The Demon Deacons cruised their way to their fourth win of the season. Deshaun Purdie stepped in for the Deacons as the defense put up a stout performance against the Beavers. Following the game, head coach Jake Dickert spoke to the media and gave his thoughts.
Pleased with Purdie:
Deshawn Purdie answered the call once more when he led the Demon Deacons to a successful road win in Corvallis on Saturday.
Purdie, who started in place of the injured Robbie Ashford, threw for 270 yards and four touchdowns. After missing his first pass attempt, Purdie found Chris Barnes for a 36-yard score on the opening drive. To be able to make that pass early on and get into a groove was an early turning point in the right direction for Purdie.
Dickert said, “He knew he was going to get his opportunity, and he didn’t have to go out there and do too much. He just had to be himself, and that’s what I’m really the most proud of him for.”
Purdie showed lots of confidence in Corvallis as he stepped up to lead the Deacons to their fourth win of the season. “He knew he was going to get his opportunity, and he didn’t have to go out there and do too much. He just had to be himself, and that’s what I’m really the most proud of him for,” Dickert said…