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Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz

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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts with his son Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz, left, after an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 33-7 making Kirk Ferentz the winningest coach in Iowa history. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts with his son Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz, left, after an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 33-7 making Kirk Ferentz the winningest coach in Iowa history. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Charlie Neibergall, Associated Press
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz calls out to players during a Hawkeye football spring practice on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at the University of Iowa outdoor practice facility in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz calls out to players during a Hawkeye football spring practice on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at the University of Iowa outdoor practice facility in Iowa City, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
In this University of Iowa photo from Thursday's closed practice, offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz oversees his starting first unit. For more photos, visit HawkeyeSports.com.
In this University of Iowa photo from Thursday's closed practice, offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz oversees his starting first unit. For more photos, visit HawkeyeSports.com.
Brian Ray, HawkeyeSports.com
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz calls out to players during a NCAA football practice on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City.
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz calls out to players during a NCAA football practice on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa offensive line coach Brian Ferentz tries to generate a pass interference call after receiver Damon Bullock was hit by LSU's Craig Loston on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, in Tampa, Florida. (Bryon Houlgrave/The Register)
Iowa offensive line coach Brian Ferentz tries to generate a pass interference call after receiver Damon Bullock was hit by LSU's Craig Loston on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, in Tampa, Florida. (Bryon Houlgrave/The Register)
Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
Iowa second-year offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz has a big job this week: Trying to put together a plan to bolster quarterback Nate Stanley's confidence while helping keep Purdue's high-powered offense off the field.
Iowa second-year offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz has a big job this week: Trying to put together a plan to bolster quarterback Nate Stanley's confidence while helping keep Purdue's high-powered offense off the field.
Charlie Neibergall, AP
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and assistant coach Brian Ferentz react with running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21) during the Wisconsin game. The Hawkeyes have tweaked their bye-week routine a little bit with hopes of getting an improved showing over past years.
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and assistant coach Brian Ferentz react with running back Ivory Kelly-Martin (21) during the Wisconsin game. The Hawkeyes have tweaked their bye-week routine a little bit with hopes of getting an improved showing over past years.
Jeffrey Becker, USA TODAY Sports
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz high-fives Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz high-fives Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith (12) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley speaks with offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during a time out against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley speaks with offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during a time out against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
Iowa quarterback Peyton Mansell (2) talks with Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa quarterback Peyton Mansell (2) talks with Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz steps off the bus and makes his way to the stadium prior to kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz steps off the bus and makes his way to the stadium prior to kickoff against Northern Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz gestures during the Cy-Hawk NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz gestures during the Cy-Hawk NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz pats the helmet of running back Toren Young after a big running play against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz pats the helmet of running back Toren Young after a big running play against Northern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz is seen during a Kids Day practice on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz is seen during a Kids Day practice on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz talks with reporters during Iowa football media day on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, in Iowa City.
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz talks with reporters during Iowa football media day on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, in Iowa City.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa's Brian Ferentz poses for a photo during the Iowa Football media day on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018 in Iowa City.
Iowa's Brian Ferentz poses for a photo during the Iowa Football media day on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018 in Iowa City.
Brian Powers/The Register
Iowa junior center James Daniels discusses with offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz on the sideline against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.
Iowa junior center James Daniels discusses with offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz on the sideline against Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.
Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz walks along the 9/11 Memorial in New York City on Monday, Dec. 25, 2017.
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz walks along the 9/11 Memorial in New York City on Monday, Dec. 25, 2017.
Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
Iowa senior tackle Nathan Bazata gets a handshake from offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz after the Hawkeyes won, 27-20, over Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.
Iowa senior tackle Nathan Bazata gets a handshake from offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz after the Hawkeyes won, 27-20, over Boston College during the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.
Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz fires up his offense after warmups and before kickoff against Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz fires up his offense after warmups and before kickoff against Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.
Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz directed profanity toward a replay official during halftime of the Hawkeyes' 17-10 win against Minnesota.
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz directed profanity toward a replay official during halftime of the Hawkeyes' 17-10 win against Minnesota.
Bryon Houlgrave, The Register
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz walks off the field with his players after their Spring Game on Friday, April 21, 2017, in Iowa City.
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz walks off the field with his players after their Spring Game on Friday, April 21, 2017, in Iowa City.
Brian Powers/The Register
Iowa assistant coach Brian Ferentz celebrates with lineman Ike Boettger, right, after an Iowa touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 42-3.
Iowa assistant coach Brian Ferentz celebrates with lineman Ike Boettger, right, after an Iowa touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 42-3.
Charlie Neibergall, AP
Iowa offensive lineman Ike Boettger blocks his mother. Kris, as other women and position coach Brian Ferentz look on during Saturday's event at Kinnick Stadium.
Iowa offensive lineman Ike Boettger blocks his mother. Kris, as other women and position coach Brian Ferentz look on during Saturday's event at Kinnick Stadium.
Brian Ray/Hawkeyesports.com
Iowa assistant coach Brian Ferentz directs a drill during spring practice on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Valley Stadium in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Iowa assistant coach Brian Ferentz directs a drill during spring practice on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Valley Stadium in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Bryon Houlgrave/The Register
Iowa's Austin Blythe gets a high-five from offensive line coach Brian Ferentz during their game against Maryland Saturday, Oct. 31.
Iowa's Austin Blythe gets a high-five from offensive line coach Brian Ferentz during their game against Maryland Saturday, Oct. 31.
David Scrivner / Iowa City Press-Citizen
From 2015: From left, Iowa Hawkeyes strength coach Chris Doyle, assistant coach Reese Morgan, Bob Scherff (father), Cindy Scherff (mother), Outland Trophy winner Brandon Scherff, assistant coach Brian Ferentz and head coach Kirk Ferentz.
From 2015: From left, Iowa Hawkeyes strength coach Chris Doyle, assistant coach Reese Morgan, Bob Scherff (father), Cindy Scherff (mother), Outland Trophy winner Brandon Scherff, assistant coach Brian Ferentz and head coach Kirk Ferentz.
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Brian Ferentz spent four seasons on staff with the New England Patriots before coming to work for his father. (Benjamin Roberts/Iowa City Press-Citizen & gt;
Brian Ferentz spent four seasons on staff with the New England Patriots before coming to work for his father. (Benjamin Roberts/Iowa City Press-Citizen>
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From 2003: Iowa offensive lineman Brian Ferentz laughs with his father, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, during the team's media day Aug. 7, 2003, in Iowa City.
From 2003: Iowa offensive lineman Brian Ferentz laughs with his father, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, during the team's media day Aug. 7, 2003, in Iowa City.
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