Rob Neumeyer September 7, 2010
Week 1: Notre Dame 23 Purdue 12

Another football season is upon us and after all the anticipation leading up to the first game of the year, do we know anything more about this team?  Well, um, no.  Basically all the first game told us is what we already know.  Marve is a great talent and will need some time to develop after a two year layoff (you can bunch Siller into this mantra as well).  Ralph Bolden tearing his ACL is not a good thing for the team.  The run defense is suspect and we are terrible on 3rd and 1.
 
The two things we didn't know is that the young secondary seems to be in good hands showing some promise and that the offensive line seems like it will hold up.  I did expect the Boilers to throw more downfield then they did being that they have a guy who can throw 70 yards and some tall receivers.  I also expected them to use Carson Wiggs more than they did.  I think when you have a good kicker you need to be cognizant of that and set up your offense to get those 3 points as often as you can.  Too many times we went on 4th down or were too risky on a 3rd down instead of just setting up for the field goal.  For the last 8 years or so, I swear that Purdue is the worst team in college football on 3rd and 1.  We tried to run the ball the first time and got stuffed and then we passed every other time it was 3rd and short the rest of the game.  This is a very bad sign that the coaches have no confidence in their offensive line or running backs and I don't blame them.

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