Parrish Fired After Two Season As Ball State Football Coach

Last updated on Wednesday, November 24, 2010

(MUNCIE, IN) - Stan Parrish is out as head football coach at Ball State.

Athletic Director Tom Collins announced Parrish's firing Tuesday, saying it was time for "a change in direction".

Parrish went 6-19 with the Cardinals, including a loss in the 2009 GMAC Bowl after replacing Brady Hoke as head coach.

School officials say the search for a new coach will begin immediately.

Eddie Faulkner, who served as offensive coordinator on parrIsh's staff, will serve as interim head coach.

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