John Mills calls for Washington football OL to improve ahead of Purdue matchup

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John Mills calls for Washington football OL to improve ahead of Purdue matchup
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John Mills urged Washington's offensive line to maintain focus as they prepare for their game against Purdue on Friday. The Huskies rank last in the Big Ten in rushing yards and sacks allowed, averaging 90.33 rushing yards per game with 21 sacks so far this season. Mills, showing leadership after last season's success, acknowledged the team's frustrations over back-to-back losses. The return of veteran center Landen Hatchett is expected to provide more stability on the offensive line as they aim to turn their performance around against a Purdue defense allowing 157.5 rushing yards per game.

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  • •Washington's OL averages 90.33 rushing yards and 21 sacks allowed this season.
  • •John Mills has emerged as a vocal leader in the offensive line unit.
  • •The Huskies suffered a 41-24 loss to Iowa in their last game.
  • •Purdue's defense ranks 16th in the Big Ten in rushing yards allowed.
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After struggling through the first half of the season, John Mills has urged Washington's offensive line to keep pushing forward.

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