University of Iowa Men's Football

Parker was named by Rivals.com in March, 2011, as a first team member of its College Football Assistant Coach Dream Team. The Hawkeyes posted a perfect 12-0 regular season record in 2015, winning the West Division of the Big Ten Conference.  Iowa participated in the 2016 Rose Bowl following a last-minute loss to Michigan State (16-13) in the Big Ten championship game and ended the season in the top 10 in the national rankings.   Iowa has participated in January bowl games the past three seasons, including the 2014 Outback Bowl, the 2015 TaxSlayer Bowl and the 2016 Rose Bowl.  The Hawkeyes have ranked in the final top 10 of both major polls five times in the past 14 seasons. Iowa has appeared in nine January bowl games since 2001 and have recorded January bowl wins over Florida (2004 Outback), LSU (2005 Capital One), South Carolina (2009 Outback) and Georgia Tech (2010 Orange). Iowa has won 116 games over the past 14 seasons, including 69 Big Ten games. Along with the 2015 division title, the Hawkeyes earned a share of the Big Ten title in both 2002 and 2004 and tied for second in 2009. Iowa has finished in the Big Tens first division in 13 of the past 15 years. The play of the defense has been a key part of Iowas success.  Two Hawkeyes have earned Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year honors in the last four seasons, including Desmond King in 2015 and Micah Hyde in 2012.  King, who returns for his senior season in 2016, earned the Jim Thorpe Award as the best defensive back in the nation and was a unanimous consensus All-American a year ago. Iowa led the Big Ten and ranked 10th in the nation with 19 interceptions in 2015, with four of those being returned for touchdowns.  The Hawkeyes were also among the national leaders in pass break-ups (ninth), turnover margin (11th), turnovers gained (13th), and rushing defense (15th). Iowa ranked second in the Big Ten and seventh nationally in pass defense in 2014 with a defensive line-up that included three new linebackers and two first-year starters in the secondary.  Seven Hawkeye defensive players earned all-Big Ten recognition. The Hawkeyes collected eight wins in 2013, including a 5-3 Big Ten record to tie for second in the Legends Division. Iowa earned a spot in the 2014 Outback Bowl behind a defense that ranked among the national leaders in total defense (sixth), first downs allowed (seventh) pass defense (ninth), scoring defense (ninth), pass efficiency defense (17th) and rushing defense (19th). Cornerback B.J. Lowery, a first team selection, was one of eight Hawkeye defensive players to earn all-Big Ten recognition in 2013, while King was named to several All-Freshman honor teams as a true freshman. Following the 2012 season, senior defensive back Micah Hyde was named the recipient of the Tatum-Woodson Defensive Back of the Year in the Big Ten Conference, earning first team All-Big Ten honors. Hyde was selected by Green Bay in the fifth round of the NFL Draft and has had three very productive seasons in the NFL. Iowas secondary in 2011 was led by senior Shaun Prater, who earned first team all-Big Ten honors for the second straight season, while Hyde earned second team honors. Over the past eight seasons, Iowa ranks among the national leaders with 128 interceptions.  Prater was selected by Cincinnati in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL Draft, while Jordan Bernstine was selected by Washington in the seventh round. The defensive secondary played a key role in Iowas success in 2010. Iowa was second in the Big Ten in pass efficiency defense (115.1) and interceptions (19). Iowa tied for 11th in the nation in interceptions, returning four thefts for touchdowns. Prater and safety Tyler Sash were both named first team all-Big Ten, while Brett Greenwood earned second team honors and Hyde was honorable mention. Sash started the final 34 games of his career and ranks fifth in career interceptions. He declared for the NFL following his junior season in 2010 and was a sixth round selection of the New York Giants. Sash earned a Super Bowl ring in his rookie season with the Giants in 2011. In 2009, Iowa ranked third in the nation in pass efficiency defense and fourth in pass defense, while leading the Big Ten in both categories. The Hawkeyes tied for fifth nationally with 21 interceptions while ranking eighth in scoring defense and 10th in total defense. Sash and cornerback Amari Spievey both earned first team all-Big Ten recognition, while Greenwood was a second team selection. Spievey declared for the NFL Draft following his junior season in 2009 and was selected in the third round by the Detroit Lions. In 2008, Iowa ranked fourth in the nation while tying a school record with 23 interceptions. The Hawkeyes led the Big Ten and ranked fifth nationally in pass efficiency defense (98.3) and scoring defense (13.0). Spievey earned second team all-conference honors, while Bradley Fletcher and Greenwood claimed honorable mention recognition.  