Leathernecks Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 1 minute ago, Stlboiler23 said: I think Bell would hold his own. I’m guessing Mullen would get the best of him plenty but Bell is tough to shut down. Yeah, I think Bell would still get some decent gains due to his skill and the volume of passes he gets, but I think Mullen could at least break up a few passes and maybe shut down a drive or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 33 minutes ago, Leathernecks said: Yeah, I think Bell would still get some decent gains due to his skill and the volume of passes he gets, but I think Mullen could at least break up a few passes and maybe shut down a drive or two. Who do you think will shadow Hopkins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leathernecks Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 19 minutes ago, Stlboiler23 said: Who do you think will shadow Hopkins? Not sure. I would guess Ball and Cam Jones would get some time on him. So much of the game and matchups will depend on the weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblaz13 Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 On 11/25/2019 at 9:41 AM, milehiiu said: What do you people think of this proposal ? Moving Old Oaken Bucket game to Indy? Purdue president pitches the idea Leaning towards a no on that one. I like the games on campus, and liking the proposal in general just isn't enough to outweigh tradition. I'm just not one to nitpick the rivalry for any perceived current flaws.. The game has been played on campus at season's end for my entire life, but again, I get the bad "look" of sparse attendance for a B1G rivalry game when students are mostly out of town, as well as the potential benefits of holding it early season and/or even in Indy. If they actually changed something I'm not so against it to allow any deviation from longtime Bucket Game tradition to ruin my enjoyment or anything deep. Although I am curious where we would get our chance to find season ending consolation in non-bowl years.Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 1 hour ago, jblaz13 said: Leaning towards a no on that one. I like the games on campus, and liking the proposal in general just isn't enough to outweigh tradition. I'm just not one to nitpick the rivalry for any perceived current flaws.. The game has been played on campus at season's end for my entire life, but again, I get the bad "look" of sparse attendance for a B1G rivalry game when students are mostly out of town, as well as the potential benefits of holding it early season and/or even in Indy. If they actually changed something I'm not so against it to allow any deviation from longtime Bucket Game tradition to ruin my enjoyment or anything deep. Although I am curious where we would get our chance to find season ending consolation in non-bowl years.Lol I don't know why I didn't realize this earlier. Heck, the IHSAA football finals are in LOS. So moving the bucket game to Indy would be tricky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 One benefit from the game last week vs Michigan....we'll be ready to face the elements again. Rain and more rain for Saturday. Not as bad as last week but will be a factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 17 minutes ago, rico said: I don't know why I didn't realize this earlier. Heck, the IHSAA football finals are in LOS. So moving the bucket game to Indy would be tricky. Yep...which is why when all factors are considered moving this game to earlier in the year when students are on campus makes the most sense of the 3-4 options. At least from where I sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 25 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Yep...which is why when all factors are considered moving this game to earlier in the year when students are on campus makes the most sense of the 3-4 options. At least from where I sit. I agree. Edit: I just thought of something. The Bucket Game could be played in LOS on Thanksgiving Day? To my knowledge there is only one other FBS game that day. Ole Miss/Missy St. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 30 minutes ago, rico said: I agree. Edit: I just thought of something. The Bucket Game could be played in LOS on Thanksgiving Day? To my knowledge there is only one other FBS game that day. Ole Miss/Missy St. Thanksgiving is traditionally an NFL day. Afraid the Bucket game would get lost in the, now 3 games. The Egg Bowl down in Mississippi has always been played in the evening, and until the NFL went to the third game a few years ago, did not conflict with any other games. I think that this is a function of the 2 bye schedule. Move the game away from Thanksgiving weekend. I have talked to quite a few younger people who are recent graduates from both schools. None of them have interest in going to W. Lafayette this weekend, and almost everyone of them made comment that there are other things they'd rather be doing on their holiday weekend. I believe back in the day that the game was played the weekend before Thanksgiving. IMO, this is when this game should be scheduled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 20 minutes ago, Steubenhoosier said: I believe back in the day that the game was played the weekend before Thanksgiving. IMO, this is when this game should be scheduled. And you would be correct that it used to played the week-end before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daily Hoosier Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 "It's huge for our program." IU is either going to finish the regular season on a 3 game losing streak, or accomplish things the program hasn't seen in decades. https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-football-more-than-bucket-indiana-must-sustain-program-momentum-saturday/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 From Purdue’s side, I hope we don’t move it to Indy. Would hate to lose out on another home game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted November 