Hammer and Rails · Nov 29, 2015
Indiana 54, Purdue 36: Burke’s Fabled Progress
This is a symbol of progress under Morgan Burke. - Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsThe Bucket is ensconced in Bloomington for a third straight year, which hasn't happened since Truman was President.
Darrell Hazell is now 6-30 as Purdue's head coach, 2-22 against the Big Ten, and 3-30 against FBS level foes.
Hazell has long said he wanted to be a strong running team, but even with a record breaking freshman running back the Boilers were second to last in rushing in the conference.
Under Greg Hudson Purdue has given up 56, 55, 54, and 51 points at Ross-Ade Stadium, which are the four best days in terms of scoring by an opponent in the 91 year history of the building.