Purdue AD Makes Bizarre Comment About Indiana, Championships During Introductory Press Conference
Purdue's new athletic director ignites controversy with remarks about Indiana University during his introductory press conference.
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Source diversity sample: Hammer and Rails · The New York Times · Purdue Boilermakers · ESPN · Bleacher Report · WTHR · On3 · The Daily Hoosier.
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Who reported it (12)
- Purdue’s New Athletic Director Said WHAT? Hammer and Rails · 1d ago
- New Purdue AD takes jab at IU: ‘If you don’t want to win championships, go to Indiana’ The New York Times · 1d ago
- Tommy McClelland to Become New Purdue Athletics Director Purdue Boilermakers · 1d ago
- McClelland takes swipe at Indiana despite Hoosiers' recent national title ESPN · 1d ago
- Purdue AD Makes Bizarre Comment About Indiana, Championships During Introductory Press Conference Bleacher Report · 1d ago
- New Purdue AD admits dig at Indiana was immediate error ESPN · 1d ago
- Stephen A. calls Purdue AD's Indiana comment 'one of the most embarrassing moments ever' ESPN · 1d ago
- 'If you don't want to win championships, go to Indiana' WTHR · 1d ago
- Purdue Football Camp Opens, New AD, Best Hoops Coverage Anywhere. Join us for under $3 per month. On3 · 1d ago
- Yikes: Purdue’s new AD said what at his introductory press conference? The Daily Hoosier · 1d ago
- New Purdue athletic director tries trash talking Indiana athletics in bizarre moment Fox News · 1d ago
- Purdue AD Tommy McClelland takes shot at Indiana during introductory press conference On3 · 1d ago
What happened
The New York Times and ESPN noted that McClelland's remark was particularly notable because Indiana University recently won a national title. Hammer and Rails and Bleacher Report described the comment as bizarre.
The comment is the most notable part of McClelland's introductory press conference.
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Questions people are asking
Who is Tommy McClelland?
Tommy McClelland is the newly appointed athletic director of Purdue University.
What did McClelland say about Indiana University?
McClelland said, 'If you don’t want to win championships, go to Indiana.'
What was the reaction to McClelland's comment?
The comment drew immediate attention and was described as bizarre by some outlets. ESPN and The New York Times noted that it was particularly notable because Indiana University recently won a national title.
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