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PURDUE LINEUPS VS. ILLINOIS OFFENSE Quarterbacks: Robert Marve, Rob Henry Running backs: Akeem Shavers, Ralph Bolden, Akeem Hunt Fullbacks: Kurt Freytag, Brandon Cottom Wide receivers: O.J. Ross, Tommie Thomas, Charles Torwudzo Wide receivers: Gary Bush, Antavian Edison Tight ends: Crosby Wright, Justin Sinz Left tackle: Kevin Pamphile Left guard: Peters Drey Center: Rick Schmeig Right guard: Robert Kugler Right tackles: Justin Kitchens, Trevor Foy DEFENSE Defensive ends: Ryan Russell, Greg Latta Defensive tackles: Kawann Short, Ryan Watson Defensive tackles: Bruce Gaston, Michael Rouse Defensive ends: Ryan Isaac, Jalani Phillips Weakside linebackers: Sean Robinson, Will Lucas Middle linebackers: Joe Gilliam, Antwon Higgs Strongside linebackers: Robert Maci, Max Charlot, Nnamdi Enezwa Cornerback: Ricardo Allen Strong safety: Landon Feichter Free safeties: Taylor Richards, E.J. Johnson Cornerback: Josh Johnson, Frankie Williams Sept. 1 EASTERN KENTUCKY '12 Record: 8-3 Series: 1-0-0 W, 48-6 Sept. 8 @ NOTRE DAME^ '12 Record: 11-0 Series: 26-56-2 L, 17-20 Sept. 15 EASTERN MICHIGAN '12 Record: 2-9 Series: 2-0-0 W, 54-16 SPECIAL TEAMS Place-kickers: Sam McCartney Kickoffs: Thomas Meadows Long-snapper: Jesse Schmitt Holder: Cody Webster Punter: Webster Kick returners: Hunt, Danny Anthrop Punt returners: Williams Others: Patrick Bade, Sterling Carter, Zack Heiniger, Antoine Lewis, Colin Link, Chris Quinn, Devin Smith, Armstead Williams home game this season — and the projection for Saturday's IU game is expected to be lower, around 42,000 — is the worst at Purdue since 1992. It's not an atypical trend na- tionally, although the decline seems more pronounced for Purdue and simi- lar programs. For FBS schools in 2011, the av- erage game at- tendance was 46,074 per game, a decrease of 544 from the year before. Tele- vision, with the advent of HDTV and conference networks along with the econ- omy and more entertainment choices in gen- eral, are likely factors. But Purdue GOLDANDBLACK EXPRESS • VOLUME 23, EXPRESS 12 • 31 Sept. 29 PURDUE'S 2012 SCHEDULE Oct. 20 MARSHALL^ '12 Record: 5-6 Series: 1-0-0 W, 51-41 Oct. 6 MICHIGAN^ '12 Record: 8-3 Series: 14-44-0 L, 13-44 Oct. 13 WISCONSIN^ '12 Record: 7-4 Series: 29-43-8 L, 14-28 @ OHIO STATE^ '12 Record: 11-0 Series: 14-39-2 L, 22-29 (OT) Oct. 27 @ MINNESOTA '12 Record: 6-5 Series: 32-34-3 L, 28-44 Nov. 3 PENN STATE^ '12 Record: 7-4 Series: 3-12-1 L, 9-34 Dec. 1 — Big Ten Championship Game Indianapolis (Lucas Oil Stadium) Nov. 10 @ IOWA^ '12 Record: 4-7 Series: 46-34-2 W, 27-24 Nov. 17 @ ILLINOIS^ '12 Record: 2-9 Series: 40-42-6 W, 20-17 Nov. 24 INDIANA '12 Record: 4-7 Series: 71-37-6 Noon, BTN ^ 2011-12 Bowl participant