Articles Tagged: Beth Goetz

In this week’s Hawk Off The Press mailbag, readers ask about Iowa’s 2024 quarterback depth chart and the decision to hire a search firm despite a popular interim athletics director being in place.

The University of Iowa has taken the first steps toward conducting an outside search for its next permanent athletics director, establishing a search committee and hiring a search firm.

Beth Goetz and Kirk Ferentz weren’t particularly enlightening on details about the dismissal of Brian Ferentz as offensive coordinator at season’s end.

Speaking for the first time since news broke of Brian Ferentz’s upcoming dismissal, Kirk Ferentz did not say whether he plans to continue to coach at Iowa after this season.

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson said academic quality and “how do we elevate the Big Ten brand” have been among the factors in conference’s growth to 18 teams.

It’s time for a mailbag episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast after a busy week of the Iowa football program’s interaction with the media, including media day and the Kids’ Day open practice, plus interim athletics director Beth Goetz’s introductory press conference.

The next leader of Iowa’s athletics department is focusing on “what’s going to impact winning.” Beth Goetz does so with foresight of changes in the college sports landscape as well.

Whether it be improving relationships with Iowa’s NIL collective or embracing the Iowa City community, Beth Goetz has already made progress as the next leader of Iowa Athletics.

Kirk Ferentz said the NCAA’s investigation into sports gambling at Iowa involves ‘not a large number’ of football players. As Iowa awaits its NCAA fate, Beth Goetz wants to bolster the Hawkeyes’ gambling education.

From Boston Celtics team president Brad Stevens to UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma, Beth Goetz — the University of Iowa’s soon-to-be interim athletic director — has left a lasting impression on many of her former colleagues.