Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz says his job is to make the Iowa offense better and criticism comes with the territory. The Hawkeyes ranked next to last in the Big Ten in total offense last season despite a 10-4 record and a west division title.

Ferentz on the criticism that comes from being the play caller.

Ferentz says he is trying to get redshirt freshman Joe Labas up to speed this spring so he is able to compete against Spencer Petras and Alex Padilla. He says no decision will be made on a starting quarterback until preseason practice.

Ferentz was named the quarterbacks coach after Ken O’Keefe retired and says his new role is to help them do their job better.

Ferentz says he is impressed by what it takes to be a successful quarterback.