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In 1989, the television show Coach debuted, starring Craig T Nelson as " Hayden Fox ".

The title character, created by Iowa alumnus Barry Kemp, was loosely based on Hayden Fry ( Fry later appeared in commercials for the NCAA with the female lead of the TV series, Shelley Fabares ), and exterior scenes for the show were shot on campus, mainly around Hillcrest Dormitory.

Iowa had a disappointing season, however, as a season ending loss to Minnesota cost Iowa a ninth straight bowl game and a Copper Bowl berth, as the Hawkeyes finished the year 5 – 6.