I didn’t play sports at Purdue, I chalked it up to only being 5’10 and not being tall enough for D1. After watching Chloe Chicoine destroy the net all volleyball season I have now succumbed to the fact that I just wasn’t nearly talented enough. Despite only playing intramural sports, I love all things Purdue Athletics and I’m about as crazy as fan as the next.
I would assume for the athletes that loyalty runs even more deep, especially if they end their collegiate career at the same place they started (damn you, transfer portal). So, when we get a player whose parents or siblings or grandparents played for Purdue we can hope they share a common allegiance for our alma mater.