'I believe what I do is unique': What new Purdue football coach Ryan Walters said at news conference

Purdue introduced its new football coach Ryan Walters on Wednesday. The 36-year-old replaces Jeff Brohm, who took the coaching job at his alma mater, Louisville.

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Walters, who has been Illinois' defensive coordinator the past two seasons, introduced himself to the Boilermakers on Tuesday. He awarded freshman walk-on running back Devin Mockobee a scholarship.

Athletic director Mike Bobinski and Chairman of Purdue University’s Board of Trustees Michael Berghoff will speak at noon, followed by a news conference at 12:30 p.m.

Here's what Walters addressed in his first Purdue news conference. Hit refresh for updates.

Purdue athletic director Mike Bobinski on football coach Ryan Walters

The AD says the coach has an "authentic personality," noting his "ability to connect with people and relate to people."

Bobinski wasn't specific but said he considered several candidates, and added that Walters has "highest ceiling" of anyone he considered.

Ryan Walters on what he will call the Purdue defense

"My job as coach is to adapt to the players. ... There's no name for it yet. I've got to think of a name for it."

Ryan Walters on getting the Purdue football coaching job

"It's not a rebuild. I want to elevate it."

"It takes a little bit of luck and being ready when they arrive."

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Walters says he will watch closely and cheer but will stay out of the way for the Jan. 2 game against LSU.

Ryan Walters: 'I'm the best defensive coordinator in the country'

"I believe what I do is unique. I'm not shy in thinking I'm the best defensive coordinator in the country." He believes he will call the defense, though he will hire a defensive coordinator.

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Mitch Daniels offers to join the staff

The outgoing Purdue president jokingly offers to be Walters' offensive coordinator.

Ryan Walters' defensive goals: 'Organized chaos'

"You already know how we do now. We'll confuse and harass the quarterback, we will stop the run and we will generate takeaways."

On the offense: "There are some things that I know are true about the game of football. I know that the QB position is the most important position in sports, period."

Ryan Walters grew up thinking about quarterback

"I grew up with a football attached to my hand."

Grew up around the Colorado program when his father played quarterback. He dreamed of being a quarterback, like his father. He recalls watching Drew Brees playing for Purdue in the Rose Bowl.

"I can still spin it a little bit."

He remains committed to a high-powered offense.

Ryan Walters introduces himself

"This is real life, huh?" He notes the last couple of days have been a whirlwind. He thanks Jeff Brohm, the Illinois program and coach Bret Bielema, his family.

Ryan Walters has a lot of experience for a young coach

Ryan Walters was a Power 5 assistant coach at age 24, Bobinski notes.

Bobinski adds that Purdue's offense isn't going away.

Mike Bobinski on the goal in this Purdue football hire

Bobinski notes that when Purdue hired Jeff Brohm, it was a reclamation project. Now it is about sustaining and scaling the team's success.

Michael Berghoff thanks Purdue football players

Berghoff said that during times of fast change, locker rooms can go "off the rails," but that didn't happen here.

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