Caleb TerBush
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Caleb Stephen TerBush is an American football
player who currently plays quarterback
for the Purdue Boilermakers
, and is in his 4th season with the program.
TerBush attended Metamora Township High School
, in Metamora, Illinois
, where he was a three sport athlete. He played two years as a wide receiver before moving to quarterback his final two years. As a senior on the football team, he led the Redbirds to a perfect 2007 14-0 season, capped off with a Class 5A State Championship under the guidence of head coach Pat Ryan. After his senior season, he moved on to Purdue University
where he redshirted in 2008
.
In 2009
TerBush was the back up to Joey Elliott
and played in just one game. In his first collegiate appearance, he completed four passes against Wisconsin
. He missed all of the 2010 season
for the Boilermakers with academic problems, but he returned to the program to start every game of the 2011
season. TerBush was named the starter in 2011 after injuries to Rob Henry
and Robert Marve
. He went on to lead the 2011 team to a 6-6 record, which made the Boilermakers bowl eligible for the first time since 2007
.
in Metamora, Illinois
. There he was a three sport athlete. For football he was coached by Pat Ryan, and led his squad to 14–0 record and Class 5A state championship. After the season he was named first team all-area and all-conference, and special mention all-state after passing for 1,575 yards and 16 touchdowns with just three interceptions, while rushing for 859 yards with 16 touchdowns. As a result he was selected team co-Most Valuable Player
. As a freshman and sophomore, he played as a wide receiver
. As a college recruit, he was listed as a three-star prospect ranked as the #32 quarterback nationally by Scout.com
, and ranked as #6 player in Illinois
by Rivals.com
.
TerBush committed to Purdue University
on September 28, 2007. TerBush was not heavily recruited, and was discovered at Joe Tiller
's passing camp, the same way Purdue found former Boilermaker great, Kyle Orton
.
In 2009, TerBush was a backup to Joey Elliott
, and only played in one game, a contest against the Wisconsin Badgers
on October 31. He completed four of ten passes for 22 yards. He also received team's Newcomer Award - Offense for spring practice in 2009.
As a sophomore, TerBush missed all of the 2010 season with academic problems.
season opener, after an injury to Rob Henry
, and with Robert Marve
still nursing an injured ACL
. He led the Boilermakers to a 27–24 victory over Middle Tennessee State in his first career start. In the game he was 19-of-33 passing for 219 yards (a career high). He also had a career high, two touchdown passes in the game, while throwing one interception. Against Rice
, TerBush threw for 183 yards along with a touchdown pass, while also running for 68 yards and another score. The Boilermakers lost the game 24–22, as TerBush suffered his first loss as a collegiate starting quarterback. For the Southeast Missouri State
game, Marve returned from his injury and was named TerBush's backup. TerBush completed 14 of 17 passes in the game for 143, as the Boilermakers won 59–0. Against Notre Dame
, TerBush completed 10 of 15 passes for 101 yards, as well as a touchdown pass and an interception. TerBush started the game, but there was also significant playing time for Marve. The following week against Minnesota
, he made his first career Big Ten start. The Boilermakers went on to win the game 45-17 with TerBush and Marve spliting time again. For the game he completed 14 of 21 passes for 140 yards and a touchdown.
The following week TerBush lead the Boilermakers into Penn State
, where the he would complete 12-of-25 passes for 162 yards with a touchdown and two very costly interceptions. TerBush had the Boilermakers in a position to tie the game in the 3rd quarter, when he hit O.J. Ross with a 14 yard touchdown pass to make the game 13-12. The extra point was missed, spoiling Purdue's momentum. Purdue had a promising drive come to an abrupt hault when TerBush's pass was tipped and then intercepted by Nick Sukay. TerBush would go on to lead Purdue to another scoring drive to make it 20-18 with 8:08 left in the 4th quarter, but a late attempt to make a comeback was foiled when he threw another interception with 1:59 remaining. The Boilermakers lost 23-18. On October 22, TerBush passed for 178 yards and tied a career high with two touchdown passes to lead Purdue to a 21-14 upset victory over No. 23 Illinois
. The following week, TerBush completed 9 of 13 passes for 156 yards and a touchdown, while spliting time with Marve. It was the first time in his career that he lead the team in rushing yards for a game. Purdue lost the game 36-14 to the 17th ranked Michigan Wolverines
, in Michigan Stadium
. On November 5, TerBush lead the Boilermakers into Camp Randall Stadium
to face the No. 19 Wisconsin Badgers
. After Wisconsin got an early lead, TerBush lead the Purdue offense down the field using three plays, capped by a 30-yard touchdown pass to Crosby Wright, to tie the game. The game had all the makings of a shootout from the end of the first quarter, with the score 14-10 in favor of Wisconsin, but the Purdue offense would be slowed after that with TerBush throwing two interceptions. He was later pulled in favor of Robert Marve, who did not have much success either. TerBush ended the game completing 10 of 19 passes for just 103 yards.
