Tommy McClelland Takes Aim at Indiana in Bold Purdue Comments

New Purdue athletic director Tommy McClelland made headlines with sharp remarks directed toward rival program Indiana. Addressing organizational goals, McClelland stated that Purdue is dedicated entirely to winning championships across all sports programs.

He added that anyone not interested in competing for championship titles should consider going to Indiana instead. The bold statement came despite Indiana winning the CFP national championship earlier in the year in January.

McClelland appeared to overlook the recent title success achieved by the Hoosiers when issuing his provocative comment. The rivalry between the two institutions gained extra tension following director ambitious remarks.

Purdue aims to establish a high level of competitiveness while targeting top honours in college sports.