WATCH: Dabo Swinney shares emotional quote from late Purdue superfan Tyler Trent during White House speech
By Adam Spencer
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This year, the college football world rallied behind Purdue superfan Tyler Trent, who inspired many across the nation — not just in West Lafayette.
Though Trent sadly passed away recently at the age of 20 after a long battle with cancer, his memory lives on. And it’s clear he had an impact on Clemson coach Dabo Swinney.
During Swinney’s speech at the White House on Monday night, he quoted Trent, using his message as one that should inspire everyone on a daily basis:
Dabo Swinney quoted the late @BoilerFootball super fan Tyler Trent while speaking at the White House today ? pic.twitter.com/pXhElpCwTl
— ESPN (@espn) January 15, 2019
That’s a powerful message, and it’s one that has stuck with Swinney in the time since Trent’s death.
The 2018 Boilermakers lived in a way that made Trent proud, and now his words are being spoken at the White House — a great legacy to leave behind.
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.
