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McClelland Takes Podium as New Purdue AD, Jabs IU in the Process
- On Thursday, Aug 6, Purdue introduced Tommy McClelland as its new athletic director. During his introductory press conference, McClelland told recruits, "If you don't want to win championships, go to Indiana."
- McClelland's remarks arrive as Purdue and Indiana sit on opposite ends of the Big Ten hierarchy. Indiana won a national championship seven months ago, while the Boilermakers have won only three games over the past two seasons.
- Under coach Curt Cignetti, the Hoosiers achieved a perfect 16-0 record last season to secure their first national title. This turnaround included a 56-3 victory over the Boilermakers to end the regular season.
- Social media users reacted with jokes and criticism following the athletic director's remarks. Observers highlighted the irony of disparaging a rival program that recently won a national title while Purdue struggles to compete.
- Beyond football, Purdue maintains strength in other sports, including a 2024 men's basketball runner-up finish and volleyball's Elite Eight appearance in December. These achievements provide supporters recent reasons to celebrate.
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Bryan Gaskins Column: McClelland commits unforced error with IU jab
When a college hires a new athletic director, the introductory press conference should fly under the radar. The AD should offer some flowery comments about his or her excitement about the opportunity and sing the praises of the college and…
Purdue's new AD got roasted for his stupid comment about Indiana
Purdue’s new athletic director did not exactly make the best first impression in his introductory press conference. The Boilermakers introduced Tommy McClelland to the media on Thursday, and his initial prepared statement included a jab at rival Indiana that did not exactly land. “Every recruit and every current student-athlete will hear this message repeatedly: we are here to win championships,” McClelland said. “If you don’t want to win champi…
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