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Bob Bowlsby Returns to Northern Iowa as Interim Athletic Director

The retired Big 12 commissioner steps in following David Harris's departure for Tulane.

  • Retired Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby has been named interim athletic director at Northern Iowa.
  • Bowlsby, a native of Waterloo, Iowa, previously served as Northern Iowa's athletic director from 1983-91.
  • He replaces David Harris, who left to become the athletic director at Tulane.
  • Bowlsby has a decorated career in college athletics, with roles at Iowa, Stanford, and the Big 12.
  • He will serve in the interim role until a full-time replacement is found.
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