Interviews: Coach Odom | Coach Henson | Coach Scherer
Game Notes: Game 1 vs. Ball State
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue Football head coach Barry Odom participated in his first game week press conference on Monday (Aug. 25). Prior to Odom's presser, offensive coordinator/tight ends coach Josh Henson and defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Mike Scherer also spoke to the media.
In addition to coaches taking press conference availability, the media was also able to speak with Devin Mockobee and Tony Grimes. It was the first of two player media availabilities on game week.
Week 1 Prep: Barry Odom Press Conference
“When you step into the stadium, that’s sacred. Let’s go represent Purdue the right way in everything that we do… I’m excited to run out of Tiller Tunnel and I’m excited to see the fans. I know there’s great passion, great energy and tremendous support here.”
- Head Coach Barry Odom“What a great opportunity for us to play at home in Ross-Ade Stadium. I’m thrilled about the opportunity to watch our team compete in front of the home crowd. I’ve dreamed about this.”
- Head Coach Barry Odom“I feel a deep, deep responsibility to get Purdue Football back to winning for the people of Purdue. This is an honor to be in the chair here. We represent something so much bigger than ourselves. The urgency to get that done, I think about it every single minute of the day.”
- Head Coach Barry OdomHead Coach Barry Odom
Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends Coach Josh Henson
Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach Mike Scherer
Running Back Devin Mockobee
Defensive Back Tony Grimes