Otis Armstrong

Because if you go back even to the 60s, Purdue was still slinging the ball.

They had two of the best running backs, by the way, Otis Armstrong and Leroy Keyes, RIP.

And you had Bob Greasy throwing the ball.

Not a ton for them, but right after them, you had two quarterbacks in a row that were incredible.

Armstrong.

Yes, Otis Armstrong.

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That fire carried over to the gridiron and served him well at Wendell Phillips High School, where his dominance at running back caught the attention of recruiters.

After several visits, he chose Purdue, following the footsteps of another talented ball carrier from Chicago, Otis Armstrong.

Expecting to contribute immediately, Pruitt was humbled when he found himself buried on the depth chart his first year there.

Luckily, his natural abilities earned him meaningful playing time as a sophomore.

Armstrong.

Otis Armstrong did it twice.

Lebo.

As a matter of fact, Pete is there.