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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker has been named the winner of the Broyles Award, which is presented annually to the top assistant coach in college football. The Frank & Barbara Broyles Foundation presented the award during a ceremony in Little Rock, Arkansas. Parker had been a semifinalist for the award last year. The 60-year-old Parker is in his 25th season on Iowa's coaching staff and 12th as defensive coordinator. The Hawkeyes have allowed 15 touchdowns in 13 games and their 13-point defensive average is the team's lowest since 2008 and ranks fourth nationally.
