What's the Holdup Making Coaching Changes?

[IowasLaw]

The coaching carrousel is in full effect across the country. At Iowa, which finished with the nation's 130th offense and 123rd rated passing attack, not a thing has been done to improve upon the coaching staff. No evaluations. No inquiries into coaching candidates.

-OC still collecting $100,000 per explosive play.

-WR coach still collecting checks despite having an empty WR room and zero improvement out of WRs in years.

-OL coach still getting paid more than most full-time surgeons in Des Moines after coaching the worst coached OL in the Ferentz era.

To those saying "wait until after the bowl"... WHY? Do you think before issuing platitudes? Is it to ensure continuity before an exhibition game no one at either school cares about, played by an QB who is so bad he has never thrown a college pass against a no-name program? Or is it to bait and switch recruits into signing their letter of intent days before axing their position coach? Or maybe to tie the new coach's hands and prevent him from bring in any of his own guys? None of those reasons have merit.

Bringing new blood to a national laughing stock offense needs to be done before the bowl for the sake of recruiting. How can a team build momentum and give hope to talented players in the portal with a bunch of lame duck coaches doing the halfhearted recruiting. Receipts deserve to know who next year's OC will be. OL transfers should know who their new OL coach will be. How are we going to bring in WRs when they don't even know who will be coaching them?

At any company, from a small business to a Fortune 500 corporation to a football program, this is extremely poor management and there's no way to justify it.

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[WolfeHawk]

We won 10 games last year…

 

[hknation]

I can see not waiting on the bowl, everyone knows that's been done many times before by many other teams, but how about after signing day. I can see waiting on that milestone.

 

[Buffhawk]

There won't be any meaningful change. With Cade on board, just gave Brian at least another year to prove himself. Apparently, the last five years haven't been enough time to install his potent offensive scheme!

 

[GunnerHawk]

There won't be any meaningful change. With Cade on board, just gave Brian at least another year to prove himself. Apparently, the last five years haven't been enough time to install his potent offensive scheme!

Looked pretty good against USC with good WR's. We were 13 points from 10 wins, with a QB who doesn't overthrow open receivers, receivers that fall with an open field to the goal line or drop passes and improved line play we could be right there.

 

[pink shizzle]

OP: where are the coaching changes?!

Kirk/Barta:

 

[HawkMachine]

We won 10 games last year…

Can't say that starting January 1st!

 

[VerbumDei]

They need to get the discrimination lawsuit resolved. Once that happens, Kirk will move quickly on coaches and Brian will find a new home.

 

[jonesy5960]

Looked pretty good against USC with good WR's. We were 13 points from 10 wins, with a QB who doesn't overthrow open receivers, receivers that fall with an open field to the goal line or drop passes and improved line play we could be right there.

Exactly! Were it not for poor QB play, receivers that can't get open, and an oline that can't see straight, this offense was killing it, and don't forget! 10 wins last year and it looked great 2 years ago against USC and 5 years ago against Ohio State. You can't ask for much more than that.

 

[katman15]

If we were going to hire from the outside it should of been done by now. Either coach has already done this and he is keeping it under wraps till the bowl game is over or all the changes are going to be made from within. The soap opera continues.

 

[pistachio1999]

Fart.

 

[Buffhawk]

Looked pretty good against USC with good WR's. We were 13 points from 10 wins, with a QB who doesn't overthrow open receivers, receivers that fall with an open field to the goal line or drop passes and improved line play we could be right there.

Don't disagree with you on that. They did look pretty good! Loved it when Eppy came around from behind, creating the fumble. I realize, there has been some good moments. However, there still needs to be something changed. Whether or not that includes Brian is anyone's guess at this point.

 

[luvmyhawks]

Good question OP. Was wondering the same thing. Longer we go with no changes, the more likely we will see none, IMO. Why wait?

Absolutely nothing will change on this coaching staff.

 

[coorsoriginal02]

Kirk and Brian were both out at Marco Lainez’ (sp) home the other day and took pictures with him..

In other words, I don’t think anything is happening regarding offensive staff changes………ugh

 

[HawkFaninOK]

If the "change" is Gattis, then no thanks. Get Budmayr on staff and a larger responsibility.

Upgrade from Barnett--shouldn't be difficult

 

[Hendy hawk]

Maybe changes are being made but because you’re not important enough they are not going to tell anyone. Maybe you should root for Wisconsin or Purdue as they are telling everyone.

 

[millah_22]

They were never going to make changes.

 

[littlez]

They were never going to make changes.

Nope.

 

[Bishop1971]

If we were going to hire from the outside it should of been done by now. Either coach has already done this and he is keeping it under wraps till the bowl game is over or all the changes are going to be made from within. The soap opera continues.

I agree that any changes are being announced after the bowl game.

 

[IAHUNTER]

If there is a change , we probably will not know until Feb or April

 

[grosie#2]

There won't be any meaningful change. With Cade on board, just gave Brian at least another year to prove himself. Apparently, the last five years haven't been enough time to install his potent offensive scheme!

Starting the rumor that James Ferentz will replace his brother, Brian, as Iowa's next OC.

 

[Hawk_4shur]

When a HC announces he is leaving, he sometimes still coaches the team in the bowl game. If a member of the coaching staff is fired, I don't think it ever happens.

So, MAYBE KF wants a full contingent of coaches for the bowl prep.
And, MAYBE, and the changes are lined up.
So, MAYBE, Hawks fans will be very happy when they are announced.

Gotta run. My flying pig is on the roof again!

