I wanted to use as many abbreviation as I could, but the question stands. IF the long-term plan is to hand the reins to Brian, do you guys think Kirk wants him to go somewhere else to get the full experience of head coaching? At this point in Kirk's tenure (or contract), is there time for that scenario?
Does KF send BF elsewhere to cut his teeth as HC?
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Depends on how his current gig works out. If he moves the needle with the offense for the next several years, I could see a solid case for him as an energetic young coach. Early returns look favorable, but we'll know a lot more in the next few weeks.
Brian Ferentz is a grown ass middle aged man with a wife and two kids. I'm sure he respect's his father immensely but, at this point in his life, I doubt he will be ordered to another location by anyone. If he takes another job it will be his call alone.
Excellent question. I say no, if he has a couple of successful seasons as OC. So far, so good.
The long-term plan is for Iowa to win as many games as possible over the next 3-5 years. That more than anything else would make Brian a good head coaching candidate for Iowa.
If BF is middle age at 34 what am I at 52? Yikes.
Don't joke! I get senior discounts at theatres, restaurants, car rentals, and amusement parks.
Now if I just got that discount for Hawkeye football tix, I'd have it made.
If he earns that job, that means he's been successful as an OC and Iowa's won a lot of games.
he should take over the Pats when Belichek retires and if he wins a Super Bowl or two, then we could consider bringing him back.
Pat Fitzgerald was 31 when he got the Northwestern job so it certainly isn't unheard of for someone that young to get the head coaching job and have success. I'm pretty sure there's another very young HC somewhere doing pretty well as well (can't remember where)
I agree that it's a good question. I think the unique circumstances here dictate that he does not need to go elsewhere for HC experience. Also, would add that (down the road) he would be surrounded by familiar faces to ease bith the transition and the job beyond that. In other words, Phil Parker doesn't go anywhere etc.. Btw, I am so blown away by good BF handles himself in interviews that I have to (joyously) laugh.
The next 3 seasons....this and two more....is his HC job interview.
Not a bad thing because Brian will not leave offensive gas in the tank.
Not a bad thing because Brian will not leave offensive gas in the tank.
In MY opinion, it would be good for him to be head coach somewhere before he became a head coach at a power 5 level program
I do not know what his future holds for him. The NFL might be a landing spot or HC at Iowa.
I dont think BF would need any head coaching experience to get a look. However, is he really the best for the program to take over?
Are there any other coaches with an Iowa connection that might be better?
Are there any other coaches with an Iowa connection that might be better?
Perfect resume, has proven himself in each job he's held in any stop. The thing I like about BF is he bleeds black and gold like the rest of us, and he's an aggressive play caller.
I wonder if any other coach from the outside, would even be interested. Given the way
The whole process, over the last few years has been set in motion.
The whole process, over the last few years has been set in motion.
This is how i see it...and its good for us fans. If BF and KF know this is in fact the HC job interview period, KF will not get in his way by trying to overlay his coaching style on BF. Especially as his contract nears its fulfillment...
So far I've liked BF a lot. He's be someone that we know would be in for the long haul and not drastically change the program. But I think he's more open than Kirk to trying new things.
Don't think op said kf was gonna order him to go anywhere, read much?
I don't think he makes calls, I could see him saying certain plays should be run but BF calls them. BF has more experience with big, talented tight ends than KOK. I think KOK's biggest strength lies in coaching the QB's. He's making Stanley really good, really fast. Sandusky St. is going to be in for a surprise Saturday. This O will score, repeatedly, all season.
First off I love what BF has done during his coaching career! Like others have said, he's great in interviews and seems to be a no nonsense recruiter. I just thought of a few other questions/possibilities;
How do we know PP doesn't want the job and are we sure he'd stay on at DC?
Again, who's to to say TP doesn't want the job? He'll be a good HC someday!
IF it is an open interview, what if BF isn't the best candidate, does KF try to use his influence and secure his son the job?
This is a big stretch, but any possibility KF stays on as the O-line coach?
Good topic, and I think it's Brian's job to lose. Let's hope he improves the offense greatly and continues to keep up the good recruiting!
How do we know PP doesn't want the job and are we sure he'd stay on at DC?
Again, who's to to say TP doesn't want the job? He'll be a good HC someday!
IF it is an open interview, what if BF isn't the best candidate, does KF try to use his influence and secure his son the job?
This is a big stretch, but any possibility KF stays on as the O-line coach?
Good topic, and I think it's Brian's job to lose. Let's hope he improves the offense greatly and continues to keep up the good recruiting!
KOK has coach football for over 40 years and BF is 34 years old
I love what BF has done in the 3 games as OC. But let's pump the brakes a little bit. It's been 3 games.
Is this serious? The Iowa job isn't Michigan, but to answer your question yes many coaches would be interested in the Iowa job were it to be open. If it gets to the point where Brian F is a serious candidate, it would mean Iowa would have had success in his time as o-coordinator. That would be a good thing.
I sense the sarcasm....
BF has less experience than who Iowa St hired. At the time BF had no head coaching experience, nor had he been a coordinator either. Plus Campbell already had most of his assistant coaches coming with him.
BF would have been learning on the job with a staff he had not worked with before. It would have been a no win situation for him.
BF has less experience than who Iowa St hired. At the time BF had no head coaching experience, nor had he been a coordinator either. Plus Campbell already had most of his assistant coaches coming with him.
BF would have been learning on the job with a staff he had not worked with before. It would have been a no win situation for him.
IMHO PP does not want to be a HC.
There was chatter a few years ago that went no where. He is happy.
There is a job title called Asst HC that you see in the NFL. This could be the Ferentz transition plan.
Wins and offensive success will dictate BF's future.
I hope it works!!!!
He's also been discussing, watching, hell practically eating, drinking, and breathing football his whole life. With people who have earned their livelihoods in football.
If BF is successful over the next 3 years, he will take over HC and Tim Polasek will take over OC. Just my opinion.
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