Iowa Officials Not Fooled By Offensive Coordinator Applicant “Ben O’Beef”

"Ben O'Beef" meets the media after interviewing for the offensive coordinator position at Iowa. (Photo Credit:  Jay Wisely)

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Ken O’Keefe resigned from his position as Iowa’s Offensive Coordinator on February 3. Almost immediately, a flood of applications arrived at Hayden Fry Football Complex in Iowa City. Today, head coach Kirk Ferentz announced that former Texas assistant Greg Davis would replace O’Keefe. Ferentz interviewed a …

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Gatens Applies for 5th Season Under ‘Lickliter Hardship’ Provision

Matt Gatens leaves the floor following a victory over Indiana last week (PHOTO: Craig Kratz)

IOWA CITY – Matt Gatens, the Iowa senior guard who averaged more than 30 points per game last week, has applied to the NCAA for a fifth season of eligibility.   Gatens committed to play for the Hawkeyes as a high school freshman.  At the time, Steve Alford held the …

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