Purdue in Final Four, Fans and former players looking forward to Saturday’s game

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LAFAYETTE — It’s been 44 years since Purdue played in a Final Four. It’s a game Purdue alum and former sportswriter Tim Costello remembers well.

“It’s a thrill now to see them make the Final Four and feel like they could do a little more,” said Tim Costello.Anthrop still lives in West Lafayette and is a season ticket holder. “I always like to tell my kids that the teams in the regional that year were Purdue, Indiana, Duke and Kentucky so big names even back then like they are today,” said Anthrop.

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