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Purdue Football 2011 Preview, Predictions, Picks, Odds

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2010 Record: 4-8 Big 10 Record: 2-6 (T-9th) 2011 Returning Starters: 17: 6 offense, 9 defense, kicker, punter

Coach: Danny Hope, 9-15 (2 years)

Offensive Coordinators: Gary Nord Defensive Coordinators: Gary Emanuel

2011 Purdue Players to Watch: QB Rob Henry, QB Robert Marve, WR Antavian Edison, WR OJ Ross, DT Kawann Short, LB Joe Holland, LB WiIl Lucas, CB Ricardo Allen.

2011 Purdue Strengths:
Hope believes his team is pretty well set across the board. He has options at quarterback and talent at the skill positions. Short headlines a decent number of playmakers on defense.

2011 Purdue Weaknesses:
Many of Purdue’s returning starters are still fairly limited in experience and/or are trying to come back from injuries. A number of key players still have to prove they can perform over the course of an entire season.

2011 Purdue Offense:

Injuries ravaged the offense in 2010 a fourth-string true freshman quarterback started at one point, and receivers had to be moved to running back to fill holes resulting in one of the worst statistical seasons for the unit in points (19.7 ppg), total yards (3,739) and passing yards (1,809) in over a decade. It should be better in 2011, even if there isn’t a clear-cut No. 1 quarterback or go-to receiver. The offensive line returns virtually intact, which should allow the quarterbacks more throws from the pocket and open more holes for the running game. It’s just a matter of which players get those opportunities. He plans on playing both. Henry is a dynamic athlete who runs the option well he led the team in rushing with 547 yards and Marve has arm strength and accuracy (67.7 percent completions) but is coming off a second ACL surgery in as many years. Ralph Bolden also had knee surgery but should resume starting running back duties. If he’s slow to come to form, speedy, strong junior college transfer Akeem Shavers is a solid option. Justin Siller, a physical, 6’4″, 215 pounder, has the tools to emerge as a big-play receiver, but he hasn’t proven himself at the position yet after converting from quarterback.

2011 Purdue Defense:

The unit could be primed for success with up-and-coming talent in the secondary, at linebacker and at tackle. With six of the back seven starters back, Purdue should be able to disguise and mix coverages. Hope believes cornerbacks Ricardo Allen and Josh Johnson could be the best tandem in the Big Ten, if not in the country. They’re good pass defenders who also are tough, physical and like to tackle. Allen also is a playmaker he returned two of his three interceptions for touchdowns as a freshman last season. Tackle Kawann Short has the tools to be dominant. He’s 6’3″, 305 pounds with a powerful lower half that allows him to get push up the middle and knock linemen back. But he also brings an uncommon athleticism to the position he led the team with eight pass deflections. Keep an eye on young linebackers Dwayne Beckford and Will Lucas. They’re fast, physical players packed with potential.

2011 Purdue Special Teams:

Senior Carson Wiggs can kick for distance and accuracy. He has made 37 of 51 attempts, hitting from 59, 55, 53 and 52 yards – the four longest field goals in Purdue history. Punter Cody Webster had a very good year as freshman in 2010, averaging 43.3 yards per attempt. Plus, the Boilermakers’ improved team speed could really come into play on special teams.

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2011 Purdue Predictions:

Injuries were a reason for the team’s 4–8 finish last season, but there is little room for error this season. The Boilermakers haven’t been to a bowl game since 2007, the last season they finished with more than five victories. Hope says he doesn’t feel pressure to win to keep his job but he knows the program needs to make strides. There is some talent at the skill positions, and the defense has some playmakers, but it may not be enough to overcome a challenging Big Ten schedule and reach .500.

2011 Purdue Betting Odds:

Purdue Current odds to win a National Championship: +5000

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