Does it matter?
66. Got a few years left in him.
I googled it and it already came up as AD at the University of Iowa. Lol. Gotta love Wikipedia
Boston Celtics President Brad Stevens on Beth Goetz: "They better name her the Full Time AD. She's as good as it gets."
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66. Got a few years left in him.
I googled it and it already came up as AD at the University of Iowa. Lol. Gotta love Wikipedia
Whoa. BG did not just fire a janitor. She went head-on against the biggest, most powerful, best known coach in her department and the longest-tenured one in the nation and won, or at least it seems now.
My cat would be better than Barta because he would not have given Kirk or Fran insane extensions when nobody was going to hire them away at their age.
Barta sucked as a AD. Those lawsuits crippled the university.
Wrong x 1000. The next OC will have better offensive stats in year 1 than Bumbling Brian has had the last 2 seasons.......guarantee it. Doesn't even matter who it is, since it's impossible to be any worse!
I'd rather the University did an open and complete search and identify the best candidate rather than hire the one in-house because she made an obvious and popular decision.
I have a feeling that the UI President has already decided Beth is the person for the job
BG is in line for the job not because of her recent move. But the recent move is indicative of why she's in line for the job.
Probably true and it’s a problem at least a couple years out. She’s gonna have to put in at least two years of good work as AD to become desirable enough to get stolen away. I’ll take that deal all day long.
Here is everything Goetz told the local media on Tuesday.
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ON THE OPENING STATEMENT
“I think the statement speaks for itself. I’ve had conversations with President Wilson, but we thought it was important to provide clarity and that’s what was in the statement yesterday.”WHAT WAS THE TIMELINE OF THE DECISION
“I really appreciate the question and the desire to know more details, but as you heard Coach Ferentz say, the content, specifics, are private conversations and we’re going to keep it that way. What I will say is that everyone joins me, all Hawkeyes, and in showing their appreciation to Brian [Ferentz] with his commitment and passion, and what he has done as a student-athlete and coach of this program. We’ve got a head coach who is incredibly successful, a hall-of-fame head coach, with a steady hand who is going to be focused on leading this program just like Brian is and the rest of the staff toward a successful end of the season. I know our fans are going to continue to support them in a positive way.”CAN YOU COMMENT ON WHETHER THERE WAS OUTSIDE PRESSURE?
“I think anytime that you’re in these situations, you tune out what is around. It’s out job to evaluate all the information you have to make the best decision you can at the time for both the short and long term of the program and of the institution, and then asses what you go with.”DO YOU FEEL LIKE THE TIMING SETS YOU UP TO MAKE A MORE PRODUCTIVE HIRE IN THE COMING MONTHS AS OPPOSED TO LATER?
“The only consideration is what we think is in the best interest short term. As you heard coach mention, those decisions are to be made at the appropriate times, and he’ll go forward with what he thinks best.”HOW MUCH SAY WILL YOU HAVE IN THE NEXT DECISION?
“As is the case in all of our sports and any of our coaches, we empower our head coaches to make decisions that they believe are best, and of course, our administrators are involved with how we engage with them and exchange ideas, but those are decisions we will lead to the head coach.”DID YOU TALK TO ANY OF THE FOOTBALL PLAYERS ABOUT THE DECISION OR LET THE COACHING STAFF HANDLE THAT?
“My door is always open for any student-athlete, but coach knows best about how to handle the team, and those conversations will be held with the players.”HOW DIFFICULT WAS THIS DECISION, KNOWING THAT THIS IS KIRK FERENTZ’S SON WHO IS BEING LET GO?
“I think anytime anybody is involved in any decision, it’s difficult. Especially those who mean a lot to our university and institution, and that’s always a piece of the puzzle. At the end of the day, you make the best decision and what you think the best interest is to the program.”IS THERE ANY CONCERN AFTER 2023 THAT YOU WILL LOSE KIRK FERENTZ?
“The concern anytime you have to replace a hall of fame coach in any sport is real. We have more than our fair share at Iowa and you want to keep them here as long as you can so they can continue to lead our great programs here at Iowa.”HOW BIG OF A DISTRACTION WERE THE CONTRACT AMENDMENTS?
