Offensive futility

Offensive futility could refer to the complete and total ineffectiveness of the offense, or, it could refer to the fact that the level of futility was so complete as to be offensive. You pick which sounds good to you. But either way, the Cats offense did...nothing. Facing the Boilermakers poorly ranked defense, the Wildcats managed ten points in a 31-10 defeat. And the 10 points is the high point.

Brewer was 7-11 for 58 yards, and added 20 rushes for 30 yards (not a typo). Thus giving Brewer twice as many rushing attempts as 2005 Offensive Freshman of the Year, Tyrell Sutton. There may be a logic there, but it escapes me (visit Hail To Purple for a funny cartoon). While Sutton had a respectable 82 yards total, 54 yards came on one spectacular run in the third quarter, meaning he averaged less than 3 yards per carry otherwise. The futil-light of the day was the botched field goal sequence which after two delay of game penalties was transformed from a scoring opportunity to a punt.

On the other side of the field, the Cats defense was effective against the run but was lit up by Purdue qb Curtis Painter who was 35 of 49 for 431 yards. Painter was blessed with excellent protection as the Cats managed only two sacks (one a spectacular safety blitz) and little pressure.

The big news from the game may be the news I didn't see, as I left the game early in disgust (plus I really really wanted some more tailgate beers). According to the box score, CJ Bacher got some reps and I assume that was during mop up duty. So perhaps the futile Brewer will be heading to a well-deserved rest time.