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GOLD AND BLACK ILLUSTRATED VOLUME 25, ISSUE 5 17 We need layups," Hudson said. "They run the ball in the A and B gap — stop it. A guy comes through the zone in the deep hooks in the passing game — they've got to pay a toll, they've got to get hit. We've got to be physical the right way through that area and we've got to start from the middle and branch out. Because we know on the perimeter that we have some corners that we could do some things with." No surprise, then, that having a productive offseason in the weight room is at the top of Hudson's sum- mer wish list. Adding strength is crucial, Hudson said, in making the jump from sim- ply sustaining and taking on blocks to getting off them and finishing plays. A 380-pound bencher should strain to get to 400, he said, and there should be a group of 25 guys who hit that mark. They'll need to do that, though, while also staying in top condition to keep up with the uptempo offenses. A 4.6 40-yard runner should strain to get to 4.52, he said. "You know when you're living a lie. You know when you're in shape," Hudson said. "You ought to be able to run like the wind with the multiple offenses you see. Conditioning super- sedes everything. We've got to be in great condition, not just able to run a handful of sprints back-and-forth, you've got to be in run-all-day condi- tion. And then I think we've really got to get another step stronger. "We've got to take a great step this summer and really, really get jacked up and strong." FINDING NO. 1 Barring a surprise, Purdue is set to extend its streak to seven consec- utive seasons in which it's started a S Y A W L A Y A T S T A E R G A Get everything you're looking for, all at a great price. We have what matters most to you, like a comfortable bed and a delicious breakfast, plus free Internet and free bottled water in your room, great local beer with Best Brews™ and much more. e t t e y a f a L t s e W n o t a r e h S y b s t n i o P r u o F E T T E Y A F A L T S E W / M O C . S T N I O P R U O F T A W O N K O O B 1 1 5 5 3 6 4 5 6 7 R O 8 0 8 9 7 7 7 0 0 8 L L A C R O . S L E T O H T A E R G . S E T A R T A E R G ©2011-2012 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. All rights reserved. Aloft, Element, Four Points, Le Méridien, Sheraton, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, W, Westin and their logos are the trademarks of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., or its affiliates. For full terms and conditions visit fourpoints.com/westlafayette CERAMIC • ENGINEERED HARDWOOD LAMINATES • MARBLE CARPETING Specializing in • Homes • Businesses • Churches • Schools Where Contractors Buy Their Flooring Builders! Call our Contract Department and ask for our Contract Specialist 3437 South Street 765-447-9393 800-403-6889 FAX 765-448-9978 Across from the Post Office GO BOILERS