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BY STACY CLARDIE
SClardie@GoldandBlack.com
J
eff Brohm's draw was the challenge.
Even though plenty in the coaching industry,
friends even, told Brohm it'd be too big of a proj-
ect at Purdue, Brohm accepted the position because
he was intrigued by such an idea.
Brohm had risen to challenges throughout his foot-
ball career, whether as a player or a coach, and guid-
ing the Boilermakers was just another chance to add
a notch.
Athletic Director Mike Bobinski was confident
Brohm could orchestrate a turnaround, too, but maybe
neither was prepared for what actually transpired in
2017.
But after it did, after Purdue not only qualified for a
bowl game but won it, Bobinski awarded a raise that
pushed Brohm's yearly salary to $3.8 million for 2018
and tacked two years on the contract.
Brohm was appreciative of the support, but he also
knows it doesn't change much. He isn't done building.
He isn't done working. He isn't done winning.
There are many more challenges to overcome.
Brohm talked about some of those obstacles in mid-
June. Here's an excerpt from a 30-minute interview:
Q: What do you think are going to be the biggest
challenges in Year 2?
Brohm: "I think it'll be to continue that hunger and
Small Steps
More familiar with league, Brohm
embraces new challenges
Tom Campbell
Jeff Brohm wasn't surprised by
much in Year 1 — even a bowl
game victory that produced a
dousing — but he knows there are
higher expectations in Year 2.