It Wasn't That Close

Kudos all around. Except you, special teams. Go sit in the corner and think about what you did wrong. Don't come back until you've got it fixed.

No turnovers, only 1 TD given up on defense, and great sweeps all night long in the running game. And I haven't mentioned Michael Floyd yet. A good night, fer shur.

There was really no comparison between the two teams. We thought we had a QB controversy, but at least we have a modicum of confidence in our QBs. Neither of Purde's is very good. And it's great to see our receivers out-classing the opponent's secondary routinely.

At the beginning of the game, the announcers were talking about how Purdue's punter led the league in punting yardage, but he hadn't punted enough times to be considered in the standings. Purdue punted 7 times; I'm guessing he's probably in there now!

Trap game coming up, with the Falcons of Air Force coming in with their wacky flex bone offense. I'm thinking this year we finally do have the "stay in your lanes" discipline on D that we'll be able to handle them without too many problems.

If we keep playing like this, we'll be favored every week until Stanford. I saw we got a few votes in AP, but none in the Coaches' poll this past week. We'll have to get to at least 5-2 (maybe 6-2) before we crack the Top 25. Although if we get more weeks like this where 8 Top 25 teams lose, that could accelerate. But one game at a time, I know.

GO IRISH!!!! BEAT FALCONS!!!!