Purdue officially announced the end of Darrell Hazell's tenure at Purdue Sunday afternoon.
Hazell was 9-33 with Purdue. Receivers coach Gerad Parker is the interim coach.
A press release said athletic director Mike Bobinski made the decision after consulting with board of trustees chairman Michael Berghoff and president Mitch Daniels.
"From the first time I met Darrell, I could tell he was a man of high character — a quality person who you would want leading a group of young men — but our inconsistent performance and inability to generate positive momentum thus far this season, along with the disappointing results of the past three seasons, made it clear to me that we needed to make a change," Bobinski said in the release. "This is not a decision taken lightly, and I respect and appreciate the dedicated effort Darrell has put forth on behalf of Purdue. We have a lot of football still ahead of us this season, and it's important that our primary focus be on providing our team with the best possible preparation and opportunity for success. I appreciate Gerad taking over on an interim basis and look forward to his leadership and the continued commitment and efforts of our entire football coaching staff."
Purdue lost to Iowa 49-35 on Homecoming Saturday. Bobinski and Daniels were at the game.
"College athletics can't have a better man than Darrell Hazell, and I would like to see more individuals with his virtues in Division I athletics. But while character is mandatory every day at Purdue, positive performance also must be there," Daniels said in Purdue's release. "With new leadership and the rapidly evolving Football Performance Complex, I'm confident that better days are ahead. The Board and I fully understand and support the need for a successful football program and recognize the positive impact it brings to the intercollegiate athletics department, the campus community and Boilermaker alumni and fans everywhere."
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