Kirk Ferentz To Stay At Iowa? CBS Thinks So
by RossWB on Dec 18, 2011 7:11 PM CST
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I'm not sure there was really much doubt about Ferentz staying put at Iowa -- despite some grumbling about the results of the past few seasons, there are no pitchfork-wielding mobs lining up in Iowa City and it never made too much sense for him to leave Iowa before his son James' senior season -- but Charlie Casserly of CBS Sports provided the firmest smackdown yet of the "Ferentz to the Kansas City Chiefs" rumors:
"One name rumored for the job that will not be there is Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz," Casserly told James Brown Sunday. "I talked to him this week and he's staying at Iowa. I would not be totally surprised if Romeo Crennel is the head coach next year."
That's probably about as close to a flat denial as we're likely to get from Ferentz, assuming Casserly isn't in the business of just flat-out fabricating quotes. (He's not.) So that's (in all likelihood) that. We never put much stock in the rumor to begin with -- a Ferentz to the NFL rumor is practically catnip for NFL writers at this point, especially with noted friend Scott Pioli involved -- but at least we can put it to bed now.
Of course, Ferentz staying put isn't the only coaching news of the day regarding Iowa -- there was also a story making the rounds of Nebraska looking at current Iowa defensive line coach Rick Kaczenski:
Sources close to the program tell us Bo Pelini has targeted Iowa defensive line coach Rick Kaczenski to fill the defensive opening he has. We continue to hear that John Papuchis will be named defensive coordinator.
Morehouse says FootballScoop is a reliable source, so there's probably some fire to this particular bit of smoke. If true, it would be a slightly curious decision -- going from the defensive line coach at one school to the defensive line coach at another school is essentially a lateral move. As Morehouse notes, this might also mean that a decision on Iowa's next defensive coordinator has been made (and, uh, it's not Kaz).
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Kirk Ferentz hated Zubaz before it was cool to hate Zubaz.
"Let me finish or I will hammerpunch your clavicle." -Steve Youngblood
Dude, if you have to ask...
"Let me finish or I will hammerpunch your clavicle." -Steve Youngblood
by SomeJerkPoster on Dec 18, 2011 8:35 PM CST up reply actions
Per Bloodpunch via Mascasa: DC job hasn't been posted yet.
Reinforces my belief Phil Parker is the new Iowa DC. I’m OK with that.
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Indeed. And each job opening/search is unique.
I have no insider info, just my take, FWIW. With the season-schedule in football; seems like an early posting would cast a wider net for possible applicants. In-house or not I suppose KF knows who he wants. I also wonder how much the shake up at PSU has weighed in on the process.
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by BentNotBroken on Dec 18, 2011 8:05 PM CST up reply actions
Knows who he wants
with verbal agreements on all the terms. I’m predicting an annoucment Jan. 3rd. Insight is Dec. 29th, then yolu have the whole New Years thing, then Mon Jan 2 is a day of for most of us and a lot of bowl games.
Coincidentally, Penn State plays their bowl on Jan 2nd and of the off, off chance Kirk grabbed Larry Johnson there is just now way in hell that gets announced before that game gets played.
Also, huge New Year’s Eve blowout at the Ferentz place to say good bye to Norm. Bouncy castle, pizza, one of those minature train things with free rides all night. Major excitement about 11 pm when Tom Brands, after downing almost a gallon of Mt. Dew, insists he can flip over Norm’s Cadillac. KF talks him down and instead they have a lawn mower throwing contest on the front lawn. Vandenberg later insists he would have won if they’d done it on HIS front lawn instead of Kirk’s.
"If you need a rah-rah speech at halftime, you’re playing the wrong sport." - Pat Angerer
by Flakbait on Dec 19, 2011 8:28 AM CST up reply actions 5 recs
Can we get a BHGTailgate out in the street? And can we have a bouncy castle of our own?
Also, shit, there goes Vandy for next season (/solonbeefdays’d).
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"It's Northwestern," he explained. "A smart school."
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by Eyeheartfreedumb on Dec 19, 2011 5:19 PM CST up reply actions
Does it make much sense for Kaz to leave,
to “only” be the DL coach at Nebby, as well?
Unless there is a hefty pay raise, why go there? And he has to know he has more job security at Iowa than Nebby, where two .500 (overall) seasons might see Pelini fire much of his staff.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
Well, if someone else on Kirk's staff is taking over the DC job
I get why he’d jump to Nebraska. Since Carl is now gone, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Bo run through coordinators at a fairly brisk pace.
So you think he might graduate into the DC job there after a few years?
That’s a possibility, I guess.
I also wonder if he wants to prove he can be a good defensive line coach at multiple schools to burnish his resume that way. I could see that.
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
Also
to get more exposure to other coaches to have a bigger network down the road? The turnover at Iowa is ridiculously low.
bingo
Ferentz has created an island and the upside is comfort in knowing that if you do your job you’re safe no matter the record. The bad is you work in obscurity.
"I wish you luck with a capital 'F'" - The Real Elvis.
That's what I was thinking, him jumping to DC at Nebraska.
I would usually say Nebraska is generally a better coaching gig that Iowa (it shouldn’t be, but it probably is) but not for certain position coaches, and one of those is D-line. I see three reasons he would make the jump:
1 – more money
2 – sees a sooner chance at DC opening (either with Pelini or if he’s fired, having not been a Pelini loyalist)
3 – it’s good to jump around in careers earlier. eventually you want longevity and want to show stability, but it’s always good to get a broader view of what your profession is and how it’s done at different corporations.
meh
Room for advancement
There’s a Parker-shaped glass ceiling at Iowa.
