Could the Iowa Hawkeyes see one of their own lured away for another big collegiate job offer?
Seth Wallace, the current co-defensive coordinator and assistant head coach for the Hawkeyes, finds himself gaining some traction as an attractive name among the collegiate ranks.
ESPN recently listed Seth Wallace in their list of coaches who are next in line for big offers. While they take note of his reluctance to leave Iowa, they know his name could catch some eyes.
He was the choice to fill in for Kirk Ferentz as the nation’s longest-tenured coach missed Iowa’s season opener due to a suspension. Wallace, 45, works closely with primary defensive coordinator Phil Parker and has helped Iowa’s defense become a perennially elite unit.
He has had opportunities to leave Iowa but has remained at the flagship school of the state where he has spent most of this life. Wallace would be a top internal candidate to replace Ferentz, but could generate some attention outside Iowa. – Adam Rittenberg, ESPN
Wallace led the Hawkeyes to a win over Illinois State earlier this season when he filled in as the head coach while Kirk Ferentz served a one-game suspension for a recruiting violation.
The path for Wallace to the head job at Iowa is clear but is not a guarantee. The other name floating internally, should Iowa promote versus hiring externally, is special teams coordinator LeVar Woods.
If Woods were to get the head job, does Wallace stick around at Iowa in hopes of eventually taking over the defensive coordinator role when Phil Parker leaves or spread his wings and take on the challenge elsewhere?
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