Is Randy Melvin going to be the solution for Purdue’s defensive line woes?
We have heard the same refrain for years. Well, we have heard TWO refrains for years:
1. “Purdue needs more of a pass rush!”
2. “Player X (Often Ryan Russell, Gelen Robinson, Evan Panfil, or someone like that) is poised to really break out this season!”
Instead, the pass rush has sucked. The Den of Defensive Ends has been in hibernation. Teams have passed with impunity on third downs because opposing quarterbacks have all day to set down their coffee and scan the field for an open receiver on third and long.