Seth Wallace named Assistant Head Coach

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Wallace Named Assistant Head Football Coach

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WALLACE NAMED ASSISTANT HEAD FOOTBALL COACH​

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IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa Moon Family Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz announced on Tuesday a couple coaching changes.
Seth Wallace has been named Assistant Head Coach for the Hawkeye football program. This is the first time an assistant head coach has been named under Ferentz.
“Seth is an excellent coach and has been an asset to our coaching staff for many years,” said Ferentz. “He works tirelessly to develop our players into outstanding men on and off the field. I am grateful that he is a part of our program.”
In addition to his role as Assistant Head Football coach, Wallace will continue his responsibilities as Assistant Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach for the Hawkeye football program. Wallace’s base salary is being increased from $755,000 to $1,000,000 annually.
“Being able to coach at the University of Iowa with such great players, coaches and staff members is really an honor,” said Wallace. “The University of Iowa and this football program are both very special to me. I am appreciative of this new, expanded role and look forward to preparing our athletes for the upcoming season and beyond.”
Under Wallace’s leadership, Iowa’s linebacking corps has consistently been one of the nation’s best. Over the past eight years, Wallace has coached five linebackers who have garnered All-America recognition, including unanimous consensus selections Josey Jewell (2017) and Jack Campbell (2022). Most recently, Jay Higgins was honored as a first-team All-American in 2023. An Iowa linebacker has led the Big Ten in total tackles each of the past three seasons. Wallace has mentored 11 linebackers to all-conference status and eight players have gone on to play in the National Football League.

Ferentz also made the following announcements:
Phil Parker’s contract as defensive coordinator is being amended to a base salary of $1,900,000 annually. This past season Parker was the recipient of the Broyles Award, awarded to the top assistant coach in college football, and the American Football Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year Award.
Parker’s defenses consistently rank among the best in the country. The Hawkeyes ranked fourth nationally in scoring defense (14.8) and passing efficiency defense (102.1), fifth in passing yards per game (170.7), and seventh in total defense (282.5) in 2023. Iowa allowed one touchdown or less in 10 games in 2023 and in 19 of the last 28 games. Iowa’s defense has yielded 400 yards or fewer in 28 straight games dating back to the 2021 season — the longest active streak nationally.
Kelton Copeland’s contract as wide receivers coach has not been renewed. “I appreciate Kelton’s contribution to the Hawkeye staff and wish him the very best,” Ferentz said.
The search for an offensive coordinator is ongoing and an announcement is expected in the near future.

 

[WDMHawk72]

It's a start.

 

[pistachio1999]

Someone made a run at Seth. Thankfully we kept him.

 

[jhawk23]

Should be Lavar, not Seth. Seth will replace Phil as DC someday, but he’s not going to be Kirk’s successor.

 

[ANYCHawk]

i.e. someone offered him a coordinator job

 

[ANYCHawk]

Should be Lavar, not Seth. Seth will replace Phil as DC someday, but he’s not going to be Kirk’s successor.

that's not what assistant head coach means at all

 

[pistachio1999]

Does Seth get to go out and do the dancing for dollars circuit sometimes now?

 

[desihawk]

i.e. someone offered him a coordinator job

then why not assistant defensive coordinator instead of assistant big daddy

 

[HawkMachine]

Someone made a run at Seth. Thankfully we kept him.

Been saying for a long time he will replace PP.

 

[ICHawk2440]

Wonder what levar thinks of this….

 

[Franisdaman]

Roy Higgins weighs in

 

[myteamcanbeatupyourteam]

Nice to see Phil get a half million dollar raise!

 

[Bro D]

then why not assistant defensive coordinator instead of assistant big daddy

Because of the message you just responded to:

i.e. someone offered him a coordinator job

 

[ichawk24]

Wallace was already making more money than Woods. Seth was the 3rd highest paid behind the coordinators. And he probably had another job offer in hand.

 

[cmhawks99]

Wonder what levar thinks of this….

Ask him? I guess if he doesn’t leave, you’ll know, right?

