Game Thread: Northwestern vs. Purdue

[mshelton33]

Northwestern (4-2, 2-1 Big Ten) is set to host Purdue (2-4, 0-3 Big Ten) today at Martin Stadium. Kickoff is set for 2 pm CT and the game will air on BTN.

 

[TheC]

Lujan still getting in his own way. What a dumb play call.

 

[GECat2]

Idiot call.

 

[cat inkansas]

Idiot call.

Fooled no one.

 

[TheC]

Fooled no one.

How could it? There wasn't even one of the backs in the backfield for any misdirection

 

[TheC]

Let's get 6 this time

 

[eddie_gocats]

Just run it… feed 5 and 6!

 

[TheC]

What a catch!

 

[Cool Cat]

Caleb needs 25 carries.

 

[TheC]

Purdue selling out on the run now

 

[Fanaticat98]

We need TDs on these drives and not FGs.

 

[TheC]

There we go. Much better play call!

 

[eddie_gocats]

Great to see Fitz at the game!

 

[HawkCat]

Two minutes into the second quarter and Purdue has run only three plays! Wow.

 

[phatcat_rivals223240]

Get it back D!

 

[pamdlion]

Is Saka hurt or just not playing?

 

[bringbacktherantboard]

Should've declined the penalty (2nd and 10 vs 2nd and 8).

 

[HawkCat]

Is Saka hurt or just not playing?

He is playing.

 

[pamdlion]

He is playing.

Didn’t see him at all last week against Penn State.

 

[eddie_gocats]

Let’s make it 17-0!

 

[its_the_sauce]

Purdue has a good punter. Hope to see him some more

 

[HawkCat]

Wagner has some slick moves as a returner. He is due to break one soon.

 

[phatcat_rivals223240]

Is Saka hurt or just not playing?

Just saw him

 

[phatcat_rivals223240]

Let's see another long TD drive. Run clock. Break their will

 

[HawkCat]

Didn’t see him at all last week against Penn State.

That’s because he didn’t play at Penn State due to a minor injury that caused him to tap out during warmups. Back today.

 

[Cool Cat]

Himon is running with great power for his size. He's my pick for most improved skill player.

 

[eddie_gocats]

Milkman money

 

[TheC]

Points again, but this domination needs TDs

 

[HawkCat]

Himon is running with great power for his size. He's my pick for most improved skill player.

Agree. And Eligon is starting to come along.

 

[eddie_gocats]

Need a TD…

 

[TheC]

Stone not sharp today. Purdue should have 3 interceptions.

 

[HawkCat]

Hate, hate, hate throwing three passes there!

 

[phatcat_rivals223240]

What a horse **** drive there

 

[TheC]

Ummm.... why? Why give them any chance ?

 

[bringbacktherantboard]

Awful decision to fake. Why give Purdue a chance to get back into the game with that field position? Pin them back.

 

[TheC]

D is playing really well fortunately

 

[HawkCat]

A lot to like in that half, but Stone got away with some bad decisions. Also hate Lujan’s play calling late in the half. Purdue is still in the game despite being dominated so far.

 

[wocka]

Defense was terrific in the first half. Time of possession fantastic and both lines were flashing. Stone has underthrown at least three balls that could have been picks, need to get that cleaned up. But continue to wear them down in the second half and we're looking good.

 

[Fanaticat98]

Just the worst 4 play calls after getting that first down. 3 low percentage passes to take no time off the clock or make them burn timeouts, and a fake punt run when we needed 10 yards. I could see doing that if we were up 3 scores and getting the ball after half, but giving it to them at midfield with 1:40 and 3 timeouts? All it would take is one explosion play and it’s 13-7 and they get the ball after half with momentum.

Good on the defense for getting some pressure to force poor throws, and for Komolafe to get a first down to run out the half.

 

[jensberg]

We are fortunate to be ahead as much as we are despite totally dominating the game due to some bad chances that should have been intercepted.