Hawkeye Great Betts Named Iowa Running Backs Coach Get our free mobile app The only running back in program history to lead Iowa in rushing for four-straight seasons is returning to his alma mater. Ladell Betts has been chosen as the Hawkeyes' new running backs coach, Head Coach Kirk Ferentz announced Monday. Ferentz also named George Barnett to his coaching staff to serve as Iowa's offensive line coach. “I am excited to welcome Ladell and George to our program,” Ferentz said in a press release. “Both are interested in helping our student-athletes reach their potential on and off the field.”