Ryne Smith
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Assistant Director of Development - Annual Fund - John Purdue Club
Mackey Arena
Joined March 2011
"A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him." -David Brinkley.
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We all brought notebooks and will take diligent notes on UConn/Alabama. @DMathias31 @Ryan_Cline13 . #BoilerUp #OneMore
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I ran into three former teammates (@RobbieHummel , @bbuckets11 , John Hart) and @DMathias31 … all in tears for this man right here. Goat of all goats and deserves this more than anyone. #BoilerUp.
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Woke the family up and drove 12 hours to my parents house in Toledo. Headed to the game tomorrow in Detroit. My dad was standing in the front yard waving a Purdue flag as we drove up to the house. Vibes are what you would call immaculate. #BoilerUp.
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Just boarded my flight to Phoenix - I was walking to grab a coffee in the airport and saw a Boilermaker drinking a glass of wine. It was 7:00am. So, yeah, we’re ready. #BoilerUp #FinalFour.
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Rushed the field. Looked to my right - my wife. Looked to my left - Jeff Brohm. Went full on hug to the left. #BoilerUp #FoundHerLater.
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My senior year at Purdue the coaching staff was: . HC - Matt Painter .Asst. Coach - Jack Owens: Miami (OH) HC.Asst. Coach - Greg Gary: Mercer HC .Asst. Coach - Micah Shrewsberry: Penn State HC. WOW. Remarkable.
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Grady Eifert plays harder than any player in the country. Period!.
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I met my wife on the dance floor of the Neon Cactus. It is a memory I will never forget, vaguely.
BREAKING: After a spring and summer of full closures, attempted reopenings and stringent requirements imposed by local and state health authorities, the owners of Neon Cactus said it will close for good because the bar can't open in true form again.
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Gotta be just an absolutely horrible feeling for opponents when Fletch gets that sh*t-eatin grin on his face.
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5 takeaways from this evening:. 1. Assembly Hall is still a great place for a ball game. 2. Masks are masks. Not chin straps. 3. CMP = 🐐 . 4. Big Tre is that dude. 5. No one @‘ed me with this so I’ll @ myself.
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Just got word that Coach Painter paid for ALL of his former players to join the @JohnPurdueClub who weren’t current members. That guy. Best in the business! And I am so grateful to have learned from him. You could even say I’m. #EverGrateful.
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There are very few things in this world that get me hyped more than the hard core fist pump by Coach Painter. #BallCoach.
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I’m in tears 😂😂😂😂 . Nothin but the truth here 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻.
“They just shouldn’t cover basketball” 😳. Matt Painter on people who think Zach Edey is good just because he’s tall 👀. #MarchMadness
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Mackey Arena would have been bonkers. Love you, Boiler Nation. See you Tuesday! #MenOfMackey #Elam.
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Settling in nicely here in Phoenix with 30,000 of my closest (Boilermaker) friends. 🚂 . #BoilerUp.
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Good Morning, Boilermakers. We play a basketball game today. LFG.
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The absolute best.
"I'm really trying not to cry. but the tears are coming down. It's just been so long. I just. I cannot believe this has finally happened". @RobbieHummel's call following Purdue's win over Tennessee to send @BoilerBall to the Final Four 🥺. (via @westwood1sports)
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We’re not sure if this is actually a grain bin and I’m not sure why I threw up #2. Either way it’s #FakeNews . @DMathias31 @BoilerBall
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Last time I saw Dennis Kelly he was lifting me over his head shoulder press style while standing on the Where Else dance floor - glad to see he’s doing well.
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Me: “I’m on the video still!”. Wife: “Yeah I still don’t know why they have you on there with all those legends.” . Valid point, but you take em where you can get em.
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It's my wife's 30th birthday today. My 3 year old woke up - looked me directly in my eyes and said: . "Daddy - you make sure you're a great listener to mommy today, okay?" . 😏😂.
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Hey man. chill out. 😂😂😂😂.
Imagine if these squads played an opener before the championship 👀
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🙏🏻🙌🏻 Honored and #blessed to receive and offer from Coach Keady at Purdue to chuck trey balls for #BlackSquad in the Alumni Game! 🙌🏻🙏🏻 🚂 🚂 🚂 #BoilerUp
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I just wore a mask every minute of every day while outside of my hotel room for the past week & if you complain about wearing one you soft. 🧻🧻🧻 #WearAMask.
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Congratulations and thank you to the @BoilerBall seniors. Every Boilermaker leaves a legacy, and yours is special. #BoilerUp.
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Great effort by @PurdueTbt !! Appreciate all of Boiler Nation getting loud for us - you never disappoint. See y’all Sunday. Lock in. 🔒 . #MenofMackey.
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First week of working with the @JohnPurdueClub in the books! Looking forward to meeting more Boilermakers and adding a few more of these! #BoilerUp
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Could be wrong but seems like he had a handful of jersey… Yoooooooo?!?!?!?
I’m so confused.
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My daughter who turns 4 next month had her first soccer game this morning. Went great! . She touched the ball 1 time. Took herself out 6 times. Went to the bathroom twice. Quit the team. Came back. Scored no goals. Picked 4 flowers. And lost 7-1. Mia Hamm, eat your heart out.
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That is so great from Morton. Ain’t cute, but do what your asked to do at a high level. Winning plays.
