Former Lawrence Co Bulldog, Hired as Troy’s Head Football Coach

Troy announced on Monday, they have hired former Lawrence Co All-State Football Player Gerad Parker to be their next head football coach. Parker was Notre Dame’s offensive coordinator and Tight End’s coach this past season. He has also spent time as the offensive coordinator at West Virginia University. Served as the interim head coach at Purdue University for six games in 2016. He’s also spent time at UT Martin, Marshall, Duke, Penn State, Cincinnati and East Carolina.

Parker, 42, will replace Jon Sumrall, who left Troy earlier this month after two successful seasons to become the head coach at Tulane.

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