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Purdues balancing act made a good first impression.Now the Boilermakers are looking to keep everything in synch.One week after nine different receivers caught passes in a win against Eastern Kentucky and Purdue had an almost perfect 50-50 split between yards rushing and yards, it will get a chance to see how well the new, simplified offense does against a stronger opponent in Cincinnati.If were able to run the ball for 250 yards, thats a lot of rushing yards. But if you also can spread it around and throw it, it keeps people off balance, coach Darrell Hazell said. As much balanced offense as we can play, well keep (opponents) off balance.It seems like a strange notion at a school dubbed The Cradle of Quarterbacks. But times are a changing at Purdue (1-0).Sophomore quarterback David Blough knows hell be more efficient with a little help from friends like running back Markell Jones.A year ago, Jones rushed for 845 yards and 10 touchdowns as a freshman. He inherited the feature back job when D.J. Knox tore the ACL in his left knee during Aprils spring game and so far, hes been a hit.He ran 24 times for 145 yards and one touchdown and caught four passes for 24 yards, wearing out the Eastern Kentucky defense. This week, he faces a Cincinnati defense that held Tennessee-Martin to seven points and 3.6 yards per carry.Coach Tommy Tuberville knows it will be a lot tougher for Cincinnati (1-0) to keep up with Jones.They have an experienced quarterback and a very good running back. Their offensive line is bigger and stronger than almost any team we will see. And their receivers have good speed, Tuberville said. Its a typical Big Ten team in that they line up and try to run the ball. Its going to be a real challenge for us.Bloughs challenge will be replicating last weeks numbers -- and coming up with another win.But with Jones leading the way, Blough has already become a big believer in what the Boilermakers are capable of this season.I remember coming off the field after the first quarter and telling guys that we have a superstar running back, Blough said, reflecting on last weeks victory. Were going to feed him. He is a workhorse for us.Here are some other things to watch Saturday:STAYING POSITIVEHazell constantly addresses the need to avoid self-inflicted problems and its starting to pay dividends. Purdue ran 83 plays against Eastern Kentucky -- none went for negative yards. In addition, the Boilermakers committed only two penalties in Week 1, tied for the fewest in the nation .ROAD TROUBLECincinnati beat Purdue 42-7 in its 2013 home opener, which was Hazells first game as coach. Hitting the road against the Midwests top conference has been a little more rugged for the Bearcats. Cincinnati hasnt won at a Big Ten school 1959 when they won at Indiana. Since then, the Bearcats are 0-11. Tuberville doesnt mind the trip.Its part of what makes college football fun, Tuberville said. Hes just wants to rewrite the ending.GOING FOR 600The Boilermakers need one more win to become the 10th Big Ten school with 600. Currently, the Boilermakers are 599-545-48. A win Saturday also would give Purdue its first two-game streak under Hazell, and its first 2-0 start since 2007.WELCOME BACKPurdues defense should get a boost this week with the anticipated return of cornerback, DaWan Hunte. After missing last weeks game with a sprained ankle, hes listed as probable this week. 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Each player on the U.S. womens volleyball took a turn to speak.Jordan Larson told her teammates she loved them and would fight for every one of them.Alisha Glass made sure they all knew there was nowhere shed rather be now than right here in Rio.Captain Christa Dietzen? She didnt need an Olympic medal. She already understood what this tight-knit team was all about, and she also knew it sure would be nice to wear one home as she heads into retirement and prepares to start a family. They thanked one another for the time and effort over four hard years.Beach star Kerri Walsh Jennings sent a note of her own: Go get a bronze. Just as Walsh Jennings and April Ross did.Im just really proud to be a part of this program, Larson said. Its come a long way. Im just really happy because there are a lot of good people who deserve this. A lot of people just gave their hearts and soul to this.Player-turned-coach Karch Kiraly, the only person to win Olympic volleyball gold as a beach and indoor player, addressed each woman. He spoke of his admiration and acknowledged those players back home who didnt make the cut.Just by stepping on the court Saturday, Foluke Akinradewo showed how this squad stuck together. She returned from an injury to her left leg that forced her out early in the semifinal loss to Serbia. The star middle blocker took charge as the top-ranked Americans bounced back two days later to beat the Netherlands 25-23, 25-27, 25-22, 25-19.After Kim Hills ace on match point, the U.S. women fell into an embrace. Kiraly hugged his coaches and brought the women into a huddle for one last cheer.In a way, selfishly, I wanted a gold medal to almost prove the way this culture is, or the way the culture has grown and the foundation that weve built, almost to prove it right -- that the way we did it was right, Dietzen said. A medals not going to prove that. A medal doesnt define this team. It will never define this team.Reserve setter Courrtney Thompson, the Americans inspirational motivator, joined Dietzen in announcing immediately after the match that her volleyball days are done.dddddddddddd Then they joked about meeting for a crack-of-dawn spin class later in the week.I have a whole new respect for everyone that wins a bronze medal, Thompson said. Its not easy, 48 hours later.This group leaves the Olympics again without the big prize. The last three games went this way: Beijing 2008, silver; London 2012, silver; and Rio de Janeiro 2016, bronze.Our team dealt with some real pain and heartache, heartbreak, a couple of days ago, said Kiraly, who thanked Walsh Jennings for her gesture. Im incredibly proud of how within hours they were preparing, carrying that heartbreak, but preparing to be good and to finish strong. I also never had any understanding of how good a bronze medal could feel, and it feels incredible right now. Were so happy to finish this tournament on this note.The Netherlands shined, playing in its first Olympics since the 1996 Atlanta Games. The Dutch pushed the U.S. to five sets in pool play on Aug. 8 and put womens volleyball on the map at home with a gutsy, never-give-up style.Now, the Americans are left to try again in Tokyo 2020 for the programs first gold, with certain new leaders emerging to guide that run: Hill, Kelsey Robinson, Kayla Banwarth.Thompson and Carli Lloyd wrapped themselves together with an American flag. Banwarth lifted the Stars and Stripes above her head.These women will look to build on this even if it wasnt the result they planned for all along. Still, it was far better than departing South America empty-handed.Theres been a lot of tears the past couple days, Hill said. And not just tears of sadness before this match, tears of gratitude and just joy at this experience these past four years, in this tournament and being with this group of people, this special group. Its been such an amazing ride. ' ' '