Hardwick retires.
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The dude is a Boilermaker original, everything I love to root for as a sports fan dork, easily in my alltime top 5 likely never to be supplanted from the list.
Well put, J-Het. An 11-year career in the NFL is a long one, especially for an O-lineman; here is to his good health!
Congratulations Nick, we're proud of you and wish you all the best in the future!
Now it's time for my FAVORITE BREAKFAST:
Hardwick's name will always live-on at Tri-Chi!
Hazell needs Hardwick on the phone on the weekend...
and offer him the offensive line job or at least some type of staff job. Nick, as many have stated, stands for everything that the program should be built on moving forward. He is a high energy guy and some one who, it seems, would be able to really relate well to players. He seems more interested in possibly a career in television, but the offer needs to be extended if he has a want to coach. His intelligence and passion for the game has never been questioned and he would offer some high energy on the sidelines that I think is some times lacking with Hazell's 'Tressel' like demeanor.
and offer him the offensive line job or at least some type of staff job. Nick, as many have stated, stands for everything that the program should be built on moving forward. He is a high energy guy and some one who, it seems, would be able to really relate well to players. He seems more interested in possibly a career in television, but the offer needs to be extended if he has a want to coach. His intelligence and passion for the game has never been questioned and he would offer some high energy on the sidelines that I think is some times lacking with Hazell's 'Tressel' like demeanor.
Re: Hazell needs Hardwick on the phone on the weekend...
It's a great idea...kinda like how the basketball program brought Brian Cardinal back into the fold.
Just wonder if after all that time if he's looking for his next challenge or wants to enjoy being home for a bit. Couldn't blame him for wanting to take some time off.
Hell of a player though...too bad he never got a ring.
It's a great idea...kinda like how the basketball program brought Brian Cardinal back into the fold.
Just wonder if after all that time if he's looking for his next challenge or wants to enjoy being home for a bit. Couldn't blame him for wanting to take some time off.
Hell of a player though...too bad he never got a ring.
Re: Hazell needs Hardwick on the phone on the weekend...
I don't know why he would leave San Diego either,but I think I read an article not too long ago that said Nick intends to move back to Indiana after he retires.
I don't know why he would leave San Diego either,but I think I read an article not too long ago that said Nick intends to move back to Indiana after he retires.
Re: Hazell needs Hardwick on the phone on the weekend...
had a heeluva career and I'd welcome him back to Purdue on the football coaching staff for sure. Seems to be the norm in Pro football these days, lots of guys not drafted high go on to produce big time. Look at the Super Bowl starters, there were no former 5 star recruits on the field, only one first rounder (Solder), Seattle had no receivers who were drafted, and arguably the MVP could have gone to a converted undersized QB from Kent St.
had a heeluva career and I'd welcome him back to Purdue on the football coaching staff for sure. Seems to be the norm in Pro football these days, lots of guys not drafted high go on to produce big time. Look at the Super Bowl starters, there were no former 5 star recruits on the field, only one first rounder (Solder), Seattle had no receivers who were drafted, and arguably the MVP could have gone to a converted undersized QB from Kent St.
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