Yeah he had several games of solid decisions and now bad decisions and throws. Should have run it or short passes when we had 1st down at midfield
Game Thread: Northwestern vs. Purdue
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We need TD’s and no more FG’s. This is still only a two possession game.
Stone needs to be a game manager in a run dominant offense. Luckily for him that fits perfectly with the strengths of this team. That's what we saw last week with relatively few pass attempts mostly in the play action game when the defense is packing the box to counter our physical running game. Any time the play calling gets away from that identity, we get in trouble. The sequence of offensive play calling with three straight drop back passes leading up to the fake punt was head scratching and an invitation for Purdue to make a play that could completely change the momentum of the game. Lujan needs to stop getting cute and stick with what has been working. A heavy dose of Himon/Komalafe behind our bruising OL with some play action and screen passes sprinkled in. Love the heavy personnel with multiple TEs including Preckel in the lineup. Preckel has a unique skill set that can be utilized very creatively by the right OC. Reminds me a bit of former Chicago Bear and Stanford Cardinal, Brad Muster.
That was a complete beatdown on the first half but shoddy red zone execution means there is still a glimmer of hope here for Purdue. Gotta finish this damn thing
Brendan Flakes is playing at a very high level today. Showing both power and a shocking amount of movement for a big big boy.
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doh 19-0 
Griffin Wilde is physically unexceptional in the Big Ten but DAMN he exceptional at basically everything else. Routes, hands, body control, little tiptoes and things around the sideline, smarts, leverage. Just like all the little things are unreal.
Komo finally leaving tent sans pads. Heading to locker room.
Didn't appear distressed, looked like left shoulder when he originally walked off field.
Didn't appear distressed, looked like left shoulder when he originally walked off field.
I think they even got a favorable spot. His knee was clearly down before he stretched out. Can't imagine this can be overturned
Hope it's just precautionary. We don't need him today, but we will next week
It feels like the Cats aren’t playing with the same aggression. This is where complacency is the enemy.
I almost feel bad for Purdue. Their first nice play and the guy fumbles it away.