WEST LAFAYETTE — A season of gratitude synonymous with Thanksgiving and the holiday season extends to the “fairytale” Purdue volleyball season for coach Dave Shondell .

And his players led in that with a banner in Holloway Gymnasium reading “Ever Grateful” — same as the chosen phrase on the back of the Boilermakers ’ warmup shirts. The decision of his players has changed Shondell in several ways, he revealed in exclusive conversations with IndyStar.

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