The University of Iowa is known for many things, but near the top of the list is the longevity and stability of its athletic department. The Hawkeyes have had two head football coaches in more than four decades. There have been just four men’s basketball coaches in more nearly four decades. On the women’s side, just three coaches in four decades. Iowa wrestling, like football, has had three coaches for nearly five decades. Stability and longevity across the board.
A big part of that has been the longevity and stability at the top with athletic director Gary Barta taking over the reins in 2006 from former AD Bob Bowlsby, who held the position for 16 years.