GoldandBlack.com Saturday Simulcast: Herrmann talks 2024 Purdue Football
Purdue legendary quarterback Mark Herrmann talks about his new role as an analyst with the Boilermaker Sports Network, his days as an All-American quarterback and what he expects from the 2024 Boilermakers.
Herrmann named Purdue football radio analyst
(courtesy PurdueSports.com)
Boilermaker legend and College Football Hall of Famer Mark Herrmann was tabbed as the new color analyst for Purdue football games on the Boilermaker Sports Network, Learfield, the media and technology company powering college athletics, and Purdue Sports Properties announced Monday afternoon (July 15). Herrmann joins the Voice of the Boilermakers, Tim Newton, in the radio booth following the retirement of Purdue Football alum Pete Quinn, who spent 32 seasons in the announcing chair calling Boilermaker games on the gridiron.
Herrmann has experience on the Boilermaker Sports Network, having filled in as an analyst and sideline reporter several times over the past few seasons. He also serves as the director of leadership and alumni engagement for the John Purdue Club.
“Mark and I were in school at the same time, and I worked on his Heisman Trophy campaign when I was a student in the sports information office,” said Newton. “It’s really fun to have a chance to work with him to bring the excitement of Boilermaker Football to our listeners. He has big shoes to fill, but I know he’ll be up to the task.”
“I am extremely excited to join the Boilermaker Sports Network this fall,” said Herrmann. “It is an opportunity to be a part of a great team that is passionate about bringing the best coverage and insight into the Purdue football broadcast every week. I am hoping to add my personal touch as a former player, announcer and fan. It promises to be a fun-filled, challenging schedule and I can’t wait for the opening game on August 31.”
During his time on the field, Herrmann was a unanimous First Team All-American and the Big Ten Most Valuable Player in 1980. Herrmann was the first college quarterback to throw for 8,000 yards and then continued raising the bar by becoming the first to reach 9,000 yards in college football history. He finished his career with 9,946 yards, along with (at the time) a school-record 71 touchdown passes. He is one of only three Boilermaker quarterbacks to have started three (or more) consecutive bowl games as well as the only one to have won three, earning MVP honors in the 1978 Peach, 1979 Bluebonnet and 1980 Liberty bowls.
Herrmann continued his career in the NFL, playing for 11 seasons that included stops with the Denver Broncos (1981-82), Baltimore Colts (1983), Indianapolis Colts (1984, 1990-92), San Diego Chargers (1985-87), Los Angeles Rams (1988-89) and the Cincinnati Bengals (1994-69). He was inducted into the Purdue Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame in 1997 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2010.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mark to the Purdue radio team as our full-time football color analyst,” said Mark Walpole, General Manager of Purdue Sports Properties. “His deep understanding of the game and Purdue Athletics and his extraordinary journey from college star to NFL veteran make him uniquely qualified to offer insightful and engaging commentary. We look forward to hearing his perspective as he brings his expertise and passion for Purdue Football to our listeners this fall.”
Purdue Sports Properties, the locally based team of Learfield is the exclusive multimedia rights holder for Purdue University Athletics and oversees all sponsorship agreements on behalf of the Boilermakers.
About Learfield
Learfield is a diversified and influential media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.
