WATCH: Tyler Trent leads Purdue fans in emotional ‘Kinnick Wave’ during game vs. Iowa
By Adam Spencer
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According to Google Maps, West Lafayette, Indiana, is 324.5 miles away from Iowa City, Iowa. However, Purdue fans didn’t let something as silly as distance keep them from participating in one of the coolest traditions in college football.
During Saturday’s game against Iowa, Purdue fan Tyler Trent, who is battling cancer, led the stadium in the iconic “Kinnick Wave,” waving to the children at Iowa Children’s Hospital.
As you can see below, Trent spoke to fans on the scoreboard and then led them in the special tradition:
We're pleased to have @TheTylerTrent lead us in joining @HawkeyeFootball in the Kinnick Wave from West Lafayette. ??? pic.twitter.com/RXYtmBHzK3
— Purdue Football (@BoilerFootball) November 3, 2018
After @theTylerTrent’s message on the video board, fans at Ross Ade wave toward Iowa Children’s hospital in honor of the tradition started at Kinnick Stadium by the Hawkeyes. pic.twitter.com/Kumcrr2rW4
— atreya verma (@atreya_verma) November 3, 2018
That was a cool scene at Ross Ade Stadium, and one the children in Iowa will certainly appreciate.
The Boilermakers are leading the Hawkeyes 21-10 late in the first half, but this game should be good in the second half.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
