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Peyton Manning Mentors Purdue QBs
30 Jul
Summary
- Peyton Manning spent a day mentoring Purdue quarterbacks.
- Starting QB Ryan Browne uses Manning as a resource.
- Purdue's program is known as the Cradle of Quarterbacks.
Purdue football's quarterbacks are benefiting from the expertise of Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning. Head coach Barry Odom facilitated Manning's involvement, leveraging a long-standing friendship.
In June, Manning visited West Lafayette and dedicated time to mentoring the Purdue quarterback group. Head coach Odom praised Manning as "tremendous and always a giver back to the game of football."
Starting quarterback Ryan Browne has found a valuable resource in Manning. After attending the Manning Passing Academy last month, Browne exchanged contact information with the former Super Bowl champion. Browne has since reached out for advice, recently speaking with Manning for approximately 35 minutes.
Coach Odom noted that Manning has engaged with the quarterbacks through phone calls and Zooms. He highlighted Manning's campus visit as an opportunity they "took full advantage of." Odom sees Manning and other program alumni like Drew Brees as crucial assets in developing the current players and advancing the Boilermakers' program, reinforcing their 'Cradle of Quarterbacks' legacy.
