2014 Purdue Boilermakers football team

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2014 Purdue Boilermakers football
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
DivisionWest Division
Record3–9 (1–7 Big Ten)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorJohn Shoop (2nd season)
Offensive schemePro-style/Single back
Defensive coordinatorGreg Hudson (2nd season)
Base defense3–4 or 4–3
Captains
  • Justin Sinz (5th year)
  • Robert Kugler (4th year)
  • Ryan Russell (5th year)
  • Sean Robinson (5th year)
Home stadiumRoss–Ade Stadium
Seasons
← 2013
2015 →
2014 Big Ten Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
East Division
No. 1 Ohio State x$#^   8 0     14 1  
No. T–5 Michigan State   7 1     11 2  
Maryland   4 4     7 6  
Rutgers   3 5     8 5  
Michigan   3 5     5 7  
Penn State   2 6     7 6  
Indiana   1 7     4 8  
West Division
No. 13 Wisconsin x   7 1     11 3  
Minnesota   5 3     8 5  
Nebraska   5 3     9 4  
Iowa   4 4     7 6  
Illinois   3 5     6 7  
Northwestern   3 5     5 7  
Purdue   1 7     3 9  
Championship: Ohio State 59, Wisconsin 0
  • # – College Football Playoff champion
  • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
Rankings from
AP Poll

The 2014 Purdue Boilermakers football team was an American football team that represented Purdue University during the 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Boilermakers played in the new West Division of the Big Ten Conference and played their home games at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. The team was led by head coach Darrell Hazell, who was in his second season at Purdue. Purdue finished the season with a record of 3–9, 1–7 in Big Ten play to finish in last place in the West Division. This marked the first time since 1993 that Purdue finished with the worst record in the Big Ten in back-to-back seasons.

Preseason

The 2013 team compiled a 1–11 record under first-year head coach Darrell Hazell.

Hazell announced that the quarterback position was an open battle prior to spring practice, notably including sophomore Danny Etling, red-shirt sophomore Austin Appleby and true freshman David Blough.[1] On August 18, 2014, Hazell named Etling the starting quarterback.[2]

Transfers in

Ian MacDougall transferred from Wabash College to pursue his master's degree and placekick.[3]

Parker Flynn, a former Arizona State walk-on kicker, transferred to Purdue.[4]

Transfers out

In January, linebacker Armstead Williams transferred to Duquesne.[5]

Tight End, Ryan Morris transferred to Villanova.[6]

In May, running back Dalyn Dawkins transferred from Purdue to Colorado State.[7]

In July, linebacker Ruben Ibarra transferred to Arizona State.[8]

Quarterback Erich Berzinskas and wide receiver Aloyis Gray transferred to Arizona Western College.[9]

Recruiting

Position key

Back B
Center
C Cornerback CB Defensive back DB
Defensive end DE
Defensive lineman
DL Defensive tackle DT
End
E
Fullback
FB
Guard
G Halfback HB Kicker K
Kickoff returner
KR
Offensive tackle
OT
Offensive lineman
OL Linebacker LB
Long snapper LS
Punter
P
Punt returner
PR Quarterback QB
Running back RB
Safety
S Tight end TE Wide receiver WR

