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"(We haven't) gotten there a lot of decepyet, but you'd like it to be a physi- tion," Hazell cal, downhill offense that creates said. "We talk purdue lineups vs. notre dame OFFENSE Quarterback: Rob Henry Running backs: Akeem Hunt, Dalyn Dawkins Fullbacks: Kurt Freytag, Brandon Cottom Wide receivers: DeAngelo Yancey, Shane Mikesky, Dolapo Macarthy, Bilal Marshall Wide receivers: B.J. Knauf, Gary Bush, Cameron Posey, Danny Anthrop Tight ends: Justin Sinz, Patrick Bade, Sterling Carter, Charles Torwudzo Left tackle: Kevin Pamphile Left guards: Devin Smith, Jason King Center: Robert Kugler Right guards: Trevor Foy, Jordan Roos Right tackles: Justin Kitchens, J.J. Prince DEFENSE Defensive ends: Ryan Russell, Jalani Phillips Defensive tackles: Ryan Watson, Ryan Isaac Defensive tackles: Bruce Gaston, Eric McDaniel Defensive ends: Greg Latta, Jules Williams Weakside linebackers: Will Lucas, Collin Link Middle linebacker: Joe Gilliam Strongside linebacker: Sean Robinson Cornerbacks: Ricardo Allen, Antoine Lewis Safety: Anthony Brown Safety: Taylor Richards Cornerback: Frankie Williams SPECIAL TEAMS Place-kicker: Paul Griggs Holder: Cody Webster Snapper: Jesse Schmitt Punter: Webster Kickoffs: Thomas Meadows Kick returners: Raheem Mostert, Knauf, Hunt Punt returners: Knauf, F. Williams Others: Andy James Garcia, Normondo Harris, Jimmy Herman, Armstead Williams PURDUE'S 2013 SCHEDULE Aug. 31 at cincinnati^ '13 Record: 2-1 Series: 1-1-0 L, 7-42 Sept. 21 at wisconsin^ '13 Record: 2-1 Series: 29-43-8 3:30 p.m., ABC/ESPN2 Oct. 19 at michigan state^ '13 Record: 3-0 Series: 28-32-3 TBA, TBD Nov. 16 at penn state '13 Record: 2-1 Series: 3-12-1 TBA, TBD Sept. 7 indiana state '13 Record: 1-2 Series: 4-0-0 W, 20-14 Sept. 28 northern illinois^ '13 Record: 2-0 Series: 0-1-0 Noon, ESPN2 Nov. 2 ohio state '13 Record: 3-0 Series: 14-39-0 TBA, TBD Nov. 23 illinois '13 Record: 2-1 Series: 40-42-6 TBA, TBD Sept. 14 notre dame^ '13 Record: 2-1 Series: 26-57-2 L, 24-31 Oct. 12 nebraska^ '13 Record: 2-1 Series: 1-0 TBA/TBD Nov. 9 iowa '13 Record: 2-1 Series: 46-34-3 TBA, TBD Nov. 30 at INDIANA '13 Record: 2-1 Series: 72-37-6 TBA, TBD Dec. 1 — Big Ten Championship Game Indianapolis (Lucas Oil Stadium) about sleight of hand all the time in terms of making the run look like the pass and the pass look like the run, and we're getting closer, but we're not there. "We need to be a much more physical football team running the ball when we have to." P u r d u e 's rushing offense was miserable vs. Notre Dame. Facing one of the best front sevens in the country, the Boilers managed only 38 yards on 21 carries, only 1.8 yards per attempt. Much of the responsibility for improvement lies on the offensive line — others factors, such as the passing game's ability to loosen up the defense are key, too — which needs to get a better push in the rush game. Offensive guard Jordan Roos says the Boilermakers need to execute assignments better up front. "If you're not in your stance thinking 'Crap, how do I block this front?' then you can actually fire out and execute it," he said. "So if you can eliminate the thinking 'What do I do here? What do I do ^ 2012-13 Bowl participant here?' I think you can perform better. "We've just got to keep getting better at knowing the fronts and blocking whatever is in front of us." Pu r d u e's lackluster Tom Campbell rushing game Paul Griggs has missed half of his six field goal attempts this season, is part of a including a 27-yarder against the Fighting Irish on Saturday. lackluster offor improvement. fense in general; the Boilermak"I think all of us have the attiers have averaged only 268 yards tude to be physical and run block and 17 points per game, ranking people," Roos said. "It's just about 116th (out of 128) and 109th na- getting better at our assignments." tionally. It leaves plenty of room GoldanDBlack express • volume 24, express 4 • 30