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      • Woodson accepted a full scholarship to play football at Purdue University, in part because of a desire to pursue a degree in electrical engineering. He played primarily as a cornerback and kick returner, but also saw time on offense as a running back and wide receiver.
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  1. 3 days ago · In addition to his exploits on the gridiron, Woodson was also an accomplished track and field athlete at Purdue, and was twice awarded All-America honors. He finished second at the 1985 NCAA championships in the 55 meter hurdles and third at the 1987 NCAA championships in the 55 meter hurdles.

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  3. Sep 5, 2024 · At Purdue, Rod Woodson earned numerous awards and honors. He was a consensus First Team All-American in 1986, a prestigious recognition for college football players. Woodson was also a three-time First Team All-Big Ten selection.

  4. Aug 29, 2024 · This period is best remembered for the one-off look in the Old Oaken Bucket game in 1986 … otherwise known as the “Rod Woodson Game.” That day, Purdue warmed up in its traditional black jersey. But when it returned from the locker room for kickoff, the squad was wearing gold jerseys, reportedly purchased by the players.

  5. 2 days ago · After the loss to Butler, Purdue did not field a football team again until 1889. [9] [10] Purdue's 1890 football team. ... Rod Woodson – S (1983–86) Inducted 2016 ...

  6. 1 day ago · In 1995, Woodson became the first player in NFL history to return to play in the same season that saw him suffer a major knee injury. Woodson played in Super Bowl XXX after tearing his ACL in Week 1.

  7. Sep 14, 2024 · The 6-foot, 207-pound Thieneman was also big in the run game for Purdue in 2023, with his 106 tackles the most of any freshman at any position nationally last season. His 74 solo tackles erased Rod Woodson’s Purdue freshman record of 67 that had stood for 40 years.

  8. Sep 13, 2024 · Future NFL players like Rod Woodson, Ray Wallace, Fred Strickland, Donnie Anderson, Rodney Carter, Bruce King and Cris Dishman dotted the roster. But the best of them all in the 1984 season was Everett, who was in the fight of his life to win the job in training camp.

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