Payne Durham to join Boilers Live! Wednesday Night at Mad Mushroom

In the third episode of Boilers Live! this Wednesday, Purdue tight end Payne Durham will join the crew at 7 p.m. ET at Mad Mushroom in West Lafayette. Durham is a preseason candidate for the Mackey Award, which goes to the nation's best at his position.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — We are going to have a lively, informative and fun Boilers Live! podcast on Wednesday night with tight end Payne Durham, a key part of Purdue's offense. The live show will take place at Mad Mushroom in West Lafayette, and starts at 7 p.m. ET.

As the Boilermakers head toward an important nonconference game at Syracuse on Saturday, we are going to talk with the senior tight end about the impressive 56-0 win over Indiana State last weekend and break down the Syracuse matchup as well.

What does he think about the way the offense is coming together with all the new weapons in the fold? Coach Jeff Brohm has made it clear Payne will be an integral part of the offense as the Boilermakers continue this season of high expectations and goals. What are his personal expectations in his role of blocking and receiving?

Durham has gone from high school lacrosse standout to football as a 12th grader, and is now candidate for the Mackey Award, which goes to the nation's top tight end. His backstory in Suwanee, Ga. is very interesting, so we will learn more about his journey to West Lafayette. We'll talk with him about his career so far, including that amazing touchdown play against Tennessee in the Music City Bowl.

Going into the season, Payne made a (fun) major decision regarding his hair style. We will get the latest on that style move. We will ask him about his studies, including a degree in Selling and Sales Management and now going after a Masters in Leadership and Innovation. 

What are his future goals in life? Longtime northern Indiana broadcaster Charlie Adams will handle the interview. Adams, who covered his first Purdue football game back in 1988, has followed the Boilers program for over three decades.  

Payne Durham will be on Boilers Live Wednesday at Mad Mushroom

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