Fletcher was selected by St. Louis in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Under Parkers direction, safety Bob Sanders became the ninth Iowa player to earn first team all-Big Ten honors for three seasons (2001, 2002, and 2003). Sanders earned second team All-America honors in 2003 and was taken by Indianapolis in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He ranks 10th in career tackles (348).  Sanders earned all-Pro recognition with the Colts in 2005 and was selected to the Pro Bowl. He was a key contributor again in 2006 as the Colts won the Super Bowl. He was named the NFLs Defensive Player of the Year in 2007 and was again an all-Pro selection. Senior cornerback Charles Godfrey led the Iowa secondary in 2007, recording five interceptions and 65 tackles. He earned second team all-Big Ten honors. Godfrey was selected in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft, being selected by the Carolina Panthers. He has been a starter throughout his eight NFL seasons. In 2006, senior safeties Marcus Paschal and Miguel Merrick combined for 149 tackles to lead the Hawkeye secondary. Paschal was a second team all-Big Ten selection and signed a free agent contract with Philadelphia. Merrick signed a free agent contract with San Diego. In 2005, senior cornerback Antwan Allen was the only player in the nation to start in four straight January bowl games. He ended his career with 235 tackles and eight interceptions. Jovon Johnson, at the opposite corner, also started throughout his career. He ranks third in career interceptions (17) and had 181 career tackles. Johnson played with the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets in the NFL before a productive career in the Canadian Football League. He was the CFLs Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2011, becoming the first defensive back to win the award. He is a two-time CFL All-Star. Safeties Derek Pagel and Sean Considine joined the Iowa program as walk-ons and earned their way into the starting line-up. Each helped the Hawkeyes win a Big Ten title as seniors and both were NFL Draft selections. Pagel earned second team all-Big Ten honors in 2002 was selected in the fifth round of the 2003 draft. Considine was a fourth round selection in 2005 after earning honorable mention all-Big Ten recognition. He joined the Baltimore Ravens in 2012 and played a key role on special teams for the Super Bowl champions. In 1999, Iowas secondary was led by the play of safety Matt Bowen. Bowen led the team in tackles as both a junior and senior. He was voted second team all-Big Ten and was a sixth round selection of the St. Louis Rams in the NFL Draft. Bowen played several seasons in the NFL (Washington and Buffalo) following his college career. Parker was the defensive backfield coach at Toledo for 11 seasons prior to joining the Iowa staff. During his tenure at Toledo, Parker coached 10 all-conference selections and helped the Rockets win conference division championships in 1997 and 1998. Three of his Toledo players, Darren Anderson, Clarence Love and Kelly Herndon, went on to play in the NFL. Anderson and Love were NFL Draft selections, while Herndon signed as a free agent and played in the 2006 Super Bowl with Seattle. In 1998, Toledo ranked 19th in the nation in scoring defense. Toledo won Mid-American Conference championships in 1990 and 1995 and competed in the 1995 Las Vegas Bowl. Toledo ranked 12th in the nation in total defense in 1990 and ninth in pass efficiency defense and 11th in rushing defense in 1992. In 1995 Toledo completed an undefeated season and was ranked 22nd in the final UPI poll and 24th in the CNN poll after leading the nation in turnover margin. Toledo also finished second to perennial power Marshall twice when Parker was a member of the Rocket staff. Parker served as a graduate assistant coach for one year at Michigan State. He was on the Spartan staff in 1987 when MSU won the Big Ten title and defeated Southern California in the 1988 Rose Bowl. Phil was a standout defensive back at Michigan State, earning first team all-Big Ten honors in 1983, 1984 and 1985. Parker was named defensive MVP at Michigan State in 1983 and 1985 and was invited to the Hula Bowl following his senior season. During his MSU career the Spartans competed in the 1984 Cherry Bowl and the 1985 All-American Bowl. Parker was named Most Valuable Player in the Cherry Bowl. Parker earned his B.S. degree from Michigan State in 1986. Parker was born March 13, 1963, in Lorain, Ohio. Phil and his wife, Sandy, have two children, Tyler and Paige.