“Looking back at what contributed to this point is not something I really want to get into it. What you do is look at what’s right in front of you and you take that information, what you can navigate, and you make the best decision that you can.”DID THE DECISION COME DOWN TO THE RESULTS AGAINST MINNESOTA? COULD IT HAVE CHANGED IF IT WAS A WIN AGAINST MINNESOTA OR A LOSS AT WISCONSIN?
“Once again, I appreciate the question, the statement speaks for itself and that’s all we’re going to share about how we landed where we did.”SHOULD WE LOOK INTO THE FACT THERE WAS NOT A STATEMENT FROM KIRK OR BRIAN ATTACHED TO THE RELEASE ON MONDAY?
“I wouldn’t. It’s a statement from me, and we heard Coach Ferentz speak today. At the end of the day, both Kirk Ferentz and Brian Ferentz, I am 100 percent confident just like they always have, but their focus is on the 120 guys in the locker room. That’s been unwavering over time and that’s been unwavering from when I’ve watched week in and week out. That’s what they’re thinking about right now.”HAVE YOU BEEN GIVING ANY ASSURANCES THAT THIS IS THE TYPE OF RESPONSIBILITY YOU WILL HAVE BEYOND THE INTERIM LABEL?
“I’m sure there is a lot about the circumstance that is unique, and I’m doing only the job that she has asked me to do in serving this interim role.”GIVEN THE INTERIM TAG, DID THAT MAKE THE DECISION HARDER FOR YOU TO PULL THE TRIGGER WITH THE FIRING?
“At the end of the day, in any role in which we have a chance to serve any of these young men and any of these coaches in any institutions we have an opportunity to work at, you do the best the can with where you are, and you do that in the role that has been provided to you.”
Iowa interim athletic director Beth Goetz on the decision to let go of Brian Ferentz following the 2023 season
Goetz addressed the media on Tuesday about the decision to not retain Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz after the 2023 season.
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some have posted on here that Beth's partner does not like living in Iowa City.
if she doesn't get the job, I think most of us will be shocked.
if she doesn't get the job, I think most of us will be shocked.
So are the Idiot-Powers-That-Be ever going to actually, you know, start to maybe fill that position?
Kirk Ferentz statement on Beth Goetz:
"I am pleased that Beth has been officially hired as our university's newest director of athletics. Since arriving at the University of Iowa, Beth has shown a tremendous dedication to the university and a passion for our student-athletes. She has a vision that is respectful of the traditions of our athletics programs while embracing opportunities in the rapidly changing college sports landscape. Beth is highly professional, and I believe is well-equipped to navigate this new era of collegiate sports."
"I am pleased that Beth has been officially hired as our university's newest director of athletics. Since arriving at the University of Iowa, Beth has shown a tremendous dedication to the university and a passion for our student-athletes. She has a vision that is respectful of the traditions of our athletics programs while embracing opportunities in the rapidly changing college sports landscape. Beth is highly professional, and I believe is well-equipped to navigate this new era of collegiate sports."
@herkhatescy , there's 3 threads now on Beth officially getting the job but to answer your question:
Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics. Kirk Ferentz. And now Lisa Bluder's statement on Beth Goetz:
"President Wilson hit a home run with the choice of Beth Goetz to lead our Department of Athletics. Beth is a unifying leader who communicates and listens with great effectiveness. Beth is the right person to lead our department into this ever-changingathletic landscape."
"President Wilson hit a home run with the choice of Beth Goetz to lead our Department of Athletics. Beth is a unifying leader who communicates and listens with great effectiveness. Beth is the right person to lead our department into this ever-changingathletic landscape."
Women's Wrestling Head Coach Clarissa Chun on Beth Goetz’s official hiring:
“There is no better person to lead Iowa Athletics. Beth brings great energy and shows her support to all programs. Her leadership as an interim AD has made great and positive impact as she navigated through various situations. She has taken the time to gain an understanding of our program and our sport. We couldn't be more excited for her continued leadership. Congratulations, Beth!”