TerBush started the Ohio State
game, and quickly got Purdue up 10-0. After two consecutive drives that ended in Purdue punts, he was benched in favor of Marve. With Marve's first drive he lead the team on a 88-yard touchdown drive. In the second half, Marve started, but the offense came out flat and TerBush was brought back in. After two drives, and no points, Marve was put in again. TerBush ended the game completing 15 for 24 for 140 yards. Purdue went on to win the game 26-23 in overtime with Marve scoring the game winning touchdown. Dispite Marve leading the team to a victory against Ohio State, TerBush would remain the starter against Iowa
the following week, needing a win to become bowl eligible. TerBush would keep the team in game in the first half, throwing a touchdown to Gabe Holmes and keeping the Boilermakers within seven points at halftime. After starting the second half slowly, he was replaced by Marve. The Boilermakers went on to lose the game 31-21. After the loss to Iowa, Purdue entered the final game of the regular season needing a win, against rival
Indiana
, to become bowl eligible. TerBush lead 7 Purdue scoring drives, completeing 16 of 25 passes for 192 yards and a touchdown pass, leading to a 33-25 victory. With the win, TerBush became the first Purdue quarterback the team to a record of .500 or better since Curtis Painter
did it in 2007
.
TerBush has a 6-6 win/loss ratio for his career as the starting quarterback at Purdue.
American football
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player who currently plays quarterback
Quarterback
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for the Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue Boilermakers football
The Purdue Boilermakers football team is the intercollegiate football program of the Purdue University Boilermakers. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I Bowl Subdivision, and the team competes in the Big Ten Conference. The Boilermakers have an all-time record of...
, and is in his 4th season with the program.
TerBush attended Metamora Township High School
Metamora Township High School
Metamora Township High School is a public high school located in Metamora, Illinois with an enrollment of approximately 1,000 students. The school's athletic teams compete in the Mid-Illini Conference...
, in Metamora, Illinois
Metamora, Illinois
Metamora is a village in Woodford County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,700 at the 2000 census. Metamora is a growing suburb of Peoria and is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
, where he was a three sport athlete. He played two years as a wide receiver before moving to quarterback his final two years. As a senior on the football team, he led the Redbirds to a perfect 2007 14-0 season, capped off with a Class 5A State Championship under the guidence of head coach Pat Ryan. After his senior season, he moved on to Purdue University
Purdue University
Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six-campus Purdue University system. Purdue was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant university when the Indiana General Assembly, taking advantage of the Morrill Act, accepted a donation of land and...
where he redshirted in 2008
2008 Purdue Boilermakers football team
The 2008 Purdue Boilermakers football team represented Purdue University in the Big Ten during the 2008–2009 college football season. Joe Tiller, in his 12th and final season at Purdue, was the team's head coach. The Boilermakers' home games were played at Ross-Ade Stadium in West...
.
In 2009
2009 Purdue Boilermakers football team
The 2009 Purdue Boilermakers football team represented Purdue University in the 2009–2010 college football season. They played their home games at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. It was Danny Hope's first season as head coach following the retirement of Joe Tiller following the 2008...
TerBush was the back up to Joey Elliott
Joey Elliott
Joseph Preston Elliott is an American football quarterback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Purdue....
and played in just one game. In his first collegiate appearance, he completed four passes against Wisconsin
Wisconsin Badgers football
The Wisconsin Badgers are a college football program that represents the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision and the Big Ten Conference. They play their home games at Camp Randall Stadium, the fourth-oldest stadium in college football...
