Tag: Rob Henry

Purdue coach Hazell names Rob Henry starting quarterback

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor Purdue coach Darrell Hazell has named senior Rob Henry his starting quarterback over freshmen Austin Appleby and Danny Etling, the school announced in a news release on Sunday evening. Henry started seven games in 2010 in place of the injured Robert Marve. In his first start, he led Purdue to […]

Hunt makes the most of his opportunity at Purdue spring game

By CRAIG DRAGASH ISL Correspondent WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Last season, Akeem Hunt was considered a “speed” back or a “changeup” back, sharing carries with talented rushers such as Akeem Shavers and Ralph Bolden. Hunt made a statement in Saturday’s spring game at Ross Ade stadium that he wants to be the every down back by […]

Purdue vs. Eastern Kentucky slideshow

Ben Fahrbach took photos for ISL at Saturday’s Purdue-Eastern Kentucky game. Robert Marve passed for 295 yards and three touchdowns in Purdue’s 48-6 win. Fahrbach took plenty of shots of No. 9 for this collection of his best work from Saturday.

Robert Marve’s big day leads Purdue in 48-6 win over E. Kentucky

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Here we go again. That was the thought that crossed my mind Saturday when Purdue quarterback Robert Marve foolishly threw a pass down the middle of the field that was intercepted and looked so forced that Eastern Kentucky’s Brooklyn Fox must have been, had to have […]

Cliff Brunt: Purdue football coach Danny Hope must win now

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Danny Hope probably could make as much money selling cars as he does coaching football. The fiery leader can find something positive in the most dismal performance. He’s had to be that way: Purdue has struggled on the field during his three-year tenure, and the injury bug has been awfully busy […]