“We had that right where we wanted it with a chance to seal the game with another first down and it was game over. We couldn’t do it”
WEST LAFAYETTE – It’s important to keep the big picture in mind from Thursday’s heartbreaking 35-31 loss to Penn State.
However, the short term feeling is one of anger, frustration and a missed opportunity. This loss stings for a number of reasons, and look no further than the final seconds of the first half and the final two minutes of the fourth quarter when the Nittany Lions pulled away from the Boilermakers.
That’s 21 points in a short burst. That was the difference.
Doyel: Purdue looks good … no matter how disappointing this loss was
More: Now on third down, Purdue WR Charlie Jones shows offensive flair
Purdue showed its potential as a solid team, overcoming adversity, penalties and sloppy tackling to be able to take down one of the nation’s top programs on a national stage and earn the tag as a serious Big Ten West contender.
Instead, the Boilermakers walked out of Ross-Ade Stadium knowing they were a good team, but were unable to close out the game that could have sent their season to new heights.
Whether it’s the battle cry to run the ball in the fourth quarter while holding a three-point lead or staying aggressive in the passing game, it’s all about getting the deal done.
It doesn’t matter how far Purdue gets to the desired end result, as long as it gets there. On Thursday, he didn’t because of an inability to make one more play, gain one more first down and avoid one last missed tackle.
“We had that right where we wanted it with a chance to seal the game with another first down and the game was over,” Purdue coach Jeff Brohm said. “We couldn’t get that. That’s what stings. I’m proud of the fight. We fought in the second half and didn’t give up. We had a chance.”
The quick second guess is to grill Brohm for not trusting his running game to throw the first down and chew time off the clock. Very likely he will, but Brohm has sealed wins during his tenure through the air. It’s his strength and the results are still in his favor.
But even Brohm knows producing on the ground is essential, especially in the fourth quarter holding a 31-28 lead and unleashing the four-minute drill to make sure you don’t give the ball away. He saw Penn State load up the bodies on the line of scrimmage. He saw the Nittany Lions bring blitzes, creating one-on-one matchups on the perimeter. Purdue didn’t win enough of those matchups in the passing game.
“We had some negative running plays that hurt us and at that time we had a bunch of one-on-one matchups,” he said. “Riding the arm of the quarterback and the receivers, we weren’t able to make enough plays at the end.”
And that’s when it counts.
Although the Boilermakers rebounded from a late first-half disaster when the Nittany Lions scored two touchdowns in the final 1:44 thanks to a turnover and a sloppy tackle, what matters is making plays in the fourth quarter. Tonight they didn’t.
Purdue will be in that position again. He will play more closed games the rest of the season. Aside from next week’s expectedly one-sided matchup with Indiana State, the Boilermakers will be dealing with the same situation over and over again. You can count on it.
“Starting with me, I have to be more accurate where I throw the ball.” quarterback Aidan O’Connell said. “I will take responsibility for this. We have to be on the same page in all areas, the play-call is heard and everyone gets on the line and does what we need.”
The good news is that Charlie Jones was as good as advertised with 12 catches for 153 yards and his first touchdown as a Boilermaker. The defensive line rotated several bodies and began to affect the game in the fourth quarter until PSU quarterback Sean Clifford created the game-winning drive.
Chris Jefferson’s pick-six lit up Ross-Ade Stadium and had all the makings of a season-defining game until the Nittany Lions came down the field and won the game. The running game had 70 yards but had its moments and the offensive line created more holes. But it wasn’t enough.
Purdue has the talent to do it. The Boilermakers have the experience to win the first down that eluded them on Thursday. They will have to show that they can do it.
The Boilermakers dropped a game they had won Thursday, a major statement opportunity going to Penn State. But Purdue faces another statement game soon and we’ll see if it can deliver the knockout when it matters.
Mike Carmin covers Purdue sports for the Journal & Courier and the USA Today Network. Email [email protected] and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @carmin_jc
Indiana State (1-0) at Purdue (0-1)
Saturday, Sept. 10 Time: 4 p.m Television: BTN Radio: WAZY (96.5)
title: “Purdue Football Can T Shut Penn State Down In Season Opener Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-29” author: “Lola Wilson”
“We had that right where we wanted it with a chance to seal the game with another first down and it was game over. We couldn’t do it”
WEST LAFAYETTE – It’s important to keep the big picture in mind from Thursday’s heartbreaking 35-31 loss to Penn State.
