Reports: Purdue Hires John Shoop as Offensive Coordinator Posted Jan 24, 2013 According to reports, Purdue has hired John Shoop as its new offensive coordinator. Shoop coordinated some decent offenses at North Carolina toward the end of his tenure as Tar Heels' offensive coordinator (2007-2010). Players like quarterback T.J. Yates and wide receiver Hakeem Nicks developed nicely under his watch in Chapel Hill. (ESPN.com)