... Norm Parker is entering his 12th year as an assistant at Iowa.

He has no intentions of stopping anytime soon, either.

Prior to the 2010 Big Ten Media Days, rumors began circulating that Parker would retire at the end of the season. The rumors sent minor shock-waves through the Hawkeye fan-base.

When asked about the retirement rumors, head coach Kirk Ferentz joked with the media.

"I was a little upset because I was hoping he’d tell me, maybe, before the media," Ferentz laughed at with the media. "I saw Norm last week. He’s fired up, ready to go. And I think he’s ready for camp, excited about this year. And he’s never indicated any thought of quitting."

Ferentz later added with a smile, "we...

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