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What Purdue’s Jeff Brohm said during his Monday press conference
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Purdue coach Jeff Brohm had a lot of updates to provide on himself and his program following the Boilermakers’ upset victory over Iowa in Week 1.
Concerning his COVID-19 diagnosis, Brohm said he hopes to be cleared to return to the facility by Wednesday and plans to coach Purdue’s Week 2 game vs. Illinois.
Jeff Brohm expects to be back on Wednesday.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) October 26, 2020
Because he wasn’t able to be on the sidelines over the weekend, Brohm said he watched the game at his home but sent his family to the stadium. As you might expect, the family dog was uncomfortable with this set up.
Brohm watched the game by himself at home. Sent family to the game.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) October 26, 2020
Jeff Brohm said he yelled a few times during the game and startled the family dog.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) October 26, 2020
Unfortunately, Brohm has had to deal with a few symptoms from COVID-19 but says he’s feeling well enough to get back to the team.
Brohm: This isolation I've had, it's taken time to get over a few of the symptoms … but I feel good and I'm ready to get back
— mike carmin (@mike_carmin) October 26, 2020
On the Rondale Moore front, Brohm didn’t reveal much. The Purdue star WR missed last week’s game due to an undisclosed reason, and Brohm didn’t shed any light on whether or not he would be back this week.
“Whenever he’s ready to play, he’ll play,” Brohm said.
Brohm "always hopeful" when asked if Rondale Moore would play Saturday. "Whenever he is ready to play, he will play."
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) October 26, 2020
Brohm gives no reason for Moore's absence vs. Iowa.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) October 26, 2020
Brohm also said grad transfer linebacker Tyler Coyle will be out for “an extended stretch.” He didn’t play vs. Iowa. He also provided injury updates on running back King Doerue and offensive lineman Cam Craig.
Brohm: OL Cam Craig doubtful for this week.
RB King Doerue, thought he might be available last week. Could play Sat
S/LB Tyler Coyle is more of a long-term situation. Should be back sometime this year— mike carmin (@mike_carmin) October 26, 2020
Special teams coach Marty Biagi is expected back for the Illinois game as well.
ST coach Marty Biagi is expected back Saturday.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) October 26, 2020
Brohm said he was impressed with receiver Milton Wright in the season-opener. Wright caught seven passes for 85 yards and gave the Hawkeye defense a legitimate threat to deal with other than David Bell.
Brohm: Impressed with WR Milton Wright's performance vs Iowa
— mike carmin (@mike_carmin) October 26, 2020
Purdue and Illinois will kick off at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday.
Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.