Tidbit on why Lester was hired

[Mountain Man Hawk]

From an Athletic article today:


New Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester spent six years as head coach of his alma mater, Western Michigan, and was 37-32 overall before he was fired after the 2022 season. But it was his season as an analyst in Green Bay that might have propelled him to his current position with the Hawkeyes.

One source who knows Lester well said his interview with Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz was quickly put together. Lester was set to take the Troy offensive coordinator job when Ferentz reached out. Once Lester described how he would incorporate parts of his offense like it was used in Green Bay — especially involving the tight ends — Ferentz was on board. The interview took place Jan. 28 and Lester was hired a day later.

What I learned about Iowa football's draft prospects at NFL Scouting Combine

Players at the combine also talked about Kadyn Proctor's transfer to Iowa and Tim Lester's hire as OC.

theathletic.com

 

[LaQuintaHawkeye]

If Ferentz still has final say on how "progressive" Lester is allowed to be, it won't matter. He'll be put in a box over time.

Also, if that fatass is still allowed to line up under center next year, it definitely won't matter.

 

[General Tso]

"Tightend" was part of the resume keyword filter

 

[Zooropa_NCR]

So maybe target our TE in the end zone vs 300 targets between the 20s….

And no more 3 yard out routes where the defender is already draped over their back

 

[Muscles1989]

"Tightend" was part of the resume keyword filter

There’s only a few key words needed to seal the deal, I imagine one was tight ends, and conservative was another.

 

[Zooropa_NCR]

Punt was the other keyword

 

[Muscles1989]

So maybe target our TE in the end zone vs 300 targets between the 20s….

And no more 3 yard out routes where the defender is already draped over their back

How about no more 3 yard outs when 5 yards is needed for a first. Drives me nuts to see that over and over.

 

[LaQuintaHawkeye]

There’s only a few key words needed to seal the deal, I imagine one was tight ends, and conservative was another.

Let's not get political, okay?












😜

 

[uihawk82]

How about no more 3 yard outs when 5 yards is needed for a first. Drives me nuts to see that over and over.

the pros do it a lot because that is what the defense gives them, it is up to the qb to make a really good throw to give the receiver a split second to break a tackle. Doesnt always work, works more in the pros than the 10% of the time at iowa

 

[Iron Doc]

If Ferentz still has final say on how "progressive" Lester is allowed to be, it won't matter. He'll be put in a box over time.

Also, if that fatass is still allowed to line up under center next year, it definitely won't matter.

No chance The Capt permits any meaningful innovation.

 

[Rambler Hawk]

From an Athletic article today:


New Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester spent six years as head coach of his alma mater, Western Michigan, and was 37-32 overall before he was fired after the 2022 season. But it was his season as an analyst in Green Bay that might have propelled him to his current position with the Hawkeyes.

One source who knows Lester well said his interview with Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz was quickly put together. Lester was set to take the Troy offensive coordinator job when Ferentz reached out. Once Lester described how he would incorporate parts of his offense like it was used in Green Bay — especially involving the tight ends — Ferentz was on board. The interview took place Jan. 28 and Lester was hired a day later.

What I learned about Iowa football's draft prospects at NFL Scouting Combine

Players at the combine also talked about Kadyn Proctor's transfer to Iowa and Tim Lester's hire as OC.

theathletic.com

I am really trying to come around on Lester, but it is VERY hard…🙁

So we poached our QB from Fordham and now we hired an OC who had his bags packed for Troy? 🥲

 

[madmustang4]

With either Cade or Hill, the OC is not going to have an offense that requires much running from the QB. Cade is to fragile Hill is to slow. As much as we would love to have an updated modern offense it’s not going to happen unless they decide to go with Marco.

 

[kwik44]

I'm happy that Ferentz wants the Tight End pipeline to continue.

I want to see better variations of the run game the most.

