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The Purdue "All-American" Marching Band has pioneered a number of accomplishments. [7] [additional citation(s) needed] It was the first marching band to: Break ranks on a football field to make a formation (The "Block P"), 1907; Carry the colors of the Big Ten, 1919; Play opposing school fight song, 1920; Wear their hats backwards after a ...
Also, in 2013, Purdue added a matte black helmet with gold railroad tracks that run down the middle of the helmet being wider in front and gradually narrowing to the back of the helmet where it ends and in its place is a train logo. The sides of the helmet also feature a gold slanted "P" logo on either side and a black facemask.
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The last time Purdue was tied 0-0 at halftime was against Notre Dame in 1993, a game the Boilermakers ended up losing 17-0. Sam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier.
It also has an external sound system that plays family-friendly music. The members of the Purdue Reamer Club travel with the train to nearly every football game, including bowl games. During the football season, caps bearing the logos of defeated opponents are attached to the Boilermaker Special's cow-catcher.
Turning to 2026, Purdue has also already offered four-star, top-300 safety Marcelo Vitti. Iowa, Michigan, Penn Sate and Auburn are among others pursuing the Dearborn (Mich.) Divine Child prospect.
The redesign plans for Purdue Pete involve no jersey, a full body suit rather than just a head, and no hammer. At the spring 2011 Black & Gold game, despite a 67-yard field goal by junior Carson Wiggs, the loudest fan reaction was to boo the redesigned mascot. On April 13, 2011, Purdue decided to restore the old Purdue Pete mascot design. [8]