However, the short term feeling is one of anger, frustration and a missed opportunity. This loss stings for a number of reasons, and look no further than the final seconds of the first half and the final two minutes of the fourth quarter when the Nittany Lions pulled away from the Boilermakers.
That’s 21 points in a short burst. That was the difference.
Doyel: Purdue looks good … no matter how disappointing this loss was
More: Now on third down, Purdue WR Charlie Jones shows offensive flair
Purdue showed its potential as a solid team, overcoming adversity, penalties and sloppy tackling to be able to take down one of the nation’s top programs on a national stage and earn the tag as a serious Big Ten West contender.
Instead, the Boilermakers walked out of Ross-Ade Stadium knowing they were a good team, but were unable to close out the game that could have sent their season to new heights.
Whether it’s the battle cry to run the ball in the fourth quarter while holding a three-point lead or staying aggressive in the passing game, it’s all about getting the deal done.
It doesn’t matter how far Purdue gets to the desired end result, as long as it gets there. On Thursday, he didn’t because of an inability to make one more play, gain one more first down and avoid one last missed tackle.
“We had that right where we wanted it with a chance to seal the game with another first down and the game was over,” Purdue coach Jeff Brohm said. “We couldn’t get that. That’s what stings. I’m proud of the fight. We fought in the second half and didn’t give up. We had a chance.”
The quick second guess is to grill Brohm for not trusting his running game to throw the first down and chew time off the clock. Very likely he will, but Brohm has sealed wins during his tenure through the air. It’s his strength and the results are still in his favor.
But even Brohm knows producing on the ground is essential, especially in the fourth quarter holding a 31-28 lead and unleashing the four-minute drill to make sure you don’t give the ball away. He saw Penn State load up the bodies on the line of scrimmage. He saw the Nittany Lions bring blitzes, creating one-on-one matchups on the perimeter. Purdue didn’t win enough of those matchups in the passing game.
“We had some negative running plays that hurt us and at that time we had a bunch of one-on-one matchups,” he said. “Riding the arm of the quarterback and the receivers, we weren’t able to make enough plays at the end.”
And that’s when it counts.
Although the Boilermakers rebounded from a late first-half disaster when the Nittany Lions scored two touchdowns in the final 1:44 thanks to a turnover and a sloppy tackle, what matters is making plays in the fourth quarter. Tonight they didn’t.
Purdue will be in that position again. He will play more closed games the rest of the season. Aside from next week’s expectedly one-sided matchup with Indiana State, the Boilermakers will be dealing with the same situation over and over again. You can count on it.
“Starting with me, I have to be more accurate where I throw the ball.” quarterback Aidan O’Connell said. “I will take responsibility for this. We have to be on the same page in all areas, the play-call is heard and everyone gets on the line and does what we need.”
The good news is that Charlie Jones was as good as advertised with 12 catches for 153 yards and his first touchdown as a Boilermaker. The defensive line rotated several bodies and began to affect the game in the fourth quarter until PSU quarterback Sean Clifford created the game-winning drive.
Chris Jefferson’s pick-six lit up Ross-Ade Stadium and had all the makings of a season-defining game until the Nittany Lions came down the field and won the game. The running game had 70 yards but had its moments and the offensive line created more holes. But it wasn’t enough.
Purdue has the talent to do it. The Boilermakers have the experience to win the first down that eluded them on Thursday. They will have to show that they can do it.
The Boilermakers dropped a game they had won Thursday, a major statement opportunity going to Penn State. But Purdue faces another statement game soon and we’ll see if it can deliver the knockout when it matters.
Mike Carmin covers Purdue sports for the Journal & Courier and the USA Today Network. Email [email protected] and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @carmin_jc
Indiana State (1-0) at Purdue (0-1)
Saturday, Sept. 10 Time: 4 p.m Television: BTN Radio: WAZY (96.5)
title: “Purdue Football Can T Shut Penn State Down In Season Opener Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-30” author: “Wilson Childress”
“We had that right where we wanted it with a chance to seal the game with another first down and it was game over. We couldn’t do it”
WEST LAFAYETTE – It’s important to keep the big picture in mind from Thursday’s heartbreaking 35-31 loss to Penn State.
