Who are 10 best Purdue athletes of all time? See how artificial intelligence ranks them
We've been taking a new approach to an old debate, and asking artificial intelligence to weigh in on the best players for our local teams.
We definitely had some questions about Chat GPT's rankings of the top ten Colts, but its list of the best Pacers players of all time was a little closer to ours.
We decided to turn our attention to the college level and see what our future robot overlords (kidding, probably) think of the best Boilers of all time.
Here's what Chat GPT came up with and its explanation.
Best Purdue Boilermakers of all time
1. Drew Brees (Football)
One of the most accomplished quarterbacks in NFL history, Brees set numerous records during his time at Purdue and went on to have a legendary career in the NFL, winning a Super Bowl and earning multiple Pro Bowl selections.
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2. John Wooden (Basketball)
Before achieving fame as a Hall of Fame coach at UCLA, Wooden was an outstanding basketball player at Purdue. He was a two-time consensus All-American and led the Boilermakers to their first two NCAA Tournament appearances.
3. Rick Mount (Basketball)
Mount is considered one of the greatest shooters in college basketball history. He was a three-time All-American and holds the record for the highest career scoring average in Purdue history.
4. Glenn Robinson (Basketball):
Nicknamed "The Big Dog," Robinson was a dominant force on the basketball court. He was the Naismith College Player of the Year in 1994 and led the Boilermakers to consecutive Big Ten Championships.
5. David Boudia (Diving):
Boudia is an Olympic gold medalist and one of the most successful divers in Purdue's history. He earned multiple NCAA Championships and accolades during his collegiate career.
6. Rod Woodson (Football/Track)
Woodson was a versatile athlete who excelled in both football and track. He was a star defensive back in football and a long jumper in track, earning All-American honors in both sports.
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7. Ryan Kerrigan (Football)
A dominant defensive end, Kerrigan set records for sacks and tackles for loss during his time at Purdue. He went on to have a successful NFL career.
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8. Morgan Burke (Swimming)
Burke was a highly accomplished swimmer, representing the United States at the Olympics and winning multiple NCAA Championships during his time at Purdue.
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9. Stephanie White (Basketball)
White is one of the most decorated women's basketball players in Purdue's history. She was a two-time Big Ten Player of the Year and led the Boilermakers to a Final Four appearance.
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10. Bob Griese (Football)
Griese was an excellent quarterback who had a successful college career at Purdue before going on to achieve further success in the NFL, winning two Super Bowls with the Miami Dolphins.
Editor's Note: Wait, what?
Note: In the first several runnings of this prompt, Chat GPT put Kara Wolters at number ten. Wolters never played for Purdue. When they say they haven't worked out all the kinks in this new AI wave, this is a good example.
The AI ended the prompt by summarizing its choices.
These athletes have made a lasting impact on their sports, achieving success at both the collegiate and professional levels, and have left a significant legacy for Purdue University's athletics program.
Our rankings
From 2017: Best Purdue football players from the past 25 years
From 2020: 20 for '20: Purdue basketball's best in the 2000s
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Best Purdue Boilermakers of all time: Chat GPT ranks top ten
