probably land at Toledo or Kent St. or wherever…

We need a CB more than those guys but I still think he should have taken Branch. He also got basically nothing of real value trading down twice. The Raiders trade was a joke

If Brian Branch is still on the board they have to take him. Taking B2B QBs is fun to consider but the Colts have too many needs in the secondary for that.

According to his 247 evaluation, “his 3 pt shot is his best assets”. Big claim for a 6’8 PF ranked in the top 10. Also, Ware & Malik haven’t earned their starting spot yet. If you can get this guy, you get him. Worry about the wing spot with the other open schollys

I understood that and compared sacks to rushing attempts and it clear as day this guy doesn’t look to run the ball. For instance, his best sample size was in 2021 where he was sacked 10 times. Which means he “rushed” the ball a grand total of 16 times over the course or 7 game appearances. My main point was regarding Boiler’s assertion that the Air Raid offense Harrell utilizes requires a mobile/duel threat QB and thus Brady Allen was shown the door, is absurd and lacking any relevant rationale. Whether Card could be an effective running QB if he ever played in a system that’s built around a duel threat? Maybe? Probably not and we’re not gonna find out.

Habit. I don’t even know the new guy’s name nor care enough to google it.

His stats in 3 years at Texas. Averaging less than 1.5 yards per carry and one TD in almost 50 rushing attempts. Peyton Ramsey had duel threat ability. This guy isn’t that and likely has no intention to be. Which is great for Harrell who wasn’t a duel threat QB at Tech, has never coached duel threat QBs at any level and is a disciple of Mike Leach’s Air Raid offense. This is the precise system he deployed at North Texas and USC and will be the system he will implement at Purdue, assuming Brohm gives him total control over the offense. You’re once again out over your skis, Boiler…walk it on back.

He’s been on campus 3 months. What are you basing this off of? Zero chance that kid is QB2 ready. He wasn’t even that good in high school. Also, Card doesn’t run so you better hope the system doesn’t require a duel threat QB…which it doesn’t. JT Daniels rushed for -51 yards last year at WVU. Prior to that his QB for three years at USC, Kedon Slovis averaged 30 carries for negative -50 yards per season. You’re grasping for straws that don’t exist

I sincerely doubt Browne has had enough meaningful reps in front of the staff to even make the depth chart, much less pass Allen. Purdue fans always have a creative way to spin negative news. You guys better go get someone in the portal. Otherwise an injury to Card is the end of your season.

Brady Allen once again in the portal. He’s not exactly making a name for himself.

Guess that stolen playbook rumor was BS. Regardless, I’m not sure he’s a kid you let back in the locker room after transferring to your instate rival and instantly quitting on them too. Competitive sports are different these days.

I absolutely believe he can be successful there but it’s not going to happen overnight. However, anointing his son QB1 before spring ball and making everything about him isn’t a good start. If they go 3-9 this season (incredibly likely) many of those season ticket accounts won’t be renewed. He would have been better served spending a couple years building a foundation before creating this circus day 1

Their spring game event was bizarre to watch. It was the most “fake it till ya make it” thing I’ve ever seen in major sports. Deion seems to think his instant success in the HBCU world will translate in the power 5 realm and he’s in for a rude awakening. I get humility is not his style but his inability to manage expectations is going to blow up in his face.

Galloway doesn’t play the wing, he’s a combo guard. I’m fine upgrading at the 2 spot and bringing Galloway off the bench but that guy would need to be able to spell XJ if needed. That’s not Ledlum. He’s a solid get for UT though.

College basketball rosters are a puzzle and the pieces have to fit Woody’s system. Like I said, you absolutely take Ledlum but the priority is to find a sharpshooter who can be a starter in his system, pulling defenses out of the paint. XJ and Galloway are primed to be the slashers to the rim, Ware and Malik will handle the paint. Hopefully Cupps, Gunn, Banks and Sparks can contribute off the bench…The only missing piece is the outside threat who can play the 3.

He had 18 shot attempts and 5 turnovers. I also never understood the obsession over this kid. Don’t get me wrong, you absolutely have to take him if you have an open spot. However, he doesn’t fill a position of need, which is a outside sharpshooter at the wing who can make FTs at a much better clip than 63%

I wouldn’t be surprised (assuming IU is in fact his dream job) if his contract extension includes an out clause specifically for IU should he get an offer.

If Cupps is who everyone says he is, that spot is already taken.

Unsubstantiated polls aren’t studies. The NCAA saying “fine, allow unlimited meals” isn’t a study either. It’s them saying idgaf about meals and we never did, going from 5-6 meals a day allowance to unlimited is literally the same thing. More then 10% of all D1 athletes are homeless??? Defies all logic. ALL of them get room and board and all of them are allowed to live on campus year-round. My sentiments are in no way defending the NCAA (they can kick rocks) but the idea that FULL room & board creates homelessness and lack of access to food is complete BS. The only student athletes who ever died on this hill in the media in the past were those who were really only complaining about the NCAA hoarding the bag while they weren’t “getting theirs”. It’s a slap in the face to anyone who actually had to put themselves through college, experiencing their inadequate meal plan run out 2 months before school was out that cost 30% more then it should have and will eventually cost +500% what it should once the loans actually get paid off, hoping to pick up extra shifts at crap jobs that take away from the reason you’re there in the first place, donating plasma and borrowing money from friends/family (on top of student loans) just to get to the end of the semester.