In this thread we name all the coaches BARTA hired who turned out great

So the OP got me to wondering just who GB had hired. Found this gem on WIkipedia:

Barta has hired numerous new head coaches during his tenure as Athletic Director. Including Mark Hankins and Tyler Stith, Men's Golf. Ross Wilson men's tennis;Todd Lickliter and Fran McCaffery, Men's Basketball. Rick Heller, Baseball. Joey Woody, Track & Field. Sharon Dingman and Bond Shymansky, Women's Volleyball. Steve Pitzker and Andrew Carter, Women's Crew. Dave DiIanni, Women's Soccer. Katie Dougherty and Sasha Schmid, Women's Tennis. Megan Menzel, Women's Golf. Lisa Cellucci, Field Hockey. Marla Looper, Softball.

Hmmm. Have any of those turned out to be great???

But wait, kids, there's more:

Iowa's NACDA Director's Cup Big Ten Rankings By Year Under Barta: 2006-07: 11th(out of 11); 2007-08: 11th(out of 11); 2008-09: 10th(out of 11); 2009-10: 11th(out of 11); 2010-11: 9th(out of 11); 2011-12: 12th(out of 12); 2012-13: 12th(out of 12); 2013-14: 12th(out of 12); 2014-15: 10th(out of 14); 2015-16: 13th(out of 14)

But Gary does love him some contract extensions, especially when they accrue to him:

In February 2016, University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld extended Barta's contract through June 30, 2021. The new contract includes $4.6 million in guaranteed compensation over its life with an increase each in annual base salary, annual deferred compensation, and annual bonuses.

Well done, Gary. Well done!

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tweeterhawk said:
So the OP got me to wondering just who GB had hired. Found this gem on WIkipedia:

Barta has hired numerous new head coaches during his tenure as Athletic Director. Including Mark Hankins and Tyler Stith, Men's Golf. Ross Wilson men's tennis;Todd Lickliter and Fran McCaffery, Men's Basketball. Rick Heller, Baseball. Joey Woody, Track & Field. Sharon Dingman and Bond Shymansky, Women's Volleyball. Steve Pitzker and Andrew Carter, Women's Crew. Dave DiIanni, Women's Soccer. Katie Dougherty and Sasha Schmid, Women's Tennis. Megan Menzel, Women's Golf. Lisa Cellucci, Field Hockey. Marla Looper, Softball.

Hmmm. Have any of those turned out to be great???

But wait, kids, there's more:

Iowa's NACDA Director's Cup Big Ten Rankings By Year Under Barta: 2006-07: 11th(out of 11); 2007-08: 11th(out of 11); 2008-09: 10th(out of 11); 2009-10: 11th(out of 11); 2010-11: 9th(out of 11); 2011-12: 12th(out of 12); 2012-13: 12th(out of 12); 2013-14: 12th(out of 12); 2014-15: 10th(out of 14); 2015-16: 13th(out of 14)

But Gary does love him some contract extensions, especially when they accrue to him:

In February 2016, University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld extended Barta's contract through June 30, 2021. The new contract includes $4.6 million in guaranteed compensation over its life with an increase each in annual base salary, annual deferred compensation, and annual bonuses.

Well done, Gary. Well done!

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The 6.5 Million Dollar Man!! Thanks, Gary!

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The motto for University of Iowa athletics ought to be "Iowa, where mediocrity is good enough."

At least based on Barta's Wiki entry, it appears his biggest accomplishments are spending money on buildings and stuff. Nothing wrong with that. But it would be nice if those investments led to greater accomplishments on the court and on the field. Debatable that that has actually happened.

The second paragraph of Gary Barta's tenure at Iowa according to Wikipedia:

Barta became Director of Athletics on August 1, 2006. Since his arrival at Iowa, Barta has spearheaded numerous upgrades to current athletic facilities and the construction of many new facilities. Including the expansion of the administrative office complex at Carver–Hawkeye Arena. The expansion of the wrestling training facility and building of new practice gyms and weight training facilities also at Carver–Hawkeye Arena. The upgrade of the sound system, scoreboard and video boards at Kinnick Stadium. The Construction of the Hoak Family Golf Complex. The building of both the P. Sue Beckwith Boat House and the Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center in partnership with the University's Department of Recreational Services. In the fall of 2014 the new Stew & LeNore Hansen Football Performance Center was completed which includes the new Richard O. Jacobson Football Operations Center and a new 120 yard indoor practice field. Also in late 2014, a new artificial baseball playing surface was installed at Duane Banks Field. In 2016 new video scoreboards were installed at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
 
tweeterhawk said:
The motto for University of Iowa athletics ought to be "Iowa, where mediocrity is good enough."

At least based on Barta's Wiki entry, it appears his biggest accomplishments are spending money on buildings and stuff. Nothing wrong with that. But it would be nice if those investments led to greater accomplishments on the court and on the field. Debatable that that has actually happened.

The second paragraph of Gary Barta's tenure at Iowa according to Wikipedia:

Barta became Director of Athletics on August 1, 2006. Since his arrival at Iowa, Barta has spearheaded numerous upgrades to current athletic facilities and the construction of many new facilities. Including the expansion of the administrative office complex at Carver–Hawkeye Arena. The expansion of the wrestling training facility and building of new practice gyms and weight training facilities also at Carver–Hawkeye Arena. The upgrade of the sound system, scoreboard and video boards at Kinnick Stadium. The Construction of the Hoak Family Golf Complex. The building of both the P. Sue Beckwith Boat House and the Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center in partnership with the University's Department of Recreational Services. In the fall of 2014 the new Stew & LeNore Hansen Football Performance Center was completed which includes the new Richard O. Jacobson Football Operations Center and a new 120 yard indoor practice field. Also in late 2014, a new artificial baseball playing surface was installed at Duane Banks Field. In 2016 new video scoreboards were installed at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
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they said the new football facilities would catch the eyes of 4 & 5 star players. So where all all of them?
 
He can't win with Iowa fans, it's a pretty tough gig. He now doesn't get credit for Fran because of 1 bad year that isn't even finished yet. Iowa fans want Fran gone now after 1 step back, and they turned on him in a heart beat. Like the second they could turn on him they have. So, Gary's a giant goof because he doesn't have a knee jerk reaction to Iowa's misfortunes this season and doesn't blow things up.

Fran was 34-20 in B1G play the last 3 years. That's good.

I get it that hes 1-5 RIGHT NOW

but... Mr. Davis was 4-14 in his fourth season and 5-13 in his eighth.
 
InGoodCo said:
He can't win with Iowa fans, it's a pretty tough gig. He now doesn't get credit for Fran because of 1 bad year that isn't even finished yet. Iowa fans want Fran gone now after 1 step back, and they turned on him in a heart beat. Like the second they could turn on him they have. So, Gary's a giant goof because he doesn't have a knee jerk reaction to Iowa's misfortunes this season and doesn't blow things up.

Fran was 34-20 in B1G play the last 3 years. That's good.

I get it that hes 1-5 RIGHT NOW

but... Mr. Davis was 4-14 in his fourth season and 5-13 in his eighth.
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Mr. Davis had street creed though by then. Fran....somewhat....got the program out of the basement. But, so up and down and not as consistent as Mr. Davis's teams.
 
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