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 32 minutes ago, The Daily Hoosier said: "It's huge for our program." IU is either going to finish the regular season on a 3 game losing streak, or accomplish things the program hasn't seen in decades. https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-football-more-than-bucket-indiana-must-sustain-program-momentum-saturday/ Yeah. But it is your President that is proposing the change. You need to let him know your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 27 minutes ago, Stlboiler23 said: From Purdue’s side, I hope we don’t move it to Indy. Would hate to lose out on another home game. WTH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 On 11/25/2019 at 11:18 AM, coachv said: remember at the beginning of the season when our db's were supposed to be the strength of the team? There's nothing wrong with the DBs compared to the pass rush. Like you cant possibly think that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stlboiler23 Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 Even though we’ll be enemies in 48 hours, hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted November 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 54 minutes ago, Stlboiler23 said: Even though we’ll be enemies in 48 hours, hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving! Thanks Boiler. Back at ya . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Stlboiler23 said: Even though we’ll be enemies in 48 hours, hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving! You mean we’re not already? Happy Thanksgiving to you as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Stlboiler23 said: Even though we’ll be enemies in 48 hours, hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving! Black and gold may never mix with cream and crimson, but at least that St Louis shade of Blue is common ground. Same to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 championships Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 On 11/27/2019 at 11:14 AM, Stlboiler23 said: From Purdue’s side, I hope we don’t move it to Indy. Would hate to lose out on another home game. Question... I’ve been hearing A lot of talk about how if it rains PU offense is in big trouble. Is that not a concern going forward? I mean you are in the BIG there is a really good chance you are going to play 1-2 games a year in bad conditions. Hard to ever compete for the west if you can’t play in bad weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slojoe Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 On 11/27/2019 at 8:56 AM, Steubenhoosier said: Thanksgiving is traditionally an NFL day. Afraid the Bucket game would get lost in the, now 3 games. The Egg Bowl down in Mississippi has always been played in the evening, and until the NFL went to the third game a few years ago, did not conflict with any other games. I think that this is a function of the 2 bye schedule. Move the game away from Thanksgiving weekend. I have talked to quite a few younger people who are recent graduates from both schools. None of them have interest in going to W. Lafayette this weekend, and almost everyone of them made comment that there are other things they'd rather be doing on their holiday weekend. I believe back in the day that the game was played the weekend before Thanksgiving. IMO, this is when this game should be scheduled. I agree the Saturday before Thanksgiving week would be best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 7 minutes ago, 5 championships said: Question... I’ve been hearing A lot of talk about how if it rains PU offense is in big trouble. Is that not a concern going forward? I mean you are in the BIG there is a really good chance you are going to play 1-2 games a year in bad conditions. Hard to ever compete for the west if you can’t play in bad weather. I mean I think a lot of that this year revolves around the fact that this is the worst offensive line Brohm has had at Purdue. Even before the injuries, this was always going to be a pass heavy offense. Obviously it’s easier to run the ball in rainy conditions than throwing it. Going forward, I think it’ll get better since Brohm is still replenishing the offensive line depth that was left in shambles when he was hired. I think Brohm will always favor the pass but would like to have more of a balanced attack (like we saw last heR when we had a better line and two senior RB’s in Knox and Jones.) Just didn’t have the right personnel this year to be a good running team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 30 minutes ago, Stlboiler23 said: I mean I think a lot of that this year revolves around the fact that this is the worst offensive line Brohm has had at Purdue. Even before the injuries, this was always going to be a pass heavy offense. Obviously it’s easier to run the ball in rainy conditions than throwing it. Going forward, I think it’ll get better since Brohm is still replenishing the offensive line depth that was left in shambles when he was hired. I think Brohm will always favor the pass but would like to have more of a balanced attack (like we saw last heR when we had a better line and two senior RB’s in Knox and Jones.) Just didn’t have the right personnel this year to be a good running team. Losing your best overall offensive weapon didn't help matters. Those quick outs/pops/screens to Moore had the same effect on a defense as a decent running game. And those quick drops help keep QBs intact if your line is questionable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 15 minutes ago, Zlinedavid said: Losing your best overall offensive weapon didn't help matters. Those quick outs/pops/screens to Moore had the same effect on a defense as a decent running game. And those quick drops help keep QBs intact if your line is questionable. Exactly. Cannot overstate how much losing Rondale has impacted our team. Crazy to think he has missed enough time to be able to take a redshirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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