We have a marquee matchup with the two quarterbacks. Pro scouts think Drew Brees is Peyton Manning, just three inches shorter, while Marques Tuiasosopo is magical. Everything he does with his legs and his escapability makes him that much more dangerous as a passer. Todd Elstrom is Tuiasosopo's favorite target. He caught 47 passes this season for 683 yards and 3 TDs.
Marques is a winner.
He has a linebacker's mentality with the finesse of a great athlete. That's a tough combination to beat. He refuses to lose. That has made him special, it continues to make him special, and will always make him special. Purdue comes into this game talking about its defense, its experience and its 32 sacks this season.