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Mackey Arena is BUZZIN right now - can’t imagine what it’s going to be like come 7:00pm. Need the @ThePaintCrew to hit up Harry’s before the game, have a few Play Hard Beers and be ready to blow that roof off. LFG!!! #BoilerUp #BeatBama.
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I don’t have 100 dunks in my life.
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Woke up this morning still bleeding black and gold. Always have, always will. #EverGrateful #EverTrue.
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Coaching staff was absolutely fire, money, unbelievable offensive sets in key moments in that game. #Sweet, sweet, sweet, game.
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Carsen Edwards I could kiss you. I ain't even afraid to say it.
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Loudest I've ever heard Mackey:. @ETwaun55 against OSU '11.5 second call vs. WVU '10.@pj_thompson11 💦 from 55 feet '16. No particular order.
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Seeing those dudes cut down that net brings tears to my eyes. Congrats @BoilerBall, well deserved. On to the next one! #BoilerUp #HammerDown.
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PSA to suspects of the Greater Lafayette Area: . You will not out run the LPD.
Former Central Catholic and #Purdue player Danny Anthrop sworn in with Lafayette Police Department. Story to come.
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Fair warning, America: Purdue just dominated on the road & started 4 sophs and a frosh & another frosh got 12 off the bench w/ RayD injured.
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We added a Little Bear to the family this morning - Ty Edward Smith! We love you little man. 🐻
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The gangs all here. Let’s get this 💴 🚂🚂🚂
🚨BREAKING🚨. Ladies and gentlemen, @RobbieHummel will be wearing Gold and Black again for @thetournament! No further introduction needed. If you aren’t in Columbus to cheer us on this summer, you’ll be missing out. #boilerup @BoilerBall
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College Basketball is BACK! Four Purdue Basketball Alumni face off tonight as Division 1 Head Ball Coaches: . Painter vs. Darner.@BoilerBall - @gbphoenixmbb . Martin vs. Cunningham .@MizzouHoops - @UIWMBB . Pretty awesome - #Family!.
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I think Biggie Swanigan has more rebounds this week than I had in all four years. 😎.
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Picked my son up from daycare this afternoon. Not a “Hey dad!” a “Hi!” NOTHIN! . He walked right up to me put his arms out questioning me like “I go to Mackey????” . Inconsolable. Not tonight, bud. But love where your head’s at. #BoilerUp #RaiseThemRight
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Call me biased but this has got to be one of the sweetest court designs in the country. Big things ahead for this venue, there's no doubt. #WordUp .#ComeFlyWithUS
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DAWG.
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We used to have to wipe baby Jackson Anthrop’s nose out at the house now he’s running around the #3 team in the country for 6. What a time to be alive.
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Hey @GovPenceIN, let's get a bill in there to change this state's name to "Purdue." We'd appreciate that. #BoilerUp.
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Baby girl is now: Scared. To. Death. Thanks a lot @RobbieHummel hope you sleep well tonight.
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Unbelievable ATO’s from Paint and staff down the stretch. That was awesome. 📝.
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Leave your politics out of it, because the first Vice President my daughters will remember will be a woman. As a #GirlDad I think that is pretty damn special.
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Sitting in the Kroger parking lot and just witnessed a 60 year old man take off running with his cart only to ride it at least 20 yards across the pavement with a huge smile on his face. In a down pour. Monday’s not so bad!.
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My wife is video chatting with her 5th graders. This woman set up her school’s online learning center and has been on the computer and on the phone with fellow teachers preparing for classes to resume via the web. Amazing!
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Here's some real talk: @BoilerBall weathers a slow start, down 12 in the second half on the road & win the game with the NPOY on the bench.
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That late post entry pass from Gillis to Edey was absolutely elite. Crazy part is the one handed-catch turn and finish is even more impressive. #BoilerUp.
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The Midwestern Cowboy, @DMathias31 buries 2 trey balls tonight against the Detroit Pistons. Get this man a contract. The 🐐 - 🔥 🔥.
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Two FACTS on the game:. 1.) No, I didn’t do much by getting in between Big Isaac and John Fields. 2.) Yes, I was terrified. #BigFacts.
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If you would have told me in 2012 that my college roommate would eventually be coaching in the NBA Finals I would have laughed at you. (😂) Let’s go @DruAnthrop14 time to get it done. 🏆.
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Prayer answered, for sure.
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My 4 year old daughter had her first day of basketball camp this morning. She refused to dribble - and to be honest - I don’t blame her. I went thru and entire college career with a dribble limit rule. So 🍎>🌳 🤷🏼♂️.
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Olivia Louise Smith - 8 lbs 6 oz. Harper is fired up about her new backcourt mate. 🏀🦏
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I miss basketball dearly so I went into the archives for one of the greatest games I’ve ever watched live as a fan. Enjoy, cc: @Ryan_Cline13 .
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That’s family. Congrats @CoachPainter.
Really happy we could be there to watch @CoachPainter receive his @NABC1927 National Coach of the Year Award. One of the best to ever do it!
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. @RobbieHummel @showtheworld3. @LewJackCity has sauce @SuperTeague has sauce hell even I got some sauce(s) #Trolled
http://t.co/veW3w1X8uw.
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My daughter, who turns 2 in a week, refuses to move from my vehicle to walk in to day care unless she has her “pack pack” on and is carrying her lunch. A 2 year old. My life is being run by a 2 year old.
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#FlashbackFriday to the greatest moment in the history of Mackey Arena . don’t @ me . @bbuckets11
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