. He missed all of the 2010 season
2010 Purdue Boilermakers football team
The 2010 Purdue Boilermakers football team represented Purdue University in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They played their home games at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana and compete in the Big Ten Conference. It was Danny Hope's second season as head coach...
for the Boilermakers with academic problems, but he returned to the program to start every game of the 2011
2011 Purdue Boilermakers football team
The 2011 Purdue Boilermakers football team represents Purdue University in the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They play their home games at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana and are members of the Big Ten Conference. It is Danny Hope's third season as head coach...
season. TerBush was named the starter in 2011 after injuries to Rob Henry
Rob Henry (American football)
Robert Wayne "Rob" Henry, III is an American football player who currently plays quarterback for the Purdue Boilermakers....
and Robert Marve
Robert Marve
Robert Edward Marve is a quarterback for the Purdue Boilermakers. He was previously a member of the Miami Hurricanes football team from 2007 to 2008.-Early years:...
. He went on to lead the 2011 team to a 6-6 record, which made the Boilermakers bowl eligible for the first time since 2007
2007 Purdue Boilermakers football team
The 2007 Purdue Boilermakers football represented Purdue University in the Big Ten Conference during the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Joe Tiller, in his 11th season at Purdue, was the team's head coach. The Boilermakers' home games were played at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette,...
.
High school career
TerBush went to Metamora Township High SchoolMetamora Township High School
Metamora Township High School is a public high school located in Metamora, Illinois with an enrollment of approximately 1,000 students. The school's athletic teams compete in the Mid-Illini Conference...
in Metamora, Illinois
Metamora, Illinois
Metamora is a village in Woodford County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,700 at the 2000 census. Metamora is a growing suburb of Peoria and is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
. There he was a three sport athlete. For football he was coached by Pat Ryan, and led his squad to 14–0 record and Class 5A state championship. After the season he was named first team all-area and all-conference, and special mention all-state after passing for 1,575 yards and 16 touchdowns with just three interceptions, while rushing for 859 yards with 16 touchdowns. As a result he was selected team co-Most Valuable Player
Most Valuable Player
In sports, a Most Valuable Player award is an honor typically bestowed upon the best performing player or players on a specific team, in an entire league, or for a particular contest or series of contests...
. As a freshman and sophomore, he played as a wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
. As a college recruit, he was listed as a three-star prospect ranked as the #32 quarterback nationally by Scout.com
Scout.com
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, and ranked as #6 player in Illinois
Illinois
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by Rivals.com
Rivals.com
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.
TerBush committed to Purdue University
Purdue University
Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six-campus Purdue University system. Purdue was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant university when the Indiana General Assembly, taking advantage of the Morrill Act, accepted a donation of land and...
on September 28, 2007. TerBush was not heavily recruited, and was discovered at Joe Tiller
Joe Tiller
Joe Tiller is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Wyoming from 1991 to 1996 and Purdue University from 1997 to 2008, compliling a career college football record of 126–92–1...
's passing camp, the same way Purdue found former Boilermaker great, Kyle Orton
Kyle Orton
Kyle Orton is an American football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He played college football at Purdue, where he started four straight bowl games. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
.
2008–2010 seasons
During the 2008 season, his first year, TerBush redshirted to gain a better grasp of the college game and the Purdue playbook.In 2009, TerBush was a backup to Joey Elliott
Joey Elliott
Joseph Preston Elliott is an American football quarterback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Purdue....
, and only played in one game, a contest against the Wisconsin Badgers
2009 Wisconsin Badgers football team
The 2009 Wisconsin Badgers football team competed on behalf of the University of Wisconsin–Madison during the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Badgers were coached by Bret Bielema and played their home games at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin...
on October 31. He completed four of ten passes for 22 yards. He also received team's Newcomer Award - Offense for spring practice in 2009.
As a sophomore, TerBush missed all of the 2010 season with academic problems.
2011 season
Terbush was named the starter for the 20112011 Purdue Boilermakers football team
The 2011 Purdue Boilermakers football team represents Purdue University in the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They play their home games at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana and are members of the Big Ten Conference. It is Danny Hope's third season as head coach...
season opener, after an injury to Rob Henry
Rob Henry (American football)
Robert Wayne "Rob" Henry, III is an American football player who currently plays quarterback for the Purdue Boilermakers....