 

[myteamcanbeatupyourteam]

then why not assistant defensive coordinator instead of assistant big daddy

He was already assistant d coordinator. 😒

 

[Max_Rebo]

There's your in-house HC candidate in a few years.

I'd be curious to know what, specifically, his "expanded role" might consist of. Might be just a title. Could also signal he will be taking on some of the overall program management duties in preparation for being a head coach some day.

 

[Franisdaman]

There's your in-house HC candidate in a few years.

I'd be curious to know what, specifically, his "expanded role" might consist of. Might be just a title. Could also signal he will be taking on some of the overall program management duties in preparation for being a head coach some day.

that could help in negative recruiting if prospects know the staff will remain stable and that Seth would be promoted from Asst Head Coach to THE Head Coach

 

[ICHawk2440]

Ask him? I guess if he doesn’t leave, you’ll know, right?

I thought he deserved a pay raise at least. I doubt he leaves I just wonder why he wouldn’t get a little bump too. Share the wealth with the key guys.
Even if I knew him I wouldn’t ask him lol

 

[QChawks]

does he have to fetch KF's gum for him now?

 

[NorthDSMHawk]

Well deserved. Very good to see the support for this from current and former players. Reminds me that quite a few posters on here wanted him gone in 2020 based off the one sided story from one disgruntled former player.

 

[NorthDSMHawk]

Wonder what levar thinks of this….

Probably happy for him.

Never ceases to amaze me how many posters think they know the interpersonal relationships between our staff. Maybe they’re not as sensitive as the posters here?

(Swipe right and play video)

 

[intrepodor]

that's not what assistant head coach means at all

Give him a chance to learn our offense.

 

[GunnerHawk]

Should be Lavar, not Seth. Seth will replace Phil as DC someday, but he’s not going to be Kirk’s successor.

Din't be so sure. Wallace is well liked inside the program and a very good coach. This announcement adds a degree of stability long term to the program. Glad Phil got a big raise and that Wallace received a nice bump

 

[83Hawk]

Good for him! He's done a great job with our linebackers.

 

[intrepodor]

Been saying for a long time he will replace PP.

Makes too much sense.

 

[Hawk_4shur]

I thought it was odd to have someone be the Asst HC and the Asst DC. So, I checked around at some of the other notable coaching staffs in the top program. I guess it's not that unusual.

Fun Fact - for 2023, Bama had a coach that was the Asst. HC of Offense/WR's - but was not the OC.

Fun Fact #2 - Jim's Harbaugh's son, Jay, is on the coaching staff at Michigan. Hasn't seemed to hurt them.

Fun Fact #3 - Oregon has 31 men on their Coaching Staff. I assume not all are paid. They also have 28 on the "Support Staff".

 

[HWKEYZ23]

i.e. someone offered him a coordinator job

Several have reached out to him but the Minnesota job was his if he wanted it

 

[intrepodor]

Wallace Named Assistant Head Football Coach

hawkeyesports.com

WALLACE NAMED ASSISTANT HEAD FOOTBALL COACH​

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IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa Moon Family Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz announced on Tuesday a couple coaching changes.
Seth Wallace has been named Assistant Head Coach for the Hawkeye football program. This is the first time an assistant head coach has been named under Ferentz.
“Seth is an excellent coach and has been an asset to our coaching staff for many years,” said Ferentz. “He works tirelessly to develop our players into outstanding men on and off the field. I am grateful that he is a part of our program.”
In addition to his role as Assistant Head Football coach, Wallace will continue his responsibilities as Assistant Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach for the Hawkeye football program. Wallace’s base salary is being increased from $755,000 to $1,000,000 annually.
“Being able to coach at the University of Iowa with such great players, coaches and staff members is really an honor,” said Wallace. “The University of Iowa and this football program are both very special to me. I am appreciative of this new, expanded role and look forward to preparing our athletes for the upcoming season and beyond.”
Under Wallace’s leadership, Iowa’s linebacking corps has consistently been one of the nation’s best. Over the past eight years, Wallace has coached five linebackers who have garnered All-America recognition, including unanimous consensus selections Josey Jewell (2017) and Jack Campbell (2022). Most recently, Jay Higgins was honored as a first-team All-American in 2023. An Iowa linebacker has led the Big Ten in total tackles each of the past three seasons. Wallace has mentored 11 linebackers to all-conference status and eight players have gone on to play in the National Football League.