Bell held the position of director of on-campus recruiting for the previous two years. He served as a graduate assistant coach for two years (2012-13) with the Hawkeyes, assisting with special teams. In his previous position, Bell assisted in all aspects of prospect identification, assisted the coaching staff in off-campus recruiting efforts, and coordinated all aspects of on-campus recruiting activities.  The Hawkeyes posted a perfect 12-0 regular season record in 2015, winning the West Division of the Big Ten Conference.  Iowa participated in the 2016 Rose Bowl following a last-minute loss to Michigan State (16-13) in the Big Ten championship game and ended the season in the top 10 in the national rankings.   Iowa has participated in January bowl games the past three seasons, including the 2014 Outback Bowl, the 2015 TaxSlayer Bowl and the 2016 Rose Bowl.  The Hawkeyes have ranked in the final top 10 of both major polls five times in the past 14 seasons. Bell has interned with four NFL organizations (Minnesota Vikings, 2013; New York Giants, 2014; Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals, 2015) as part of the Bill Walsh Minority Coaching Fellowship.      Bell joined the Iowa staff after serving as an assistant coach at Trinity International University, where he served as the offensive line coach and run game coordinator in 2011.  Two of his offensive linemen earned all-conference honors in 2011.      Bell served two seasons (2008-09) as offensive line coach at Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska.  He helped lead the Wildcats to their first-ever appearance in the NCAA Division II playoffs in 2008 while posting a two-year record of 17-6.  Bell coached five offensive linemen who went on to earn all-conference, all-region and All-America honors.      Before coaching at WSC, Bell coached the offensive line at Cornell College for two seasons (2006-2007).  He gained his first coaching experience at Regina High School in Iowa City (2004-06), where he served as junior high coach, varsity weight room supervisor, and assistant varsity coach.  Regina earned its first-ever state football championship in 2005 after reaching the semifinals in 2004.     Bell first joined the Iowa program as a defensive lineman in 2000.  He redshirted in his first year at Iowa and later had his career cut short due to injury.  As a prep, he earned first team all-conference honors for three straight seasons as an offensive and defensive lineman.  He earned all-district, all-region and all-county recognition as a senior.      Bell earned his B.A. in mathematics, with a computer science concentration, from the University of Iowa in 2005.  He earned his masters degree in sports management in 2014.      Bell is a native of Olive Branch, Mississippi.  His wifes name is Natalee. Trinity International OL/RGC, 2011 Wayne State OL, 2008-09 Cornell College OL, 2006-07 Regina High School (Iowa City) AC, 2004-06  

Woods coached Iowa linebackers the past three seasons and previously served as an administrative assistant with the Iowa program (2008-11). Woods coached Iowa linebackers a year ago, as the Iowa defense ranked seventh in the nation in pass defense and 22nd in total defense. Iowa posted seven victories while earning a spot in the 2015 TaxSlayer Bowl. Iowa led the Big Ten and ranked second in the nation in fewest penalties and penalty yards. In his first year as a starter, senior Quinton Alston ranked second on the team in tackles and earned second team all-Big Ten honors. In 2013, Woods joined with Jim Reid in coaching three senior linebackers who served as the leaders of Iowa's defense. Anthony Hitchens, Christian Kirksey, and James Morris each recorded over 100 tackles while earning all-Big Ten recognition. The trio each recorded over 250 career tackles and combined for 950 total tackles in helping Iowa appear in three bowl games. Kirksey was selected in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft by Cleveland, while Hitchens was selected by Dallas in the fourth round. Hitchens started 11 games for the Cowboys, while Kirksey started eight games in his first season. Morris signed an NFL free agent contract (New England) immediately following the draft and was with the Super Bowl champions throughout the season. Due to the play of the Iowa defense, Reid and Woods were named by FootballScoop as national Linebackers Coaches of the Year. Iowa earned a spot in the 2014 Outback Bowl behind a solid defense that ranked among the national leaders in total defense (sixth), first downs allowed (seventh) pass defense (ninth), scoring defense (ninth), pass efficiency defense (17th) and rushing defense (19th). The Hawkeyes recorded eight wins, including five in the Big Ten to tie for second in the Legends Division. Under the direction of Woods, Iowa's linebackers also held the top three spots on the tackle chart in 2012. Hitchens not only led Iowa in tackles, but also led the Big Ten and ranked sixth in the nation. Morris ranked third in the Big Ten and 13th in the nation. Kirksey was third on the team in tackles, while ranking second in the nation with four recovered fumbles. He was also one of eight players in the nation with two touchdowns on interception returns. Woods served as Iowa's defensive line coach in the 2011 Insight Bowl. Despite the loss to 14th-ranked Oklahoma, the Hawkeye defense