Why Barry Odom brought fired defensive coordinator back to Purdue football
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Purdue press conference: Barry Odom defends re-hiring Kevin Kane Odom said he understood bringing back Kane as the Boilermakers' defensive coordinator would raise questions. Purdue football coach Barry Odom has rehired Kevin Kane as the team's defensive coordinator.Odom's decision was based on his two-decade history with Kane, not Kane's previous tenure at Purdue.Kane will have full play-calling duties, which Odom noted was not always the case under the previous staff. WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue football coach Barry Odom based his decision to bring Kevin Kane back as defensive coordinator on the coach and man he’s known for two decades, rather than Kane’s previous two-year stint in that role....