Ferentz also made the following announcements:
Phil Parker’s contract as defensive coordinator is being amended to a base salary of $1,900,000 annually. This past season Parker was the recipient of the Broyles Award, awarded to the top assistant coach in college football, and the American Football Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year Award.
Parker’s defenses consistently rank among the best in the country. The Hawkeyes ranked fourth nationally in scoring defense (14.8) and passing efficiency defense (102.1), fifth in passing yards per game (170.7), and seventh in total defense (282.5) in 2023. Iowa allowed one touchdown or less in 10 games in 2023 and in 19 of the last 28 games. Iowa’s defense has yielded 400 yards or fewer in 28 straight games dating back to the 2021 season — the longest active streak nationally.
Kelton Copeland’s contract as wide receivers coach has not been renewed. “I appreciate Kelton’s contribution to the Hawkeye staff and wish him the very best,” Ferentz said.
The search for an offensive coordinator is ongoing and an announcement is expected in the near future.

Now we know what Kirk has been working on.

 

[pistachio1999]

I thought he deserved a pay raise at least. I doubt he leaves I just wonder why he wouldn’t get a little bump too. Share the wealth with the key guys.
Even if I knew him I wouldn’t ask him lol

Ask Beth. She is the money person.

 

[pistachio1999]

If you watch Seth on the sideline he is basically right there with Phil. The two are attached at the hip mostly on game days on the sideline.

 

[Heathen Raider]

Kirk has never given out the Title of Asst HC and You do not give that Title unless He is the planned successor, period. He has the track record of success is younger and it makes a seamless transition that keeps the culture. and more importantly the Defense even when Phil retires . Just tagging a meaningless Title and a quarter M would not be stopping a big promotion as a DC that would pay more than a Million, there is power behind this move . People who have ran organizations and Companies can see this plain .

 

[hawkandroll]

Should be Lavar, not Seth. Seth will replace Phil as DC someday, but he’s not going to be Kirk’s successor.

Wonder what levar thinks of this….

What drives the thought that Levar is due for a title upgrade or successor or whatever?

 

[BurgHawk87]

Kirk has never given out the Title of Asst HC and You do not give that Title unless He is the planned successor, period. He has the track record of success is younger and it makes a seamless transition that keeps the culture. and more importantly the Defense even when Phil retires . Just tagging a meaningless Title and a quarter M would not be stopping a big promotion as a DC that would pay more than a Million, there is power behind this move . People who have ran organizations and Companies can see this plain .

That's well and all but I don't think Kirk gets to name his successor.

 

[ChiefRhoads]

He may not contractually, but if he decides to retire a little earlier than planned and not hold the university hostage he could negotiate the hiring of Seth to step away in a year or two instead of three or four.

 

[El Simbolo]

Fun Fact #3 - Oregon has 31 men on their Coaching Staff. I assume not all are paid. They also have 28 on the "Support Staff".

Whenever they come to Kinnick, the sideline won't have room for all the Ducks' coaches

 

[pistachio1999]

Kirk has never given out the Title of Asst HC and You do not give that Title unless He is the planned successor, period. He has the track record of success is younger and it makes a seamless transition that keeps the culture. and more importantly the Defense even when Phil retires . Just tagging a meaningless Title and a quarter M would not be stopping a big promotion as a DC that would pay more than a Million, there is power behind this move . People who have ran organizations and Companies can see this plain .

He better love social functions and radio call in programs and press conferences, etc. all the fun stuff.

 

[Heathen Raider]

That's well and all but I don't think Kirk gets to name his successor.

No but the AD does

 

[jonesy5960]

Should be Lavar, not Seth. Seth will replace Phil as DC someday, but he’s not going to be Kirk’s successor.

Levar was already promoted to OC. You just haven't heard about it yet.

 

[pistachio1999]

Safe to say he is past the Kallenberger ordeal?