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Summarizing what Purdue head coach Barry Odom had to say to the media in attendance during his Monday press conference ahead of the Boilermakers' Game 2 matchup with Wake Forest.  - Excited about the playmakers - receivers, running backs, defensive line.  - Thinks defensively they will be much improved on the backend looking at the film.  - Despite lack of sacks, thought they did really good things up front.  - Thought Ryan Browne was smart with the football. Felt the game was "slowed down" in his words, which was good to hear. He was also in a position to make some tight-windowed throws, which is important moving forward.  - Mentioned being pleased with DC Kevin Kane's game plan for Wake Forest and mentions they have a "very, very explosive offense." - Said their defensive focus wasn't there late in the fourth quarter against ISU, which cost them a couple of big plays. A learning experience for their players.  - Thought Fame Ijeboi was really good in the pass protection game. One of the best things he did is when he was not in the game and on the sidelines, his leadership was "off the charts" positive. Has been that way since he walked in the door at Purdue. Excited about what he will be able to do at Purdue.  - After a lackluster first half against Indiana State. Odom said he had a list of things he was going to address the team about at halftime, but cornerback Hudauri Hines grabbed him and "we got it, let us take it." Liked seeing the signs of leadership of Hines and others, signs of a good team, and the messaging was right. They knew they didn't play well in the first half.  - In response to Mister Clark's performance: Takes a unique person with versatility to play nickelback. Thinks they got 2 to 3 that can really play that position and they don't have to call that game differently. They didn't have that luxury last year.  - No depth chart again this week.