“There is no better person to lead Iowa Athletics. Beth brings great energy and shows her support to all programs. Her leadership as an interim AD has made great and positive impact as she navigated through various situations. She has taken the time to gain an understanding of our program and our sport. We couldn't be more excited for her continued leadership. Congratulations, Beth!”
17 Iowa head coaches share their thoughts on Beth Goetz being promoted to full-time athletic director:
“This is a great day for Iowa Athletics! Beth is a talented and experienced administrator with strong leadership skills. She has a proven track record of success everywhere she has been. Beth is the perfect choice to lead us into the new Big Ten and will be a strong voice for Hawkeye athletics nationwide. I am happy and excited for Beth, and believe President Wilson made an outstanding decision.”
Rick Heller – Baseball
“I am so excited for the future of the department and our program. Beth has been a tremendous asset to the university since she stepped foot on campus and I am thrilled she will continue to lead the Iowa Department of Athletics. I have had the opportunity to work closely with Beth and that experience and her vision for the department has been impressive. The ability to work closely with her helps our program immensely.”
Fran McCaffery – Men’s Basketball
“President Wilson hit a home run with the choice of Beth Goetz to lead our Department of Athletics. Beth is a unifying leader who communicates and listens with great effectiveness. Beth is the right person to lead our department into this ever-changing athletic landscape.”
Lisa Bluder – Women’s Basketball
“I am thrilled that Beth Goetz has been named Director of Athletics. She is absolutely one of the best administrators I have had the opportunity to work with. Beth is a championship communicator, and fantastic problem-solver; most importantly she operates with the highest integrity. I so appreciate her dedication to collaboration and the effort she makes to have a presence within our program. In this critical moment in college athletics, we are fortunate to have an incredible leader guiding us forward. It will be an absolute honor to work for her and I know the Hawks will continue to rise to new heights under Beth’s leadership. It’s a great day to be a Hawkeye!
Lisa Cellucci – Field Hockey
+“I am pleased that Beth has been officially hired as our university’s newest director of athletics. Since arriving at the University of Iowa, Beth has shown a tremendous dedication to the university and a passion for our student-athletes. She has a vision that is respectful of the traditions of our athletics programs while embracing opportunities in the rapidly changing college sports landscape. Beth is highly professional, and I believe is well-equipped to navigate this new era of collegiate sports.”
Kirk Ferentz – Football
“Beth is an excellent leader and a perfect fit for the University of Iowa. Her wealth of experience will help guide our programs into the new era of college athletics. It is a great day for Hawkeye student-athletes, staff, and fans.”
Tyler Stith – Men’s Golf
“In the short period that Beth has been on campus, it has been exciting to see her impact on our staff and student-athletes. She has brought great energy, communication, and has worked quickly to unite our department. The women’s golf team is excited to have her as our leader. Go Hawks!”
Megan Menzel – Women’s Golf
“We are ecstatic that Beth Goetz has been named Iowa’s newest Director of Athletics. Throughout her short time, she has hit the ground running making sure she is a strong representative of the roots of Iowa’s culture, while simultaneously establishing her own vision of Iowa Athletics within a new era of NCAA sports where the interest in women’s sports is at an all-time high. Her role as one of very few female Director of Athletics at the Division I level is pivotal, and she has wasted no time in making herself visible and accessible to all of us at Iowa. We look forward to following her lead as she brings our university both academically and athletically to the next level.”
Larissa Libby – Women’s Gymnastics
“Today is a great day to be a Hawkeye! I am thrilled to have Beth leading us into the future. She is a passionate, dedicated, and inspirational leader that brings out the best in everyone. With the ever-changing landscape of college athletics, the University of Iowa is in good hands.”
Jeff Garbutt – Rowing
“Good leaders are hard to find, but great leaders are almost impossible. Beth is a great leader, a leader who empowers people to be confident, forward-thinking, and think outside of the box. Her leadership ability can be best described as supportive, transparent, and energetic. There are great years ahead for all of us at University of Iowa Athletics and in Hawkeye Nation.”
