1999 Purdue Boilermakers football team
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The 1999 Purdue Boilermakers football team represented Purdue University
in the 1999 NCAA Division I-A football season
. They played their home games at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana
and were members of the Big Ten Conference
.
Purdue University
Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six-campus Purdue University system. Purdue was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant university when the Indiana General Assembly, taking advantage of the Morrill Act, accepted a donation of land and...
in the 1999 NCAA Division I-A football season
1999 NCAA Division I-A football season
The 1999 NCAA Division I-A football season saw Florida State named national champions, defeating Virginia Tech in the BCS Sugar Bowl.Florida State became the first team in history to start out preseason #1 and remain there through the entire season. Their 12-0 season gave them 109 victories in the...
. They played their home games at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, Indiana
As of the census of 2010, there were 29,596 people, 12,591 households, and 3,588 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,381.1 people per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 74.3% White, 17.3% Asian, 2.7% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.03% Pacific...
and were members of the Big Ten Conference
Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
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Schedule
Awards
- All-Americans: Drew BreesDrew BreesDrew Christopher Brees is a quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue....
(Playboy, Preseason) - All-Big Ten: Akin AyodeleAkin AyodeleAkinola James "Akin" Ayodele is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
(2nd), Adrian Beasley (2nd), Drew Brees (1st), Chris Daniels (1st), Matt LightMatt LightMatthew Charles Light is an American football offensive tackle for the New England Patriots of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue.-Early years:Light was born in Greenville, Ohio...
(2nd), Dave Nugent (2nd), Tim StrattonTim StrattonTimothy William Stratton is a former American football tight end. He played his college football at Purdue University and won the inaugural John Mackey Award in 2000....
(1st) - Team MVP: Chris Daniels