Don't really know much about UNI's AD, solid in Men's bball and womens bball plus always really good in womens volleyball. He's done enough to keep Jake happy at UNI, which has been a big plus for him. Always competitive in their division of FB. In the short time Hardin has been here he has done some fabulous things, in my opinion. Really like the direction most sports are heading. I'd like to see Tennis get back on their feet again. Barta is terrible at public relations, and he totally botched the handling of the womens softball coach a few years ago, which cost Iowa a bunch of money. I also think he did a terrible job in handling the dropping of the swim teams and men's tennis this past year during a pandemic. I will say the teams Iowa has fielded on the field in sports have improved. National champ in wrestling, tournament teams in mens and womens bball, FB always competitive. Oh, and I forgot the handling of the strength and conditioning coach. He totally F'd that up as well. Totally agree w/McBull about the coaches rankings. D-Rock is a rising star.
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