We have been very proud of Jon and his contributions this year. The Purdue Nation will long remember his effort and his leadership that gave this program a boost back to respectability. His ability to mesh with the existing team and provide leadership immediately was truly remarkable. I know he is crushed that he was not able to win this game for the team. He is not alone in that feeling, as I am sure most of the rest of the team feels the same. Keep the mourning short, celebrate the year, and move on.
Jon has a great life in front of him, Make sure he buckles down and gets the education he needs. I hope this game is the very last of any great disappointments for him. I hope he uses this experience to drive himself to success in the rest of his life. He is a great kid.
Thanks for your willingness to include us in your life, if only for a short time.
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DITTO.