Here's everything Purdue coach Jeff Brohm said during his weekly press conference
Jeff Brohm addressed several topics at his Monday press conference, including COVID-19, player injuries and the status of Purdue’s Week 3 contest vs. Wisconsin.
Brohm led off the presser by saying he expects to hear a final determination from the Badgers on Tuesday. Wisconsin canceled its Week 2 contest against Nebraska due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
Brohm expects to have answer on Wisconsin game tomorrow. Preparing full-speed ahead.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) November 2, 2020
Brohm said there’s no backup plan if Purdue’s game vs. Wisconsin is canceled. Last week, Nebraska tried to schedule a last-minute contest against UT Chattanooga but the Big Ten denied the request.
Brohm says there is no backup plan if the Wisconsin game is cancelled.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) November 2, 2020
Brohm said he felt like daily testing in the Big Ten was going well, but it doesn’t eliminate the need for contact tracing.
Brohm also said while he feels daily testing is going "very well" in the B1G, it doesn't completely eliminate contact tracing when players are outside of the football building. #Illinois has number of players out right now because of contact tracing.
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) November 2, 2020
Brohm also clarified the status of his own team on the COVID-19 front, saying that the Boilermakers didn’t have any active positive tests.
Brohm not aware of any positives on his team.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) November 2, 2020
That could be significant for star receiver Rondale Moore, who has missed the first two games for an unspecified reason. Brohm added that he’s “always hopeful” to get Moore back.
#BoilerUp coach Jeff Brohm on WR Rondale Moore's status: "We're always hopeful to get Rondale back. As soon as that happens we'll all be excited."
No more information right now.
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) November 2, 2020
Brohm provided a little bit of information King Doerue’s injury and discussed how the team can improve its overall depth:
Brohm on King Doerue: I am hopeful to get everyone back.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) November 2, 2020
Brohm on playing myriad players: Best teams have depth; we are trying to develop depth. Have more bodies we can put in there. Want to play as many guys as we can.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) November 2, 2020
The Purdue coach was happy with Alex Horvath’s running style in the Week 2 win over Illinois. Horvath rushed for 100 yards and a score in the victory. He also had two fumbles, but Brohm said one of them should have been overturned.
Brohm on Horvath fumbles: First fumble, looked like knee was down. Don't know why it wasn't overturned.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) November 2, 2020
Brohm thought Horvath spun too much in opening game. Better going downhill.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) November 2, 2020
Brohm said Purdue’s punting job was “open” after starter Brooks Cormier had a rough game in Week 2 against Illinois.
Brohm on punting: Job is open. All jobs are always open, he says.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) November 2, 2020
Purdue and Wisconsin kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday.