WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue Football concluded its second week of spring ball ahead of a 12-day gap between practices for spring break.
Special teams coordinator James Shibest was joined by long snapper Nick Levy and wide receiver De'Nylon Morrissette to speak with local media after Thursday's practice.
Shibest followed head coach Barry Odom to Purdue after spending the previous two seasons together at UNLV. During his career, Shibest is widely regarded as one of the best special teams minds in the country, and Odom's entire staff understands the importance of special teams.
"I've been with Coach Odom at a couple of other places, and the great thing he's done is allow us to do the training and take the time we need," said Shibest. "I think our whole team knows how valuable and important special teams is. We're going to play good personnel and starters on it, and our guys have seen that."
Levy, a reigning Honorable Mention All-Big Ten long snapper, appeared in all 12 games in his first season as a Boilermaker after 24 games at William & Mary. Through just five practices under Shibest, Levy is already excited about the new scheme.
"Coach Shibest is super impressive," said Levy. "His schemes are really good, and you can tell he's been doing it for a long time. He's a great guy to be around that's always challenging you to be better."
Morrissette played exclusively at wide receiver for Purdue in 2024 but is looking to help in any role necessary under the new coaching staff.
"I'm trying to help any way I possibly can," said Morrissette. "Whether that be special teams, or whenever they want to put me."
He later expressed his interest in being a leader for the team both at the wide receiver position and on special teams.
"I'm trying to be more of a leader and show guys around me the right way to do it," said Morrissette. "Show guys how we want things done, how we want to block and how we want to run routes."
Purdue resumes spring practice after the break on the morning of March 25.
Special teams coordinator James Shibest was joined by long snapper Nick Levy and wide receiver De'Nylon Morrissette to speak with local media after Thursday's practice.
Shibest followed head coach Barry Odom to Purdue after spending the previous two seasons together at UNLV. During his career, Shibest is widely regarded as one of the best special teams minds in the country, and Odom's entire staff understands the importance of special teams.
"I've been with Coach Odom at a couple of other places, and the great thing he's done is allow us to do the training and take the time we need," said Shibest. "I think our whole team knows how valuable and important special teams is. We're going to play good personnel and starters on it, and our guys have seen that."
Levy, a reigning Honorable Mention All-Big Ten long snapper, appeared in all 12 games in his first season as a Boilermaker after 24 games at William & Mary. Through just five practices under Shibest, Levy is already excited about the new scheme.
"Coach Shibest is super impressive," said Levy. "His schemes are really good, and you can tell he's been doing it for a long time. He's a great guy to be around that's always challenging you to be better."
Morrissette played exclusively at wide receiver for Purdue in 2024 but is looking to help in any role necessary under the new coaching staff.
"I'm trying to help any way I possibly can," said Morrissette. "Whether that be special teams, or whenever they want to put me."
He later expressed his interest in being a leader for the team both at the wide receiver position and on special teams.
"I'm trying to be more of a leader and show guys around me the right way to do it," said Morrissette. "Show guys how we want things done, how we want to block and how we want to run routes."
Purdue resumes spring practice after the break on the morning of March 25.