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Penn State hires former Purdue, Duke assistant Gerad Parker as new WR coach

Penn State has found its replacement for David Corley.

Duke assistant Gerad Parker has been tapped as Penn State’s next wide receivers coach, the program announced Thursday. Parker, 36, served as Purdue’s interim head coach in 2016 and also has coaching experience at Kentucky, Marshall and UT Martin.

“We are excited to add Gerad to our staff,” Penn State head coach James Franklin said in a statement. “He has a comprehensive background and knows the Big Ten. He is a terrific fit for our staff, university and community.”

Added Parker: “Personally, I feel I have been called on this earth to coach wideouts and help grow men.