The Davey O'Brien Foundation announced Boilermaker icon Bob Griese as the recipient of the 2010 Davey O'Brien Legends Award.

The Purdue football team opens its home schedule Sept. 11 against Western Illinois, with kickoff scheduled for noon. Purdue Athletics recognizes the importance of this date in history and has designated it as Military Appreciation Day.

The Big Ten Conference office this evening announced football division alignments beginning with the 2011 season as recommended by conference directors of athletics and reviewed and supported by the Big Ten Council of Presidents/Chancellors.

Defensive backs coach Lou Anarumo, co-defensive/D-Line coach Gary Emanuel and offensive coordinator Gary Nord spent time with the media after practice on Wednesday for the final words about the Irish until after the game on Saturday.

The Purdue football players met with the media for the final time before opening the 2010 season in South Bend against Notre Dame on Saturday.