Monday, October 03, 2005

Boilermaker Benchmark Revisited | by Jeff

The game is over in West Lafayette, and Charlie passed his test at Purdue with flying colors. His 21-point victory against the Boilermakers nestles him nicely between Holtz and Rockne for first year performances against Purdue. Very nice company.

First Year Games vs. Purdue

Year Coach Career
Win %
Result Score Location Purdue's
Record
1986 * Lou Holtz .765
W 41-9 Home 3-8
2005
Charlie Weis
? (.800)
W
49-28
Away
? (2-2)
1918 * Knute Rockne .881
W 26-6 Away 3-3
1964 * Ara Parseghian .836
W 34-15 Home 6-3
1975 * Dan Devine .764
W 17-0 Away 4-7
1934 Elmer Layden .770
W 18-7 Home 5-3
2002 Ty Willingham .583
W 24-17 Home 7-6
1981 Gerry Faust .535
L 14-15 Away 5-6
1997 Bob Davie .583
L 17-28 Away 9-3
1954 Terry Brennan .640
L 14-27 Home 5-3-1
1959 Joe Kuharich .425
L 7-28 Away 5-2-2

* won a National Championship