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Optimism can be a dangerous thing. Being cautiously optimistic is typically a great trait to have, but when you cross the line of being so optimistic that you completely ignore reality, well, that's a problem.

Purdue's new athletic director, Tommy McClelland, has crossed that line.

The Boilermakers officially welcomed McClelland to West Lafayette on Thursday, and boy, did he make a statement during his introductory press conference.

Purdue Boilermakers Mascot Purdue Pete during a men's college basketball game between the Oregon Ducks and the Purdue Boilermakers on February 07, 2026 at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, IN. (Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. scores a touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers on Nov. 28, 2025, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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It's worth a quick mention that Purdue has never won a national title in football or men's basketball before we get to McClelland's comments. Indiana University, the school down the road, can't say the same, but don't let the new AD at Purdue know.

"Every recruit, every student-athlete will hear this message repeatedly: we are here to win championships," McClelland stated. "We are here to win championships. If you don’t want to win championships, go to Indiana."

For anyone who may have forgotten, which a few may have given how insanely and historically improbable it was, Indiana won the national championship in football in January.

The Hoosiers were the best team in the country, they employ the best coach in the