VIDEO: Barry Odom introductory press conference

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VIDEO: Purdue head coach Barry Odom’s introductory press conference.

VIDEO: Purdue head coach Barry Odom introductory press conference

Watch as new Purdue football head coach Barry Odom was officially announced by Mike Bobinski.

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VIDEO: Purdue head coach Barry Odom’s introductory press conference.

VIDEO: Purdue head coach Barry Odom introductory press conference

Watch as new Purdue football head coach Barry Odom was officially announced by Mike Bobinski.

purdue.rivals.com

His introduction in Mackey Arena just before this is on beginning at 1:50.

 

[Professor Emeritus]

I like his professional approach and ability to articulate the basic philosophy of his program, his feel for the Midwest, and his perception of, and vision for, Purdue football.

Perhaps it's a small thing, but I appreciate his repeated references to the players as "student-athletes". His crack about hoping none of the guys in attendance were missing a final to be there was well-placed.

Odom seems to have internalized the ups and down of his career in a positive manner, and I am confident that that will pay dividends for us.

He also went out of his way at the end of the press conference to acknowledge his respect for the role of the media and his desire for a mutually beneficial relationship. I am sure there will be times when he would rather not talk to the media, but I don't think he will look someone just stole his bike as his predecessor often did.

He isn't going to set the world on fire with provocative rhetoric, but he is damn sure a breath of fresh air.

 

[Indy_Rider]

I liked his answer regarding offense, wants an explosive offense and has had them, but offense has to be structured based on players you have and not ask them to do things they can't do.

That almost makes sense and sounds like something that would work.

 

[Purdue Grad in Texas]

I like his professional approach and ability to articulate the basic philosophy of his program, his feel for the Midwest, and his perception of, and vision for, Purdue football.

Perhaps it's a small thing, but I appreciate his repeated references to the players as "student-athletes". His crack about hoping none of the guys in attendance were missing a final to be there was well-placed.

Odom seems to have internalized the ups and down of his career in a positive manner, and I am confident that that will pay dividends for us.

He also went out of his way at the end of the press conference to acknowledge his respect for the role of the media and his desire for a mutually beneficial relationship. I am sure there will be times when he would rather not talk to the media, but I don't think he will look someone just stole his bike as his predecessor often did.

He isn't going to set the world on fire with provocative rhetoric, but he is damn sure a breath of fresh air.

I do like what I heard to start.....and "hard, smart, and tough......disciplined brand of football" was interesting. Noteworthy points on structure, and he seems genuinely excited to embrace the culture of Purdue University.

We shall see.

 

[BOILERGOLD88]

No furnace and no air strike references. So far so good.

 

[Woodsa]

I appreciate that he's not a slick talking car salesman type of coach. He has a strength and confidence about him that I hope resonates with the players.