Recruits

Purdue's

recruiting class was ranked No. 68 by Scout No. 72 by Rivals and No. 69 by ESPN.[10][11][12] The program received 18 letters of intent on National Signing Day, February 5, 2013.[13] Almost 3 weeks after NSD, Purdue signed David Hedelin, a junior college transfer, who had to sit out the first 3 games of the season due to playing professionally in Sweden for 2 seasons.[14] Kicker Austin McGehee enrolled at Purdue, but transferred in late July to Arkansas State.[15] Also in late July, Darrell Hazell announced that Juan Jenkins would not likely make it to campus due to academic issues.[16]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40 Commit date
Kirk Barron
C
Mishawaka, Indiana
Marian H.S.
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 294 lb (133 kg) 5.1 Jun 15, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Ja'Whaun Bentley
LB
Glenarden, Maryland DeMatha H.S. 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 245 lb (111 kg) 4.7 Dec 7, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
David Blough
QB
Carrollton, Texas Creekview H.S. 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 187 lb (85 kg) 4.6 Jun 15, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Tim Cason
DB
Clarkston, Michigan Clarkston H.S. 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 181 lb (82 kg) - Oct 7, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Corey Clements
OT
Birmingham, Alabama Mesa C.C. 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 330 lb (150 kg) - Feb 1, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Will Colmery
DE
Western Spring, Illinois Nazareth Academy 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 248 lb (112 kg) - Nov 1, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Cedric Dale
CB/RB
Dallas, Texas Hebron H.S. 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 167 lb (76 kg) 4.4 Mar 10, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Trae Hart
WR
Mesquite, Texas First Baptist Academy of Dallas 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 154 lb (70 kg) 4.4 May 4, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
David Heledin
OT
Stockholm, Sweden City College of San Francisco 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 285 lb (129 kg) 4.9 Feb 27, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Cole Herdman
TE
Leesburg, Virginia
Flint Hill H.S.
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 225 lb (102 kg) - Dec 16, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Juan Jenkins
S
Gainesville, Florida Gainesville H.S. 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 195 lb (88 kg) - Dec 15, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Keiwan Jones
DT
Ocala, Florida Dunnellon H.S. 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 251 lb (114 kg) - Dec 9, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Dexter Knox
RB
Fairburn, Georgia
Creekside H.S.
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 200 lb (91 kg) - Dec 17, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Austin McGehee
K
Pine Bluff, Arkansas Pine Bluff H.S. 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 4.7 Jun 28, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Martesse Patterson
OL
Columbus, Ohio Marion-Franklin H.S. 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 310 lb (140 kg) - Dec 15, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Gregory Phillips
WR
Lithonia, Georgia Arabia Mountain H.S. 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 180 lb (82 kg) - May 31, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Brandon Roberts
CB
Naylor, Georgia Lowndes H.S. 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) - Dec 10, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Gelen Robinson
DE
Schererville, Indiana Lake Central H.S. 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 231 lb (105 kg) - Jul 8, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Bearooz Yacoobi
OT
Dearborn, Michigan Dearborn H.S. 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 260 lb (120 kg) - Jan 19, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings:
247Sports: 69  ESPN
: 69
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Purdue Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
  • "2014 Purdue Football Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
  • "ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
  • "2014 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
  • "2014 Purdue Boilermakers football team". 247sports.com. Retrieved August 29, 2014.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 3012:00 pmWestern Michigan*ESPNUW 43–3437,031
September 612:00 pmCentral Michigan*
  • Ross–Ade Stadium
  • West Lafayette, IN
ESPNewsL 17–3836,410
September 137:30 pmvs. No. 11
Battle for the Shillelagh Trophy)
NBCL 14–3056,832
September 2012:00 pmNo. 16 (
  • Ross–Ade Stadium
  • West Lafayette, IN
BTNW 35–1331,434
September 2712:00 pmIowadagger
  • Ross–Ade Stadium
  • West Lafayette, IN
BTNL 10–2436,603
October 412:00 pmat ESPN2W 38–2745,046
October 113:30 pmNo. 8
ABC/ESPN2
L 31–4540,217
October 1812:00 pmat
TCF Bank Stadium
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • BTNL 38–3951,241
    November 13:30 pmat No. 17
    Memorial Stadium
  • Lincoln, NE
  • ABC/ESPN2L 14–3591,107
    November 812:00 pmNo. 25 Wisconsin
    • Ross–Ade Stadium
    • West Lafayette, IN
    ESPNUL 16–3435,068
    November 2212:00 pmNorthwestern
    • Ross–Ade Stadium
    • West Lafayette, IN
    ESPNUL 14–3830,117
    November 2912:00 pmat )BTNL 16–2340,079
    • *Non-conference game
    • daggerHomecoming
    • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
    • All times are in Eastern time
    Schedule Source: [17]

    Game summaries

    Vs. Western Michigan

    Western Michigan at Purdue
    1 234Total
    Broncos 7 7146 34
    Boilermakers 7 16146 43
    • Date: August 30
    • Location:
      EDT
    • Elapsed time: 3:44
    • Game attendance: 37,031
    • Game weather: 77, Partly Cloudy, SSW 12 MPH
    • Referee: Don Willard
    • Television network: ESPNU
    Overall record Previous meeting Previous winner
    3–0 December 27, 2011 Purdue, 37–32

    Vs. Central Michigan

    Central Michigan at Purdue
    1 234Total
    Chippewas 14 7710 38
    Boilermakers 7 737 24
    • Date: September 6
    • Location:
      EDT
    • Elapsed time: 3:14
    • Game attendance: 36,410
    • Game weather: 65, Mostly Cloudy, NW 6 MPH
    • Referee: Greg Blun
    • Television network: ESPNews
    Overall record Previous meeting Previous winner
    5–0 September 20, 2008 Purdue, 32–25

    Depth chart

    Starters and backups against for the final game of the season.[20]