 

[RomanHawk]

The coaching carrousel is in full effect across the country. At Iowa, which finished with the nation's 130th offense and 123rd rated passing attack, not a thing has been done to improve upon the coaching staff. No evaluations. No inquiries into coaching candidates. OC still collecting $1M checks. WR coach still collecting checks with an empty WR room. OL coach still getting paid more than most full-time surgeons in Des Moines.

To those saying "wait until after the bowl"... WHY? To ensure a meaningless win in a game no one cares about, played by a QB who has never thrown a college pass against a no-name program? To screw over recruits who will have signed their letter of intent by then and could be stuck playing for a coach they didn't commit to? Or maybe to tie the new coach's hands and not let him bring in any of his own guys because they have already committed elsewhere?

Bringing new blood to a national laughing stock offense needs to be done now for the sake of recruiting. How can a team build momentum and give hope to talented players in the portal with a bunch of lame duck coaches doing the recruiting. Tell the kids now who next year's OC will be. Tell OL transfers who their new OL coach will be. How are we going to bring in WRs when they don't even know who will be coaching them.

At any company from a small business to a Fortune 500 corporation to a football program, this is extremely poor management and there's no way to justify it.

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Good post. The same as I've been thinking. Two possible reasons:

1. KF is again a day late and a dollar short. Never ahead of the curve
2. There will be no changes or they will be so meaningless that they will
draw much criticism and KF wants to delay the criticism as long as possible.

 

[SotaHawk87]

Need to get Brian his January 1 bonus

 

[Floyd88]

Between the other fired coaching staffs that are currently available for hiring, which dominate home run hire is everyone looking for at OC or O-line coach? I would think any coaching changes being made won’t happen until after the bowl season and or Pink slip Monday in the NFL…. Wonder how many more threads we will have to read about this over the next 6 weeks?

 

[herkhatescy]

When a HC announces he is leaving, he sometimes still coaches the team in the bowl game. If a member of the coaching staff is fired, I don't think it ever happens.

So, MAYBE KF wants a full contingent of coaches for the bowl prep.
And, MAYBE, and the changes are lined up.
So, MAYBE, Hawks fans will be very happy when they are announced.

Gotta run. My flying pig is on the roof again!

Oh, so you have a berm home?

 

[Thunderlips71]

Change is terrifying, and a four-letter word for Iowa football

 

[pistachio1999]

If any change it’s just gonna be a bit of a reshuffle. Or Wallace leaves to be someone’s DC.

 

[iavagabond]

There’s going to be a comprehensive review, remember. He won’t make any changes before that……which may all be (slickly) intentional.

 

[ICWestfan]

You all are way off base. Why change anything when all they need to do is clean up a few things?

 

[sober_teacher]

Considering the recruiting class is close to done, idk that this has any impact on that.

And Kirk has already said nothings changing until after the bowl game, so I’m not sure i understand the faux outrage.

 

[blhawk]

Starting the rumor that James Ferentz will replace his brother, Brian, as Iowa's next OC.

Steven is next in line, he's asst linebackers coach for the Dolphins. I'm guessing James will keep playing as long as he can make a roster. But yeah, eventually

 

[BubsFinn]

Is Greg Davis still alive? Because either way, I have a feeling he might be our next OC.

 

[BVHawkeye]

The coaching carrousel is in full effect across the country. At Iowa, which finished with the nation's 130th offense and 123rd rated passing attack, not a thing has been done to improve upon the coaching staff. No evaluations. No inquiries into coaching candidates. OC still collecting $1M checks. WR coach still collecting checks with an empty WR room. OL coach still getting paid more than most full-time surgeons in Des Moines.

To those saying "wait until after the bowl"... WHY? To ensure a meaningless win in a game no one cares about, played by a QB who has never thrown a college pass against a no-name program? To screw over recruits who will have signed their letter of intent by then and could be stuck playing for a coach they didn't commit to? Or maybe to tie the new coach's hands and not let him bring in any of his own guys because they have already committed elsewhere?

Bringing new blood to a national laughing stock offense needs to be done now for the sake of recruiting. How can a team build momentum and give hope to talented players in the portal with a bunch of lame duck coaches doing the recruiting. Tell the kids now who next year's OC will be. Tell OL transfers who their new OL coach will be. How are we going to bring in WRs when they don't even know who will be coaching them.

At any company from a small business to a Fortune 500 corporation to a football program, this is extremely poor management and there's no way to justify it.

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Bowl prep is my guess

 

[grayhair81]

Get KOK out of retirement. He was hands-down the best OC of the Ferentz era.

 

[notlongago]

Looked pretty good against USC with good WR's. We were 13 points from 10 wins, with a QB who doesn't overthrow open receivers, receivers that fall with an open field to the goal line or drop passes and improved line play we could be right there.

And they were 7 points away from 7 losses.

 

[uihawk82]

If we were going to hire from the outside it should of been done by now. Either coach has already done this and he is keeping it under wraps till the bowl game is over or all the changes are going to be made from within. The soap opera continues.

Some say make the changes early before the really good coaches get hired by other teams but other people say keep the continuity going into the bowl game.

Kirk doesnt seem to go for much change so maybe no changes coming up.

 

[pistachio1999]

Get KOK out of retirement. He was hands-down the best OC of the Ferentz era.

He has been our dude evaluating QBs to offer!!!!!!

 

[grayhair81]

He has been our dude evaluating QBs to offer!!!!!!

Did the QB play improve or get worse after the OC became the QB coach?

 

[moondog24]

Get KOK out of retirement. He was hands-down the best OC of the Ferentz era.

Except during the years he was OC, then the radicals wanted him fired.