Purdue introduced Tommy McClelland as the university’s new athletic director on Thursday, but his first appearance quickly drew unwanted attention after he took a controversial shot at Indiana. The awkward remark sparked backlash online, and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith also took a jab at him over the comment.
Stephen A. Smith Rips Purdue AD Tommy McClelland for Unnecessary Indiana Dig
McClelland confidently said in his introductory press conference that every recruit and student-athlete would hear the same message over and over: “We are here to win championships.” While having a championship mentality is certainly not a problem, McClelland made a questionable choice
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