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CB DA'WAN HUNTE
DL COACH
RANDY MELVIN
I
ntense. No-nonsense. Stern. When Purdue's
defensive linemen describe new position
coach Randy Melvin, there's a touch
of fear in their voices but, also, weighted with
respect for a veteran coach who's intent on
generating production from a group that sorely
needs it by stressing discipline, accountability
and focus. Each day in the spring, Melvin would
hand out concept cards to every player, specifi-
cally mentioning ways each could improve daily.
He kept a detailed point system that determined
the depth chart, changing every practice after
evaluating based on technique and production.
Both systems helped players know where they
stood: And Melvin made sure to reiterate that
during each practice. He was a diligent and
responsive teacher, unveiling not only new drills
but pounding the purpose of each. His approach
quickly inspired loyalty, even if he's only been
with the program three months. "He'll get after
you, and he'll push you and that's what our group
needs," tackle Jake Replogle said.
Photos
by
Tom
Campbell
(Hunte);
Paul
Sadler
(Melvin)
In Focus
