I'd guess LeVar and all the coaches know a lot more coaches than the ones that have just coached at Iowa. They routinely go to coaching clinics not to mention go to other schools to learn how those schools do things. I'd also guess LeVar made quite a few friends in the NFL both players that are now coaches and his coaches at the three different NFL teams he was on. When Kirk was hired, he didn't know either Parkers before hiring them. They were arguably his best hires.
What is really perplexing is how soft and weak our offense looks. Are they in the same strength and conditioning program as our defense. What the hell is going on on that side of the ball??? Gavin Williams doesn't look the same. The oline just gets beat and pushed around.
I don't know that they're weak. I just think they're really poorly coached. With the oline and tight ends I don't see them getting physically beat as much as losing before they even get engaged. The oline simply doesn't know who they are supposed to block too often and when they do they often whiff on their assignments. It's really unbelievable that this has now been going on for almost 2 years with no apparent improvement.
I still think a lot of this comes back to the center. We struggled last year, but not this bad, and we we're REALLY young last year on the OL. I expected to see marked improvement from Richman, and Colby anyway, and that hasn't happened. I think its more what you said, they aren't working as a unit. And as we've discussed the snap and when everybody starts are still not in sync, and thats enough to throw the whole thing off right there.....
And I’ll buy that, bigly. I’m betting if Kirk is gone in the next two years, Bob is the guy, gets the gang together, recruits in a level iowa has never seen, and we become a CFP contender at least 3 out of the 6 to 7 years he’s here
The oline sans TL was equally abysmal last year. These guys all look about the same with the exception of Colby who looks worse because he's not a tackle.
Oklahoma was worse when he took over, not by a lot, but worse. We aren’t Oklahoma, but Bob brings swag
It's a nice dream, one I'd definitely sign up for.
Trust me, there's no bigger Bob Stoops out there than me and I would happily love seeing him come out of retirement and coaching his alma mater for 5 years.
I’ll tell ya what, I’ll put 100 bucks towards the childrens hospital if Kirk steps down this year or next year and renegotiates his contract, and this is all with Brian being let go. Put your money where your mouth is.
I feel like Kirk is a wounded animal, lashing out. Look, Kirk is a decent guy and has had great runs. His problem is that he can’t adapt to the new style of play, recruiting, portal, NIL. I think this is the beginning of him seeing the writing on the wall. All that’s left is to see how he wants to write the ending. Right now, he’s coming off terrible. Most Iowa fans are ready for him to be gone or are indifferent
I thought these two guys really put things in perspective on where things stand right now.
This is my biggest thing.
I give a lot more than that to the hospital already, but I'm sure the hospital will enjoy your little check. I just want you and your dimwitted ideas off this board.
The only remote chance that Bob would entertain doing that is if Kirk gave him his blessing. Bob is a very loyal person and deeply values his strong friendships-- and he has a strong one with Ferentz. He wouldn't feel good about succeeding KF under any circumstance without his blessing/encouragement first; whether or not you think that's right or wrong.
Yeah, and I’m not sure he would WITH his blessing. He hasn’t exactly been trying to get back into the college game.
Totally agree. But I would say this: I think if ever a remote chance Bob would entertain getting back into college coaching, it would be at Iowa and only Iowa.
I feel like college football is now much more like pro football, which he decided he wasn't interested in returning to. Now it has many of the same elements with NIL and transfer portal, guys not wanting to develop for a year or two but play immediately, etc. I won't be shocked if he decides it is time to go after this season or next.
I'll give Hayden at least a partial pass as he was dealing with cancer and declining health. The signs were there when assistant coaches started to bail. Rats jumping from a sinking ship. Can't keep a health diagnosis private very long in such a public and demanding job.
At his core, KF is an introvert, maybe even a loner. Certainly not gregarious to be a closer during recruiting. I always thought recruiting would be his biggest challenge at Iowa. Yep.
He’s a great bridge, with upward trajectory, seven good years puts Iowa in a better position in then new and improved BiG ten. Recruiting another HC and talented players would be easier.
Nobody claimed he was. There is no guarantee even if you hire a 34-year old HC.
This. I see Bob as the best possible hire. Give the DC position to Levar under Stoops, when Bob and Levar are ready, give HC to LeVar
Nick Saban is 70 and does not seem anywhere near retirement. Bob Stoops is 62 and if he has the desire, there would be plenty of years with him.
Bob Stoops would never openly campaign for this job. I'm sure he has far too much respect for Ferentz to do something like that. Just him being quiet and respectful is enough for me to think he has an interest.
Do not think so, but he has lost a great deal of credibility this year within the state and nationally.
You won't have to.
I told you I'd put up 100 dollars based on the stipulations I placed forward, you have been here since September and will return to this board under another moniker, so I'd rather see money go towards something worth while.
