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Asmussen | Nickerson his own biggest critic after homecoming loss

Execution essential as top-end Badgers loom

Think you had a bad weekend? I'll bet Hardy Nickerson has you beat.

First, the Illinois defensive coordinator watched Purdue put up 46 consecutive points and 611 total yards against his defense.

It was the third time this season an opponent gained at least 590 against the Illini.

"Games kind of stick with me for a little bit longer," Nickerson said Monday afternoon. "Until we get the next opportunity."

So, what did Nickerson do to put the game behind him? He went home and watched it all over again.