2009 Purdue Boilermakers football team
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The 2009 Purdue Boilermakers football team represented Purdue University
in the 2009–2010 college football
season. They played their home games at Ross-Ade Stadium
in West Lafayette, Indiana
. It was Danny Hope's
first season as head coach following the retirement of Joe Tiller
following the 2008 season
. The Boilermakers finished the season 5–7 (4–4 Big Ten
).
However, Michigan would collapsed in the second half. In the third quarter, Purdue's Ralph Bolden scored his second TD of the game with a 19-yard run. Michigan QB Forcier responded with a 6-yard TD run, but the point after touchdown attempt failed. Ralph Bolden scored his third touchdown of the day soon after with a 10-yard rush. In the ensuing kickoff, Purdue made an on-side kick and recovered the ball by catching the Wolverines off guard. In the next play, Purdue's Cortez Smith caught a 54-yard TD pass and Purdue re-took the lead 31-30 after the extra point attempt was completed. In the fourth quarter, Purdue QB Joey Elliot ran in a 8-yard TD. Michigan's Minor then ran in a TD from 1-yard out. The Wolverines attempted to tie the game but Forcier failed to reach the end zone on a 2 point conversion after being sacked by Ryan Kerrigan, sealing the victory for the Boilermakers. It was Purdue's first win in Michigan Stadium since 1966 and the first time Purdue beat both Ohio State and Michigan in the same season.
Purdue University
Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six-campus Purdue University system. Purdue was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant university when the Indiana General Assembly, taking advantage of the Morrill Act, accepted a donation of land and...
in the 2009–2010 college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
season. They played their home games at Ross-Ade Stadium
Ross-Ade Stadium
Ross–Ade Stadium is a stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana, United States. It is the home of the Purdue University Boilermakers football team.-History:...
in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, Indiana
As of the census of 2010, there were 29,596 people, 12,591 households, and 3,588 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,381.1 people per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 74.3% White, 17.3% Asian, 2.7% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.03% Pacific...
. It was Danny Hope's
Danny Hope
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first season as head coach following the retirement of Joe Tiller
Joe Tiller
Joe Tiller is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Wyoming from 1991 to 1996 and Purdue University from 1997 to 2008, compliling a career college football record of 126–92–1...
following the 2008 season
2008 Purdue Boilermakers football team
The 2008 Purdue Boilermakers football team represented Purdue University in the Big Ten during the 2008–2009 college football season. Joe Tiller, in his 12th and final season at Purdue, was the team's head coach. The Boilermakers' home games were played at Ross-Ade Stadium in West...
. The Boilermakers finished the season 5–7 (4–4 Big Ten
Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
).
Offense
- Jared Zwilling - Center
- Ken Plue - Right Guard
- Aaron Valentin - Wide Receiver
- Keith Smith - Wide Receiver
- Kyle AdamsKyle AdamsKyle Robert Adams is an American football tight end for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was signed by the Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Purdue.-Early years:...
- Tight End
Defense
- Torri WilliamsTorri WilliamsTorri Sherrod Williams is an American football safety for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Purdue.-Houston Texans:...
- Free Safety - Brandon KingBrandon KingBrandon Marico King is an American football cornerback who is currently a member of the Miami Dolphins. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Purdue....
- Cornerback - David PenderDavid PenderDavid Pender is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2010...
- Cornerback - Dwight McLean - Safety
- Ryan KerriganRyan KerriganPatrick Ryan Kerrigan is an American football linebacker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Redskins with the 16th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers.-Early years:Kerrigan attended Muncie Central High...
- Defensive End - Chris Carlino - Mid Linebacker
- Joe Holland - Outside Linebacker
- Mike NealMike NealMichael Jamel Neal is an American football defensive end for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue....
- Defensive End
Offense
- Curtis PainterCurtis PainterCurtis Jeffrey Painter is a quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers.-High school career:...
- Quarterback - Cory Benton - Center
- Kory SheetsKory SheetsKory Gerren Sheets is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2009...
- Running Back - Jordan Grimes - Offensive Tackle
- Greg OrtonGreg OrtonGregory Carlton Orton was an American football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Denver Broncos. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2009...
- Wide Receiver
Defense
- Alex MageeAlex MageeAlex Magee is an American football defensive end who is currently a Free Agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
- Defensive End - Eugene BrightEugene BrightEugene Stanley Bright is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent of the National Football League. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as a street free agent in 2009...
- Defensive Tackle - Anthony HeygoodAnthony HeygoodAnthony Deron Heygood is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Purdue....
- Middle Linebacker - Ryan Baker - Defensive End
Schedule
Toledo
Oregon
Northern Illinois
Notre Dame
Northwestern
Minnesota
Ohio State
Purdue scored first with a field goal in the first quarter, but Ohio State made it 7-3 with a Pryor run for a touchdown. The second quarter was all Purdue with Boilermakers making two field goals to put them up it a 9-7 halftime. In the second half Purdue was finally able to find the end zone with two Joey Elliot touchdown passes to Valentin, making it a commanding 23-7 lead for the Boilermakers. In the fourth quarter both teams traded field goals with the score now 26-10. Purdue, however, was forced to punt midway through the fourth quarter and Ohio State quickly drove down the field to score a touchdown with a pass from Pryor to Posey, with Pryor running it in the two point conversion. The next drive, Purdue went three and out and it seemed the momentum had shifted and Ohio State had come alive, but with a sack of Pryor and a denial of a fourth down, Purdue had the ball. After seemingly stopping Purdue, a crucial facemask penalty by the Buckeyes allowed the Boilermakers to run out the clock. This was the first time Ohio State had lost to a team that had finished the season with a losing record since a loss at Penn State in 2001.Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
In the first quarter, Purdue scored first with a 35-yard TD catch by Ralph Bolden. Michigan tied the score with a 29-yard TD run by Brandon Minor. Purdue retook the lead with a 41-yard field goal by Carson Wiggs. Michigan tied the score soon after with a 51-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Michigan scored 2 touchdowns: a 55-yard rush by Brandon Minor, and a 43-yard catch by Ray Roundtree, giving the Wolverines a 14-point advantage at halftime.However, Michigan would collapsed in the second half. In the third quarter, Purdue's Ralph Bolden scored his second TD of the game with a 19-yard run. Michigan QB Forcier responded with a 6-yard TD run, but the point after touchdown attempt failed. Ralph Bolden scored his third touchdown of the day soon after with a 10-yard rush. In the ensuing kickoff, Purdue made an on-side kick and recovered the ball by catching the Wolverines off guard. In the next play, Purdue's Cortez Smith caught a 54-yard TD pass and Purdue re-took the lead 31-30 after the extra point attempt was completed. In the fourth quarter, Purdue QB Joey Elliot ran in a 8-yard TD. Michigan's Minor then ran in a TD from 1-yard out. The Wolverines attempted to tie the game but Forcier failed to reach the end zone on a 2 point conversion after being sacked by Ryan Kerrigan, sealing the victory for the Boilermakers. It was Purdue's first win in Michigan Stadium since 1966 and the first time Purdue beat both Ohio State and Michigan in the same season.
Michigan State
Indiana
2010 NFL Draft
| Player | Position | Round | Pick | NFL Club |
| Mike Neal Mike Neal Michael Jamel Neal is an American football defensive end for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue.... |
Defensive Tackle | 2 | 56 | Green Bay Packers 2010 Green Bay Packers season The 2010 Green Bay Packers season was the 90th season in the National Football League for the Packers and the 92nd season for the team overall. With a record of 10–6, the Packers entered the playoffs as the NFC's sixth seed... |