Mark Herrmann, a former Purdue and NFL quarterback, is set to join Tim Newton in the broadcast booth as they cover Boilermaker football games in 2024.
Purdue made the announcement on Monday that Herrmann, a well-known figure in the Purdue community, will be taking on the role of analyst for the upcoming season.
Notably, Herrmann will be replacing long-time color analyst Pete Quinn, who had been a part of the game coverage for 32 years. Alongside play-by-play commentator Tim Newton, Herrmann will be part of the broadcast team for the 2024 season.
“Mark and I were in school at the same time, and I worked on his Heisman Trophy campaign when I was a student in the sports information office,” said Newton, via PurdueSports.com. “It’s really fun to have a chance to work with him to bring the excitement of Boilermaker Football to our listeners. He has big shoes to fill, but I know he’ll be up to the task.”
Excited to announce that Purdue legend/@cfbhall member Mark Herrmann is the new radio analyst for Boilermaker Football!
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During the past few seasons, Herrmann has stepped in as a sideline reporter and occasional analyst for the Boilermaker Sports Network. Additionally, he holds the position of director of leadership and alumni engagement for the John Purdue Club.
“I am thrilled to be joining the Boilermaker Sports Network this autumn,” Herrmann expressed. “It presents an opportunity to be part of an outstanding team dedicated to delivering top-notch coverage and insights during Purdue football broadcasts every week. As a former player, commentator, and fan, I look forward to adding my personal perspective. The upcoming schedule promises to be both enjoyable and challenging, and I am eagerly anticipating the season opener on August 31.”
Purdue kicks off the season on Saturday, August 31 at Ross-Ade Stadium against Indiana State.
Herrmann made college football history as the first quarterback to surpass 9,000 passing yards, achieving a total of 9,946 yards and setting a then-school record of 71 touchdown passes. He earned the title of Big Ten’s Most Outstanding Player in 1980 and received All-American honors.
Under Herrmann’s leadership, the Boilermakers secured three consecutive bowl game appearances, and he was honored as the MVP of each: Peach Bowl (1978), Bluebonnet Bowl (1979), and Liberty Bowl (1980). He was inducted into the Purdue Athletics Hall of Fame in 1997 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2010.
Following his tenure at Purdue, Herrmann was drafted in the fourth round of the 1981 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. He also played for the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts, San Diego Chargers, and Los Angeles Rams.
Herrmann, who hails from Carmel, Indiana, was a multi-sport athlete at Carmel High School, participating in football and basketball.
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