Boston Celtics President Brad Stevens was 100% correct on Beth Goetz. "They better name her the Full Time AD. She's as good as it gets."

[Franisdaman]

Beth was decisive and made the right decision when she got rid of Brian Ferentz.

She was decisive and made the right decision today to end the Fran McCaffery era.

She had NIL up and running on Day 1 when she was the Athletic Director at Ball State. Unlike Gara Barta, she's working with the SWARM CEO to make Iowa competitive in the NIL era.

This was the June 2023 story from the Gazette, where Beth got Brad Stevens' endorsement:

 

[Franisdaman]

If she pulls this off, she should have a statue outside Carver, next to mine!

 

[WestCoastHawkI]

I want Ben

 

[TRHawkeye145]

@Franisdaman are you changing your handle now?

 

[Franisdaman]

@Franisdaman are you changing your handle now?

As your all time wins leader, I will always be da man!

 

[DogBoyRy]

Beth was decisive and made the right decision when she got rid of Brian Ferentz.

She was decisive and made the right decision today to end the Fran McCaffery era.

She had NIL up and running on Day 1 when she was the Athletic Director at Ball State. Unlike Gara Barta, she's working with the SWARM CEO to make Iowa competitive in the NIL era.

This was the June 2023 story from the Gazette, where Beth got Brad Stevens' endorsement:

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If she pulls this off, she should have a statue outside Carver, next to mine!

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FTR i have little confidence in her making the right hire here.
Once announced i will go on record as thumbs up or down.

 

[HawkLogic]

I like the connection Goetz and Stephens.

She probably asked Stephens after she got the job about what he though of Fran's system and that is when the No Contract extension hardball started.

Now she can get honest evaluation of coaching prospects.

Since money is part of the issue, I don't see how paying a $6 million buyout to WVU makes sense when Iowa is struggling to come up with NIL.

 

[Franisdaman]

I like the connection Goetz and Stephens.

She probably asked Stephens after she got the job about what he though of Fran's system and that is when the No Contract extension hardball started.

Now she can get honest evaluation of coaching prospects.

Since money is part of the issue, I don't see how paying a $6 million buyout to WVU makes sense when Iowa is struggling to come up with NIL.

I hope she makes the right choice because like you said it's gonna cost almost $10M to buy out Fran and Devries (if he's the choice).

And the new coach will demand $3M (or more) per year, 5-7 years and a LARGE BUYOUT.

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Max_Rebo]

Lots to like with both DeVries and McCollum.

One of the things I like about DeVries would be the optics of poaching a head coach from another P4 school. Makes Iowa seem like the desirable job that it can be. (Not that I’d base the decision on this, but it is a positive aspect.)

Also, NIL comes from fans; the buyout would be paid by the university. So not necessarily a direct impact on NIL if Iowa pays the buyout for DeVries (unless boosters are chipping in to pay those costs).

 

[bojihawk44]

FTR i have little confidence in her making the right hire here.
Once announced i will go on record as thumbs up or down.

For the record, no one cares about your thoughts on Beth or who she hires. No need to waste your time.

 

[Rambler Hawk]

Beth was decisive and made the right decision when she got rid of Brian Ferentz.

She was decisive and made the right decision today to end the Fran McCaffery era.

She had NIL up and running on Day 1 when she was the Athletic Director at Ball State. Unlike Gara Barta, she's working with the SWARM CEO to make Iowa competitive in the NIL era.

This was the June 2023 story from the Gazette, where Beth got Brad Stevens' endorsement:

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Thanks for posting - that is definitely very high praise…maybe she could sway Brad back to college coaching (his first love)….in Iowa City. 😉

 

[HawksRule73]

Beth’s first call was to Stevens to see if he was interested in coming back to coach the college game. He wasn’t. But I liked that she was thinking big and contacted him.

 

[Franisdaman]

Thanks for posting - that is definitely very high praise…maybe she could sway Brad back to college coaching (his first love)….in Iowa City. 😉

holy crap, would that be something if she pulled that off!

 

[Franisdaman]

Beth’s first call was to Stevens to see if he was interested in coming back to coach the college game. He wasn’t. But I liked that she was thinking big and contacted him.

They say that every good AD has a list of replacement coaches "in their back pocket." Beth has been preparing for this for a while. Makes you wonder what Kirk Ferentz & Tom Brands are thinking....

 

[ICWestfan]

They say that every good AD has a list of replacement coaches "in their back pocket." Beth has been preparing for this for a while. Makes you wonder what Kirk Ferentz & Tom Brands are thinking....

