In ForeverBuffs news, Ryan Walters has been named the head coach of the Purdue Boilermakers, a major career move for a shining talent.
Walters, 36, is finishing up a stellar season as the defensive coordinator of the Illinois Fighting Illini. He coached a defense that was 1st in the country in points allowed per game, 2nd in the country in total yards and 2nd in yards play. The Illini went 8-4 on the season in large part because Walters designed a defense that might be the best in football.
Before joining Bret Bielema’s staff, Walters was the DC at Missouri under Barry Odom and Eli Drinkwitz, respectively.