Fall Camp Report - August 19

Interviews: Coach Vice | Bakyne Coly | Joey Tanona

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue Football took practice inside of Mollenkopf Athletic Center on Tuesday (Aug. 19) as the Boilermakers inch closer to the start of the 2025 season. 

The practice was another opportunity for offensive line coach Vance Vice's group to continue developing.

“This group, from one through 20, is working every single day,” said Vice. “Right now, you’re trying to stack days. There’s leaders being developed and young guys trying to figure it out still.”

For offensive linemen fighting for playing time, like Bakyne Coly who appeared in 11 games last season, Vice's 35-year coaching experiece is apparent.

“The thing I noticed from the very beginning is his experience," said Coly. "I have growing experience in football now and to see his 30-plus years of coaching, you can tell it from the tips he gives.”

Joey Tanona joined the Boilermakers last season and appeared in 10 games. This season, he looks to take on an even bigger role in the o-line room. 

“I have never felt this prepared going into Week 1 in my entire life,” said Tanona. “I’m thankful we’re getting put in numerous different situations and that our practices are this hard.”

Purdue will hit the 10-day mark until game day when returning to the practice field on Wednesday (Aug. 20).