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Iowa Hawkeyes name new defensive coordinator

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Phil Parker, DBs coach for the Iowa Hawkeyes the past 13 seasons, has gotten a major promotion- to defensive coordinator.  Kirk Ferentz announced late last night. Parker, a member of the Iowa staff since Ferentz took over as head coach, replaces Norm Parker, who retired following this past season.  Phil Parker was named by Rivals.com in March, 2011, as a first team member of … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes name new defensive coordinator

Kirk Ferentz Not Taking K.C. Chiefs Job, Staying at Iowa

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Iowa Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz, the longest tenured in the Big Ten, reiterated Wednesday his long-term plans to remain the head coach in Iowa City. Apparently, his boy Scott Pioli wasn't able to lure him away to the Kansas City Chiefs, like early speculation indicated. Now, if it were the New England Patriots who knows? Anyways Ferentz released a statement: … [Read more...] about Kirk Ferentz Not Taking K.C. Chiefs Job, Staying at Iowa

Iowa Hawkeyes Suspend Star RB Marcus Coker for Bowl Game

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Iowa Hawkeyes tailback Marcus Coker goes from 2010 Insight Bowl MVP to 2011 Insight Bowl suspendee today. Last year he set Iowa bowl records for rushing attempts (33) and rushing yards (219) in the 27-24 win over Missouri. Hopefully, he also got to see the Grand  Canyon last year, because he will not be traveling with the team to Arizona. … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes Suspend Star RB Marcus Coker for Bowl Game

Next K.C. Chiefs Coach: Iowa Hawkeyes Kirk Ferentz?

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Now that Todd Haley has been canned by the Kansas City Chiefs front office, defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel wil serve as Head Coach in the interim. His first game will be versus the undefeated Green Bay Packers- have fun with that. So who replaces Haley in the long term? Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli has reportedly told people that Iowa's Kirk Ferentz is the leading … [Read more...] about Next K.C. Chiefs Coach: Iowa Hawkeyes Kirk Ferentz?

Nebraska Cornhuskers-Iowa Hawkeyes Rivalry: Tom Osborne is Excited

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On the last Friday of November in Lincoln, Neb., the college football teams from the University of Iowa and the University of Nebraska will square off in the first of what is expected to be a long and competitive and entertaining rivalry between one of the Big Ten Conference’s original member institutions and the league’s most recent addition. It could be the beginning of a … [Read more...] about Nebraska Cornhuskers-Iowa Hawkeyes Rivalry: Tom Osborne is Excited

Penn State is “Radioactive” to Bowl Selection Committees; Big 10 Bowl Projections

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"They're radioactive," a bowl official told Herb Gould of the Chicago Sun-Times yesterday. "[Bowls] wanted Joe Paterno 's last game, not a nightmare." The Nittany Lions finish the season at Ohio State and Wisconsin. The OSU game looks like a toss-up, and the Badgers will likely destroy them. That season ending tilt is looking like it'll be the Leaders division championship … [Read more...] about Penn State is “Radioactive” to Bowl Selection Committees; Big 10 Bowl Projections

Big 10 Bowl Projections; Much Hinges on Wisconsin Badgers

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When looking at the Big Ten conference standings, and trying to figure out the hierarchy for the college football bowl system, I can't help but think of one of my favorite lines from the '80s movie "Fletch." "I'd say we're in a gray area." "How gray?" "Charcoal." We do know this however- the Big Ten bellcow is still Wisconsin (get it bellcow, dairy state?). The … [Read more...] about Big 10 Bowl Projections; Much Hinges on Wisconsin Badgers