Purdue Opens Fall Camp
Purdue Opens Fall CampPurdue Opens Fall Camp

Purdue Opens Fall Camp

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue Football officially opened fall camp on Thursday morning (July 31) inside the Mollenkopf Athletic Center. The session was Purdue’s first fall practice in the Barry Odom era.

“The amount of work that our team staff put in made it a very smooth start in all areas,” said Odom. “It was a very good start to fall camp.”

The first day of fall camp featured high energy and excitement to begin the preseason process. As fall camp progresses into the season, both Odom and director of football strength and conditioning Kiero Small stressed the importance of training in the weight room training.

“We want to make sure as the season progresses that our team gets stronger, more flexible and faster,” said Small. “The better you are at gaining strength throughout the season, the better the team will be.”

Odom is pleased with the work done during the summer sessions and the progress that needs to continue heading into the season.

“We’ll keep making strides," said Odom. "We understand the process of how important every single day and rep is. Our guys understand that and the urgency that it takes to get ready for game number one.”

You look at the speed, strength, quickness and explosiveness of our roster… I’m excited about where this group is after a great summer workout session.

- Head Coach Barry Odom
Mani Powell Named to Butkus Award Watch List

Mani Powell Named to Butkus Award Watch List

A headline prior to the start of camp was the announcement of Mani Powell on the Butkus Award Watch List. The list contained 51 players and is presented to the nation’s top linebacker each season.

“It’s good for him getting recognition for the work he’s put in to this point,” said Odom. “I’m so proud of him and happy for him. He’s earned it and worked for it. Now, the goal is to have him on the list at the end of the year.”

Head Coach Barry Odom

Director of Football Strength & Conditioning Kiero Small

Wide Receiver De'Nylon Morrissette

Linebacker Mani Powell

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