Latest Kirk Ferentz News
The Iowa Hawkeyes are installing a new offense. The players say their new OC is 'intense,' too
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa has been known for stability on its football coaching staff, which makes this spring a little different for the Hawkeyes. Offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz, the son of coach Kirk Ferentz, was fired during the team’s off week last October, though he...
Giants hire James Ferentz as assistant offensive line coach
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have hired recently retired James Ferentz as an assistant offensive line coach. Ferentz, 34, retired last month as an NFL player after an eight-year career with the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots. He will help new offensive...
Tim Lester lays out plan to build an aggressive and disciplined offense as Hawkeyes' new coordinator
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A resumé illustrating a wide range of experiences is what led coach Kirk Ferentz to hire Tim Lester as Iowa's new offensive coordinator. Now Lester's task is to remodel one of the worst offenses in the country. “In my mind, he’s a good fit...
Hawkeyes hire Packers' analyst Tim Lester, ex-Western Michigan coach, to revive offense
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Former Western Michigan coach Tim Lester was hired Wednesday to turn around Iowa's underperforming offense. Lester replaces coach Kirk Ferentz's son, Brian Ferentz, who finished this past season on the staff after athletic director Beth Goetz told him in late...
