WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The new Purdue Pete, introduced Saturday, has been retired. Faced with mounting criticism about the sideline mascot’s new look, Purdue officials Wednesday announced they would reinstate the previous big-headed Pete.

“The fans have spoken, and we are listening. They like the Purdue Pete they’ve known for the last 30 years, and that’s the one we’re going with,” athletic director Morgan Burke said.


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