Iowa OC Greg Davis retires after 43-year career

Iowa offensive coordinator Greg Davis announced his retirement Friday through the school, after five seasons with the Hawkeyes and 43 years coaching.

"I have had a wonderful five years with the Hawkeye football program. I would like to thank coach (Kirk) Ferentz, the entire staff, our players, and Iowa fans everywhere," Davis said. "Patsy and I have enjoyed our time in Iowa, and not just the football part of it. The people of Iowa City and Hawkeye fans have been great. While we have our home in Dallas, there is no doubt we will be Hawkeye fans forever."

Davis joined the Iowa coaching staff after serving as offensive coordinator at Texas from 1998-2010. He was honored with the Frank Broyles Award as the top assistant coach in 2005, after Texas won the BCS National Championship.

Davis first coached in college at Texas A&M from 1978-84 as quarterbacks coach, before moving to Tulane as wide receivers coach in 1985 and being promoted to head coach in 1988-91. From there, Davis coached at Arkansas (1992-92), Georgia (1994-95), and North Carolina (1996-97) before joining the Longhorns' program.