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Here’s what Purdue coach Jeff Brohm said at his weekly press conference
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Jeff Brohm met with the media on Monday morning to discuss several topics, including Rondale Moore, Purdue’s controversial finish against Minnesota and the upcoming game vs. Rutgers.
Brohm led off by addressing the phantom offensive pass interference call that cost the Boilermakers a win over Minnesota. He said he’s not able to discuss specifics, but said the people he’s spoken to in the Big Ten offices agree it was a bad call.
Brohm on if he has heard from B1G: He has. Not at liberty to speak on it. Of all people he has talked, all have agreed with his assessment of the play.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) November 23, 2020
Brohm: Won't get feedback on other plays submitted to B1G until later this week.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) November 23, 2020
Brohm also address Moore’s statement to the media after the game. Moore apologized for being a distraction to the team because he asked Brohm not to discuss his hamstring injury publicly while he recovered.
Brohm on Rondale statement and what prompted it: You have to ask him.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) November 23, 2020
Brohm on Rondale: Exceptional player. Probably had some soreness. Will monitor as week goes on. Some things to polish up, like route-running.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) November 23, 2020
With starting quarterback Aidan O’Connell still nursing an injury from the Northwestern game, backup Jack Plummer is set to start this week.
Brohm: Plummer will start this week.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) November 23, 2020
Brohm on QBs: Aidan O'Connell injured in NU game. See how this week goes for Aidan. Jack Plummer did a good job.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) November 23, 2020
Brohm also addressed what happened on the blocked field goal in the first half:
Brohm on FG block: combination of things. Need to shore it up. Get it right.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) November 23, 2020
Brohm on Dellinger tweet: Want players to express feelings. Sign that he cares. No problem with Tweet. Love it about him. He does care. Fact it bothers him makes be prouder of him.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) November 23, 2020
Purdue will face Rutgers on Saturday.
Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.