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The sophomore back from the Chicago area is one of the Big Ten's most explosive running backs with 15 runs of more than 20 yards, eight over 40. Boilermaker observers don't need to be reminded that Boilermaker running backs have a combined two rushes over 20 yards this season, both occurring last week against Illinois. Ricardo Allen concurs that his final game at Purdue comes down to basics. "Everybody just has to do their job," Allen said. "They run a no huddle and they run spread but the quarterback is going to have chances to drop back and get sacked. As a defense we have to score. We have to get turnovers on the goal line and we have to be able to put our offense in good field position. "If we do not do well as a defense, it is going to be hard to keep up. We have to try to keep them boxed in and not let them get very big plays, that is what they live on. If you get turnovers and you get them off rhythm of what they do then you can make the game a really fun game. " Purdue can only hope it turns out to be that simple. j What You Need To Know About Saturday's Opponent BY ALAN KARPICK AKarpick@GoldandBlack.com WORTH NOTING R IU coach Kevin Wilson is pleased to be in a rivalry game. He likes the notion of having a true rival in the same state. "It's actually been a strong rivalry," Wilson said of the Purdue-IU matchup. "This is a strong one. They've had their fair share of wins and won more than we have. We have to rise our team up and compete and have a good week and do what we can to put the I on the link (on the Bucket) for us this week." R There has been a lot of talk that Indiana defensive coordinator Doug Mallory may be on his way out. After all, the Hoosier defense is the worst in the Big Ten, and appears to be about the only thing that is holding the Hoosier program at bay. "Fans are clamoring for a new defensive coordinator; they don't think Mallory is the right guy," said Peegs.com's Matt Weaver. "It's hard to argue against that, because the defense is worse in The last time... Year 3 than in Year 1. I said before the season that I thought this could be a seven-win team if the defense is (just) mediocre." R The Indiana offense is about as quick to strike as any you will find. Indiana is averaging six plays in 1:44 while covering 60 yards on its 62 scoring drives (53 TDs) in 2013. The Hoosiers have Tom Campbell seven scoring drives less than 30 seconds In Purdue's most recent trip to Bloomington, the Boilermakers left celebrating with a hard-fought 33-25 victory and subsequent Bucket celebration on the field. The win returned the trophy to West Lafayette after the (all touchdowns), 12 Hoosiers' overtime win in Ross-Ade the year before. under 45 seconds (11 not just to snap the ball fast." Ted Bolser (114, 1,321). Senior TDs), 20 under 60 secR Indiana is the only team in Duwyce Wilson (84, 1,068) is 16 onds (19 TDs), 27 under 75 seconds (26 TDs) and 37 under 90 the FBS with four players with 100 catches away from making it five. receptions and 1,000 yards in their R Purdue defensive end seconds (34 TDs). "They slowed it down Satur- careers and the first team since Jake Replogle has three brothers who have played for IU. Tyler day against Ohio State, but they 2011 to accomplish that feat. It is the first team in Big Ten and Adam are former Hoosiers, will play fast if they think they have a defense on their heels," Weaver history with four 1,000-yard re- but Mike, who wears No. 46, is said. "If they are getting six- to sev- ceivers at the same time in junior a junior defensive end/fullback en-yard plays, they will keep it go- Shane Wynn (126 receptions, who actually played on both ing and get to the line fast. Mainly 1,438 yards), junior Cody Latimer sides of the ball in a 42-10 win it's just to not let the defense sub, (128, 1,932), senior Kofi Hughes over Bowling Green. j (129, 1,902) and senior tight end GoldanDBlack express • volume 24, express 12 • 11