Phil Parker

Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker hooks up his head set at Kinnick Stadium before the Iowa-Rutgers game on Nov. 11, 2023 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HF)

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Criticism of Iowa’s defense seems unfair, harsh

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Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker talks the sideline during a game against Nebraska on Nov. 25, 2022 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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Phil Parker 10/28/25 bye week press conference transcript

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Iowa free safety Xavier Nwankpa meets with the media on Tuesday.

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Iowa DB Xavier Nwankpa inspired by Bob Sanders, and by time running out

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Iowa's Xavier Nwankpa (Photo: Rob Howe/HF)

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Iowa has something special brewing at safety positions

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Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker (Photo: Rob Howe/HawkFanatic)

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Phil Parker 9/30/2025 bye week press conference transcript

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Rutgers coach Greg Schiano answers questions at Big Ten Football Media Day on July 26, 2023 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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Game preview/prediction: Rutgers offense shows improvement, but now comes whole different challenge

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Iowa's Xavier Nwankpa (Photo: Rob Howe/HF)

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Easy to cheer for Iowa DB Xavier Nwankpa

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2026 Michigan DB Ronnie Hill commits to Iowa football

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Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker. (Photo: Rob Howe/HF)

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South Dakota transfer DB Shahid Barros signs with Iowa
Wake Forest QB Jeremy Hecklinski also signs with Iowa

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Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker talks the sideline during a game against Nebraska on Nov. 25, 2022 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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Phil Parker 4/23/25 press conference transcript

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