held the Sooners to a season-low 275 yards total offense and just 114 net rushing yards. Iowa linemen recorded four tackles for loss, two sacks and an interception. Iowa has participated in 12 bowl games since 2001. The Hawkeyes won bowl games following the 2008, 2009 and 2010 seasons, defeating ranked opponents in both 2009 and 2010. The Hawkeyes have ranked in the final top 10 of both major polls four times in the past 13 seasons. Iowa has appeared in eight January bowl games since 2001. The Hawkeyes have won six bowl games under Kirk Ferentz and his staff, including four January bowl victories. The January Bowl wins have come over Florida (2004 Outback), LSU (2005 Capital One), South Carolina (2009 Outback) and Georgia Tech (2010 Orange). Iowa has won 104 games over the past 13 seasons, including 61 Big Ten games. The Hawkeyes earned a share of the Big Ten title in both 2002 and 2004 and tied for second in 2009. Iowa has finished in the Big Ten's first division in 12 of the past 14 years. As an administrative assistant, Woods assisted the coaching staff in compiling statistical information, gathering information on opponents and recruits and assisting in the day to day operation of the football office. During his NFL playing career, Woods played for Arizona, Chicago, Detroit and Tennessee. Woods signed with the Cardinals as a free agent in 2001 and spent the first four years of his career in Arizona. In 88 career games Woods totaled 168 tackles, 2.5 QB sacks, four fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. Woods teams with fellow NFL player Kyle Vanden Bosch (both are graduates of West Lyon HS in Inwood, Iowa) in hosting a youth football camp in their hometown. He has also founded the LeVar Woods Football Academy in Okoboji, Iowa, teaching fundamentals and techniques to youth and high school athletes. During his stint with the Cardinals, Woods was named a finalist for both the Byron "Whizzer" White and Walter Payton Man of the Year awards, recognizing his contributions to charity. Woods has been involved with several charitable organizations throughout his career, including the Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids foundation, Homeward Bound, Soup Kitchen, Youth Christmas shopping trips and, Milk and Cookies Youth Reading Program, along with speaking engagements to elementary school children. Woods has also been instrumental in developing the Hawkeye Readers youth reading program in conjunction with the Iowa City: UNESCO City of Literature, which helps promote the importance of literacy to children. He has also been involved with the NFL's Executive and Entrepreneurship programs through the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business, the Kellogg Business School at Northwestern University and the Stanford School of Business. Woods lettered as a member of the Hawkeye football team from 1998-2000. He was a two-year starter at outside linebacker, totaling 165 career tackles, including 18 tackles for loss and four sacks. He was a team captain as a senior in 2000 and earned honorable mention all-Big Ten honors from both league coaches and media after recording 97 tackles. He was selected for the Blue-Gray All-Star game following his senior season. Along with serving as defensive team captain, Woods was co-Most Valuable Player and the recipient of the Hayden Fry "Extra Heartbeat Award", given each year to the Hawkeye player who gives extraordinary effort on the field. Woods attended West Lyon HS in Inwood, Iowa, where he earned all-state honors and was the Class 2A Player of the Year as a senior. He rushed for 1,226 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior, while totaling 50 tackles, nine QB sacks and two recovered fumbles as a defensive end. He earned his degree in elementary education from the University of Iowa in December, 2000. Woods was born March 15, 1978, in Cleveland, Ohio. LeVar and his wife, Meghann, have three children, daughters Sydney and Whitney, and a son, Mason. WOODS' COACHING CAREER Iowa TE, 2015-Present Iowa LB, 2012-14 Iowa AA, 2008-11 WOODS ON IOWA "Joining the coaching staff at the University of Iowa is a great opportunity for me and my family. To be back in a city we love in Iowa City, back in the state of Iowa and at a University where I was able to play football and earn my degree, is a great feeling. The opportunity to play football under Coach Ferentz, and be a member of the coaching staff, is unbelievable. As a player, I admired Coach Ferentz and the way he developed players; not only as athletes, but developing them from young men into adults. At Iowa I have the opportunity to work and coach with a great group of guys and a great coaching staff. It means everything to me. I came here as a boy, grew up here and became a man. I met my wife here, we have two beautiful children; I am a Hawkeye through and through. It is a privilege to be able to work with a staff that helped me grow and mature into the man I am today. The city of Iowa City and the state of Iowa are unique. Until you visit and become a part of Iowa City, you have no idea. When you see Iowa City on a game weekend, there is nothing like it; our fans are the best in the country. You can't find this type of support just anywhere. Iowans and Hawkeye fans are loyal and proud, and it's an honor to represent them as a member of the Hawkeye coaching staff."

