CHAMPAIGN, Ill.
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Illinois Saturday reeling from a 43-point loss at Maryland and living with
growing pressure on its coach, Darrel Hazell, to win.The Boilermakers got just
what they needed from a freshman kicker who had missed more field goals this
season than he had made and a freshman running back starting his first game,
knocking off the Illini in overtime, 34-31.The running back, Brian
Lankford-Johnson, carried the ball 18 times for 127 yards and a touchdown.The
kicker, J.D. Dellinger, had missed three of his five field goals on the season.
But he hit from 28 yards on the games final play, and set off a wild
celebration.The Boilermakers (3-2, 2-1 Big Ten) rushed for the Illinois
sideline, mistakenly thinking they would find the Cannon trophy the teams play
for there, before finally mobbing their band in the south end zone.Dellinger
said the aftermath of the win was a blur.I never thought about celebrations
because Ive never been put in this position before so Ill have to watch it again
-- I dont remember it honestly, he said.Hazell, who earlier in the week
acknowledged the pressure, said the win was a big lift.People dont understand
how hard it is to win football games, all the pieces have to fit together and
you need a break every once in a while, he said.Illinois (1-4, 0-2) kicker Chase
McLaughlin had a chance to win the game on the final play of regulation but his
41-yard attempt clanged squarely off the right upright. McLaughlin had already
made three field goals, including one from 47 yards, and had been a perfect 8-8
on the year.Every loss hurts, but some hurt a little bit more than others,
Illinois coach Lovie Smith said. This is the one that hurts a little bit moreWe
just kept shooting ourselves in the foot, a red-eyed Illinois center Joe Spencer
added, noting that Illinois had 12 penalties for 125 yards.Crouch, a sophomore,
carried the ball 17 times for 137 yards and two touchdowns.Lunt was knocked out
of the game in the second quarter on a big hit by linebacker Danny Ezechukwu,
who was flagged for roughing the passer. Smith said immediately after the game
that he only knows Lunts injury is a concern.THE TAKEAWAYPurdue: The
Boilermakers are out of the Big Ten West cellar and suddenly have a winning
record and are halfway to bowl eligibility. They also ran the ball for 231 yards
(an average of 5.6 a carry) and three touchdowns on a team whose defense was
considered its strength. But their run defense was still a problem. Illinois ran
for 315 yards.Illinois: It isnt clear yet just how long Lunt will be out, but
the Illini got a look at what their offense is likely to be if he misses any
time. Crouch is not a consistent deep-ball threat. But he ran for more yards
Saturday than Lunt has at Illinois. Illinois is still in search of its first Big
Ten win, and its first win since the opener against Murray State.Right now, were
not a good football team, Smith said. Thats where we are. Were facing reality
right now.INJURY REPORTWhile Lunts status is not known, starting cornerback
Darius Mosely left the game after a hard hit in the third quarter and backup
cornerback Cameron Watkins was also knocked out with an unspecified injury. For
Purdue, receiver Dominique Young left the game in the fourth quarter with an
injury to his right leg. He was carted off the field with his leg in an
inflatable cast. Jones did not make the trip to Champaign as he tries to recover
from a shoulder injury that has nagged him all season.YELLOW FLAGSBoth teams had
trouble with penalties, and not just the quantity of flags thrown. Illinois
defensive end Carroll Phillips was flagged for roughing quarterback David Blough
in the fourth quarter, and also called for targeting on the play and ejected.
Purdue nose guard Eddy Wilson was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct and
roughing the passer on one play for knocking Crouch to the ground and then
stepping on his helmet.UP NEXTPurdue: The Boilermakers host Iowa next Saturday,
the first Big Ten home game on their schedule.Illinois: The Illini make their
first trip to Rutgers since the Scarlet Knights joined the Big Ten and just the
third meeting between the schools. The last game, in New Jersey, was a 33-0
Rutgers win in 2006.---Follow David Mercer on Twitter:
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