Purdue football quarterback legend hired as Boilermakers radio analyst

• Mark Herrmann was a unanimous First Team All-American and the Big Ten MVP in 1980.
• The Carmel grad was the first college quarterback to throw for more than 8,000 career yards, then the first to reach 9,000.
• Herrmann joins play by play man Tim Newton following the retirement of former color analyst Pete Quinn.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Mark Herrmann is moving from Purdue football's Cradle of Quarterbacks to the radio booth.

Purdue Sports Properties and Learfield announced Monday that Herrmann is the Boilermaker Sports Network's new radio color analyst. The Carmel grad joins play-by-play announcer Tim Newton in the booth following Pete Quinn's retirement as color analyst after 32 years.

Herrmann previously served as a fill-in analyst and sideline reporter for the network. He has remained connected to the athletic program as director of leadership and alumni engagement for the John Purdue Club.

"It is an opportunity to be a part of a great team that is passionate about bringing the best coverage and insight into the Purdue football broadcast every week," Herrmann said in a news release. "I am hoping to add my personal touch as a former player, announcer and fan."

At the conclusion of his Purdue career in 1980, Herrmann stood as one of the most prolific passers in college football history. He became the first to throw for 8,000 yards, then the first to throw for 9,000. He was a unanimous All-American and the Big Ten Most Valuable Player in his final season. He started three consecutive bowls and earned MVP honors while leading victories in all: 1978 Peach, 1979 Bluebonnet and 1980 Liberty.

Herrmann played 11 NFL seasons with five franchises — including two stints with the Colts. He played 11 career games between stops in Baltimore and Indianapolis, including four starts.