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Jeff Brohm sends thanks, Purdue to wear special helmets for ‘Salute to Service’ game
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Purdue will open the month of November in a special way.
The game between the Boilermakers and Illinois in West Lafayette has been tabbed as a “Salute to Service” at Ross-Ade Stadium. To honors members of the military, head coach Jeff Brohm had a special message before kickoff.
Thank you to all that serve#BoilerUp #LetsPlayFootball 🚂🏈 pic.twitter.com/X3RibI6ZXj
— Purdue Football (@BoilerFootball) November 4, 2017
In addition to Brohm’s thank you, the Boilermakers will be sporting special helmets for the game.
The lid is black with a camouflage/pixelated stripe and “Flying P” logo. It’ll be the first time Purdue has sported this helmet.
Our helmets for today's "Salute to Service" game vs. Illinois.#BoilerUp #LetsPlayFootball 🚂🏈 pic.twitter.com/bntQ6Yf4KH
— Purdue Football (@BoilerFootball) November 4, 2017
Purdue (3-5, 1-4) and Illinois (2-6, 0-5) are scheduled to kickoff at noon ET from Ross-Ade Stadium. The game will air on Big Ten Network.
Despite having not won a game in November since 2012, the Boilermakers are a two-touchdown favorite over the Illini.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB