BUFFALO, Wyo. — Former Purdue football coach Joe Tiller died Saturday. He was 74.
Tiller's death was announced on the Purdue football program’s Twitter account.
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Tiller set the record for most wins in the school's football program. He coached the Boilermakers from 1997 to 2008, where his overwall record was 87-62, ESPN reported. Tiller began his head coaching career at Wyoming.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees released a statement to offer his condolences. Brees attended Purdue from 1997-2000 and led the Boilermakers to a Big Ten Championship and Rose Bowl appearance during the 2000 season, according to the quarterback's official website.