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Wide Receiver
1. Cameron Posey 18
6-1, 182, So.
2 rec., 22 yards*
Purdue needs to find Posey
more often. In his first game
– he was suspended for Week
1 – he and the quarterbacks
never seemed to get in sync. Considering he's
one of the Boilermakers' most reliable catch-
ers, he's needed to keep the chains moving.
2. Danny Anthrop 33
6-0, 191, Jr.
Quarterback
1. Danny Etling 5
6-2, 218, So.
36-of-70 for 307 yards,
2 TDs / 2 int.*
11 rushes, 57 yards, 2 TDs*
As of Thursday afternoon,
Coach Darrell Hazell hadn't
named a starter between Etling and Appleby,
but that Etling took the first-team snaps dur-
ing Wednesday's practice might be an indic-
tion which way Purdue is leaning. If so, Etling
needs to be more accurate if Purdue is to have
a chance.
2. Austin Appleby 12
6-5, 229, So.
Running Back
1. Raheem Mostert 8
5-11, 190, Sr.
41 rushes, 199 yards, 1 TD*
6 rec., 30 yards*
Mostert wasn't very effective
against CMU, a team that has
designed its defense to stop
the run. He'll be challenged again against an
athletic Notre Dame front. Purdue plans to get
the ball to Hunt more often, after he had only
three carries last Saturday.
2. Akeem Hunt 1
5-9, 183, Sr.
Center
1. Robert Kugler 57
6-3, 298, Jr.
Kugler has been good at get-
ting through congestion at the
line and into the second level
of linebackers, doing so a few
times to help spring bigger
gains. If there's anything he can do to help
calm the rest of the sputtering offense, he's
likely trying.
2. Kirk Barron 53
6-3, 305, Fr.
Right Guard
1. Jordan Roos 70
6-4, 312, So.
Coach Darrell Hazell called
Roos one of the surprises
early in the season, saying
the sophomore is doing well,
particularly in cleaning up the
pocket to buy the quarterback
more time. Clements thus far has played only
on the field goal team.
2. Corey Clements 71
6-8, 400, Jr.
Right Tackle
1. J.J. Prince 73
6-6, 302, So.
Prince has problems against
the Chippewas. First, he
missed a block on a fourth-
down conversion attempt,
leading to its failure. Then he
struggled in pass protection late in the game,
when Austin Appleby was trying to get the
passing game going.
2. Joey Warburg 77
6-5, 289, So.
Wide Receiver
1. B.J. Knauf 83
5-10, 187, So.
7 rec., 71 yards
Knauf re-injured his groin dur-
ing practice on Tuesday, put-
ting him on the sideline, and
he didn't practice Wednesday.
If he's healthy, however, he'll
go on Saturday. Anthrop has been OK, but
Purdue could have used him hauling in that
long pass vs. the Chippewas.
2. Danny Anthrop 33
6-0, 191, Jr.
Wide Receiver
1. DeAngelo Yancey 7
6-2, 218, So.
1 rec., 9 yards*
Time might be running out
on Yancey holding his start-
ing job. Frequently, this week,
Phillips, who has looked
impressive during his backup
snaps, has been getting opportunities with
the first team. Whoever can more consistently
get off press coverage will play the majority of
Purdue's snaps.
2. Gregory Phillips 13
6-0, 190, Fr.
Tight End
1. Gabe Holmes 86
6-5, 258, Sr.
4 rec., 30 yards, 1 TD*
Purdue's been fine at tight end,
with the trio of Holmes, Sinz
and Dolapo Macarthy combin-
ing for 17 catches, without
an obvious drop, and two of
Purdue's three touchdowns. If anything, the
Boilermakers need to find ways to get them
involved more, especially down the field.
2. Justin Sinz 84
6-4, 249, Sr. (5)
Left Tackle
1. Cameron Cermin 66
6-5, 303, So.
Cermin has one more game
at left tackle before his com-
petition there increases. David
Hedelin comes off NCAA sus-
pension and is eligible for the
Boilermakers. Even if he loses
the No. 1 spot at left tackle, Cermin's likely to
play, perhaps rotating in at both tackle spots
and maybe even guard.
2. Jason Tretter 76
6-6, 306, R-Fr.
Left Guard
1. Jason King 72
6-3, 309, So.
King has been steady for the
Boilermakers. Particularly
in short-yardage situations,
it's hard to find fault in what
Purdue has been able to do
blocking up front for the run-
ning game.
2. Jack DeBoef 54
6-7, 290, Sr. (5)
Special TeamS
OFFenSe
VS
Notre Dame Defense
DL 91 Sheldon Day 6-2, 285, Jr.
53 Justin Utupo 6-1, 290, Gr.
DL 94 Jarron Jones 6-6, 315, Jr.
75 Daniel Cage 6-1, 325, Fr.
DL 90 Isaac Rochell 6-4, 287, So.
92 Grant Blankenship 6-4, 252, Fr.
DL 45 Romeo Okwara 6-4, 260, Jr.
98 Andrew Trumbetti 6-4, 251, Fr.
LB 38 Joe Schmidt 6-1, 235, Sr.
5 Nyles Morgan 6-1, 230, Fr.
LB 9 Jaylon Smith 6-3, 235, So.
48 Greer Martini 6-3, 230, Fr.
LB 17 James Onwualu 6-1, 220, So.
31 John Turner 6-1, 225, Jr.
CB 36 Cole Luke 5-11, 190, So.
12 Devin Butler 6-1, 195, So.
S 22 Elijah Shumate 6-0, 208, Jr.
23 Drue Tranquil 6-2, 225, Fr.
S 10 Max Redfield 6-1, 198, So.
41 Matthias Farley 5-11, 205, Sr.
CB 2 Cody Riggs 5-9, 185, Gr.
19 Nick Watkins 6-0, 194, Fr.
Notre Dame Specialists
PK 27 Kyle Brindza 6-1, 236, Sr.
85 Tyler Newsome 6-3, 190, Fr.
P 27 Kyle Brindza 6-1, 236, Sr.
85 Tyler Newsome 6-3, 190, Fr.
PR 2 Cody Riggs 5-9, 185, Gr.
OR 1 Greg Bryant 5-10, 205, So.
KR 3 Amir Carlisle 5-10, 190, Sr.
33 Cam McDaniel 5-10, 205, Sr.
Kicker
Paul Griggs 37
6-1, 197, Jr.
Punter
Thomas
Meadows 30
6-0, 183, Jr.
Kick Return
Akeem Hunt 1
5-9, 183, Sr.
Raheem
Mostert 8
5-11, 190, Sr.
Punt Return
Frankie
Williams 24
5-9, 189, Jr.