As long as they keep butts in the seats, keep winning, and keep the $ coming in, they will be fine.

 

[Franisdaman]

As long as they keep butts in the seats, keep winning, and keep the $ coming in, they will be fine.

IF Beth gets her man, that should create some momentum for ticket sales, NIL donations, and Carver renovation donations.

Key word: should.

 

[Max_Rebo]

IF Beth gets her man, that should create some momentum for ticket sales, NIL donations, and Carver renovation donations.

Key word: should.

This is the key point. If we make the right hire, and get a guy who can win games and excite the fan base, we should have more than enough money to compete. Paying what it takes to get that guy will absolutely be worth it.

In other words, hire the guy you want. Don’t get distracted by the price tag. Think long-term.

 

[kwik44]

I have a tough time hearing folks say Iowa is not a top ten destination in just the Big Ten for coaches.

Look at the women side. Proof that with the right combination, that arena could be filled to the gills again with fans & donors who would love to pour in money for a winning cause.

I believe Beth will make the correct decisions in this search & Iowa will be competing soon for Big Ten titles in basketball.

 

[Franisdaman]

This is the key point. If we make the right hire, and get a guy who can win games and excite the fan base, we should have more than enough money to compete. Paying what it takes to get that guy will absolutely be worth it.

In other words, hire the guy you want. Don’t get distracted by the price tag. Think long-term.

Is Devries' resume any better than McCollum's?

McCollum has won wherever he's been.

Even given this, I am guessing Devries is Beth's #1 choice.

 

[Max_Rebo]

Is Devries' resume any better than McCollum's?

McCollum has won wherever he's been.

Even given this, I am guessing Devries is Beth's #1 choice.

I think DeVries is more proven. A safer choice.

McCollum might have more upside. But he’s a risk.

Perhaps the key is which has a greater ability to build relationships with donors and engage the fan base.

 

[SI_NYC]

FTR i have little confidence in her making the right hire here.
Once announced i will go on record as thumbs up or down.

We will wait for that day with great anticipation.

 

[SI_NYC]

I have a tough time hearing folks say Iowa is not a top ten destination in just the Big Ten for coaches.

Look at the women side. Proof that with the right combination, that arena could be filled to the gills again with fans & donors who would love to pour in money for a winning cause.

I believe Beth will make the correct decisions in this search & Iowa will be competing soon for Big Ten titles in basketball.

What are the prices of tickets for men’s and women’s games?

Iowa needs to be proactive in finding ways to get the local community going to games again. Let’s get Carver rocking again. When I went to games back in the late eighties and early nineties, Carver was loud, really loud.

 

[Beattheohiostate]

Beth was decisive and made the right decision when she got rid of Brian Ferentz.

She was decisive and made the right decision today to end the Fran McCaffery era.

She had NIL up and running on Day 1 when she was the Athletic Director at Ball State. Unlike Gara Barta, she's working with the SWARM CEO to make Iowa competitive in the NIL era.

This was the June 2023 story from the Gazette, where Beth got Brad Stevens' endorsement:

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She's lookin' good so far. But let's see if she makes the right hire. If she does, commission the statue, but don't start the work until she replaces the head football coach, hopefully before 2025 is over.

 

[onionman1]

For the record, no one cares about your thoughts on Beth or who she hires. No need to waste your time.

Nobody cares about your reply, either. Or, for that matter, this reply of mine.

 

[MitchLL]

They say that every good AD has a list of replacement coaches "in their back pocket." Beth has been preparing for this for a while. Makes you wonder what Kirk Ferentz & Tom Brands are thinking....

As an aside...regarding the wrestling program, apparently one man primarily funds NIL and he's tight with Brands.

I doubt BG steps on those toes.

 

[intrepodor]

FTR i have little confidence in her making the right hire here.
Once announced i will go on record as thumbs up or down.

Well we all will wait with baited breath to your thumbs up or down.

 

[intrepodor]

I like the connection Goetz and Stephens.

She probably asked Stephens after she got the job about what he though of Fran's system and that is when the No Contract extension hardball started.

Now she can get honest evaluation of coaching prospects.

Since money is part of the issue, I don't see how paying a $6 million buyout to WVU makes sense when Iowa is struggling to come up with NIL.

NIL doesn't pay the buyout.

 

[Hendy hawk]

FTR i have little confidence in her making the right hire here.
Once announced i will go on record as thumbs up or down.