However, the short term feeling is one of anger, frustration and a missed opportunity. This loss stings for a number of reasons, and look no further than the final seconds of the first half and the final two minutes of the fourth quarter when the Nittany Lions pulled away from the Boilermakers.
That’s 21 points in a short burst. That was the difference.
Doyel: Purdue looks good … no matter how disappointing this loss was
More: Now on third down, Purdue WR Charlie Jones shows offensive flair
Purdue showed its potential as a solid team, overcoming adversity, penalties and sloppy tackling to be able to take down one of the nation’s top programs on a national stage and earn the tag as a serious Big Ten West contender.
Instead, the Boilermakers walked out of Ross-Ade Stadium knowing they were a good team, but were unable to close out the game that could have sent their season to new heights.
Whether it’s the battle cry to run the ball in the fourth quarter while holding a three-point lead or staying aggressive in the passing game, it’s all about getting the deal done.
It doesn’t matter how far Purdue gets to the desired end result, as long as it gets there. On Thursday, he didn’t because of an inability to make one more play, gain one more first down and avoid one last missed tackle.
“We had that right where we wanted it with a chance to seal the game with another first down and the game was over,” Purdue coach Jeff Brohm said. “We couldn’t get that. That’s what stings. I’m proud of the fight. We fought in the second half and didn’t give up. We had a chance.”
The quick second guess is to grill Brohm for not trusting his running game to throw the first down and chew time off the clock. Very likely he will, but Brohm has sealed wins during his tenure through the air. It’s his strength and the results are still in his favor.
But even Brohm knows producing on the ground is essential, especially in the fourth quarter holding a 31-28 lead and unleashing the four-minute drill to make sure you don’t give the ball away. He saw Penn State load up the bodies on the line of scrimmage. He saw the Nittany Lions bring blitzes, creating one-on-one matchups on the perimeter. Purdue didn’t win enough of those matchups in the passing game.
“We had some negative running plays that hurt us and at that time we had a bunch of one-on-one matchups,” he said. “Riding the arm of the quarterback and the receivers, we weren’t able to make enough plays at the end.”
And that’s when it counts.
Although the Boilermakers rebounded from a late first-half disaster when the Nittany Lions scored two touchdowns in the final 1:44 thanks to a turnover and a sloppy tackle, what matters is making plays in the fourth quarter. Tonight they didn’t.
Purdue will be in that position again. He will play more closed games the rest of the season. Aside from next week’s expectedly one-sided matchup with Indiana State, the Boilermakers will be dealing with the same situation over and over again. You can count on it.
“Starting with me, I have to be more accurate where I throw the ball.” quarterback Aidan O’Connell said. “I will take responsibility for this. We have to be on the same page in all areas, the play-call is heard and everyone gets on the line and does what we need.”
The good news is that Charlie Jones was as good as advertised with 12 catches for 153 yards and his first touchdown as a Boilermaker. The defensive line rotated several bodies and began to affect the game in the fourth quarter until PSU quarterback Sean Clifford created the game-winning drive.
Chris Jefferson’s pick-six lit up Ross-Ade Stadium and had all the makings of a season-defining game until the Nittany Lions came down the field and won the game. The running game had 70 yards but had its moments and the offensive line created more holes. But it wasn’t enough.
Purdue has the talent to do it. The Boilermakers have the experience to win the first down that eluded them on Thursday. They will have to show that they can do it.
The Boilermakers dropped a game they had won Thursday, a major statement opportunity going to Penn State. But Purdue faces another statement game soon and we’ll see if it can deliver the knockout when it matters.