Before you respond, let me remind you: Brian Cook called me smug, which makes me the Obama of smugness. I'm basically Smugbama.
by Patrick Vint on Dec 18, 2011 9:56 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah. Iowa's lack of coaching turnover will play a huge part in Kaz's next move.
He’s fully aware that Parker (If hired) will have this job for as long as he pleases, or until KF moves on. Anyone on the defensive staff with plans to move up will need to do so elsewhere.
by The Mexican't on Dec 18, 2011 11:12 PM CST up reply actions
I don't think there's a whole lot of room for advancement at Nebraska either
They’re most likely promoting their current d-line coach, who is only like 32. The only reason I could see him making the jump is if they offer a big raise.
He wants to experience what it's like to be the mellow guy on the staff.
"Gophers are filthy digging rats"
-one of HFMR's many amazing tags
"It's Northwestern," he explained. "A smart school."
-TMart on jNW reading signals
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Dec 19, 2011 5:21 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
That, I can understand.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 19, 2011 11:02 PM CST up reply actions
Defensive Coordinator Idol
is, like, my favorite show ever. Almost as good as Dancing with the Coach.
Kirk Ferentz does not dance.
"WELCOME TA EARFF!"
by Bucketochicken on Dec 18, 2011 11:29 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
I'm sure he does ballroom
But non of than fancy new swing or salsa stuff. They’re just gimmicky dances that will eventually fade away.
No, but Norm Parker likes a good tango.
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
Like a puritan wedding.
/religious iowan’d
"Gophers are filthy digging rats"
-one of HFMR's many amazing tags
"It's Northwestern," he explained. "A smart school."
-TMart on jNW reading signals
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Dec 19, 2011 5:23 PM CST up reply actions
Good to hear
I never expected him to leave, but this was the first time where the idea didn’t seem absurd. I know there are people who want a change at the top, but that strikes me as a “be careful what you wish for” situation. Personally, I am glad to be lead by Captain Kirk.
Also, if Parker gets promoted, we will be hiring 2 new coached on the defensive side of the ball. That is a lot of turn over for this program. I’m excited to see what affect it has on the field.
But "disappointing" is not a synonym for "crappy." - Jacob Peterson
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by 6 seconds of hell on Dec 18, 2011 9:23 PM CST reply actions
Well just one really since the LeVar Woods promotion is basically a lock
It will be interesting to see how he does on the recruiting trail though. Seems like something he could be good at.
Long term leader
check.
But not enough of the brash “threaten your neighbors” . Pelini? Dantonio?
Ahhhhh….Sweatervest, your table is ready.
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by chitownhawkeye on Dec 18, 2011 9:48 PM CST up reply actions
Tressel, yes.
Both “teams” have distinctive entrance choreography.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 18, 2011 11:00 PM CST up reply actions
I don't know how that pic turned into "China Smack."
It was supposed to be North Korean soldiers marching.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 19, 2011 11:03 PM CST up reply actions
Ferentz is too oppressive.
by 99FormationsButFourWideAin'tOne on Dec 18, 2011 10:26 PM CST up reply actions
If the country wasn't with the program he most certainly would.
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by pollo diablo on Dec 19, 2011 7:58 AM CST up reply actions
zzzzzzzz
Wake me up on January 2nd. I find this time of year so depressing.
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Good point. Iowa always replacing Coordinators every year has gotten saddening.
And the 12/30/11 bowl game vs. Oklahoma, that will likely be depressing too?
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by BentNotBroken on Dec 18, 2011 11:44 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
I'm really bah humbug-ing. I'm not a fan of Christmas time or the holidays in general
Yes, there are bowls, but I’m always super depressed … time of year just doesn’t have much meaning for me and I feel like I’m figuratively at gunpoint to be “happy” about everything. Ugh… no family at Christmas, just a big spendfest… :(
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by The Bird Cult on Dec 19, 2011 12:19 PM CST up reply actions
Festivus
for the rest of us. Replace feats of strength with distance guitar running.
Alas, family is nice to have around this time of year, the reason I’m still a resident of Iowa. Maybe Skype?
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by BentNotBroken on Dec 19, 2011 12:51 PM CST up reply actions
Oh, my kids have Skype
But CT is 2,500 miles away, and at 9 and 11, they’re not as judicious in their use of it as I would like. I have no brothers or sisters, my parents are both gone, no close relatives. As to flying back, the X and I do not get along well enough that I want to be in the same space as her… its just not a good idea…
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by The Bird Cult on Dec 19, 2011 1:20 PM CST up reply actions
I have a cat named Wesly. He goes by Weezers also. Flame point Siamese.
No matter what I seem to make him happier than he was before. Less you have allergies, pets can be great company and don’t need expensive electronic gifts annually.
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by BentNotBroken on Dec 19, 2011 2:55 PM CST up reply actions
I'm not sure if I should laugh or cry
that you are constantly talking about all these “affordable vacations” you will take, but you don’t go to CT to see your kids at X-mas.
Now I’m bah-humbuging. I apologize.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Dec 19, 2011 11:06 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Just go run somewhere.
"Let me finish or I will hammerpunch your clavicle." -Steve Youngblood
by SomeJerkPoster on Dec 20, 2011 1:25 PM CST up reply actions
What?
Did you not see the last second 50 yard FG for the win by the Ragin Cajuns Sat. night. No way did I see that coming in the N’orlenz Bowl.
by Stay thirsty, my friends. on Dec 19, 2011 9:32 AM CST up reply actions
LOL, Romeo Crennel.
"Woop woop." - Waylon Jennings
by ReadingRambler on Dec 19, 2011 11:42 AM CST reply actions
Now only if
Marvin McNutt is granted four more years of eligibility. Then I’ll be happy.
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