Does everyone not remember Iowa searches as a committee on who they want/will hire.
Beth is not the only one deciding this matter.
Bowlsby may have been the last time the AD only picked a coach for BB.
Look how that ended.

 

[HawksRule73]

Does everyone not remember Iowa searches as a committee on who they want/will hire.
Beth is not the only one deciding this matter.
Bowlsby may have been the last time the AD only picked a coach for BB.
Look how that ended.

There is no official search committee. This is Beth’s show.

 

[doughuddl2]

Does everyone not remember Iowa searches as a committee on who they want/will hire.
Beth is not the only one deciding this matter.
Bowlsby may have been the last time the AD only picked a coach for BB.
Look how that ended.

No refresh my memory on Fran, Alford and Lick.

 

[jonesy5960]

Does everyone not remember Iowa searches as a committee on who they want/will hire.
Beth is not the only one deciding this matter.
Bowlsby may have been the last time the AD only picked a coach for BB.
Look how that ended.

How many of these people you refer to from 15 years ago are around today? I doubt there's a committee. This is and should be primarily Beth's decision, but you're correct in that she isn't operating in a vacuum and answers to the president.

 

[Hawkeye Marching Band]

Maybe Beth can entice her buddy Brad to return to coaching.

 

[Hendy hawk]

How many of these people you refer to from 15 years ago are around today? I doubt there's a committee. This is and should be primarily Beth's decision, but you're correct in that she isn't operating in a vacuum and answers to the president.

I can't tell you if any are around today. When Bowlby took it upon himself to not extend Dais contract and hired Alford himself, I don't remember a committee then. But I do recall someone saying that a group was looking for Alfords replacement during the playoffs.
When Lick was let go I felt it was determined by a committee also.

Mostly I remember the Bob Stoops fiasco when Iowa ended up with Kirk with a committee search team.

 

[jonesy5960]

I can't tell you if any are around today. When Bowlby took it upon himself to not extend Dais contract and hired Alford himself, I don't remember a committee then. But I do recall someone saying that a group was looking for Alfords replacement during the playoffs.
When Lick was let go I felt it was determined by a committee also.

Mostly I remember the Bob Stoops fiasco when Iowa ended up with Kirk with a committee search team.

None of them are around today.

New President. New AD. New Board of Regents. You could end up being right I suppose, but whatever happened previously at the University is pretty irrelevant to what will happen today.

 

[Max_Rebo]

I can't tell you if any are around today. When Bowlby took it upon himself to not extend Dais contract and hired Alford himself, I don't remember a committee then. But I do recall someone saying that a group was looking for Alfords replacement during the playoffs.
When Lick was let go I felt it was determined by a committee also.

Mostly I remember the Bob Stoops fiasco when Iowa ended up with Kirk with a committee search team.

For Alford, I believe Bowlsby worked alone.

For Lickliter and McCaffery, I don’t think we had a committee, but we did utilize a search firm to identify and vet candidates. But our AD did the interviews and made the decisions.

It was the Ferentz hire, so many years ago, when a committee was involved, slowing down the process, and impacting our ability to hire Stoops.

At least this is my memory of it.

 

[GunnerHawk]

NIL doesn't pay the buyout.

I thought about this. It is very possible that a big donor or dls several donors who wanted Fran out is paying his buyout and possibly the $6M for DeVries' buyout. If true, hopefully more NIL $ comes into the program.

 

[Hendy hawk]

For Alford, I believe Bowlsby worked alone.

For Lickliter and McCaffery, I don’t think we had a committee, but we did utilize a search firm to identify and vet candidates. But our AD did the interviews and made the decisions.

It was the Ferentz hire, so many years ago, when a committee was involved, slowing down the process, and impacting our ability to hire Stoops.

At least this is my memory of it.

This is what I was remembering. Search Firm. Thanks for posting it.
Right on the Bowlsby thing. Remember he tried to get the UNI coach to Iowa.
That was NOT going to happen.

 

[Franisdaman]

As an aside...regarding the wrestling program, apparently one man primarily funds NIL and he's tight with Brands.

I doubt BG steps on those toes.

there's a couple guys who have their names on the new wrestling facility; they definitely want Iowa wrestling back; I just hope Brands is the one to do it

 

[Franisdaman]

Does everyone not remember Iowa searches as a committee on who they want/will hire.
Beth is not the only one deciding this matter.
Bowlsby may have been the last time the AD only picked a coach for BB.
Look how that ended.

Has anything been mentioned about a search committee?