, and with Robert Marve
Robert Marve
Robert Edward Marve is a quarterback for the Purdue Boilermakers. He was previously a member of the Miami Hurricanes football team from 2007 to 2008.-Early years:...
still nursing an injured ACL
Anterior cruciate ligament
The anterior cruciate ligament is a cruciate ligament which is one of the four major ligaments of the human knee. In the quadruped stifle , based on its anatomical position, it is referred to as the cranial cruciate ligament.The ACL originates from deep within the notch of the distal femur...
. He led the Boilermakers to a 27–24 victory over Middle Tennessee State in his first career start. In the game he was 19-of-33 passing for 219 yards (a career high). He also had a career high, two touchdown passes in the game, while throwing one interception. Against Rice
2011 Rice Owls football team
The 2011 Rice Owls football team represents Rice University in the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Owls are led by fifth-year head coach David Bailiff and play their home games at Rice Stadium. They are a member of the West Division of Conference USA...
, TerBush threw for 183 yards along with a touchdown pass, while also running for 68 yards and another score. The Boilermakers lost the game 24–22, as TerBush suffered his first loss as a collegiate starting quarterback. For the Southeast Missouri State
Southeast Missouri State University
Southeast Missouri State University, is a public, accredited university located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States, near the banks of the Mississippi River. The institution, having started as a normal school, has a traditional strength in teacher education...
game, Marve returned from his injury and was named TerBush's backup. TerBush completed 14 of 17 passes in the game for 143, as the Boilermakers won 59–0. Against Notre Dame
Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team is the football team of the University of Notre Dame. The team is currently coached by Brian Kelly.Notre Dame competes as an Independent at the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision level, and is a founding member of the Bowl Championship Series coalition. It is an...
, TerBush completed 10 of 15 passes for 101 yards, as well as a touchdown pass and an interception. TerBush started the game, but there was also significant playing time for Marve. The following week against Minnesota
Minnesota Golden Gophers football
The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers are one of the oldest programs in college football history. They compete in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision and the Big Ten Conference. The Golden Gophers have claimed six national championships and have an all time record of 646–481–44 as...
, he made his first career Big Ten start. The Boilermakers went on to win the game 45-17 with TerBush and Marve spliting time again. For the game he completed 14 of 21 passes for 140 yards and a touchdown.
The following week TerBush lead the Boilermakers into Penn State
Penn State Nittany Lions football
The Penn State Nittany Lions football team represents the Pennsylvania State University in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision as a member of the Big Ten Conference. It is one of the most tradition-rich and storied college football programs in the...
, where the he would complete 12-of-25 passes for 162 yards with a touchdown and two very costly interceptions. TerBush had the Boilermakers in a position to tie the game in the 3rd quarter, when he hit O.J. Ross with a 14 yard touchdown pass to make the game 13-12. The extra point was missed, spoiling Purdue's momentum. Purdue had a promising drive come to an abrupt hault when TerBush's pass was tipped and then intercepted by Nick Sukay. TerBush would go on to lead Purdue to another scoring drive to make it 20-18 with 8:08 left in the 4th quarter, but a late attempt to make a comeback was foiled when he threw another interception with 1:59 remaining. The Boilermakers lost 23-18. On October 22, TerBush passed for 178 yards and tied a career high with two touchdown passes to lead Purdue to a 21-14 upset victory over No. 23 Illinois
2011 Illinois Fighting Illini football team
The 2011 Illinois Fighting Illini football team is representing the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign in the 2011 college football season. The Fighting Illini, who were led by seventh-year head coach Ron Zook, are members of the Big Ten Conference and are playing their home games at...
. The following week, TerBush completed 9 of 13 passes for 156 yards and a touchdown, while spliting time with Marve. It was the first time in his career that he lead the team in rushing yards for a game. Purdue lost the game 36-14 to the 17th ranked Michigan Wolverines
Michigan Wolverines football
The Michigan Wolverines football program represents the University of Michigan in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level. Michigan has the most all-time wins and the highest winning percentage in college football history...
, in Michigan Stadium
Michigan Stadium
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. On November 5, TerBush lead the Boilermakers into Camp Randall Stadium
Camp Randall Stadium
Camp Randall Stadium is an outdoor stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. It has been the home of the Wisconsin Badgers football team in rudimentary form since 1895, and as a complete stadium since 1917. It is located on the center-southern region of the University of Wisconsin campus. The stadium seats...
to face the No. 19 Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin Badgers football
The Wisconsin Badgers are a college football program that represents the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision and the Big Ten Conference. They play their home games at Camp Randall Stadium, the fourth-oldest stadium in college football...
