Robert Marve: From 'The U' To Purdue

Like the LMFAO song says, "I'm in Miami trick," is no longer the case for Florida native Robert Marve.  Marve, the former University of Miami quarterback, transferred to Purdue in 2009 after some off-the-field issues in Miami.  In 2009 he tragically suffered an ACL injury, which forced him to redshirt.

While at Miami, Marve started 11 games, passed for 1,293 yards, and threw 11 touchdowns before dealing with the difficult off-the-field issues that initiated the transfer to Purdue. 

After a terrific spring game, where he completed 11-22 passes and 160 yards including a 75-yard pitch and catch to senior wideout Cortez Smith, Marve was named starting QB for the Boilermakers when they open camp Aug. 6.  During spring practice, he was sharing the starting role with sophomore Caleb TerBush.  

"We like everything about Robert—his ability to throw the football, run with the football, and lead our team from the quarterback position—and we want him to begin practice with the mindset that he is the guy," Purdue head coach Danny Hope said in a statement. "Knowing Robert and his competitiveness, he will not take this decision for granted and, if anything, it will make him more determined than ever to solidify the starting position."

Expect big things from Marve and the Boilermakers this year.  With a intermediately experienced offensive line, it will determine the outcome of the offense this year. With a veteran receiving core in the two Smith's, and an explosive running back depth chart, it should be an interesting year for Purdue football.  

Could Marve lead us back to a bowl? Only time will tell.  We will see what he is made of when the Boilermakers open on the road against Notre Dame on Sept. 4, to try to spoil Brian Kelly's coming out party in South Bend.