(AP) — As the drummers walk onto the field ... sign the drum slung over his shoulder. “This is what we play for,” he said, patting the trophy. On the field nearby, drums and sticks beat ...

The drum, a staple of Purdue marching band, was absent during the halftime performance at a football game for the first time since 1979 on Sept. 18, 2021. More: Others offer to step up after ...