Eastern Kentucky University Football Coach Mark Elder has been relieved of his duties. Coach Elder finished his career at EKU with a losing record (21-24) and an almost .500 record in league play (15-16). Elder led the team to a 7-5 season […] Eastern Kentucky head coach Mark Elder works with a Colonel at practice. Elder served as the tight ends coach and special teams coordinator at the University of Tennessee since 2013. Colonels never finished higher than 3rd place in the OVC under his leadership. The coach he is replacing at EKU made less than $200K this year. EKU's three conference losses were by a combined 24 points, including an overtime loss. RICHMOND, Ky. – Mark Elder will not return as Eastern Kentucky University’s head football coach, Interim Director of Athletics Mark Sandy announced today. RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) -- A source has confirmed to WKYT that Mark Elder will not be retained as head coach at Eastern Kentucky. Elder’s contract will expire in … The announcement came from EKU Interim Athletics Director Mark Sandy. The announcement came from EKU Interim Athletics Director Mark Sandy. Sycamore grad takes over EKU football Scott Springer , sspringer@communitypress.com Published 4:38 p.m.

The 41-year-old Elder just completed his fourth year at the helm of the Richmond school’s football program. Many were shocked and saddened when EKU announced that Mark’s contract was … Coach Elder finished his career at EKU with a losing record (21-24) and an almost .500 record in league play (15-16). Sources tell FootballScoop that Eastern Kentucky head coach Mark Elder will not return. The program’s head coach the last four seasons, our understanding is that Elder’s contract is up and despite significant progress on-the-field, in facilities, and in recruiting, administration has decided to not renew his deal. In four seasons as head coach, Elder compiled a record of 21-24. Elder's contract will expire in December.

RICHMOND, Ky. – Mark Elder will not return as Eastern Kentucky University's head football coach, Interim Director of Athletics Mark Sandy announced on Monday (Nov. 25). In a year of exciting sport action perhaps the biggest surprise to many was the firing of head football coach at EKU Mark Elder. Eastern Kentucky University introduced new head football coach Mark Elder at a press conference on Thursday, Dec. 10. He had a 15-16 mark in OVC play. On Monday, Nov. 25 it was announced that Elder would not be returning as the EKU football head coach after four seasons. Many were shocked and saddened when EKU announced that Mark’s contract was … Colonels never finished higher than 3rd place in the OVC under his leadership. Eastern Kentucky University Football Coach Mark Elder has been relieved of his duties. In May 2009, the orchestra announced the extension of Elder's contract to 2015. In four seasons as head coach of the Colonels, Elder finished 21-24 and went 7-5 this season.

He had a 15-16 mark in OVC play. A 2005 report indicated that Elder would be with the orchestra at least until 2010. (Photo: Thanks to EKU Athletics) Elder was hired by the Eastern Kentucky Colonels in December 2015.

He was in the final year of his contract.

The 41-year-old Elder just completed his fourth year at the helm of the Richmond school’s football program. He went 15-16 against Ohio Valley Conference teams.