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Published Jan 26, 2021
Ten Things From 10 Games: Purdue at the midway point
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Brian Neubert  •  BoilerUpload
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With 10 Big Ten games in the books, Purdue's halfway through its conference season, we think.

Considering the fluidity that may come into play with the schedule the rest of the way, who knows?

Whether it turns out to be the midway point of the Big Ten season or not, here are 10 topics about Purdue's season to date.

CONTINUITY HAS BEEN HARD TO COME BY

On top of the natural challenges that come with being as young as Purdue is — playing five freshmen or redshirt freshmen — the Boilermakers have experienced very little continuity in their personnel.

The funny thing about it: Purdue and everyone else in the country approached this season knowing disruptions could occur, and probably would, but COVID has only been a fraction of Purdue's struggle.

Eric Hunter hurt his knee in the preseason and missed the first four games. A stress reaction in Jaden Ivey's foot then forced him to miss five games. Now, Sasha Stefanovic has COVID-19 and will miss at least two more games after missing the visit from Michigan.

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