Former Purdue quarterback named analyst for Boilermakers’ radio broadcasts

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WISH) — When Purdue University football fans listen to Boilermaker games on the radio this year, they will hear a familiar voice.

College Football Hall of Famer and former Purdue quarterback Mark Herrmann was named the new color analyst for Purdue games this season on the Boilermaker Sports Network.

He takes over the role after Purdue football alum and longtime Boilers radio analyst Pete Quinn retired. Quinn spent 32 seasons as part of the Boilermaker football radio broadcasts.

“I am extremely excited to join the Boilermaker Sports Network this fall,” Herrmann said in a news release. “It is an opportunity to be a part of a great team that is passionate about bringing the best coverage and insight into the Purdue football broadcast every week. I am hoping to add my personal touch as a former player, announcer and fan. It promises to be a fun-filled, challenging schedule and I can’t wait for the opening game on August 31.”

Herrmann will join The Voice of the Boilermakers, Tim Newton, in the radio booth for the games.

“Mark and I were in school at the same time, and...