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Iowa AD Beth Goetz extends tenure with major pay bump
sports5 days ago

Iowa AD Beth Goetz extends tenure with major pay bump

Iowa's athletics director Beth Goetz signed a contract extension through January 2032, boosting her base salary from $850,000 to $1.4 million (effective Sept. 1, 2026) with deferred compensation rising to $250,000, placing her near the Big Ten median. The extension comes amid leadership changes, NIL/revenue-sharing navigation, and ongoing projects like Carver-Hawkeye Arena renovations, with UI President Barbara Wilson praising her vision and leadership.

via Hawk Central|
#athletics-director#beth-goetz#contract-extension
Hecklinski Sparks Iowa's Kids Day With QB Depth and Playmakers
sports10 days ago

Hecklinski Sparks Iowa's Kids Day With QB Depth and Playmakers

Iowa’s Kids Day at Kinnick highlighted quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski leading the No. 1 offense with multiple TD passes and strong play, edging Hank Brown in early 11-on-11 work while backups like Ryan Fitzgerald and freshmen such as Brody Schaffer showed potential. The Hawkeyes experimented with a NASCAR-style defensive edge package, while kickers Eli Ozick and Caden Buhr competed. Several injuries were noted, and the event included free admission and autographs for fans.

via Hawk Central|
#dj-vonnahme#iowa-hawkeyes#jeremy-hecklinski
Sorsby ruling reopens an old NCAA wound for Iowa's Ferentz
sports2 months ago

Sorsby ruling reopens an old NCAA wound for Iowa's Ferentz

Ferentz says Brendan Sorsby’s temporary eligibility ruling underscores what he sees as the NCAA’s inconsistent handling of gambling penalties, echoing the Noah Shannon case in which a small bet led to a lifetime ban and emotional strain for players. He doesn’t claim to know enough about Sorsby’s situation to comment on it directly, but criticizes the NCAA’s lack of nimbleness and consistency, contrasting it with NFL processes and noting the ongoing impact on Iowa’s program.

via The New York Times|
#brendan-sorsby#iowa-hawkeyes#kirk-ferentz
Bears add Logan Jones at center to anchor future O-line
sports4 months ago

Bears add Logan Jones at center to anchor future O-line

The Chicago Bears selected Iowa center Logan Jones with the 57th pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, adding a four-year Iowa starter and Rimington Award winner who is expected to develop behind veteran Garrett Bradbury after trading for him; Jones is known for his rugged demeanor and technique, and could take over at center in 2027 as the team seeks long-term stability at the position.

via The New York Times|
#center#chicago-bears#iowa-hawkeyes
Coffee-fueled Mauler: Dunker Brings Size and Swagger to the Steelers
sports4 months ago

Coffee-fueled Mauler: Dunker Brings Size and Swagger to the Steelers

Gennings Dunker, a 6-foot-5, 320-pound Iowa offensive lineman known for overpowering drive blocks, was chosen by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round (No. 96). Beyond his on-field power, the charismatic lineman is famous for a coffee-fueled pre-practice routine, a larger-than-life personality, and a disciplined academic background, with versatility to play guard or tackle and a leadership presence that could anchor Pittsburgh’s line as he develops.

via The New York Times|
#gennings-dunker#iowa-hawkeyes#nfl-draft
Bears land Iowa center Logan Jones with 57th pick
sports4 months ago

Bears land Iowa center Logan Jones with 57th pick

The Chicago Bears drafted Iowa center Logan Jones with the 57th overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The 6-2, 299-pound lineman appeared in 52 career games with 51 starts at Iowa, was a team captain in 2025, and won the Rimington Trophy as the nation's best center. Jones began his college career on the defensive line before switching to center in 2022, making him a valuable addition to Chicago’s offensive line.

via Chicago Bears Official Website|
#chicago-bears#iowa-hawkeyes#logan-jones
NCAA sanctions Iowa for pre-portal tampering by Ferentz staff, four 2023 wins vacated
college-football4 months ago

NCAA sanctions Iowa for pre-portal tampering by Ferentz staff, four 2023 wins vacated

The NCAA announced tampering violations involving Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and assistant Jon Budmayr linked to extensive contact with a student-athlete at another school before he entered the transfer portal; Budmayr even spoke with the athlete’s parent and arranged a call with Ferentz, after which the player transferred and played in five games in 2023. As a penalty, Iowa will vacate four wins from the 2023 season (Utah State, Iowa State, Western Michigan, Michigan State), dropping Ferentz’s record to 209-128. The COI supported the sanctions despite Iowa’s disagreement and noted potential governance changes to how eligibility and penalties are determined in similar cases.

via On3|
#college-football#iowa-hawkeyes#kirk-ferentz
Iowa’s Tampering Case Exposes Cracks in the NCAA Infractions System
sports4 months ago

Iowa’s Tampering Case Exposes Cracks in the NCAA Infractions System

Iowa admitted in 2024 to violating NCAA tampering rules tied to quarterback Cade McNamara before he entered the transfer portal, resulting in suspensions for Kirk Ferentz and an assistant and a COI ruling to vacate four 2023 wins; the protracted resolution, stretching from 2023 into 2025 with debates over penalties, highlights how slow and contentious the NCAA infractions process has become and has fueled broader calls to pause investigations and overhaul enforcement.

via Sports Illustrated|
#college-football#infractions-process#iowa-hawkeyes
Iowa to Vacate Four 2023 Wins After NCAA Tampering Ruling
sports4 months ago

Iowa to Vacate Four 2023 Wins After NCAA Tampering Ruling

The NCAA’s Committee on Infractions ordered Iowa to vacate four wins from the 2023 season after finding tampering by head coach Kirk Ferentz and assistant coach Jon Budmayr involving Cade McNamara; the ruling expands earlier penalties, reduces Ferentz’s career win total from 213 to 209, and follows a self-imposed one-game suspension Ferentz served to start the 2023 season.

via The New York Times|
#college-football#infractions#iowa-hawkeyes
Feud Beyond the Scoreboard: The Enduring Iowa–Illinois Hoops Rivalry
sports5 months ago

Feud Beyond the Scoreboard: The Enduring Iowa–Illinois Hoops Rivalry

The Iowa–Illinois men’s basketball rivalry runs far deeper than its Elite Eight clash, built on decades of heated matchups, recruiting wars, and infamous off-court controversies (notably Bruce Pearl’s alleged pay-for-play issues involving Deon Thomas). Those tensions have produced memorable on-court drama and fan animosity, making Saturday’s No. 9 Iowa vs. No. 3 Illinois Elite Eight a pivotal chapter in a feud that continually shapes both programs.

via The New York Times|
#college-basketball#illinois-fighting-illini#iowa-hawkeyes