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Jay Norvell, hired as analyst a month ago, will replace Omar Young as Hawkeyes' running backs coach
Jay Norvell was promoted from senior offensive analyst to running backs coach at Iowa after Omar Young left for the Las Vegas Raiders, bringing extensive coaching experience.
- On Monday, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced that Jay Norvell has been promoted to running backs coach, replacing Omar Young, who departed for the Las Vegas Raiders last month.
- Norvell brings extensive experience to the staff, having previously served as head coach at Colorado State and Nevada, and he played for the Hawkeyes from 1982 to 1985, earning team MVP honors as a senior.
- "His perspective is a great addition to our coaching staff and will be beneficial for our running backs," Ferentz said of Norvell, who has coached at six power-conference schools and in the NFL.
- Alongside the promotion, Iowa hired Mike Grant as senior offensive analyst and welcomed back Brian Smith as a defensive analyst, with Grant bringing more than 30 years of collegiate coaching experience.
- Analysts play a "pivotal role" in modern college football, Ferentz noted, explaining that these staff additions aim to strengthen the program's offensive and defensive support systems for upcoming challenges.
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Jay Norvell, hired as analyst a month ago, will replace Omar Young as Hawkeyes' running backs coach
Jay Norvell will move from senior offensive analyst to running backs coach at Iowa after Omar Young left the Hawkeyes for a similar position with the Las Vegas Raiders last month.
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Ferentz Announces Coaching Staff Updates
IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa Moon Family Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz announced updates to his coaching staff on Monday. Jay Norvell transitions to running backs coach after Omar Young departed for a similar position with the Las Vegas Raiders last month. Mike Grant has been hired as the team’s senior analyst (offense), while Brian Smith rejoins the program as a defensive analyst. JAY NORVELLNorvell is a former Hawkeye, winning 35 ga…
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