Jack Kiser’s green wristband has no Notre Dame tie. This weekend, some torn Purdue fans may even be wearing identical ones in the stands. The bright yellow letters on the green silicone wristband echo Kiser’s late grandfather’s advice.
ONE RULE: DON’T DO ANYTHING STUPID.
“It covered everything, right?” Kiser said Tuesday. “Like if you ask, ‘Is this stupid?’ and it’s yes, then don’t do it.”
The junior linebacker has carried that line of advice on his wrist since his grandfather, Paul, passed away in 2006 after a battle with lung cancer. Kiser’s grandmother made the bracelets to remind the family of Paul’s golden rule.