GOLDANDBLACK EXPRESS • VOLUME 25, EXPRESS 7 • 16
Quarterback
1. Austin Appleby 12
6-5, 229, So.
24-of-43 passing, 291 yards,
2 TDs / 1 int.*
11 rushes, 105 yards, 3 TDs*
1 rec., 7 yards*
Appleby was incredibly
efficient against the Illini, appearing to make
good decisions at about every opportunity,
either in the passing game or running. He
extended plays, turning out something posi-
tive when it looked like nothing was avail-
able. But it's more challenging vs. MSU.
2. Danny Etling 5
6-2, 218, So.
Wide Receiver
2. Danny Anthrop
33
6-0, 191, Jr.
21 rec., 336 yards, 3 TDs*
Anthrop's big-play abil-
ity continued to show
up, with his 80-yard
catch-and-go vs. Illinois. He broke free
of one tackle up the sideline to turn
what at first looked like a dead play
into a long touchdown. He also had
two other catches.
2. Cameron Posey 18
6-1, 182, So.
Center
1. Robert Kugler 57
6-3, 298, Jr.
Kugler didn't practice all week
leading into Illinois due to a
glute strain, but was a go for
Saturday and he played every
snap. There's probably no more
important player to the Boilermakers' offense,
because of his ability, his knowledge and his
leadership.
2. Cameron Cermin 66
6-5, 303, So.
Right Guard
1. Jordan Roos 70
6-4, 312, So.
Roos has been a productive
player for the Boilermakers,
and Saturday was no different.
But how well Purdue's run-
ning game fares against the
Spartans' defense, which puts
as many as nine in the box, will go a long way
toward determining the Boilers' competitive-
ness.
2. Corey Clements 71
6-8, 400, Jr.
Right Tackle
1. J.J. Prince 73
6-6, 302, So.
Prince got his sixth consecu-
tive start against the Illini, and
held up fine. Cermin, too, as
Purdue didn't appear to allow
a lot of pressure, and when it
did, Austin Appleby was able to escape. The
two are likely to continue to rotate.
2. Cameron Cermin 66
6-5, 303, So.
Wide Receiver
1. B.J. Knauf 83
5-10, 187, So.
8 rec., 77 yards*
Knauf got the start against
the Fighting Illini, as Purdue
wanted to get more playmak-
ers on the field, but he had
only a reception for six yards. Perhaps he
needed to shake off some rust. It's possible,
because he looked more active during this
week of practice.
2. Danny Anthrop 33
6-0, 191, Jr.
Wide Receiver
1. DeAngelo Yancey 7
6-2, 218, So.
8 rec., 95 yards, 2 TDs*
Yancey had only a catch, but
his eight-yarder went for a
first down during Purdue's
first touchdown drive. Against
Michigan State's man defense
Saturday, he'll have to be better, beating that
D for big plays down the sideline. Phillips had
a catch, too, for 11 yards to convert a third
down.
2. Gregory Phillips 13
6-0, 190, Fr.
Tight End
1. Gabe Holmes 86
6-5, 258, Sr.
7 rec., 56 yards, 1 TD*
OC John Shoop says he'd like
to get the tight ends more
involved in the offense; they
had two receptions, one each
for Holmes and Sinz, against
the Illini. Sinz had a big one, with his catch-
and-run going for 25 yards. Holmes' reception
gave Purdue a first-and-goal from the 1.
2. Justin Sinz 84
6-4, 249, Sr. (5)
Left Tackle
1. David Hedelin 75
6-4, 295, Jr.
Hedelin started his first career
game for the Boilermakers
and played every snap. And
Purdue's offensive line prob-
ably had its best game, spur-
ring the running game and not
allowing a sack.
2. Cameron Cermin 66
6-5, 303, So.
Left Guard
1. Jason King 72
6-3, 309, So.
King had only one slip-up, his
false start penalty on an extra
point. But it didn't matter.
Otherwise, he played a solid
game, as Purdue dominated
up the middle against a soft
Illini interior. It won't be as easy vs. MSU.
2. Jason Tretter 76
6-6, 304, R-Fr.
SPECIAL TEAMS
OFFENSE
VS
Michigan State Defense
DE 89 Shilique Calhoun 6-5, 256, Jr.
98 Demetrius Cooper 6-5, 246, R-Fr.
DT 92 Joel Heath 6-6, 285, Jr.
93 Damon Knox 6-5, 280, Jr.
NT 8 Lawrence Thomas 6-4, 309, Jr.
4 Malik McDowell 6-6, 286, Fr.
DE 44 Marcus Rush 6-3, 251, Sr. (5)
85 Evan Jones 6-5, 252, So.
STAR 45 Darien Harris 6-0, 231, Jr.
23 Chris Frey 6-2, 220, Fr.
MIKE 34 Taiwan Jones 6-3, 252, Sr.
33 Jon Reschke 6-2, 236, R-Fr.
SAM 43 Ed Davis 6-3, 242, Jr.
30 Riley Bullough 6-2, 227, So.
CB 2 Darian Hicks 5-10, 180, So.
36 Arjen Colquhoun 6-1, 195, Jr.
FS 27 Kurtis Drummond 6-1, 202, Sr. (5)
7 Demetrious Cox 6-1, 200, So.
SS 9 Montae Nicholson 6-2, 209, Fr.
OR 26 RJ Williamson 6-0, 214, Jr.
CB 15 Trae Waynes 6-1, 182, Jr.
39 Jermaine Edmondson 6-0, 182, So.
Michigan State Specialists
PK 4 Michael Geiger 5-8, 189, So.
24 Kevin Cronin 6-1, 213, So.
P 3 Mike Sadler 6-0, 175, Sr. (5)
25 Jake Hartbarger 6-4, 209, Fr.
KR 12 R.J. Shelton 5-11, 204, So.
20 Nick Hill 5-8, 196, So. (5)
PR 85 MacGarrett Kings Jr. 5-10, 186, Jr.
21 Andre Sims Jr. 5-9, 190, Jr.
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.
Running Back
1. Akeem Hunt 1
5-9, 183, Sr.
75 rushes, 446 yards, 2 TDs*
22 rec., 125 yards*
Hunt had a career day against the
porous Illinois' defense, rushing for 177
yards on 30 carries. It included a 54-yard
touchdown run in which he wasn't touched. Green and
Mostert also had 44-plus yarders. Since Hunt has taken
over as the No. 1, he had 267 yards in two games.
2. Keyante Green 23
5-9, 210, R-Fr. — OR —
Raheem Mostert 8
5-11, 190, Sr.