Mike Carmin covers Purdue sports for the Journal & Courier and the USA Today Network. Email [email protected] and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @carmin_jc
Indiana State (1-0) at Purdue (0-1)
Saturday, Sept. 10 Time: 4 p.m Television: BTN Radio: WAZY (96.5)
title: “Purdue Football Can T Shut Penn State Down In Season Opener Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-16” author: “Richard Martin”
“We had that right where we wanted it with a chance to seal the game with another first down and it was game over. We couldn’t do it”
WEST LAFAYETTE – It’s important to keep the big picture in mind from Thursday’s heartbreaking 35-31 loss to Penn State.
However, the short term feeling is one of anger, frustration and a missed opportunity. This loss stings for a number of reasons, and look no further than the final seconds of the first half and the final two minutes of the fourth quarter when the Nittany Lions pulled away from the Boilermakers.
That’s 21 points in a short burst. That was the difference.
Doyel: Purdue looks good … no matter how disappointing this loss was
More: Now on third down, Purdue WR Charlie Jones shows offensive flair
Purdue showed its potential as a solid team, overcoming adversity, penalties and sloppy tackling to be able to take down one of the nation’s top programs on a national stage and earn the tag as a serious Big Ten West contender.
Instead, the Boilermakers walked out of Ross-Ade Stadium knowing they were a good team, but were unable to close out the game that could have sent their season to new heights.
Whether it’s the battle cry to run the ball in the fourth quarter while holding a three-point lead or staying aggressive in the passing game, it’s all about getting the deal done.
It doesn’t matter how far Purdue gets to the desired end result, as long as it gets there. On Thursday, he didn’t because of an inability to make one more play, gain one more first down and avoid one last missed tackle.
“We had that right where we wanted it with a chance to seal the game with another first down and the game was over,” Purdue coach Jeff Brohm said. “We couldn’t get that. That’s what stings. I’m proud of the fight. We fought in the second half and didn’t give up. We had a chance.”
The quick second guess is to grill Brohm for not trusting his running game to throw the first down and chew time off the clock. Very likely he will, but Brohm has sealed wins during his tenure through the air. It’s his strength and the results are still in his favor.
But even Brohm knows producing on the ground is essential, especially in the fourth quarter holding a 31-28 lead and unleashing the four-minute drill to make sure you don’t give the ball away. He saw Penn State load up the bodies on the line of scrimmage. He saw the Nittany Lions bring blitzes, creating one-on-one matchups on the perimeter. Purdue didn’t win enough of those matchups in the passing game.
“We had some negative running plays that hurt us and at that time we had a bunch of one-on-one matchups,” he said. “Riding the arm of the quarterback and the receivers, we weren’t able to make enough plays at the end.”
And that’s when it counts.
Although the Boilermakers rebounded from a late first-half disaster when the Nittany Lions scored two touchdowns in the final 1:44 thanks to a turnover and a sloppy tackle, what matters is making plays in the fourth quarter. Tonight they didn’t.
Purdue will be in that position again. He will play more closed games the rest of the season. Aside from next week’s expectedly one-sided matchup with Indiana State, the Boilermakers will be dealing with the same situation over and over again. You can count on it.
“Starting with me, I have to be more accurate where I throw the ball.” quarterback Aidan O’Connell said. “I will take responsibility for this. We have to be on the same page in all areas, the play-call is heard and everyone gets on the line and does what we need.”
The good news is that Charlie Jones was as good as advertised with 12 catches for 153 yards and his first touchdown as a Boilermaker. The defensive line rotated several bodies and began to affect the game in the fourth quarter until PSU quarterback Sean Clifford created the game-winning drive.
Chris Jefferson’s pick-six lit up Ross-Ade Stadium and had all the makings of a season-defining game until the Nittany Lions came down the field and won the game. The running game had 70 yards but had its moments and the offensive line created more holes. But it wasn’t enough.
Purdue has the talent to do it. The Boilermakers have the experience to win the first down that eluded them on Thursday. They will have to show that they can do it.
The Boilermakers dropped a game they had won Thursday, a major statement opportunity going to Penn State. But Purdue faces another statement game soon and we’ll see if it can deliver the knockout when it matters.
Mike Carmin covers Purdue sports for the Journal & Courier and the USA Today Network. Email [email protected] and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @carmin_jc
Indiana State (1-0) at Purdue (0-1)
Saturday, Sept. 10 Time: 4 p.m Television: BTN Radio: WAZY (96.5)