Dave Diianni – Women’s Soccer
“Beth has shown great leadership and vision this past year. She has been listening and responding to difficult issues while guiding the staff through an ever-changing environment in the NCAA. She has been a guiding force for the athletics department and an incredible liaison to the university. We look forward to having her full-time to help navigate a new era for Iowa Athletics.”
Renee Gillispie – Softball
+“The swimming & diving program is elated that Beth Goetz will be the Director of Athletics at the University of Iowa going forward. Our student-athletes, coaches, and staff are excited to have Beth leading this department into the future. Go Hawks!”
Nathan Mundt – Women’s Swimming & Diving
“I have no doubt that in Beth Goetz we have the transformational leader Iowa Athletics needs to succeed and thrive at the highest levels of collegiate athletics. I am proud to be a Hawkeye under Beth’s leadership where she sets the highest example for integrity, intelligence, communication, vision, and success. We absolutely hit the jackpot on our new Director of Athletics. We have an exciting future ahead of us in Hawkeye Athletics!”
Sasha Schmid – Women’s Tennis
“I am excited to welcome Beth as our new Director of Athletics! In a short amount of time, she has shown great leadership and an unwavering commitment and support of our track and field and XC athletes and staff. Beth has tremendous passion for the University of Iowa and the Hawkeyes. She brings exceptional experience from many levels of collegiate athletics, and I trust that she will lead our programs through this new Big Ten and NCAA landscape.”
Joey Woody – Track & Field/XC
“Iowa has a new leader that everyone can be very proud of. Beth has the respect of every coach in the department because she is a strong leader, a thoughtful listener, and a difference maker that gets things done. Hawkeye student-athletes are in great hands.”
Jim Barnes – Volleyball
“Beth Goetz earned her way into the business by not making it about business. She is about the right things. The Hawks got the best.”
Tom Brands – Men’s Wrestling
“There is no better person to lead Iowa Athletics. Beth brings great energy and shows her support to all programs. Her leadership as an interim AD has made great and positive impact as she navigated through various situations. She has taken the time to gain an understanding of our program and our sport. We couldn’t be more excited for her continued leadership. Congratulations, Beth!”
Clarissa Chun – Women’s Wrestling
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“This is a great day for Iowa Athletics! Beth is a talented and experienced administrator with strong leadership skills. She has a proven track record of success everywhere she has been. Beth is the perfect choice to lead us into the new Big Ten and will be a strong voice for Hawkeye athletics nationwide. I am happy and excited for Beth, and believe President Wilson made an outstanding decision.”
Rick Heller – Baseball
“I am so excited for the future of the department and our program. Beth has been a tremendous asset to the university since she stepped foot on campus and I am thrilled she will continue to lead the Iowa Department of Athletics. I have had the opportunity to work closely with Beth and that experience and her vision for the department has been impressive. The ability to work closely with her helps our program immensely.”
Fran McCaffery – Men’s Basketball
“President Wilson hit a home run with the choice of Beth Goetz to lead our Department of Athletics. Beth is a unifying leader who communicates and listens with great effectiveness. Beth is the right person to lead our department into this ever-changing athletic landscape.”
Lisa Bluder – Women’s Basketball
“I am thrilled that Beth Goetz has been named Director of Athletics. She is absolutely one of the best administrators I have had the opportunity to work with. Beth is a championship communicator, and fantastic problem-solver; most importantly she operates with the highest integrity. I so appreciate her dedication to collaboration and the effort she makes to have a presence within our program. In this critical moment in college athletics, we are fortunate to have an incredible leader guiding us forward. It will be an absolute honor to work for her and I know the Hawks will continue to rise to new heights under Beth’s leadership. It’s a great day to be a Hawkeye!
Lisa Cellucci – Field Hockey
+“I am pleased that Beth has been officially hired as our university’s newest director of athletics. Since arriving at the University of Iowa, Beth has shown a tremendous dedication to the university and a passion for our student-athletes. She has a vision that is respectful of the traditions of our athletics programs while embracing opportunities in the rapidly changing college sports landscape. Beth is highly professional, and I believe is well-equipped to navigate this new era of collegiate sports.”
