http://www.kcrg.com/subject/news/of...sity-of-iowa-president-position-soon-20150508
This is most likely the hiring that will have the biggest effect on the future of Iowa football. Faculty have called for a candidate with an educational research background rather than a corporate one; students at town halls have requested candidates that will address campus sexual assaults and diversity.
As for football, new presidents may bring in new ADs. After the reign of Mary Sue Coleman at U of Michigan, the new president at Michigan selected an AD that got Jim Harbaugh after the resignation of Dave Brandon. Brandon resigned after it was revealed that a Michigan QB played in a game with a known concussion and issues with ticket policies.
Iowa AD Gary Barta is currently dealing with a field hockey Title IX lawsuit and is most likely joined at the hip with the mediocre showing of the Iowa football program due to his large extension of Ferentz's contract. Hopefully, the later is alleviated with a better season than last; however, the president will probably stay in office past the end of Ferentz's contract and will likely have some large impact on the future of Hawkeye football.
The Board of Regents and U of I websites are taking nominations for a new president. I am nominating Hawkeye2222. /s
This is most likely the hiring that will have the biggest effect on the future of Iowa football. Faculty have called for a candidate with an educational research background rather than a corporate one; students at town halls have requested candidates that will address campus sexual assaults and diversity.
As for football, new presidents may bring in new ADs. After the reign of Mary Sue Coleman at U of Michigan, the new president at Michigan selected an AD that got Jim Harbaugh after the resignation of Dave Brandon. Brandon resigned after it was revealed that a Michigan QB played in a game with a known concussion and issues with ticket policies.
Iowa AD Gary Barta is currently dealing with a field hockey Title IX lawsuit and is most likely joined at the hip with the mediocre showing of the Iowa football program due to his large extension of Ferentz's contract. Hopefully, the later is alleviated with a better season than last; however, the president will probably stay in office past the end of Ferentz's contract and will likely have some large impact on the future of Hawkeye football.
The Board of Regents and U of I websites are taking nominations for a new president. I am nominating Hawkeye2222. /s