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sports2 years ago

"Beth Goetz's Vision for Iowa Athletics: Renovations, Offense, and NIL"

Beth Goetz, the new University of Iowa athletics director, addressed various topics in her introductory press conference, including the decision not to bring back offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz, the evolving landscape of college sports, potential upgrades to Carver-Hawkeye Arena, and the ongoing search for a new offensive coordinator. She emphasized the importance of building trust and relationships, remaining competitive in college athletics, and being mindful of financial considerations while supporting the programs.

sports2 years ago

"Beth Goetz Officially Named University of Iowa's Permanent Athletics Director"

Beth Goetz's contract as the University of Iowa's athletics director is a five-year deal with an annual guaranteed base salary of $850,000, along with additional deferred compensation and performance-based bonuses. She is the 13th AD in school history and the only female AD in the Big Ten, succeeding longtime athletics director Gary Barta. Her contract runs from Jan. 18, 2024, to Jan. 17, 2029, and includes bonuses for academic and athletic achievements.

sports2 years ago

"Beth Goetz Officially Named University of Iowa's Athletic Director"

Beth Goetz has been named the permanent athletics director at the University of Iowa after serving as interim AD since August 2022. She received widespread support from coaches and colleagues, with a five-year contract and a base salary of $850,000 plus incentives and deferred compensation. Goetz is the only woman currently serving as an athletics director in the Big Ten and the first woman to be AD at Iowa since 1973. Her appointment concludes an official search process that began late last year, with TurnkeyZRG conducting the search.

sports2 years ago

Beth Goetz Officially Named University of Iowa's Athletic Director

Beth Goetz has been named the permanent athletic director at Iowa after serving in the interim role since the summer. She has agreed to a five-year deal and is the first woman to hold the position at Iowa. Goetz brings extensive experience from previous roles at Ball State, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Butler. Her promotion follows the retirement of Gary Barta, who served as Iowa's athletic director for 17 years.

sports2 years ago

Beth Goetz Officially Named Director of Athletics at University of Iowa

Beth Goetz has been named the permanent athletics director at the University of Iowa, becoming the first female to oversee the entire Iowa athletic department and the only female athletics director in the Big Ten Conference. Goetz, who previously served as interim AD, was chosen after a national search and is praised for her leadership and vision. She has already made significant decisions during her tenure, including handling coaching changes and navigating modern college athletics challenges.

sports2 years ago

"Beth Goetz Takes Helm as University of Iowa's Athletic Director"

Beth Goetz has been named the University of Iowa’s next Director of Athletics after serving as interim since August 2022. She joined the Iowa athletics staff in September 2022 and previously served as director of athletics at Ball State University. Goetz expressed gratitude for the opportunity and looks forward to leading Iowa’s athletics program. Her appointment is pending approval by the Iowa Board of Regents.

sports2 years ago

Beth Goetz Takes Helm as Iowa's Athletics Director

Beth Goetz has been named the new athletics director at the University of Iowa, making her the first woman to oversee the full department. With a background in collegiate athletics and a track record of success, Goetz's priorities include addressing coaching transitions, fostering relationships with student-athletes, and exploring potential facility renovations. Her appointment follows a thorough search process and has garnered support from coaches and university leadership.

sports2 years ago

"Timing and Clarity: The Ferentz Family's Impact on Hawkeye Football"

The firing of Iowa Hawkeyes' offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz by interim athletic director Beth Goetz has raised questions about the timing of the announcement. Despite the team's declining offensive performance, some believe that the decision could have been handled better, especially considering the presence of two former offensive coordinators on the coaching staff who could have served as interim replacements. Head coach Kirk Ferentz expressed dissatisfaction with the timing but did not dispute the outcome. The Hawkeyes now face the challenge of regaining their focus and securing a win against Northwestern.

sports2 years ago

Beth Goetz named interim AD at University of Iowa.

Iowa has named Beth Goetz as interim athletic director, replacing Gary Barta, who will retire on August 1. Goetz, who currently serves as deputy director of athletics and chief operating officer, will hold the Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair. She is the only woman serving as an athletics director among the 14 Big Ten institutions. A national search will not start until early 2024, which allows Goetz to run athletics through the football and basketball seasons.

sports2 years ago

Beth Goetz named interim athletic director at University of Iowa.

The University of Iowa has named Beth Goetz as interim director of athletics following the retirement of Gary Barta, who served as athletic director for 17 years. Goetz, who was hired as deputy director of athletics and chief operating officer last year, previously served as the Ball State athletic director. A national search for Barta's permanent replacement will be done in 2024.

sports2 years ago

Beth Goetz named interim athletic director at University of Iowa.

Beth Goetz has been named as the interim athletic director at the University of Iowa, effective August 1, following Gary Barta's retirement. A national search for Barta's replacement will not begin until early 2024, meaning Goetz will have a long run with the interim tag. Goetz is seen as a rising star among college administrators and has served as interim AD at Minnesota during a difficult period. She has been the chief operating officer for athletics at UConn and was a successful four-year athletics director at Ball State before taking the deputy director/COO post at Iowa.

sports2 years ago

Iowa AD Gary Barta to Retire After 17 Years

University of Iowa's Athletic Director Gary Barta has announced his retirement after 17 years in the role. During his tenure, the Hawkeyes won 12 Big Ten titles and raised over $650M in donations for non-capital projects. However, the athletic department has also faced six separate lawsuits and was forced to take out a $50M loan in 2020. Deputy Athletics Director and COO Beth Goetz is the most likely candidate to become the interim AD and potentially a permanent replacement for Barta.