Kirk Ferentz – Football
“Beth is an excellent leader and a perfect fit for the University of Iowa. Her wealth of experience will help guide our programs into the new era of college athletics. It is a great day for Hawkeye student-athletes, staff, and fans.”
Tyler Stith – Men’s Golf
“In the short period that Beth has been on campus, it has been exciting to see her impact on our staff and student-athletes. She has brought great energy, communication, and has worked quickly to unite our department. The women’s golf team is excited to have her as our leader. Go Hawks!”
Megan Menzel – Women’s Golf
“We are ecstatic that Beth Goetz has been named Iowa’s newest Director of Athletics. Throughout her short time, she has hit the ground running making sure she is a strong representative of the roots of Iowa’s culture, while simultaneously establishing her own vision of Iowa Athletics within a new era of NCAA sports where the interest in women’s sports is at an all-time high. Her role as one of very few female Director of Athletics at the Division I level is pivotal, and she has wasted no time in making herself visible and accessible to all of us at Iowa. We look forward to following her lead as she brings our university both academically and athletically to the next level.”
Larissa Libby – Women’s Gymnastics
“Today is a great day to be a Hawkeye! I am thrilled to have Beth leading us into the future. She is a passionate, dedicated, and inspirational leader that brings out the best in everyone. With the ever-changing landscape of college athletics, the University of Iowa is in good hands.”
Jeff Garbutt – Rowing
“Good leaders are hard to find, but great leaders are almost impossible. Beth is a great leader, a leader who empowers people to be confident, forward-thinking, and think outside of the box. Her leadership ability can be best described as supportive, transparent, and energetic. There are great years ahead for all of us at University of Iowa Athletics and in Hawkeye Nation.”
Dave Diianni – Women’s Soccer
“Beth has shown great leadership and vision this past year. She has been listening and responding to difficult issues while guiding the staff through an ever-changing environment in the NCAA. She has been a guiding force for the athletics department and an incredible liaison to the university. We look forward to having her full-time to help navigate a new era for Iowa Athletics.”
Renee Gillispie – Softball
+“The swimming & diving program is elated that Beth Goetz will be the Director of Athletics at the University of Iowa going forward. Our student-athletes, coaches, and staff are excited to have Beth leading this department into the future. Go Hawks!”
Nathan Mundt – Women’s Swimming & Diving
“I have no doubt that in Beth Goetz we have the transformational leader Iowa Athletics needs to succeed and thrive at the highest levels of collegiate athletics. I am proud to be a Hawkeye under Beth’s leadership where she sets the highest example for integrity, intelligence, communication, vision, and success. We absolutely hit the jackpot on our new Director of Athletics. We have an exciting future ahead of us in Hawkeye Athletics!”
Sasha Schmid – Women’s Tennis
“I am excited to welcome Beth as our new Director of Athletics! In a short amount of time, she has shown great leadership and an unwavering commitment and support of our track and field and XC athletes and staff. Beth has tremendous passion for the University of Iowa and the Hawkeyes. She brings exceptional experience from many levels of collegiate athletics, and I trust that she will lead our programs through this new Big Ten and NCAA landscape.”
Joey Woody – Track & Field/XC
“Iowa has a new leader that everyone can be very proud of. Beth has the respect of every coach in the department because she is a strong leader, a thoughtful listener, and a difference maker that gets things done. Hawkeye student-athletes are in great hands.”
Jim Barnes – Volleyball
“Beth Goetz earned her way into the business by not making it about business. She is about the right things. The Hawks got the best.”
Tom Brands – Men’s Wrestling
“There is no better person to lead Iowa Athletics. Beth brings great energy and shows her support to all programs. Her leadership as an interim AD has made great and positive impact as she navigated through various situations. She has taken the time to gain an understanding of our program and our sport. We couldn’t be more excited for her continued leadership. Congratulations, Beth!”
Clarissa Chun – Women’s Wrestling
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