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Marc Huddleston is a 2002 signee who graduated high school early and enrolled at Purdue in January. He had played several positions in his prep career, but coaches tried him at strong safety and were pleasantly surprised at his immediate impact. He made an interception and recovered a fumble in the spring game and has already put himself into position for playing time this fall.
Huddleston is a 2002 signee who graduated high school early and enrolled at Purdue in January. He had played several positions in his prep career, but coaches tried him at strong safety and were pleasantly surprised at his immediate impact. He made an interception and recovered a fumble in the spring game and has already put himself into position for playing time this fall.
What else is new? Running back Montrell Lowe is once again facing competition for his job. Joey Harris backed up Lowe a year ago and had 255 yards with three touchdowns. Also getting a look are redshirt freshmen Jerod Void and Brandon Jones. Production from the running game was way down last season, and it is difficult to say whether it was poor blocking, poor running or the diminished threat of a big play in the passing game.
Big Ten players, coaches and fans know Schweigert well, but this could be the year he expands his popularity base. He has led Purdue in tackles and interceptions in each of first two seasons -- already tying the school record for interceptions that is co-held by Rod Woodson. Schweigert was the only sophomore on the Thorpe semifinalist list last year and earned first-team All-Big Ten honors after having been named Freshman of the Year the previous season.