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LittlePig

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Re: Next Iowa Football Coach
« Reply #70 on: September 28, 2023, 03:05:40 PM »
I know a few years ago Barta had been diagnosed with early stage prostate and cancer and took some time to get surgery/treatment.  As far as I know he got rid of it,  but the threat of the cancer returning always has a way of lingering,  like a ticking bomb that you never know will go off.

So even if Barta is healthy now,  cancer has a way of playing with a person's head.  Gets you thinking about what's important in life, especially once you reach the point where you are set financially.  Life's too short, man.  Why put yourself through all that stress if you don't have to?

Or maybe it was possible he had been doing the same job for a long time,  and was tired of it.  He just needed a change

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Re: Next Iowa Football Coach
« Reply #71 on: September 29, 2023, 09:08:58 AM »
Quote from: Hawkinole on September 28, 2023, 01:44:36 PM
If the "he" referred to in #1 is Kirk Ferentz, then I suspect this is a possibility that he knew Kirk was only going to work one more season. I am entirely speculating, but it would seem that would be a logical explanation why you allow Kirk to keep his son on staff after the disastrous offense Brian has led.
I meant that "he" to refer back to Barta himself. 

My thinking was that if Barta was planning on staying then he (Barta) had to decide between firing Brian now or firing Brian later. In that case, might as well get it over with.

OTOH, if Barta knew that he (Barta) was going to retire then he (Barta) had to decide between firing Brian and dealing with the fallout or leaving that mess for his (Barta's) successor to deal with.
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Re: Next Iowa Football Coach
« Reply #72 on: October 30, 2023, 12:03:34 PM »
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨BREAKING ! 🚨<br>Reliable sources tell MBG that Brian Ferentz is out at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Iowa?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
https://twitter.com/hashtag/Iowa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Iowa</a>. <a href="https://t.co/qSuASyqQJC">pic.twitter.com/qSuASyqQJC</a></p>&mdash; Message Board Geniuses (@BoardGeniuses) <a href="
https://twitter.com/BoardGeniuses/status/1719013910454436068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Re: Next Iowa Football Coach
« Reply #73 on: October 30, 2023, 12:18:00 PM »
Wow that's big news if true. The rumors are definitely circulating.  I am guessing Brian will finish out the regular season but I don't know that for sure.

Other rumors from Iowa insider that Brian Ferentz could step down as soon as today on a "mutual separation."

Then the big question becomes will Kirk follow Brian out the door at the end of the season?
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Re: Next Iowa Football Coach
« Reply #74 on: October 30, 2023, 01:59:56 PM »
Brian Ferentz will not return to Iowa next season. On Monday, David Eickholt reported the program and the 40-year-old offensive coordinator will be parting ways following the 2023 season.

The separation is no surprise. In 2022, Iowa only averaged 17.7 points and 156.7 yards passing per game. Even worse, Iowa finished 130th out of 131 FBS teams in total offense at 256.1 yards per game.  Consequently, Iowa revised Ferentz’s contract ahead of the 2023 season.

The program docked his salary from $900,000 to $850,000. Further, Iowa added a clause which stated Iowa must score 325 total points in the regular-season games for Ferentz to retain his job in 2024. For reference, 85 programs reached this mark in 2022.

Eight games into the season, Ferentz isn’t remotely on track to reach this target. Iowa has averaged just 19.5 points per game, ranking No. 116 in the country. Iowa fans are all-too-familiar with the underwhelming offensive output.
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Re: Next Iowa Football Coach
« Reply #75 on: October 30, 2023, 02:19:47 PM »
Who will be the next Iowa Football Coach?
Jim Harbaugh or Mel Tucker comin' to clean things up

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Re: Next Iowa Football Coach
« Reply #76 on: October 30, 2023, 02:23:50 PM »
They should just do it now so they can see if Jon Budmayr could handle things better.
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Re: Next Iowa Football Coach
« Reply #77 on: October 30, 2023, 04:15:32 PM »
https://www.google.com/amp/s/who13.com/news/brian-ferentz-job-status/amp/

I guess the interim Iowa AD has made it official.   Brian will remain with the team until the end of the 2023 season,  but will not be returning to Iowa in 2024.
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Re: Next Iowa Football Coach
« Reply #78 on: October 30, 2023, 04:17:26 PM »
https://www.google.com/amp/s/who13.com/news/brian-ferentz-job-status/amp/

After conversations with head coach Kirk Ferentz, coach Brian Ferentz and President Wilson, I informed Brian that our intention is for him to be with us through the bowl game, but this is his last season with the program. Making this known today is in the best interest of the program and its loyal fans; it provides clarity during this pivotal time in the schedule.
It is not my practice to be involved in assistant coaching decisions and certainly not to make public such a change during a season. Our priority is to put all our student-athletes in the best position to have both short-term and long-term success, on and off the field. Our football team has a group of outstanding young men and talented athletes, who at 6-2, have a lot to play for. As a former athlete, I know every opportunity to put on the jersey is a cherished one.
As Hawkeyes, let’s continue to support all our coaches, staff and student-athletes in their pursuit of a Big Ten Championship and bowl game victory.”


Beth Goetz, University of Iowa interim Athletic Director
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Re: Next Iowa Football Coach
« Reply #79 on: October 30, 2023, 04:30:13 PM »
a good decision but, it seems to be her practice today
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Re: Next Iowa Football Coach
« Reply #80 on: October 30, 2023, 04:35:29 PM »
Clearly there's a right to terminate clause in the footnotes if any Iowa game has an over under below 30 points.

This week's game opened at 29.5. 
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Re: Next Iowa Football Coach
« Reply #81 on: October 30, 2023, 06:30:40 PM »
Brian Ferentz released a statement through ESPN’s Pete Thamel. He pointed to the opportunity to work at Iowa as “an honor” and said it was always his goal to contribute to the football team’s success.

“For the vast majority of my adult life, I have had the privilege to represent the University of Iowa as a football player and coach. I have always considered and will always consider it an honor,” said Ferentz.

“In that time my singular goal has been to contribute to the football team’s success. As long as I am employed by the University of Iowa my stated goal will not change. My priority will continue to be the well-being of our students and the success of our team.”
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Re: Next Iowa Football Coach
« Reply #82 on: October 30, 2023, 10:08:19 PM »
seems odd to me that Barta or Kirk could not accept this responsibility

Especially the head coach, Father or not

instead, leave this to Beth Goetz, University of Iowa interim Athletic Director????

where's the leadership of the football program?
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Re: Next Iowa Football Coach
« Reply #83 on: October 30, 2023, 10:11:00 PM »
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