OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Clarence Brooks, who served as a defensive line coach with the Baltimore Ravens for 11 years, has died at the age of 65.The Ravens announced that Brooks died Saturday in Weston, Florida. He had esophageal and stomach cancer.Brooks joined the Ravens in 2005. He coached the defensive line until this spring, when he underwent treatment for his illness. He transitioned into a senior defensive assistant role, but occasionally spent time with the team -- including at training camp this summer.His 24-year career as an NFL coach began in 1993 with the Chicago Bears. He also served as an assistant with Cleveland in 1999 and at Miami from 2000-04.During his 11-year run as overseer of Baltimores defensive front, the Ravens allowed the fewest rushing touchdowns and second-fewest rushing yards per game.We loved that man, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said. One of the finest coaches I have ever met, he changed the lives and influenced players and coaches for the better.General manager Ozzie Newsome said, Very few, if any, coaches influenced their players -- on and off the field -- like Clarence Brooks.Before coming to the NFL, Brooks coached in college at Arizona, Syracuse and Massachusetts.He played guard at UMass from 1970-72 and was a team captain in his final season.Born in New York on May 20, 1951, Brooks attended New Bedford (Mass.) High School, where he lettered in football and track and field.He was the sweetest man Ive ever met in football, Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said. He was also as tough as nails and was as respected by everyone on our team.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Mike Piazza Mets Jersey . But the quarterback hopes to stay involved in football after officially calling it quits Tuesday. 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IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Omaha coach Derrin Hansen told his team to be ready for Iowas best shot in the second half.The Mavericks got it, but they had an answer every time.Zach Jackson scored a career-high 21 points, Tra-Deon Hollins had 12 points and 11 assists, and Omaha upset Iowa 98-89 on Saturday for its first win against a Big Ten team.Jackson scored seven points in the final two minutes and TreShawn Thurman added 17 points for the Mavericks (4-4).Iowa battled back from an 11-point second-half deficit to cut Omahas lead to 87-84 with 1:53 left. But Jackson hit a 3-pointer on Omahas next possession and the Hawkeyes never got any closer.We said, `Theyre going to make a run. Its going to happen, Hansen said. But what we cant do is come down, just because their crowd is loud, and shoot our first one. We stay disciplined there.The Hawkeyes (3-5) have lost four straight and are off to their worst start since 2009. Peter Jok led Iowa with 33 points and 10 rebounds.Iowa went five minutes without a field goal in the second half as Omaha turned a tight game into an eight-point lead. Later, the Mavericks pushed it to 79-68 with 7 1/2 minutes left.The Hawkeyes were outrebounded 47-39. Their defense continues to be a problem. Fran McCaffery switched to a zone defense in the second half, but it wasnt enough.We havent defended in any of (our games), McCaffery said. Weve outscored people. That has to change.Mitch Hahn had 15 of Omahas 37 bench points. Iowa got nine points from its bench.Iowas Jordan Bohannon scored 20 points on six 3-pointers in his second start.BIG PPICTUREIowa: The Hawkeyes continue to struggle defensively -- especially down low.dddddddddddd Iowa is allowing a Big Ten-worst 85 points per game. Omaha dominated the inside with 40 points in the paint and 20 second-chance points.Omaha: This was a signature win for a program that hadnt beaten a Power Five team in two years. It should provide a big confidence boost for the Mavericks, picked to finish fourth in the Summit League. Omahas season starts with seven of its first nine games on the road.HE SAID ITI dont know that one. Its top-something. . Ive been here 18 years, not 100 years. I dont know all that. I know the hair and stuff makes it look like Ive been here longer than 18, Hansen said, when asked where this win stacks up in program history.Omaha was 0-11 all-time against the Big Ten going into the game.STAR WATCHJok is off to a phenomenal start for the Hawkeyes. The guard leads the Big Ten in scoring and reached the 30-point mark for the third time this season. Iowa had just one 30-point scorer all of last year.Jok made 5 of 10 3-pointers and all 12 of his free throws. Jok has shot 41 of 43 (95 percent) from the foul line this season.UP NEXTIowa: Hosts Stetson on Monday and then turns its attention to cross-state rival Iowa State, which is ranked No. 19.Omaha: Doesnt leave the state of Iowa for its next game, traveling to Ames on Monday to face Iowa State in what will be the Mavericks seventh road game of the season. ' ' '