Back to school: Brees to help Purdue bowl prep
Drew Brees will help with the training shift at Purdue, functioning as an assistant coach for the Boilermakers as they prepare for and play in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Jan. 2.
“I am incredibly excited to work with our group over the next few weeks as we get ready for the Citrus Bowl,” Brees said in a statement. “I see it not just as a chance to coach and coach this group of boys, but represent all the previous Purdue players that care a lot about our program.”
Brees, 43, who was hired as a countable assistant under NCAA guidelines, is permitted to work with student-athletes as well as take part in hiring activities.2 Associated
Prior to starting a remarkable 20-year NFL profession with the Chargers and Saints, Brees left West Lafayette after the 2000 season as one of the most decorated quarterbacks in program and Big Ten history. He ended his college profession as the conference’s leader in passing lawns, touchdowns, overall offending lawns, completions and attempts.In 2011, the Big Ten named its quarterback of the year award after Brees and Bob Griese, another well-known Purdue signal-caller. Brees ranks 2nd in NFL history in career passing yards(80,358 )and goal passes(571).”For more than two decades, Drew Brees has revealed the world what makes the Boilermakers special,”athletic director Mike Bobinski said.”He was an elite football player, but most of all, Drew is an extraordinary leader. Acquiring his insights on the football field and in our training workplaces during this time of shift will be of great worth to our student-athletes and staff.”Jeff Brohm left Purdue for Louisville, his university, recently after directing the Boilermakers for six seasons. His period was highlighted by winning the Big Ten West this season.New head coach Ryan Walters, the fifth-youngest coach in FBS, has actually stated that offending planner Brian Brohm will work as the
interim head coach for the bowl game, with co-defensive planner Mark Hagen likewise calling plays versus No. 17 LSU.Brian Brohm is the younger brother of Jeff Brohm.Walters stated he will be enjoying practices, working with assistants, recruiting and starting to get ready for next season.
“When I first heard about Drew coming back to help coach
our men for the championship game, I was hoping the rumors were true, “Walters stated.” Our players have the chance to discover
from among the greatest leaders in football history, a valuable experience that they will never forget. Drew taking time out of his busy schedule to coach the championship game is a perfect example of Purdue football being one big household, and I can not wait to see him on the sidelines in Orlando. “Quarterback Aidan O’Connell, wide receiver Charlie Jones, tight end Payne Durham and cornerback Corey Trice all have announced they’ll be avoiding the game against the Tigers.