Purdue Rose Bowl Story Ideas
Purdue Rose Bowl Story Ideas
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December 15, 2000 JOURNALISTS: Here are some story ideas related to Purdue's appearance in the 2001 Rose Bowl on New Year's Day. Athletes benefit from Purdue researchMaterial derived from pigs' intestines is helping physicians treat injuries common in many sports such as football, soccer, basketball, volleyball and skiing. Stephen F. Badylak, director of research for Purdue's Hillenbrand Biomedical Engineering Center, says the material, called SIS for small-intestinal submucosa, is used to replace ruptured ligaments or tendons. "When SIS is inserted in the human body, it serves in effect as a scaffold around which the body can regenerate damaged tissues," Badylak said. Patients currently are being treated at the University of Southern California using SIS. Badylak says the orthopedic department there is a leader in using the material for rotator cuff and knee injuries where ligament and tendon repairs are needed. DePuy Orthopedics Inc., of Warsaw, Ind., a division of Johnson & Johnson, holds exclusive rights to orthopedic applications of the material. CONTACTS: Badylak, (765) 494-2995, badylak@ecn.purdue.edu; Michelle Vazzano, USC media, (310) 476-8390; Tammy Allen, marketing communications coordinator for DePuy, (219) 372-7355. Research may add fragrance to Rose ParadeThe Tournament of Roses Parade is in danger of losing its fragrance. Purdue University flower researcher Natalia Doudareva says selective floral breeding is reducing flower scent to almost nothing. "Flowers are bred for color, size and shelf life without any attention to scent. Floral scent disappeared and nobody knows why," Doudareva, assistant professor in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, said. Doudareva is one of the few scientists in the world who is working to solve the problem. CONTACT: Doudareva, (765) 494-1325; dudareva@hort.purdue.edu Evansville father, son make Rose Bowl musicWhen Timothy Head, Evansville, Ind., plays his trumpet for the Purdue "All American" Marching Band in this year's Tournament of Roses, he'll march in the footsteps of his father, Larry, who played clarinet for Purdue in the 1967 Rose Bowl. Timothy is a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering. CONTACT: Timothy and Larry Head, (812) 867-6048. Ft. Wayne-area cousins make Roses a traditionWhen Jarrad Western, Columbia City, Ind., keeps time with his snare drum for the Purdue "All American" Marching Band in this year's Tournament of Roses, he will be carrying on a tradition started by his cousin, Dennis Pence, who played clarinet for Purdue in the 1967 Rose Bowl. Pence, who originally called the Fort Wayne area home, now teaches math at Michigan State University. CONTACT: Jarrad Western, (219) 799-5146. 'I Am an American' debuted in '67 Bowl seasonAt the start of each Boilermaker home football game, a stirring patriotic affirmation, "I Am an American," is recited. It was first used during the 1966-67 Rose Bowl season. Al Wright, former director of bands, composed the text, taking some of his inspiration from a place mat at a Lafayette restaurant. CONTACT: Roy Johnson, bands announcer, home (765) 494-1952; Wright: home (765) 463-1738. Band seniors, '67 alums available for interviewsThe Purdue Office of Bands can provide contact information for present band members from your area. The office also has compiled contact information for Indianapolis-area band alumni who made the last Boilermaker Rose Bowl trip in 1967. Here are a few of their names: Indiana alums who played in '67 Bowl Robert Swarm, Indianapolis, home (317) 299-3870 Current band members from Indianapolis (All can be reached at these numbers Dec. 15-26) Monica Boothe, sophomore, percussion, (317) 291-1556 CONTACT: Kathy Matter, bands publicist, cell phone (765) 426-6785, pager (800) 759-8888 + access code 322-8233, home (until Dec. 28) (765) 742-6942, office (765) 426-6785.
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