Whittier College Breaking News

WHITTIER COLLEGE ALUMNUS RUSS PURNELL
HEADS TO SUPER BOWL XLI

WHITTIER, CA (January 24, 2007)—Russ Purnell ’70 will soon be hitting the road for Dolphin Stadium in Miami, FL. As special teams coach for SuperBowl XLI contenders, the Indianapolis Colts, Purnell will be a force on the field of battle, as his Colts vie with the Chicago Bears for the national title on Sunday, February 4, at 3:00p.m. (PDT).

A 21-year veteran with the NFL, Russ Purnell has previously served on the coaching staff of the Houston/Tennessee Oilers, the Seattle Seahawks, and the Baltimore Ravens. In all, he has completed 34 years in the profession, and his experience spans all levels of play—from high school teams to collegiate divisions to his current career with the NFL.

Purnell graduated from Whittier College in 1970 with a degree in business administration and served as a graduate assistant in the athletics department.

Capping a solid 15-4 season, the Indianapolis Colts hope to capture their fourth Super Bowl win, though the last time they made it to the Big Game was 36 years ago. With the Bears boasting a surprising 15-3 season, the match-up promises to be exciting.

Founded by Quakers in 1887, Whittier College is an independent, four-year college offering a traditional liberal arts program integrated with both professional and pre-professional courses of study. With an emphasis on diversity, community, and curricular innovation, the College’s primary mission is to endow students with the education, skills, and values appropriate for global leadership and service. Whittier College is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).

Whittier Law School, which is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools, is located on a separate campus in Orange County.