Scarlet Nation has confirmed that Rutgers offensive coordinator Jerry Kill will not rejoin the team next season. Head coach Chris Ash released a statement regarding Kill's departure.

“I would like to thank Jerry, Rebecca and their entire family for everything they did for our program, both on and off the field,” said Ash. “Jerry had a great impact on our coaching staff and was a tremendous influence on all of our players. I wish Jerry and his wife the best and they will always be part of our Rutgers family.”

Kill was brought on board last December after former offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer left for an assistant coaching job at Texas.

Kill’s departure is due to health concerns, stemming from his epileptic condition. He left his previous head coaching job at Minnesota for the same health-related reasons.

The longtime coach offered up his thoughts on leaving his position as Rutgers offensive coordinator.

“I want to thank Chris Ash and Pat Hobbs for giving me the opportunity to coach at Rutgers. I would also like to thank the players, the Rutgers family, fans and media for everything they have done for Rebecca and I. This program is definitely headed in the right direction with coach Ash and I know that firsthand. I enjoyed the year being an assistant coach and had a ton of fun with the players and coaches.

"I hope that through my 34 years of coaching that I was able to be a positive influence on young people because that is truly why I coach. I want to thank all the players for what they have done for me. I appreciate and love all of the people that are part of my family. I don’t have any regrets and I’ve had a blessed career. I love this game and all the coaches that I’ve worked with. They have all made Jerry Kill a better man. I know that I did it the right way and I did it my way. I gave everything I had to the game, I just ran out of juice.”

This past season, Kill was hospitalized because of a seizure incident that occurred a day after he took a sideline hit against Eastern Michigan in week No.2.

That has left Ash in the midst of a coaching search for the program's ninth offensive coordinator in as many years.

For a list of coaching candidates, check out our OC Hot Board here.