. After Wisconsin got an early lead, TerBush lead the Purdue offense down the field using three plays, capped by a 30-yard touchdown pass to Crosby Wright, to tie the game. The game had all the makings of a shootout from the end of the first quarter, with the score 14-10 in favor of Wisconsin, but the Purdue offense would be slowed after that with TerBush throwing two interceptions. He was later pulled in favor of Robert Marve, who did not have much success either. TerBush ended the game completing 10 of 19 passes for just 103 yards.
TerBush started the Ohio State
Ohio State Buckeyes football
The Ohio State Buckeyes football team is an intercollegiate varsity sports team of The Ohio State University. The team is a member of the Big Ten Conference of the NCAA, playing at the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, formerly Division I-A, level. The team nickname is derived from the state...
game, and quickly got Purdue up 10-0. After two consecutive drives that ended in Purdue punts, he was benched in favor of Marve. With Marve's first drive he lead the team on a 88-yard touchdown drive. In the second half, Marve started, but the offense came out flat and TerBush was brought back in. After two drives, and no points, Marve was put in again. TerBush ended the game completing 15 for 24 for 140 yards. Purdue went on to win the game 26-23 in overtime with Marve scoring the game winning touchdown. Dispite Marve leading the team to a victory against Ohio State, TerBush would remain the starter against Iowa
Iowa Hawkeyes football
The Iowa Hawkeyes football team is the interscholastic football team at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes have competed in the Big Ten Conference since 1900, and are currently a Division I Football Bowl Subdivision member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
the following week, needing a win to become bowl eligible. TerBush would keep the team in game in the first half, throwing a touchdown to Gabe Holmes and keeping the Boilermakers within seven points at halftime. After starting the second half slowly, he was replaced by Marve. The Boilermakers went on to lose the game 31-21. After the loss to Iowa, Purdue entered the final game of the regular season needing a win, against rival
Indiana-Purdue rivalry
The Indiana–Purdue rivalry is an American college rivalry between the Indiana Hoosiers sports teams of Indiana University and the Purdue Boilermakers sports teams of Purdue University. It is regarded as the most intense in the state of Indiana and one of the best rivalries in the country...
Indiana
Indiana Hoosiers football
The Indiana Hoosiers football program represents Indiana University Bloomington in NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision college football and in the Big Ten Conference.-Bowl games:...
, to become bowl eligible. TerBush lead 7 Purdue scoring drives, completeing 16 of 25 passes for 192 yards and a touchdown pass, leading to a 33-25 victory. With the win, TerBush became the first Purdue quarterback the team to a record of .500 or better since Curtis Painter
Curtis Painter
Curtis Jeffrey Painter is a quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers.-High school career:...
did it in 2007
2007 Purdue Boilermakers football team
The 2007 Purdue Boilermakers football represented Purdue University in the Big Ten Conference during the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Joe Tiller, in his 11th season at Purdue, was the team's head coach. The Boilermakers' home games were played at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette,...
.
Statistics
As of week 14 of the 2011 season, TerBush's statistics are as follows:| Passing | Rushing | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | Yds | TD | |||||||||||
| 2009 2009 Purdue Boilermakers football team The 2009 Purdue Boilermakers football team represented Purdue University in the 2009–2010 college football season. They played their home games at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. It was Danny Hope's first season as head coach following the retirement of Joe Tiller following the 2008... | Purdue Purdue Boilermakers football The Purdue Boilermakers football team is the intercollegiate football program of the Purdue University Boilermakers. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I Bowl Subdivision, and the team competes in the Big Ten Conference. The Boilermakers have an all-time record of... | 1 | 58.5 | 10 | 4 | 40 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -8 | 0 | ||
| 2011 2011 Purdue Boilermakers football team The 2011 Purdue Boilermakers football team represents Purdue University in the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They play their home games at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana and are members of the Big Ten Conference. It is Danny Hope's third season as head coach... | Purdue | 12 | 129.6 | 264 | 163 | 61.7 | 1,804 | 12 | 6 | 80 | 287 | 1 | ||
| Totals | 13 | -- | 275 | 167 | 60.7 | 1,826 | 12 | 6 | 82 | 279 | 1 | |||
TerBush has a 6-6 win/loss ratio for his career as the starting quarterback at Purdue.