New AD of rival Purdue takes dig at champion IU
New Purdue athletic director Tommy McClelland apparently forgot Indiana winning the CFP national championship in January when he said, "we are here to win championships. "If you don't want to win championships, go to Indiana."
The comments made by Purdue's new athletic director Tommy McClelland are certainly going to stir up some excitement among fans, especially those of Indiana University. It's clear that McClelland is trying to set a winning tone for his program, but taking a dig at a rival school that just won a national championship might not be the best approach. This kind of trash talk can add fuel to the fire of the rivalry between Purdue and IU, which could lead to some intense matchups in the future.
As a fan, it's hard not to get caught up in the excitement of a good rivalry, and this comment is sure to get fans of both schools talking. In the context of the sports industry, this kind of rhetoric is not uncommon, especially in college athletics where rivalries can be fierce and longstanding. However, it will be interesting to see how IU responds to these comments, and whether they will use it as motivation to continue their winning ways. The real question is, will McClelland's words come back to haunt him, or will Purdue be able to back up their talk with some wins on the field.
What to watch next is how this rivalry plays out on the field, particularly in football. The next matchup between Purdue and IU will be highly anticipated, and fans will be eager to see if Purdue can put their money where their mouth is. Additionally, it will be interesting to see how IU's athletic department responds to these comments, and whether they will fire back with some trash talk of their own. One thing is for sure, the stakes just got a lot higher in this rivalry, and fans are going to be treated to some exciting matchups in the future.
Originally reported by espn.com. TourNews adds analysis for sports & fitness readers.