Taking Over The Big Ten | A Purdue Boilermakers Dynasty

**LC AAU** · 10-17-2009, 03:55 PM

National Championship Preview

#2(12-1) vs (12-0)#1

This is going to be Ralph Bolden's final game in Black and Gold.

Going into this game, you could obviously say that Miami is the better overall team on paper. But being better on paper doesn't win games on the football field.

But don't get me wrong, Miami has some very special players that will be playing on Sundays here soon. Senior Quarterback Jacory Harris may be the first one playing on Sundays. The 6'4, 177 QB has thrown for 79 TD's in 3 seasons for Miami. He has very good speed and great accuracy. He has stud receivers to throw it to as well. Despite his favorite target Travis Benjamin being ruled out because of an injury, he still has Thearon Collier, Laron Byrd, and Tommy Streeter to throw it to. They have incredible depth at Wide Receiver.

But the X Factors for Miami will be Sophomore All American running back Mike James. He posted 1,147 yards this season and 14 touchdowns as a sophomore, and this kid has some wheels. Purdue's defense has one thing they are lacking, and that is speed. If he can find a corner, he's gone.

If Miami wants to win, David Graham is going to need to be stopped.

Miami's Defense is going to have a tough time trying shut down Purdue's offensive weapons.

Junior Quarterback Caleb TerBush will need to make as little mistakes as possible. Though he is a great QB, he mikes silly decisions that sometimes makes him seem less elite as a QB.

Ralph Bolden, who has battled so much at Purdue his 4 seasons here, wants to close out the season on a high note. He scored 12 touchdowns while rushing for 1,386 yards this season despite missing 3 games. He just wants to finish this game holding up the National Championship trophy.

"I'm not gonna lie, when I came to Purdue when I was a freshmen, I had no thought in my mind that we'd make it to the BCS bowl game, let alone a National Championship game."

He was sure wrong. The Boilers made it to the Rose Bowl in the 2009 season. If you would like to go back and view that game, you can here.

http://www.virtualsportsnetwork.com/...6&postcount=79

The Boilers also made it to the Sugar Bowl last year. It wasn't exactly the same result. The Caleb TerBush threw 6 interceptions and Purdue lost big. If you would also like to look at that game, you can from here.

http://www.virtualsportsnetwork.com/...&postcount=183

We know millions of people will be tuned into this game. Hopefully you will be too!

**GMSFootballa54** · 10-17-2009, 04:09 PM

Good luck LC.

**LC AAU** · 10-17-2009, 04:30 PM

Originally posted by Timmy

LC AAU writing an article? When did this happen?;)

I do them now.

Originally posted by GMSFootballa54

Good luck LC.

Thanks I'm going to need it now.

:banghead: My starting and backup QB are out for the game

**LC AAU** · 10-17-2009, 07:31 PM

Injuries and Turnovers allows Miami to be crowned 2011 National Champions.

Ralph Bolden scoring his last collegiate touchdown.

This game, definitely did not go the way Purdue planned on it going. First off, on their first 3 plays, Caleb TerBush and backup Rob Henry both got injured and had to watch the rest of the game from the side line. With those two Quarterbacks out for the game, the Boilers had to hand the ball to red shirt Sophomore Najee Tyler. This was his first time ever seeing the field in his NCAA career, and it showed.

He panicked a lot in the pocket and was over throwing receivers all game. He also threw 4 interceptions and tried scrambling that just resulted in sacks.

The Boilermakers as a team committed 5 turnovers, 2 being in the red zone and all but one being in Miami territory. The Boilermakers will be losing some big players in the off season, including 5 All Americans, but expect them to be back again next year!

Top Performers

**GMSFootballa54** · 10-17-2009, 07:41 PM

Damn tough loss.

**packersfan4eva** · 10-17-2009, 07:46 PM

maybe next year..........

**LC AAU** · 10-17-2009, 07:49 PM

2011 Bowl Finals

**Sharkweather** · 10-17-2009, 07:57 PM

Offensive line and front seven might be a little down next year, but I think the cupboard is still plenty full for another run at the national title.

**LC AAU** · 10-18-2009, 03:03 AM

Originally posted by GMSFootballa54

Damn tough loss.

Yeah, I know.

Originally posted by packersfan4eva

maybe next year..........

First my Cubs, now my Boilers?

Originally posted by Hova

Offensive line and front seven might be a little down next year, but I think the cupboard is still plenty full for another run at the national title.

I think so too. Gonna be some tough losses all around.

**Sharkweather** · 10-18-2009, 03:04 AM

There is nothing new to comment on you CB spammer.

**Woy** · 10-18-2009, 03:10 AM

I would have laughed if Purdue won the NC, no offense, lol.

Nice season though, good luck in the next one.

**LC AAU** · 10-18-2009, 03:15 AM

Players Leaving

**LC AAU** · 10-18-2009, 03:22 AM

Transfer Requets

The Boilermakers will be receiving some major secondary help from a very special talent.

Dominic Clarke, a Sophomore Corner back from Ohio State, has decided to transfer to over to another Big Ten Elite, The Purdue Boilermakers.

The Boilermakers have always been known for having pretty weak secondaries, but when this kid comes into play. He only played 4 downs last season for the Buckeyes and recorded one tackle. His presence on Purdue will definitely be felt once he gets on the field.

**LC AAU** · 10-18-2009, 03:42 AM

Originally posted by Hova

There is nothing new to comment on you CB spammer.

Comment bitch.

Originally posted by Woy

I would have laughed if Purdue won the NC, no offense, lol.

Nice season though, good luck in the next one.

Thanks man, gonna be tougher with these new sliders

Originally posted by ARobb21

Losing a lot of good players, but at least you still have Graham. Dude's a beast.

Graham is awesome. He's gonna be even better next season, I hope

**LC AAU** · 10-18-2009, 03:49 AM

Purdue's 2011 Recruiting Class

NCAA Recruiting Class Rank: 12