Purdue Boilermakers set to hire Tommy McClelland as new AD

The Purdue Boilermakers are finalizing the hiring of Tommy McClelland as their new athletic director, with an announcement expected soon. McClelland, currently the athletic director at Rice University, has nearly two decades of experience in the field, including previous roles at McNeese and Louisiana Tech. His recent position at Vanderbilt involved overseeing football and revenue generation. The focus for Purdue appears to be on enhancing fundraising capabilities, crucial for navigating the current college athletics, including NIL implications. This comes amid discussions about the future direction of the Boilermaker football program under head coach Barry Odom, whose performance will be assessed over the next two seasons.

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