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Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux has been doing the “walk-on of the week” since college athletes were allowed to capitalize on their Name, Image and Likeness.
This has allowed Walk-Ons to be awarded scholarships from founder and CEO Brandon Landry, who was a former walk-on himself.
Well, Brandon paired up with Purdue and NFL Great Drew Brees, awarded this week to softball Walk-On and Local Lafayette Native, Emilee Cox with the award.
Our founder @BLWalkOn awarded @PurdueSports walk-on softball player @emileecox04 with our Walk-On of the week NIL deal and a special guest made an appearance...@drewbrees pic.twitter.com/9XkRP9wFfk
— Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux (@walk_ons) August 25, 2021
As Emilee is sitting in Drew Brees Hall, speaking to Brandon, Drew comes on to chat as well. It had to be an absolutely surreal moment for a Purdue Athlete who has been a Boilermaker since Birth.
Great Work by Brando and Drew on this. Congratulations, Emilee. Have a great year at Purdue!