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top of it and eliminate precious seconds for the Badgers. The game ended with Stave trying to get the ball spiked after officials were delayed in resetting it. Had Stave just handed the ball to the referee after taking a knee, the QB likely would have had plenty of time to spike the ball to stop the clock to set up the chip-shot, game-winning field goal in the center of the field. Instead, Wisconsin lost 32-30. Hazell says Purdue's staff has discussed the ending. "The (TV) announcers were saying that should be a penalty on Arizona State or delay of game for sitting on the ball," Hazell said. "But (the official) literally thought (Stave) did not put his knee down. It happened so fast, the natural reaction was to jump on that football. "Now you're in a situation where you tell your (defensive) guys, 'Take your time getting off the ball, milk that clock.' "I think the offensive team got caught up in the moment and didn't realize the clock was running at that point in time." Looking For A Rush Purdue's rushing offense ranks last in the Big Ten, as the Boilermakers have totaled only 237 yards through three games. It's kept them from establishing the identity they'd like on offense. news and notes three of those guys stepped up, just watching the film. ern Illinois. That hasn't happened since 2007. "I don't see any disadvantages," Hazell said. "You preSinz had a great game, but (Patrick) Bade chipped in and Holmes Out blocked well. Sterling (Carter) even had a big catch for us. pare every single week the same way, at least we do, and Gabe Holmes will miss the rest of the season after you're going to have to play them at some point in time. dislocating his left wrist after making a catch during Pur- So that was good to see, good for their confidence." Obviously going up to this place is a hard place to play, due's practice on Sept. 10. Early Start but it's a fun place to play." The senior tight end had surgery to repair the Purdue and Wisconsin are getting a jump on the Big wrist, Darrell Hazell said on Monday, and will be out 4-6 Griggs Struggles months. Holmes had been Purdue's leading receiver Ten, starting a week earlier than their league counterparts. Hazell's not looking to change his place-kicker, but Originally, the Boilers and Badgers through the first couple games this seawere slated to play Oct. 26. However, he is looking for improvement. son, showing signs of breaking through Paul Griggs has connected on only 3-of-6 field goals both had an open Saturday on Sept. 21 on his immense potential. — and another on Oct. 5 — so to avoid through the first three games of the season, missing from But the wrist injury — last week, he having two byes in a three-week pe- 27 yards vs. Notre Dame before hitting from 47. reached for a Rob Henry pass, making an The sophomore's not in danger of losing his job, riod, the programs decided to alter their incredible catch before rolling on the turf schedules. It's the earliest conference however, even with Sam McCartney being an experi— sets him back. Holmes does have a enced option. game for Purdue since 1996. redshirt season available, making it likely "I'm not thinking that way," Hazell said of a potential They'll play at 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday that he'll return for 2014. change, "but (Griggs) definitely needs to be more consisin Madison. In his place, Purdue still had produc"We're obviously excited about this tent and go through his mechanics and not over swing, tion from its tight ends, with Justin Sinz challenge on Saturday," Hazell said. "We'll because we're going to get into the Big Ten schedule and making six receptions for 45 yards and a go out and play like crazy and give our- field goals are critical. We can't afford to miss those chiptouchdown. Also, Sterling Carter and Patselves every chance we can to win this shot field goals." rick Bade chipped in a catch apiece. football game. It's a big, big game for this "You're going to miss Gabe at some What Station? program." point in time because he's such a good Purdue's home game vs. Northern Illinois will be For Purdue, the schedule means a player, but I was so proud of those other Tom Campbell deviation from the norm; the Boilers will shown on ESPN2. Previously it had been announced that guys," Hazell said Monday, two days after Gabe Holmes will miss the season after dislocating his left wrist during a practice play a conference game before their last the Homecoming game would be played at noon ET. Purdue's 31-24 loss to Notre Dame. "All last week. — Gold and Black Staff non-league game on Sept. 28 vs. NorthGoldanDBlack express • volume 24, express 4 • 29