Former UK wideout Gerad Parker to coach running backs at Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell announced that former University of Kentucky wide receiver Gerad Parker was hired to coach his team’s running backs.
“I’m happy to welcome Gerad, his wife Kandi and their three daughters to our program,” Fickell said, according to a news release. “He’s another great family man and coach and I’m excited to see him get to work with our running backs this spring. We have put together a staff with some great recruiters and football minds. I am proud they have all taken a leap of faith to come to Cincinnati.”
Parker, who has spent the last four seasons at Purdue, finished the season as the Boilermakers’ interim head coach. He coached tight ends for his first two seasons before becoming wide receivers coach in 2015. He has also served as the Boilermakers’ recruiting coordinator.
Former Kentucky player and head coach Joker Phillips was hired to coach the Bearcats’ wide receivers. And former Kentucky quarterback Mike Hartline is also on the staff as a quality contol coach for the offense.
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I want to say thx to #Purduenation for all the memories we've shared the last 4 yrs. I tip my hat to the players who've impacted my life.
— Gerad Parker (@GeradParker1) January 30, 2017
The next chapter begins in the #QueenCity very excited about the new opportunity. Looking fwd to recruiting to #CinCityPride pic.twitter.com/MoovyrxFlm
— Gerad Parker (@GeradParker1) January 30, 2017
Another member joins the #Bearcats coaching staff! Welcome to Coach @GeradParker1!
— Cincinnati Football (@GoBearcatsFB) January 30, 2017
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This story was originally published January 30, 2017 at 7:03 PM with the headline "Former UK wideout Gerad Parker to coach running backs at Cincinnati."