Exactly.
We are too big of a college to try someone out.
As I said in my previous post, the same could be said when Brian was hired.
We want the BEST candidate out there.
I'm about 99% certain she's not the BEST out there.
Beth Goetz named UI’s interim athletics director
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We are too big of a college to try someone out.
As I said in my previous post, the same could be said when Brian was hired.
We want the BEST candidate out there.
I'm about 99% certain she's not the BEST out there.
Yeah, I think they "officially" have to post the job but unofficially the job is hers. Hope I used the correct pronoun! LOL..... just kidding....
And she probably has been thinking/wondering how the F Barta had not get fired by now.
Yes, you’d hope that. My hope is you follow another team, but it seems unlikely 😳
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And I'm 99% certain you don't know much about her, other than it's a woman.
nobody else saying it?
Would.
Would.
Is there such a thing? Are you the absolute best at your job?
For many reasons.
Just like when we hired BF, was he REALLY the best candidate out there? Is she???? Or is this a little affirmative action?
AD at Ball State? Find me someone with more experience.
Former soccer player/coach? Who the F cares about soccer other than a select few?
To me, this is a football/wrestling school with some basketball sprinkled in.
Title ix is already a joke, most would agree.
Nope, don't want a woman.
Others will agree but will be afraid to speak up.
Zero idea on her qualifications. However, if she is a lesbian, the University sure as heck won’t be able to fire her without paying a huge settlement no matter how bad she is.
Mary????
And also the U of I President is female. So maybe not directly, but she is at the top.
I’m actually pretty pumped about this for a whole myriad of reasons…,
1) although again I’m no progressive by any stretch. I think it’s cool to have the first female AD in the B1G and am confident she will excel!
2) She is already way out in front on NIL..
3) I find it comical that she was basically hired to take over with the idea in mind Gary would retire soon. All the while the “fun/charming” fans clamored for his job…good stuff
4) She also isn’t the “outside” hammer they
Hoped would come in and set KF straight. I’d be lying if I didn’t say I cant stop smiling about that one!
5) I think a new perspective that still gets what we are about is great!!
PS….I’m down with swarm beer. Put me down for 10 cases!
PPS…. I had to add in. I’m also excited about the day when fans start calling for her head and then other fan step in and say it’s because she’s a woman lol good stuff!
1) although again I’m no progressive by any stretch. I think it’s cool to have the first female AD in the B1G and am confident she will excel!
2) She is already way out in front on NIL..
3) I find it comical that she was basically hired to take over with the idea in mind Gary would retire soon. All the while the “fun/charming” fans clamored for his job…good stuff
4) She also isn’t the “outside” hammer they
Hoped would come in and set KF straight. I’d be lying if I didn’t say I cant stop smiling about that one!
5) I think a new perspective that still gets what we are about is great!!
PS….I’m down with swarm beer. Put me down for 10 cases!
PPS…. I had to add in. I’m also excited about the day when fans start calling for her head and then other fan step in and say it’s because she’s a woman lol good stuff!
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FWIW, the guy on Locked On Hawkeyes podcast said that he talked to a few "Big Time Donors" who have met with Goetz and they universally were impressed.
Sounds great (Hawk Central)
The new $31.5 million Iowa wrestling facility adjacent to Carver-Hawkeye Arena continues to charge ahead with a target completion of summer 2024. Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands told the Register in a text message that Goetz "has been awesome, instrumental" during her time at Iowa and that, "She will carry the day with our best donors."
No. 2: Keep momentum going with current facility projects
One of Barta’s strengths was fund-raising and finishing high-dollar facilities; continuing that trend will be a priority for Goetz, and it sounds like she is well on her way in this department.The new $31.5 million Iowa wrestling facility adjacent to Carver-Hawkeye Arena continues to charge ahead with a target completion of summer 2024. Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands told the Register in a text message that Goetz "has been awesome, instrumental" during her time at Iowa and that, "She will carry the day with our best donors."
Supporting the Hawks and I quit drinking for 17 years while raising most of my children. Trying to get caught up….😎
You do realize where you are, right?
Pretty sure it's not just the AD that's hiring a coach. There are other people on the interviewing process.
Thats why we didn't have Coach Bob Stoops.
Because she’s his boss; something he’s not used to. This would be an extreme example, of course, but I’m sure we all know at least one guy (friend, family, coworker, etc) who lost his smugness once he had to start answering to a woman.
I know way more than one & honestly no one “likes”answering to anyone. It’s part of the human condition!
But KF has a pretty overbearing wife from all I’ve heard, as do I, no pics and I’m sure he is well prepared!
Again that is your hope!
so you approved of the Alford hire?
remember Fran had to fix the results of the Alford mess as well. Alford only had 3 NCAAT trips in his tenure here and he only had 3 winning seasons in the BT.
Totally understand that. But as the head of the athletic department, she's still in charge of the process. If there's no experience in that process, it increases the chances of a bad hire.
Holy cow this is one of the most wrong things ever posted on this website.
Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands told the Register in a text message that Goetz "has been awesome, instrumental" during her time at Iowa and that, "She will carry the day with our best donors."
Leistikow: Beth Goetz will be Iowa's interim athletic director. What happens next?
Beth Goetz, 48, should immediately work to improve the relationship with Iowa's NIL collective.
www.hawkcentral.com
This is definitely a valid concern.
Assuming Goetz eventually gets the job, she will be charged with hiring the 2 most important, high profile head coaching positions at the University (or any major college, for that matter) within the next several years: football and men's basketball. Is she up to the task? And does she have the fortitude to fire coaches who underperform?
Of course, those are concerns for ANY person hired as athletic director, moreso a woman as there are not many at the major collegiate level.
I hope she is up to the task. I will be rooting for her from Day 1.
I also hope she will be a strong promoter not only of Iowa athletics, but the University as a whole. Kinda like Jamie Pollard, only not sleazy, desperate, or douchy.
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Yes he is a hard core never Ferentz bitter ender as ole” @thedeploarablesleepingdog always says…
With that he isn't that bad. At least comparatively speaking. There are some real buffoons in here!
But do you think Mary F. doesn't kick Kirk's ass at home? I know for a FACT that raging nutbag Margaret McCaffery absolutely owns poor Franny behind closed doors.
Take that for what it's worth. I'd say most dudes on here get our asses kicked by women when it comes to the domestic side of things. So if I have a chick boss, I go balls to the wall at her uppity ass. They ultimately all melt, unlike the wives/girlfriends. Kirk is a tough guy... he can handle any fake machismo from this young lady.
She was the AD at Ball State. She has experience.
Nah. Gary was good with the donors. He may not be good with NIL and transition and working with, but in the old system of donors he was a master.
