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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue quarterback Drew Brees,
insisting he can improve with another year in college, will stay
for his senior season.
"It's better for most people, including myself, to stay another year," Brees said. "An extra year will provide me with a bit more maturity. I know that I can become a better player by staying another year." Brees said he wanted to make the decision as soon as possible to dispel rumors about his future and end debate about his plans for the NFL draft. "It really wasn't as hard as I thought it would be," he said. "I'm coming back next year to have fun." The Boilermakers (6-4) are coming off a loss to Wisconsin, a game billed as a showdown between two Heisman Trophy contenders -- Brees and Badgers running back Ron Dayne. Brees has thrown for 3,334 yards and 21 touchdowns through 10 games. The Boilermakers are off this weekend and close their season Nov. 20 at Indiana. "I think next year we have a chance to do a lot of great things with this football team," he said. "I still feel that there's a lot of things to do here." Brees said he does not think about winning the Heisman Trophy, and the prospect of becoming a favorite for the honor next season did not factor into his decision. Tiller called Brees one of the most productive players he has ever coached. "His return just makes our goals a little more achievable," he said. Brees, meanwhile, is more at ease. "I'm relaxed; it's a good feeling," he said. "I know this is definitely what was meant to be." | ALSO SEE Brees says Dayne should get Heisman
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