It's official: Purdue RB coach Lamar Conard being retained by Barry Odom
What’s old is new again, as Purdue coach Barry Odom is retaining assistant Lamar Conard, according to a university release.
Conard just finished his second season as running backs coach at his alma mater following five seasons as the running backs coach at Miami (Ohio). Conard came to Miami after nine seasons at Illinois State working for former Purdue LB Brock Spack.
It is thought Conard’s return will ensure the return of Purdue RB Devin Mockobee, who figures to be a key player in 2025.
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Conard came to Illinois State following a two-year graduate assistantship at Purdue, where he also coached the Boilermaker defensive backs and coordinated the scout team offense.
Conard was a defensive back for the Boilermakers from 1996-99. He was the first walk-on at Purdue to be awarded a scholarship under Joe Tiller, doing so in 1997. He was a three-year starter and played in all 37 games during his final three seasons. His career totals included 118 tackles (68 solo, 50 assists), six pass breakups and four interceptions.
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