Purdue in 3rd Place at NCAA Track Championships

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsChukwuebuka Enekwechi caps off a brilliant career for Purdue when it comes to throwing heavy objects.

Let's take a moment to honor one of Purdue's best athletes ever. No, it is not Drew Brees or Rick Mount. I am talking about thrower Chukwuebuka Enekwechi. Yesterday he closed out a fantastic Purdue career with two more 1st team All-America honors at the NCAA Track & Field Championships. That brought him to eight for his illustrious career as he turns his sights on trying to qualify for Rio later this summer.

In the hammer throw big Chuk placed sixth with a throw of 69.74 meters. That scored Purdue three points for the meet. In the shot put, his final event, his last…