Just as he was leaving for Purdue. Those include men's rugby where they were perennial National Champs, baseball, men's and women's gymnastics and women's Lacrosse. Jerkley was his training ground. Did Purdue ever excel in sports while he was a key Adminstrator? Do intercollegiate sports play a part in his vision? Have you ever heard him speak on the subject? This is not Paul Torgerson or Charlie Steger in charge.