 

[desihawk]

I am really trying to come around on Lester, but it is VERY hard…🙁

So we poached our QB from Fordham and now we hired an OC who had his bags packed for Troy? 🥲

we got a guy who had a oc position sealed up at a decent program that usually puts out good offenses. nothing to scoff at imo. sometimes very competent guys sell themselves short while incompetents reach high...i see this frequently at work. let's see what lester does, i am very hopeful based on what i've learned he's done previously.

 

[Packer54]

Interesting, only because GB TEs accounted for 18.8% of passing yardage....RBs, 12.5%....WR 68.7%.

In terms of TDs, the TEs were 12.5% of the total.

That offense was driven by a strong run game and 4 really good (but young) WRs that CREATED opportunities for the run game and the TEs as well.

Hopefully he has convinced KF THAT is the type of offense he can run. I doubt it though.

Oh....and you need a QB as well.

 

[herkyhawk00]

I am really trying to come around on Lester, but it is VERY hard…🙁

So we poached our QB from Fordham and now we hired an OC who had his bags packed for Troy? 🥲

I understand your disgust. To be fair, however, KF had a two year HC position at Maine, we got Bell from Trinity International, and one of our best OL coaches came directly from Iowa City West. I will take a wait-and-see approach and I think recruits will do the same. I am cautiously optimistic, though, that things will be better.

 

[ichawk24]

CFB isn't a perfect meritocracy. There are good and bad coaches at every level. D1 has some terrible ones, DIII has some great ones. Kalen DeBoer and Lance Leipold took forever to get to FBS, but both appear to be great coaches.

The hard part is to identify the good ones. Hopefully Kirk did a better job identifying than his last OC.

 

[kceasthawk]

I'm happy that Ferentz wants the Tight End pipeline to continue.

I want to see better variations of the run game the most.

Well we keep signing stud tight ends, (Johnson committed today), so hell yes...

 

[pistachio1999]

If Ferentz still has final say on how "progressive" Lester is allowed to be, it won't matter. He'll be put in a box over time.

Also, if that fatass is still allowed to line up under center next year, it definitely won't matter.

Love it when a fat ass calls an amateur athlete a fat ass. Cause ya know Deacon is making the call on who starts.

 

[LaQuintaHawkeye]

Love it when a fat ass calls an amateur athlete a fat ass. Cause ya know Deacon is making the call on who starts.

I am definitely a fat ass, so I get to call out other fat asses.

Btw, not blaming him if he does line up under center, we all know who's at fault.

 

[Ladell-hawk]

"Tightend" was part of the resume keyword filter

That is a good thing , of course we want to continue our tight end production .

 

[thunderstruck1]

With either Cade or Hill, the OC is not going to have an offense that requires much running from the QB. Cade is to fragile Hill is to slow. As much as we would love to have an updated modern offense it’s not going to happen unless they decide to go with Marco.

THIS. I still say, you have to have a wide open competition if for no other reason, then to see what each is capable of (in case they get called up)

 

[Rambler Hawk]

we got a guy who had a oc position sealed up at a decent program that usually puts out good offenses. nothing to scoff at imo. sometimes very competent guys sell themselves short while incompetents reach high...i see this frequently at work. let's see what lester does, i am very hopeful based on what i've learned he's done previously.

Full disclosure - I know nothing about Troy…so yeah, hoping for the best but expecting…😉

 

[cmhawks99]

I am really trying to come around on Lester, but it is VERY hard…🙁

So we poached our QB from Fordham and now we hired an OC who had his bags packed for Troy? 🥲

I’d wager that’s typical for many of you. The next uplifting positive position you take likely will be your first…🤷‍♂️

 

[pistachio1999]

I thought it was cause he put his napkin on his lap before eating.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Hopefully to run the ball

 

[cidhawkeye]

"Tightend" was part of the resume keyword filter

I put 'tightend' in my search bar and now my computer has millions of pop ups loading, asking for my credit card and Chris Hanson is knocking on my door........

