Feb. 21, 2008
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IOWA CITY – University of Iowa Director of Athletics Gary Barta today announced a one-year extension to the UI’s contract with head football coach Kirk Ferentz. Ferentz is beginning his 10th season as head coach of the Hawkeyes and his 19th year as a member of the coaching staff of the UI’s football program.
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“During the past two years, I’ve had the opportunity to observe, firsthand, Kirk’s leadership, coaching expertise and his integrity. He’s a proven winner and he’s a proven winner at the University of Iowa. I have every confidence in his ability to lead the Hawkeyes into the future.”
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Gary Barta |
Ferentz’ new contract will run through the 2012 football season. The one-year extension agreement did not change any other terms of the contract.
Ferentz, a two-time Big Ten Coach of the Year selection while at Iowa, has a 61-49 record as head coach of the Hawkeyes. His nine-year stay has included two league titles and first-division finishes in the Big Ten Conference in six of the past seven years.
“During the past two years, I’ve had the opportunity to observe, firsthand, Kirk’s leadership, coaching expertise and his integrity,” said Barta. “He’s a proven winner and he’s a proven winner at the University of Iowa. I have every confidence in his ability to lead the Hawkeyes into the future.”
The 2008 season with be Ferentz’ 19th as a member of the UI football coaching staff. He was a member of Hayden Fry’s staff for nine seasons during the 1980s prior to becoming the head coach at Maine and moving to the NFL for stints with Cleveland and Baltimore.
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