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system, they're going full speed ahead in terms of doing things the right way. "Obviously you'd like to be closer. But we're not. We're not as close as we'd like to be right now. But that's all part of the growth process." Burke pointed to two specifics to concentrate on moving forward: Developing the current players on the roster, which includes gaining physical and mental toughness, and for the coaches to be effective recruiters. Burke doesn't look at the latter as being solely about recruitTom Campbell ing talent, though he admitted Cody Webster is the Big Ten's best punter; now, he's hoping to be named the nation's best. that there were some deficiencies at certain position groups Part of that involves changon this season's team. It makes 2014 Schedule ing the program's culture — Hazell's current road trip, and Aug. 30 WESTERN MICHIGAN from a team that's grown used the recruiting weekend, criticalSept. 6 CENTRAL MICHIGAN to losing, with only one winning Sept. 13 at Notre Dame ly important. season since 2007, to a winning Sept. 20 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS "We've got to get some kids Sept. 27 IOWA* one — and finding the players with a little bit of swagger. But Oct. 4 at Illinois who have the commitment to it can't be swagger in an unruly Oct. 11 MICHIGAN STATE get there. sense," Burke said. "It's got to be Oct. 18 at Minnesota But while Purdue might Nov. 1 at Nebraska an air of confidence that comes have made progress in the last Nov. 8 WISCONSIN from having had a level of sucNov. 22 NORTHWESTERN year, Hazell says he's still waiting cess. Having some kids in the Nov. 29 at Indiana for some to jump on board. program who have been part of * Homecoming "I still think there's a small championship teams is maybe cluster of guys that we need to them to do it, and that's a work more important than that indibring over to make sure they're in progress," he said. "But for a vidual skill set. Coaches always doing it exactly the way we want majority of the people in the use that term, blinded by talent. I think you have to be careful in Webster Named Conference Best this case because we, right now, A year ago, Cody Webster need kids who have a real passion to be part of creating some- felt snubbed. He wasn't named the conferthing special in the future." ence's first-team punter in 2012, purdue lineups vs. indiana OFFENSE Quarterback: Danny Etling Running backs: Akeem Hunt, Raheem Mostert, Dalyn Dawkins Fullbacks: Brandon Cottom, Kurt Freytag Wide receivers: DeAngelo Yancey, Shane Mikesky, Gary Bush Wide receivers: Cameron Posey, Danny Anthrop, Dan Monteroso Tight ends: Justin Sinz, Sterling Carter, Patrick Bade Left tackle: Kevin Pamphile Left guard: Jason King Center: Robert Kugler Right guards: Jordan Roos, Devin Smith Right tackle: Justin Kitchens DEFENSE Defensive ends: Greg Latta, Evan Panfil Nose tackles: Michael Rouse III, Ryan Isaac, Ra'Zahn Howard, Eric McDaniel Defensive tackles: Bruce Gaston, Jake Replogle Jack linebackers: Ryan Russell, Collin Link Weakside linebackers: Will Lucas, Jimmy Herman, Andy James Garcia Middle linebackers: Sean Robinson, Ruben Ibarra, Joe Gilliam Cornerbacks: Ricardo Allen, Antoine Lewis, Leroy Clark Safeties: Taylor Richards, Rob Henry Safety: Anthony Brown Cornerbacks: Frankie Williams, Normondo Harris Nickel backs: Landon Feichter, Austin Logan SPECIAL TEAMS Place-kicker: Paul Griggs Kickoffs: Thomas Meadows Holder: Cody Webster Punter: Webster Snapper: Jesse Schmitt Kick returners: Mostert, Hunt Punt returner: Anthrop Others: Robert Gregory, Ashkan Mizani GoldanDBlack express • volume 24, express 13 • 29