 

[Garzatough85]

I'm happy that Ferentz wants the Tight End pipeline to continue.

I want to see better variations of the run game the most.

Really? Our run blocking blows and our schemes are so predictable around the run I just don’t see a path to improvement here unless there’s a complete overhaul of the offensive formations and strategies

 

[TnT_Hawks]

If Ferentz still has final say on how "progressive" Lester is allowed to be, it won't matter. He'll be put in a box over time.

Also, if that fatass is still allowed to line up under center next year, it definitely won't matter.

Hey, last season that fatass hoisted this team up on to his back (a feat made significantly easier by said fatass ) and valiantly led them to 10 (count ‘em), 10 high quality wins. 10 wins that will go down as some of the winningest wins in program history!

Also, KF is who he is. There’s no reason to think that he’s changing at this point.
Anybody expecting significant changes to the offense that resulted in 10 wins is going to be disappointed.

 

[Johnsoda123]

Hey, last season that fatass hoisted this team up on to his back (a feat made significantly easier by said fatass ) and valiantly led them to 10 (count ‘em), 10 high quality wins. 10 wins that will go down as some of the winningest wins in program history!

Also, KF is who he is. There’s no reason to think that he’s changing at this point.
Anybody expecting significant changes to the offense that resulted in 10 wins is going to be disappointed.

I'm really looking forward to the changes coming for this offense. Multiple sets, two back formations, motion...actual in game adjustments, scheming. Lester was hired to move this offense forward.

 

[LaQuintaHawkeye]

Anybody expecting significant changes to the offense that resulted in 10 wins is going to be disappointed.

 

[singlet]

If Ferentz still has final say on how "progressive" Lester is allowed to be, it won't matter. He'll be put in a box over time.

Also, if that fatass is still allowed to line up under center next year, it definitely won't matter.

Don't you talk bad about my grandbaby, Deacon, the returning starter for Iowa.

 

[BigAssTurkeyLeg]

I am definitely a fat ass, so I get to call out other fat asses.

Btw, not blaming him if he does line up under center, we all know who's at fault.

Well I think if deacon is still a fat ass next season we should blame him, as his top priority right now should be on not being a fat ass

 

[Jimmy McGill]

Running game isn't going to change with zone blocking. Rules have changed. Need pulling guards.

 

[BirdistheWord]

Well I think if deacon is still a fat ass next season we should blame him, as his top priority right now should be on not being a fat ass

Or moving to interior O line

 

[INXS83]

Interesting, only because GB TEs accounted for 18.8% of passing yardage....RBs, 12.5%....WR 68.7%.

In terms of TDs, the TEs were 12.5% of the total.

That offense was driven by a strong run game and 4 really good (but young) WRs that CREATED opportunities for the run game and the TEs as well.

Hopefully he has convinced KF THAT is the type of offense he can run. I doubt it though.

Oh....and you need a QB as well.

IIRC, GB had very young TE's last year. Musgrave is going to be a stud. Their production should be better in 2024.

 

[Drinkin Buddy]

IIRC, GB had very young TE's last year. Musgrave is going to be a stud. Their production should be better in 2024.

GB drafted two TEs last year. Musgrave from Oregon State in the 2nd round and Tucker Kraft from S Dakota St in the third round. It's a very young group that will definitely develop well in that system.

 

[BonzoFury]

Also, KF is who he is. There’s no reason to think that he’s changing at this point.
Anybody expecting significant changes to the offense that resulted in 10 wins is going to be disappointed.

Bingo.

 

[Titanhawk2]

I am really trying to come around on Lester, but it is VERY hard…🙁

So we poached our QB from Fordham and now we hired an OC who had his bags packed for Troy? 🥲

And KF's original OC came from Allegheny

 

[Rustys Dad]

At this point - I’d be satisfied seeing my Uncle Dave take over as OC. We know where the bar is set - as low as it can be without touching the floor… It can’t be worse. Meaning - it can’t be worse.