Wallace previously served as a graduate assistant coach on the Iowa staff for three seasons (2006-08).      The Hawkeyes posted a perfect 12-0 regular season record in 2015, winning the West Division of the Big Ten Conference.  Iowa participated in the 2016 Rose Bowl following a last-minute loss to Michigan State (16-13) in the Big Ten championship game.  Junior cornerback Desmond King earned consensus All-America honors, while winning the Jim Thorpe Award and being named the Tatum-Woodson Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year.      Iowa ranked first in the Big Ten and 10th in the nation in pass interceptions in 2015, while also ranking in the top 20 nationally in pass break-ups, turnover margin, turnovers gained, and rushing defense.  Seven defensive players earned All-Big Ten recognition.      In 2014, Wallace assisted with an Iowa defense that ranked seventh in the nation in pass defense and 22nd in total defense.  Iowa led the Big Ten and ranked second in the nation in fewest penalties and penalty yards.  Senior tackles Carl Davis and Louis Trinca-Pasat, along with junior end Drew Ott were each named second team All-Big Ten.      Wallace returned to the Iowa staff from Valdosta State University, where he served as defensive coordinator from 2010-13. Wallace coached the Valdosta State defensive line in 2013 and the defensive backs from 2009-2012. He joined the Valdosta State staff after his three-year stint with the Iowa program.      In his 15 seasons coaching on the collegiate level, Wallace has served as both offensive and defensive coordinator, coached defensive backs, defensive line and wide receivers, along with holding special teams duties in 12 of the 15 seasons.      Iowa won the Outback Bowl following the 2008 season and also played in the 2006 Alamo Bowl. Valdosta State appeared in the NCAA Division II playoffs in 2010 and won the national title in 2012, while Coe College advanced to the Division III quarterfinals in 2002. He has coached 13 players who have earned All-America recognition and 16 players who have gone on to play professional football.      Wallace helped Valdosta State win the 2012 NCAA Division II national title with a 12-2 overall record. Valdosta State won the 2010 Gulf South Conference title and advanced to the NCAA playoffs. Since 2010, Valdosta State has ranked in the top 25 percent nationally in several defensive categories, including scoring defense, pass efficiency defense, red zone defense, interceptions and turnovers gained.      In both 2010 and 2011, Valdosta State ranked in the top three in the conference in seven defensive categories. The Valdosta State defense scored seven touchdowns and recorded three safeties. Valdosta State special teams led the league in kickoff coverage in 2010 and ranked second in 2011.      During his previous time on the Iowa coaching staff, Wallace worked with the Iowa defense, primarily the defensive secondary. The Hawkeyes posted a 9-4 record in 2008, including a win over South Carolina in the 2009 Outback Bowl. Iowa ranked fourth in the nation while tying a school record with 23 interceptions in 2008. Iowa led the Big Ten and ranked fifth nationally in pass efficiency defense (98.3) and scoring defense (13.0). Iowa also led the Big Ten in fewest touchdowns allowed, turnovers gained, pass efficiency defense and punt return defense.      Wallace also gained college coaching experience at Lake Forest College (2003-05) in Lake Forest, Illinois, and Coe College (2001-02) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was offensive coordinator at Lake Forest in 2004 and 2005 as the team set school records for passing offense and total offense.      Lake Forest posted an 8-2 record in 2004 after a 7-3 mark the previous season. Wallace was defensive secondary coach and special teams coordinator in 2003 as Lake Forest led the conference in scoring defense, pass defense and total defense.      Wallace began his coaching career at Coe College in 2001, serving as wide receivers and tight ends coach, while assisting with special teams for two seasons. Coe posted a 10-2 record in 2002, winning the Iowa Conference title while ranking 14th nationally in Division III. The 10 wins set a school record for single season victories as Coe ranked first in the league in total offense in 2002 and first in passing offense in 2001. The Kohawks ranked first in the league and second in the nation in kickoff returns in 2001 and first and 11th in that category, respectively, the following season.      Wallace attended Grinnell High School in Grinnell, Iowa, and was a four-year letterman (1997-2000) in football at Coe College. He was a team captain and twice earned all-conference honors as a wide receiver at Coe. He led the league in receiving in 2000 and ranks in the top four at Coe in season and career receiving. Wallace led the nation in punt returns in 1997 and is Coes career leader. He earned all-state honors as a prep and competed in the Iowa Shrine Bowl following his senior season.      Wallace earned his bachelors degree in physical education from Coe College in 2001 and his masters degree in sports management from the University of Iowa in 2008.      Wallace was born Jan. 8, 1979, in Danville, Kentucky. He and his wife, Erica, have a son, Landry, and a daughter, Maci.

