I' be thrilled with any of the three. Maybe just for the sake of change, but probably more so knowing that these are HIGHLY accomplished offensive coaches.They released a pod today. According to them this is the status:
Likeliest candidate is Paul Chryst.
Second likeliest is Joe Philbin
Then third is Andy Ludwig.
Said could be other wild cards.
Portal not an issue because they have no schollies to give right now anyway.
Timing likely after bowl game for announcement.
Expect all 2024 commitments to sign.
Let's not lose the forest for the trees. BF was a major stretch for the OC role in terms of experience and overall competency. And it proved out.
BF is a good position football coach, but was in an untenable situation that he certainly was a part of - but also KF and GB.
When you have to start explaining everything ad nauseum, year after year, there is something inherently wrong and the situation is destined to fail.
BF simply didn't have the high football IQ he hoped to have developed, and ultimately failed as a leader.
It happens. And so BF has to take a step back and move on.
The three men listed above are proven leaders and very well respected in football circles.
Each of the three are MORE than competent and capable to lead the Iowa offense in a proficient fashion.
Chryst is currently at Texas. Philbin is at Ohio State. Ludwig is at Utah.
Iowa will be better for this.
JMO