Jeff Brohm will remain at Purdue, having turned down the chance to return to his alma mater and coach at Louisville.
Brohm, who played quarterback for the Cardinals and grew up in Louisville, said in a statement Wednesday that although “going home was very appealing and meaningful to me, the timing was not ideal.”
Brohm met with Louisville athletic director Vince Tyra on Tuesday and had been considered a front-runner for the Cardinals’ coaching job since Bobby Petrino’s firing earlier this month.
“After intense and thorough discussion, I believe it is important to finish the building process we have begun and honor the commitment I made to our football program, players, and recruits,” Brohm said. “… I believe that remaining at Purdue is the right thing to do, and I am excited for the challenges ahead.”
The Boilermakers are 13-12 in two seasons under Brohm.
Tyra said in a statement Louisville will continue its search and hoped to make a hire soon.
“While Jeff and I had a terrific conversation about the future of the University of Louisville football program and how he could play a role in our success, it was clear that his heart and mind were still with fulfilling his commitment to Purdue,” Tyra said in a statement. “As a Cardinal alumnus, Jeff has accomplished a great deal as a player and as a coach. We wish him the best going forward except when we may meet on the field of play.”