Some would say that former star athletes who generated millions for their college with little in return need not contribute another dime to the school in row future. Those who would say that do not include Saints quarterback Drew Brees.
Brees recently donated $1 million to Purdue’s football program.
“We care so much about Purdue University,” Brees said, via Katherine Terrell of the New Orleans Times-Picayune. “Purdue has meant so much to me, and it has provided so many things. From the education I received and playing for coach Joe Tiller, to winning a Big Ten championship and going to the Rose Bowl, to the relationships I was able to form with many of my teammates and meeting my beautiful wife .