Fred Akers

Recently I attended our Purdue Football Alumni banquet and was saddened to hear of the loss of our Coach Fred Akers. I had the privilege of playing on his team and appreciate the care and consideration that he had in developing his players. My condolences to the Akers family and to the football family that he helped create around the world.

Diane, Lesli, Stacey, and family,

I was so sorry to hear of Fred's passing. While we all know he is in a greater place, the earthly absence makes it difficult. My kids and I still revel in those great trips to places like The Meadowlands to beat Penn State, to Auburn to beat Bo Jackson and company, out to Palo Alto to beat a Stanford team coached by John Elway, Sr, and always the fact that we no longer feared going to Dallas in October. No coach is likely to ever match Fred's...

Diane I am so sorry to read about Fred’s death. I fondly remember both of you during the hay days of UT football. Hope you and family are well