Norm Parker appreciation thread

[hawkdrummer1]

Great coach, great Father, very likeable man. His guys played hard for him, and they loved him.

Enjoy the time with your family...you've earned it. And we'll always remember Jeff... a very special Hawkeye.

 

[Hawks33]

Had the good fortune to hear Norm speak at a few I-Club meetings in DM. He is a terrific story teller with great wit. Very enjoyable to listen to. Over the years, his defenses have brought great pleasure to me while screaming in Kinnick, quite a few away stadiums, assorted bars, and in my Hawk Room. Norm has been great for this program, and he is a stand up guy. I wish him and his family the very best in the years ahead!!!

 

[hawkfaninTX]

Love him!!!! Norm should get a lifetime box suite!

 

[CAARHawk]

Norm IS Iowa football. You will be missed coach. Hope you enjoy your time with your family.

 

[hawkfaninTX]

At my part time job back in my first few years of college he used to stop in and get the 2 for 1 Copenhagen. The man was always smiling, and remembered my name!

 

[okeefe4prez]

At my part time job back in my first few years of college he used to stop in and get the 2 for 1 Copenhagen. The man was always smiling, and remembered my name!

Norm could read a nametag with the best of 'em.

 

[briankaldenberg]

Was a great coach and under appreciated by many Iowa fans.

 

[BSpringsteen]

Norm could read a nametag with the best of 'em.

Post of the year.

 

[SirJamaLot]

He will go down as one of the best assistant coaches in the history of Hawkeye football. He will be missed much more than people think, ask the coaches that have worked with him or the players that have played under him, Chad Greenway has stated numerous times that he was the best coach he ever played under including his pro coaches.

 

[hawkfaninTX]

Didn't have name tags- but normally that'd be worthy of a compliment.

 

[trapperjon]

Norm's D is the reason we got to where we did in the last decade.

It was certainly not KOK.

 

[Cory]

Norm is responsible for the brightest 5 years in Iowa football history. There is a reason we have fell below expectations since health issues in 2005 with all the staff remaining the same.

 

[olivecourt]

His defenses hit hard and they played clean. He did it the right way, and he did it well. I'm glad he stayed as long as he did, and I'm glad he's leaving to enjoy his old age. I think we'd all be happy if we were able to finish our careers the way he did in the last 13 years.

 

[hawkeye12345]

Thank You.

I hope that you enjoy a long and pleasant retirement surrounded by your children, grandchildren and fond memories of your coaching career at Iowa. Your presence will certainly be missed.

 

[Johnnyhawkeye]

Thank you Norm, you gave us "6 seconds of hell" in so many ways. You were a great teacher and a master of football discipline.

 

[hoopthemottle]

Thank you, Norm! I will miss your wit, your defenses and your presence!

 

[FalseMirage]

Norm is one of the last links to the old school. His experience, knowledge, and football acumen has won a lot of games and he will be missed.

 

[ATLHawkeye]

Well done, Coach Parker. You epitomize what is great about being a Hawkeye and will truly be missed. Enjoy your well deserved retirement.

 

[MoseSchrute]

Thanks Norm, for all you've done for Iowa football, and I hope you enjoy retirement.

 

[bpiercehawks]

Thanks, Coach! Would love to bump into him and have a cold beverage or two with him. The stories would be spectacular.