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Purdue adds defensive analyst from Memphis

by: Tom Dienhart12/30/24TomDienhart1

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Barry Odom has added another member to his first Purdue staff, tabbing Ty Rocconi to serve as a defensive analyst working with defensive backs.

Rocconi was a defensive quality control coach at Memphis from 2022-24. He is a native of Mobile, Ala., who played defensive back at Ole Miss (2017-20).

Odom also has named Neal Renna as a senior analyst for linebackers.

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