when the guy intercepts the ball and he takes off on that side of the field, you've got a bunch of offensive guys chasing him. Once he reversed, those offensive linemen aren't the greatest at changing direction and chasing him down.
He is a guy that I've known for a long time. He's very knowledgeable guy and he's a play ahead all of the time. He understands mechanics probably as well as anybody coaching quarterbacks today.
He's a guy I have tried to hire on two other occasions, so the third time was a charm. I'm excited to have him on our staff.
Joel did a great job as a graduate assistant here and has gone on to cut his teeth in the coaching profession. He's a detail guy with a lot of energy, and we're thrilled to have him back at Purdue.
You don't work with a guy that long and don't become very good friends. He really understood me and I understood him. That's probably why we got along so well. We'll miss Jim and his personality and his intellect.
Bill knows our system as well as anyone. That's why he was chosen. Bottom line: He is a guy who will be able to get it done.
He's smart, he's experienced, he's loyal, he's a good coach and he sees the big picture. He's the right guy for the job at this point.