Athletic director Gary Barta announced the firing at a news conference in Iowa City, citing Iowa's slumping record, lagging attendance and dwindling revenue from ticket sales and contributions.
The 54-year-old Lickliter had four years left on a seven-year contract that paid him $1.2 million a year. Barta said the Hawkeyes will pay Lickliter roughly $2.4 million for the remainder of the contract.
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