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What Jeff Brohm during Thursday press conference as Purdue prepares to open spring practice
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Purdue is getting an early jump on spring football this year, with practices beginning on Friday. The Boilermakers are looking to bounce back after a 2-4 year in 2020 and establish itself as a contender in the B1G West.
On Thursday, head coach Jeff Brohm met with the media as he prepares to begin his fifth season in West Lafayette. After leading Purdue to back-to-back bowl appearances in 2017 and 2018, the Boilers have struggled in the past two years, posting just a 6-12 record.
Like every other team, Purdue will have 34 days to complete 15 practices.
The Boilermakers made some offseason changes to the coaching staff, added some players from the transfer portal and are hoping that some members of the 2021 recruiting class will be able to make quick contributions.
Brohm is 19-25 in four seasons at Purdue. Here’s what the head coach had to say during his Thursday press conference, one day before the Boilers take the field for spring practice:
Brohm didn't like direction the defense was going, which is why he made change at DC.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) February 18, 2021
Brohm wants a physical and aggressive defense that has an idenity he can believe in. Will gamble if they have to.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) February 18, 2021
Brohm will "without question" be more involved with the defense.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) February 18, 2021
Brohm: Greg Long moves from right tackle to left tackle.
— mike carmin (@mike_carmin) February 18, 2021
Brohm says there are not a lot of position changes now.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) February 18, 2021
Brohm: Freshman Yanni Karlaftis out most of the spring (hamstring).
— mike carmin (@mike_carmin) February 18, 2021
Brohm says Aidan O'Connell will be limited this spring.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) February 18, 2021
Brohm on left OT: Greg Long and Eric Miller are options. Will Bramel is out this spring (back).
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) February 18, 2021
Several players are out this spring with injury/surgeries. Brohm mentioned Nalin Fox, Cam Craig, Marvin Grant, Cam Allen, Jaylan Alexander.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) February 18, 2021
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB