OT: Hazell out at Purdue

Submitted by dnak438 on

Per Purdue's Rivals site (https://purdue.rivals.com/news/darrell-hazell-is-out-as-purdue-s-footba…):

After managing only a 9-33 record over three-plus seasons, Darrell Hazell is no longer Purdue’s head coach, GoldandBlack.com has learned.

Hazell was fired Sunday, one day after Iowa dominated the Boilermakers 49-35 on Homecoming.

Receivers coach Gerad Parker will be the interim coach. Parker is in his fourth season with the Boilermakers, coming on staff as tight ends coach before moving to coach the receivers last season.

 
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michfn2

October 16th, 2016 at 5:31 PM ^

I know this coach I'm about to suggest is probably never going to coach at Purdue and some people have problems with his coaching style, but think on it for a minute from a pure entertainment value standpoint. Mike Leach.



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kman23

October 16th, 2016 at 5:45 PM ^

There are some good coaches out there for schools. I don't think there's this real dearth of options.

Tom Herman (HC - Houston), Larry Fedora (HC - UNC), Brent Venables (DC - Clemson), Willie Taggart (HC - USF), Charlie Strong (soon to be ex-HC - Texas), Pat Narduzzi (HC - Pitt), Matt Rhule (HC - Temple), PJ Fleck (HC - Western Michigan). Dave Aranda (DC - LSU), Lane Kiffin (OC - Alabama), Bob Stitt (HC - Montana), Blake Anderson (HC - Arkansas St.), Chris Klieman (HC - North Dakota St.) all could move this winter. If I'm Purdue I'd ask about Stitt and Kleiman. Both have made due with limited talents and both could appeal to the types of recruits Purdue would get.

 

Aranada would be a great get if there's an unexpected Big Ten opening at say Penn St (if they collapse down the road) or Illinois (if Lovie decides he's not a college guy). But all in all there are some good names on that list. There might only be 1 elite known quantity but there are a couple of elite coordinators too and a bunch of intriguing other options out there. It's just about matching that to the school so you get a good fit. 

 

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crg

October 16th, 2016 at 5:59 PM ^

It surprises me to hear all of the complaints about how Purdue is a terrible place for a head coach to go and how they can never compete in the Big Ten and how many would like to see them leave.  Maybe it's because a very large number of bloggers here are young (under 25) or that they choose to focus only on recent history (last ten years).  Personally, I was around (i.e. following CFB) when Purdue was not only decent, but challenged for the Big Ten title more often than not (this was mid 90's through mid 2000's); not saying they won that often, but they had chances.

I see Purdue's prolonged downturn as more of a combination of poor management, misplaced priorties, and bad luck within their athletic department.  And at this point I think we, as a fan base, can understand the long term effects these things can have on a football program (it has been 19 years since a national title and 12 since a conference title, but who's counting... *sigh*).

While West Lafeyette is not a paradise destination, it's not that different than many other college towns.  They have the ability to bring in quality talent (players and coaches) and have proven so in the past.  If they made the right choice for the next coach (big IF), and if they get the proper support (I think this is more likely with their new AD administration), they can rebuild and challenge for the West in only a few years.  If they can take the next step from there and be relevant nationally is anyone's guess.

Basically, I'm saying that Purdue is a run-of-the-mill Big Ten team on an extended low-period.  They will recover at some point, but who's knows when it will actually happen.  I think their long term prospects are better than Rutgers, at least.

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Maddogrdt

October 17th, 2016 at 8:55 AM ^

I was around for the "Great" Purdue run in the 90's, it was really based on them adopting a spread pass before anyone else had made the transition. If not for that, Purdue has never been able to line up man to man and effectively control the game (offensive/defensive lines), they simply never get that calibre of athlete to compete with the UM/OSU teams. 

Baring Purdue adopting some new strategy that removes the effectiveness of superior athletes agan, I fail to see any reason to expect them to lift themselves out of the bottom of the Big Ten...And In turn any coach that wants to continue their climb up the coaching ranks, to chose them, perhaps at best they can get an older coach looking for one last chance (Briles)?

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lmgoblue1

October 16th, 2016 at 8:43 PM ^

He said that the administration views all sports as "equally important" and therefore they are "loathe" to throw money at football alone. They seem not to have taken our lesson. He no longer gives them money. Good luck to the next cheap hire.

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Don

October 16th, 2016 at 11:48 PM ^

Anybody who thinks a guy who coached and won a NC at one of the premiere programs in the conference that millions of college football fans think—rightly or wrongly—is the best in country would take the humiliating step of coaching at a doorstop program in the frozen north needs to have their head examined. At Okie St, Miles had access to players in Texas, and at LSU he had access to the incredible talent in Louisiana and across the deep south. At Purdue, he'd be taking the kids that OSU, Michigan, and ND didn't want.

It's especially ridiculous considering that Miles is 62, and is a multimillionaire several times over. He doesn't need the money, and he's already coached at the mountain top. It's more likely he'll end up on Michigan's staff, and that's not very likely as it is.

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Mpfnfu Ford

October 17th, 2016 at 10:04 AM ^

Who would worry me: Dan Mullen, Coach Ken from Navy, Willie Fritz, Troy Calhoun

Who would cause me to laugh out loud at Purdue: Les Miles, anyone from Ohio State's coaching staff, honestly anyone from a coaching staff that is used to having money and facilities

A creative coach with an explosive offense that doesn't require elite recruits is what they need. Dan Mullen would be a good hire too because Miss State is basically SEC Purdue, so you have a good idea he'd at least get you to 7-9 wins.

 

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Hab

October 17th, 2016 at 12:07 PM ^

When I first saw this title, I thought Purdue was trying to turn Ross-Ade Stadium into an intimidating road venue ala #Stripethebirthplace.  #Hazelout

 

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