Southmayd served as Iowas quality control director for eight years (2006-13) and administrative assistant for four years (2002-05).      As Iowas director of player personnel, Southmayd is involved in many facets of the football program; with the focus being on assisting with Iowas recruiting efforts. His main responsibilities include prospect identification, roster management, and on-campus recruiting.        As Iowas quality control director, Southmayd assisted the recruiting coordinator with the administration of the recruiting process, hosting prospective student-athletes during their visit to campus and gathering information on recruits. He also served as a liaison with other University administration and support areas.      As Iowas administrative assistant, Southmayd assisted the coaching staff in compiling statistical information, gathering information on opponents and recruits and assisting in the day to day operation of the football office.      The Hawkeyes posted a perfect 12-0 regular season record in 2015, winning the West Division of the Big Ten Conference.  Iowa participated in the 2016 Rose Bowl following a last-minute loss to Michigan State (16-13) in the Big Ten championship game and ended the season in the top 10 in the national rankings.      Iowa has participated in January bowl games the past three seasons, including the 2014 Outback Bowl, the 2015 TaxSlayer Bowl and the 2016 Rose Bowl.  The Hawkeyes have ranked in the final top 10 of both major polls five times in the past 14 seasons.      Iowa has appeared in nine January bowl games since 2001. The Hawkeyes have won six bowl games under Kirk Ferentz and his staff, including four January bowl victories. The January Bowl wins have come over Florida (2004 Outback), LSU (2005 Capital One), South Carolina (2009 Outback) and Georgia Tech (2010 Orange).      Iowa has won 116 games over the past 14 seasons, including 69 Big Ten games. The Hawkeyes earned a share of the Big Ten title in both 2002 and 2004, tied for second in 2009 and won the West Division in 2015.  Iowa has finished in the Big Tens first division in 13 of the past 15 years.      Prior to coming to the University of Iowa, Southmayd was a student coach at Central College in Pella, Iowa from 1998 to 2001. While at Central, he coached the receivers and worked primarily with the offense. In that time span, Central won three Iowa Conference football championships and participated in four NCAA Division III playoffs. In the summer of 2001, Scott served as an intern with the University of Northern Iowa football program.       Southmayd graduated cumma laude from Central College in 2002 with a B.A. in general studies. While at Central, he was the recipient of the Marjorie Giles Leadership Award. Southmayd earned a masters degree in recreation sport management and leisure studies from the University of Iowa in 2004.      A native of Readlyn, Iowa, Southmayd attended Wapsie Valley High School and played on a state championship football team coached by his father, Jerry Southmayd. Scott was awarded the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame Iowa High School Scholar-Athlete Award in 1998.      Southmayd was born in Waverly, Iowa. Scott and his wife, Elizabeth, have a son, Landon, and a daughter, Hannah. SOUTHMAYD'S COACHING CAREER Iowa DPP, 2014-Present Iowa QC, 2006-13 Iowa AA, 2002-05 Central College SA, 1998-2001 SOUTHMAYD ON IOWA "It is a great honor to be a part of the football staff at the University of Iowa under the direction of Coach Ferentz. As a native Iowan and graduate of the University of Iowa, I have a great passion and enthusiasm for this University and Hawkeye football. The Iowa football program is built on hard work, integrity and a "people first" approach. This is a direct reflection of the leadership provided by Coach Ferentz and the entire coaching staff. Coach Ferentz exemplifies all that is great about college football. He is one of the best teachers and motivators there is. He has a sincere interest and genuine concern for all of the people associated with the program, especially the players. Although there has been much documented success of the Iowa players' development on the field, Coach Ferentz' impact goes well beyond football. Coach Ferentz truly cares about the players' personal lives, helping them to grow as students and young men. The Hawkeye football players are outstanding young men. They too demonstrate a great work ethic, high character and deep passion for football. Combine this with the stability, loyalty and leadership from the coaching staff and this makes for a very special team. Our players and coaches are very appreciative of the support of the Iowa fans. The administration, the faculty, the students, the alumni, the state of Iowa and the Iowa City community have great pride and support in Hawkeye football. Whether it is the 70,000 strong at Kinnick or the 40,000 Hawkeye fans that travel to bowl games, Iowa fans will follow the team no matter where the game is played. Hawkeye fans truly are the #1 fans in America! This is an exciting time in Hawkeye football history. The University of Iowa is truly a special place and the people associated with this program are committed to being the best. I am very fortunate to be a part of the Iowa Hawkeye football family."

