Ohio State Buckeyes—Know the Opposition: Purdue Edition

Drew Thurman (11:44 am) Mascot: Boilermakers Stadium: Ross-Ade Stadium (62,500) Coach: Joe Tiller (124-87-1, 12th year at Purdue, 85-57) 2007 Record: 8-5 (Won Motor City Bowl over Central Michigan 51-48) 2008 Record: 2-3 Base Offense: Ace (3 Wideouts) Base Defense: 4-3 Lettermen: Returning - 41, Lost - 23 Returning Starters: Offense - 6, Defense - 6, Specialists - 1 Stars: RB Cory Sheets, QB Curtis Painter, LB Anthony Heygood Cheerleaders: Notable Alumni: Neil Armstrong - First man on the moon Bob Griese - Hall of Fame quarterback and ABC announcer Orville Redenbacher - Popcorn mogul John Wooden - Legendary basketball coach Drew Brees - NFL quarterback Purdue Overview: The Boilermakers come into Ohio Stadium on Saturday a very disappointed team. They have a 2-3 overall record, and have lost their last two games to Notre Dame (4-1) and Penn State (6-0). The schedule has been pretty tough so far for Purdue, ... (link)