Reese Morgan, one of the most successful high school coaches in Iowa prep history, is in his ninth year with the Hawkeyes. Morgan is in his sixth season as Iowa's offensive line coach after spending the first three years on the staff as tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator.

Featuring a well-balanced offense, a solid, hard-hitting defense and special teams that rank among the best in the nation, Iowa appeared in six straight bowl games between 2001 and 2006 and was bowl eligible last season for a seventh straight year. The six straight post-season appearances mark the second longest streak in school history and included four January bowl games. The Hawkeyes earned a share of the Big Ten title in both 2002 and 2004 and have finished in the Big Ten's first division in six of the past seven seasons.

The Hawkeyes have won 50 games over the past six years, competing in the 2003 Orange Bowl, defeating Florida 37-17 in the 2004 Outback Bowl, defeating LSU 30-25 in the 2005 Capital One Bowl and earning a return trip to the 2006 Outback Bowl and 2006 Alamo Bowl. Iowa has won 31 Big Ten games in the past six seasons.

Among the reasons for Iowa's recent success has been the play of Iowa's offensive line, working under the direction of Morgan. The 2006 Hawkeyes ranked third in the Big Ten in total offense (just a yard behind second place Ohio State) and second in pass offense. In 2005, Iowa boasted the Big Ten's leading rusher and the league's best redzone offense. Iowa, in 2008, returns its entire offensive line unit from a year ago.

In the 2007 NFL draft, Marshal Yanda (Baltimore) was selected in the third round and Mike Elgin (New England) was a seventh round selection. In addition, Mike Jones signed a free agent contract with the San Diego Chargers. Jones was a first team all-Big Ten selection, while Yanda earned second team honors. Elgin was a first team academic all-American in each of his final two seasons after earning academic all-district honors as a sophomore.

Jones moved into Iowa's starting line-up midway through his true freshman season and started 43 games during his career. Yanda started all 25 games during his two-year career and Elgin earned 36 career starts, including the final 27 games of his career. Yanda started 12 games for the Ravens in his rookie season.

In 2005 the Hawkeyes averaged 30 points a game behind quarterback Drew Tate and Big Ten rushing leader Albert Young. The offensive line was able to stay healthy, as the same combination of five guys started 11 of the 12 games. Senior center Brian Ferentz started the final 20 games of his career in 2004 and 2005 and signed a free agent contract with Atlanta immediately following the 2006 NFL draft.

While the number of injuries sustained by running backs in 2004 hampered the consistency of Iowa's rushing attack, the Hawkeyes adjusted by developing one of the most dangerous passing attacks in the nation. With just one senior in the starting group, Iowa's offensive linemen adapted to the change and improved from week to week as the Hawkeyes scored 23 points or more in the final five games of the season, including 30 points in wins over Wisconsin and LSU. For the year, Iowa ranked second in the Big Ten in passing offense, pass efficiency and redzone offense.

The lone senior in 2004, right tackle Pete McMahon, led the way with a standout senior season. Facing two of the more-highly regarded defensive ends in the nation in Iowa's final two games, McMahon led by example by controlling his opponents, who were both first round selections in the NFL draft. McMahon's talent was recognized, as he was taken in the NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders. Anchored by consensus all-American and Outland Trophy winner Robert Gallery at left tackle, Iowa's offensive line had four new starters to start the 2003 season. By the end of the year, in which the Hawkeyes won 10 games and featured RB Fred Russell with over 1,300 rushing yards, the offensive line had meshed together as one of Iowa's strong points. The Hawkeyes ended the season by scoring 27 points or more in three straight wins over ranked opponents, rushing for over 200 yards in a season-ending win at Wisconsin and in the Outback Bowl win over Florida.

Gallery was named first team on every all-America team at the end of the year. He was the second player selected in the NFL Draft, being taken by the Oakland Raiders. In becoming Iowa's third Outland Trophy winner, he became the second Outland Trophy winner coached by Morgan. As the head coach at Benton Community HS, Morgan coached Chad Hennings, the 1987 winner, who was a defensive tackle at the Air Force Academy. Hennings was recently inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

In addition to Gallery being selected in the first round of the 2004 draft, center Eric Rothwell (Kansas City) and tackle Sam Aiello (Chicago) signed free agent contracts immediately following the draft.

As tight ends coach in 2002, Morgan coached tight end Dallas Clark to consensus all-America honors. Clark was also named winner of the John Mackey Award, which goes annually to college football's top tight end. Clark was named to at least seven first team all-America teams and in the NFL has earned a Super Bowl championship with the Indianapolis Colts.

Morgan became part of the Iowa staff after eight years at West HS in Iowa City. He took a West program that had lost 35 straight games and resurrected the program to elite status in the state. West won state Class 4A (largest class in the state) titles in 1995, 1998 and 1999. Morgan left the program with a 26-game winning streak.

Between 1994 and 1999 his West High School teams were 62-7. His overall record at West was 67-20. He has totaled 146 career prep victories. Morgan is a member of the Iowa High School Coach's Hall of Fame.

He also served as Assistant Principal and Dean of Students at Iowa City West High School.

Reese also served as a teacher (1973-92), assistant football coach (1973-77) and head football coach (1978-91) at Benton Community High School. He led Benton Community to a winning football season in 1978 and guided his teams there into the state playoffs on three occasions.

Morgan attended St. Mary's High School in Lorain, OH. He lettered three times in football and one year in track and field. Reese was a four-year letterman (linebacker) at Wartburg College and was team captain as a senior in 1971.

Morgan earned his BA degree in education from Wartburg and earned a master's degree in educational administration from the University of Northern Iowa.

Morgan was born June 22, 1950. Reese and his wife, Jo, have two daughters, Jessica and Caitlin, along with a granddaughter, Morgan, and a grandson, Cade.

Morgan's Coaching Career
Iowa                 OL, 2003-present
Iowa                 RC, 2000-02
West HS              HC, 1992-99
Benton Community HS  HC, 1978-91
Benton Community HS  AC, 1973-77

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