Federici is in his eighth year as director of football operations after serving as director of athletic training services for five years.          Federici coordinates many of the off the field logistics, as well as practice schedules and other football related items, for Head Coach Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeye football program.      The Hawkeyes posted a perfect 12-0 regular season record in 2015, winning the West Division of the Big Ten Conference.  Iowa participated in the 2016 Rose Bowl following a last-minute loss to Michigan State (16-13) in the Big Ten championship game and ended the season in the top 10 in the national rankings.        Iowa has participated in January bowl games the past three seasons, including the 2014 Outback Bowl, the 2015 TaxSlayer Bowl and the 2016 Rose Bowl.  The Hawkeyes have ranked in the final top 10 of both major polls five times in the past 14 seasons.      Iowa has appeared in nine January bowl games since 2001. The Hawkeyes have won six bowl games under Kirk Ferentz and his staff, including four January bowl victories. The January Bowl wins have come over Florida (2004 Outback), LSU (2005 Capital One), South Carolina (2009 Outback) and Georgia Tech (2010 Orange).      Iowa has won 116 games over the past 14 seasons, including 69 Big Ten games. The Hawkeyes earned a share of the Big Ten title in both 2002 and 2004, tied for second in 2009 and won the West Division in 2015.  Iowa has finished in the Big Tens first division in 13 of the past 15 years.       In his first season as director of football operations, Federici assisted with the planning, coordination and implementation of Iowas daily operation and travel plans as the Hawkeyes concluded the 2009 season with a 24-14 win in the 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl and a national ranking of seventh in the nation.      Federici has assisted in 11 bowl games during his career, including the 2001 Senior Bowl, 2005 Capital One Bowl, 2006 Outback Bowl, 2006 Alamo Bowl, 2009 Outback Bowl, 2010 Orange Bowl, both the 2010 and 2011 Insight bowls, the 2014 Outback Bowl, the 2015 TaxSlayer Bowl, and the 2016 Rose Bowl.      Federici also served as a championship team operations liaison at the 2015 and 2016 college football playoff national championship games.      Federici joined the Iowa Athletic Department staff in 2004 after serving as the Head Athletic Trainer for the Seattle Seahawks for five seasons. Prior to joining the Seahawks in January, 1999, Federici was the Head Athletic Trainer at Vanderbilt University from 1994-99.      As an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Vanderbilt from 1987-1993, Federici worked with football, baseball, mens basketball and mens and womens golf teams. He was named Head Athletic Trainer for the Commodores in 1994, and was recognized as the College Athletic Trainer of the Year by the Tennessee Athletic Trainers Society that year.      Certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association in 1985, Federici served as a test site administrator and host athletic trainer for the N.A.T.A. Board of Certification examinations from 1991-95. He has volunteered for the Tennessee State Amateur Games, the LPGA Sara Lee Tournament at Hermitage Golf Club, and the Senior PGA Bell South Tournament at Springhouse Golf Club. Federici was a case study presenter at the 2001 A.O.S.S.M. meeting in Phoenix, Ariz., as well as the 2002 N.A.T.A. June Symposium in Dallas, Texas.      While at Vanderbilt, Federici served on several athletic department committees, including the Mission/Vision planning team, the External Communications Committee, the Management Team of Department Heads and the Sports Nutrition Planning Team.      Federici earned his B.S. degree in Health Education from Penn State University in 1985 and his M.Ed. in Health Promotion/Education from Vanderbilt in 1991.      Federici was born in Findlay, Ohio, and grew up in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Teddie, have a son, Noah.