9/10/2023 0 Comments Shane beamer oklahoma bio3 MINNESOTA TBA(P-Awards, Hall of Fame)Oct. 19 CENTRAL FLORIDA TBA(Band Day, Parents' Day)Sept. We are anxious to see how our young players and newcomers will respond." 1998 PURDUE FOOTBALL SCHEDULEAug. The kicking game will be less of a question mark than it was last spring. Our wide receivers should be talented and our running back mix will be interesting. We need to overhaul the offense but we feel good based on the players who will return. "The defense returns basically intact so it should be stronger and more physical. "We need to address our personnel at several positions this spring, especially offensively," Tiller said. 2 scorer in 1997) and punter Danny Rogers are solid returnees. Center Jim Niedrach (honorable mention All-Big Ten), guard Chukky Okobi, and fleet receivers Isaac Jones, Donald Winston, Gabe Cox and Vinny Sutherland provide high hopes for another prolific offense. All-America receiver Brian Alford, record-setting quarterback Billy Dicken, the top two running backs, one tight end and three interior linemen must be replaced. The offense must be retooled as only four regulars return. ![]() End Rosevelt Colvin (second team All-Big Ten), middle linebacker Willie Fells (ranked third in the Big Ten in tackles), outside linebacker Willie Burroughs (198 career tackles), cornerback Mike Hawthorne (team's best cover man) and free safety Adrian Beasley (Alamo Bowl Defensive MVP) are the featured defenders. The secondary and linebackers each lost only one player, and the line lost both tackles. Seven returning defensive starters provide high hopes for the stop troops. A highly-regarded recruiting class will join them in the fall, although five junior college transfers already are on campus and will take part in spring drills. Tiller, who recently had his contract extended through the 2003 season after winning National and Big Ten Coach-of-the-Year honors, welcomes back 41 lettermen and 11 starters for the start of spring practice. Boiler fans took notice in a big way, averaging 51,690 fans per home game, an increase of 14.1 percent over 1996 and the highest average since 1988. The opportunistic defense helped the team lead the conference and rank ninth in the country in turnover margin with a school-record plus-14 total. It ranked seventh in the NCAA in total offense, 13th in passing and 22nd in scoring (33.0). Purdue led the Big Ten in passing (285.2 yards per game) and total offense (459.2) in 1997. The 9-3 record was the nation's second-best turnaround (from a 3-8 record in 1996). It was the Old Gold and Black's first winning season and bowl appearance since 1984, and highest national finish since 1979. The Boilermakers, behind the leadership of new coach Joe Tiller's staff, turned around their fortunes which resulted in a 9-3 season, second-place Big Ten tie (6-2 mark), final ranking of 15th in the national polls and a victory in the Builders Square Alamo Bowl. Purdue enjoyed one of those storybook seasons in 1997 that Hollywood dreams are made of. Offensive Starters Lost: 7 WR Brian Alford, QB Billy Dicken, RB Edwin Watson, OT Mark Fischer, OG Brian Nicley, OT Dan Maly, TE Jon Blackmanĭefensive Starters Returning: 7 DE Rosevelt Colvin, DE Chukie Nwokorie, MLB Willie Fells, OLB Willie Burroughs, CB Mike Hawthorne, CB Lamar Conard, FS Adrian Beasleyĭefensive Starters Lost: 4 SS Lee Brush, DT Leo Perez, DT Greg Smith, OLB Mike Rose Kickers Returning: 2 ![]() Offensive Starters Returning: 4 WR Isaac Jones, WR Gabe Cox, C Jim Niedrach, OG Chukky Okobi Offense: Scott Downing (Sterling College, 1979)-assistant head coach, running backs, special teams Jim Chaney (Central Missouri State, 1984)-co-offensive coordinator, offensive line, recruiting Danny Hope (Eastern Kentucky, 1981)-offensive line Greg Olson (Central Washington, 1986)-quarterbacks Kevin Sumlin (Purdue, 1987), receiversĭefense: Brock Spack (Purdue, 1984)-defensive coordinator, linebackers Tim Burke (Luther College, 1977)-defensive backs Randy Melvin (Eastern Illinois, 1982)-defensive ends Gary Emanuel (Plymouth State, 1982)-defensive tacklesġ997 Overall Record: 9-3, Alamo Bowl Champion, Ranked 15th in both polls 1997īig Ten Record (Place): 6-2 (Tie for Second) Head Coach: Joe Tiller (Montana State, 1965) O-(765) 494-3220 or 3224 Record at Purdue: 9-3 (One Year) Career Collegiate Record: 48-33-1 (Seven Years)
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