    Roster

    2014 Purdue Boilermakers football team roster
    Players Coaches
    Offense
    Pos. # Name Class
    RB 1 Akeem Hunt Sr
    TE 3 Carlos Carvajal  So
    RB 4 Keith Byers II  Fr
    QB 5 Danny Etling So
    WR 6 Myles Norwood  Fr
    WR 7 DeAngelo Yancey So
    RB 8 Raheem Mostert Sr
    WR 9 Dan Monteroso So
    TE 10 Matt Burke  Fr
    QB 11 David Blough Fr
    QB 12 Austin Appleby  So
    WR 13 Gregory Phillips Fr
    WR 14 Bilal Marshall  So
    WR 15 Trae Hart Fr
    TE 17 Charles Torwudzo  Sr
    WR 18 Camerson Posey  So
    QB 19 Mathew Monserez Fr
    TE 21 Dolapo McCarthy  Sr
    WR 21 Cedric Dale Fr
    TE 22 Jonathan Curry  So
    RB 23 Keyante Green  Fr
    RB 25 Brandon Cottom Sr
    RB 27 D. J. Knox Fr
    RB 28 David Yancey  Fr
    WR 33 Danny Anthrop Jr
    TE 43 Jacob Anderson  Fr
    RB 45 Lane Beeler Fr
    OL 51 Bearooz Yacoobi Fr
    OG/C 53 Kirk Barron Fr
    OT 54 Jack DeBoef  Sr
    C 57 Robert Kugler (C)  Jr
    OL 62 Wade Fisher Fr
    OL 64 Dakota Jelinek Fr
    OL 66 Cameron Cermin  So
    OL 67 Eric Swingler Fr
    OL 70 Jordan Roos  So
    OL 71 Corey Clements Jr
    OL 72 Jason King  So
    OL 73 J. J. Prince  So
    OL 74 Martesse Patterson Fr
    OT 75 David Heledin Jr
    OL 76 Jason Tretter  Fr
    OL 77 Joey Warburg  So
    OL 78 Colton Bahamonde Fr
    WR 80 Alex Egurbide Fr
    WR 81 Keenan Schon  Fr
    WR 82 Alex Hilger Fr
    WR 83 B. J. Knauf  So
    TE 84 Justin Sinz (C)  Sr
    TE 85 Jordan Jurasevich  Fr
    TE 86 Gabe Holmes  Sr
    WR 87 Shane Mikesky  Jr
    TE 88 Cole Herdman Fr
    Defense
    Pos. # Name Class
    CB 1 Brandon Roberts Fr
    CB 2 Da'Wan Hunte  Fr
    DB 3 Leroy Clark So
    DB 4 Taylor Richards Sr
    S 5 Austin Logan So
    S 7 Robert Gregory  So
    CB 8 Tim Cason Fr
    DB 9 Anthony Brown Jr
    LB 10 Sean Robinson (C)  Sr
    DE 11 Antoine Miles  Fr
    LB 13 Gelen Robinson Fr
    DT 14 Ra'Zahn Howard So
    LB 16 Garret Hudson  Fr
    S 17 Kyle Marzec Jr
    LB 19 Dezwan Polk-Campbell  Fr
    LB 20 Johnny Thompson  Fr
    CB 23 Antoine Lewis  Sr
    DB 24 Frankie Williams  Jr
    DB 25 Phil Taylor Jr
    SO 27 Evan Feichter  So
    LB 29 Jimmy Herman  So
    LB 32 Evan Pulliam  So
    S 34 Sean Lydster Fr
    LB 35 Ja'Whaun Bentley Fr
    LB 36 Danny Ezechukwu  Fr
    LB 39 Joe Gilliam  Sr
    LB 40 Collin Link  Sr
    S 41 Jacob Theineman Fr
    LB 42 Andy James Garcia  So
    S 44 Landon Feichter  Sr
    DB 46 Race Johnson  Fr
    DT 50 Keiwan Jones Fr
    DE 51 John Strauser  Fr
    DT 52 Johnny Daniels  Fr
    DE 54 Jake Replogle So
    DE 55 Ryan DeBusk So
    DE 59 Langston Newton So
    DE 89 Jalani Phillips Sr
    DE 90 Will Colmery Fr
    DE 91 Conor Sweeney Fr
    DT 92 Ryan Watson Jr
    DE 95 Evan Panfil So
    DT 97 Michael Rouse III  Jr
    DE 98 Will Schott  So
    DE 99 Ryan Russell (C)  Sr
    Special teams
    Pos. # Name Class
    K 26 Ian MacDougall Sr
    K 30 Thomas Meadows Jr
    P
    31 Parker Flynn Sr
    K 37 Paul Griggs Jr
    LS 50 Jesse Schmitt  Sr
    LS 69 John Bednar  So
    LS 94 Grant Ellington Jr
    Head coach
    Coordinators/assistant coaches
    • Greg Hudson (defensive coordinator)
    • John Shoop (offensive coordinator / quarterbacks)
    • Jim Bridge (offensive line)
    • Rubin Carter (defensive line)
    • Marcus Freeman
      (linebackers)
    • Taver Johnson (defensive backs)
    • Gerad Parker (Tight Ends / recruiting coordinator)
    • Kevin Sherman (wide receivers)
    • Jafar Williams (running backs)
    • Logan Link (defensive graduate assistant)
    • Brian Mason (defensive graduate assistant)
    • John Nussman (offensive graduate assistant)
    • Camden Wentz (offensive graduate assistant)
    • Doug Boersma (Director of Sports Medicine)
    • Duane Carlisle (Director of Sports Performance)
    • Doug Davis (Senior Associate Director of Sports Performance)
    • Casey Nuss (High School Relations Director)
    • Mike Waugh (Director of player personnel)[21][22]

    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • Injured Injured
    • Redshirt Redshirt

    Roster
    Last update: December 5, 2014

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