Spencer Petras, for example, should be done this year as a 5th year senior, but could potentially come back if he wants to. But does he want to come back for another year? And if he wants to come back, does he want to play another year for Iowa? Or does he want to transfer somewhere else?I did not know Spencer Petras could come back in 2023. He has been vilified by the fanbase, but he is loyal to the program, and these guys now are making untold amounts of money playing college football, so if he has another year, maybe he does come back.
Last year both Riley Moss and Charlie Jones decided to come back for their extra COVID year. Moss decided to stay at Iowa and Jones ended up transferring to Purdue. I would say it worked out well for both of them.
I did not know Spencer Petras could come back in 2023. He has been vilified by the fanbase, but he is loyal to the program, and these guys now are making untold amounts of money playing college football, so if he has another year, maybe he does come back.If you look at the Charlie Jones example you can plainly see how a player's potential was clearly being held back by the Iowa offense. But I am not sure that's the case with Petras. If he transferred, Petras would have the same problems he had at Iowa. Mostly immobile QB and often inaccurate throws.
We are seeing players who were expected to go to the NFL, stay another year. Petras is not expected to go to the NFL, but if he were eligible for another year, other than the vilification he has endured, why not stay? Maybe with a new QB coach, a new O-Coordinator, and more experienced O-Linemen, he could redeem himself.
I remember his interview he gave where he claimed the QB coach didn't need experience as a QB, and I felt sorry for him being placed in such a position by this program.
Iowa needs to go after Cade McNamara in the transfer portal, an offensive coordinator, and maybe some wide receivers.That might be a done deal already, based on some tea leaves.
Absolutely maddening,these guys are paid obscene coin for what they do.If I was Iowa Boosters,Alumni,Fans just start sounding off.The program is marked,how many talented offensive recruits would even consider I.C. unless they want immediate PT? And then would prolly portal out after getting experience and being hamstrung by the fumbling Ferentz's.This is Iowa's Team and one of the worst examples of trashy nepotism that I remember in the sport
unless the AD threatens to fire Kirk, Brian is goin to remain on staff
Iowa needs to go after Cade McNamara in the transfer portal, an offensive coordinator, and maybe some wide receivers.
Iowa needs to go after Cade McNamara in the transfer portal, an offensive coordinator, and maybe some wide receivers.He'd prolly consider it if it wasn't for sonny boy faffing things up.I'd be shocked if the AD doesn't kick Brian to the curb
Feldman was the one to initially speculate on this. Cade would be a good fit at Iowa but I think he may want to go somewhere closer to his home in Reno.if Feldman is saying this, it's because he's heard there's a good chance it might happen....
Iowa backup QB Alex Padilla has officially entered the transfer portal.perhaps Alex is just trying to get out and away from Brian and his terrible offense.
He must have been told he is not going to be the starter next year, or that it will be an open competition with no guarantees. He has seen how these open competitions have gone before.
5* Kadyn Proctor might very well "help" and be a starter, but true frosh seldom have very good seasons in the Big TenHe is very big for his age. His team, SE Polk, won the 5-A championship, crushing W DSM Valley 49-14.
I know nothing about him, perhaps he's very mature and strong for his age.
perhaps Alex is just trying to get out and away from Brian and his terrible offense.Iowa still has current redshirt freshman Joey Labas and true freshman Carson May.
Similar to Charlie Jones.
Who's left in the wings if they don't get Cade or another transfer?
Kirk hasn't been big on landing tranfers so far. He may be pushed into going after a QB at this time.
I'm sure he has great size and athleticism to earn 5 starsI watched a few minutes of the state championship game. Kadyn Proctor was so much bigger than everyone else. He was able to move fairly well. He is not just a big blob. It is difficult to judge talent on a few minutes of watching one game where he outsized his opponent by so much. A recruiting website says he is 6'7" - 330 lbs.
is he strong enough and mature enuff to survive in the Big Ten trenches
It is critical Iowa (1) fire or demote Brian Ferentz to O-Line coach now - not later, (2) hire a QB coach/Offensive Coordinator, (3) prevent Kadyn Proctor (OT) from decommitting (the highest rated Iowa recruit since recruits have been ranked), and (4) rein in Keagan Johnson, or acquire two transfer portal WRs.Buckeyes losing some big uglies,if he's going to bolt hopefully it's with the good guys
The players around a QB often have a lot to do with how good he looks.Harbaugh might be one of the worst QB guys there is. He hand picked Joe Milton and gave him the job over Cade. Nuff said.
He started at Michigan, so he must have some talent given how awesome Harbaugh is at judging such things ...
I recall some claiming he was a lot better than Stetson Bennett.Yeah but that's not saying much. Stetson wasn't exactly Trevor Lawerence or Bryce Young or Justin Fields.
not sure what Cade is thinking here. unless Brian Ferentz gets the axe and they bring in an OC who runs a QB friendly system and they get a couple WRs in the portal- Cade is going to struggle big time in Iowa. He's a decent player but in all honesty he really isn't that good. He's just OK. Medicore.he may not overthrow his target as much as Petras and might be a bit more accurate, IF Brian doesn't ruin his mechanics, footwork, and form
he may not overthrow his target as much as Petras and might be a bit more accurate, IF Brian doesn't ruin his mechanics, footwork, and formI just have zero faith in Brian Ferentz. Kirk must've promised him changes to the OC/staff in order to get him to come there. At least that's my hope.
that's a big if
Also, if the o-line and running game don't improve, he'll be running for his life and throwing off hi back foot with pressure in his face like Petras
Kirk is usually not in the business of making promises to recruits, guys in the portal, current players, or anyone.Kirk has to do something about the offense. They aren't going to magically get better just because they added Cade. If the only changes are adding Cade...they're still gonna suck. Cade isn't the type of guy who can carry an offense on his back.
Perhaps he will do something about the offense
I just can't believe someone didn't talk to Cade about what a bad decision this might be, or probably will be.
Hell, his mother probably knows better
According to an article today in the Des Moines Register / Iowa City Press / Hawk Central, 5* recruit Kadyn Proctor, who previously committed to Iowa, but recently visited Oregon, is now considered likely to keep his commitment to Iowa.the fact that Iowa is still in the Brian Ferentz era blows my mind. Kirk really just don't give a shite anymore.
Rivals shows two 3* WR recruits are committed to Iowa. Iowa desperately needs transfer portal WR recruits, or prepare for more of the same as we have seen in the Brian Ferentz era.
I'm certain that there are diehards like us somewhere in Iowa in the ICU because of it
the fact that Iowa is still in the Brian Ferentz era blows my mind. Kirk really just don't give a shite anymore.
not sure what Cade is thinking here. unless Brian Ferentz gets the axe and they bring in an OC who runs a QB friendly system and they get a couple WRs in the portal- Cade is going to struggle big time in Iowa. He's a decent player but in all honesty he really isn't that good. He's just OK. Medicore.There is speculation among Iowa fans, that Josh Gattis may be the next OC for Iowa. It's about the only reason we can think of why Cade would want to come to Iowa. Gattis was the OC for Michigan in 2021 when Cade was startin at QB. Gattis left for Miami in 2022 and the word is that he is not coming back to Miami
There is speculation among Iowa fans, that Josh Gattis may be the next OC for Iowa. It's about the only reason we can think of why Cade would want to come to Iowa. Gattis was the OC for Michigan in 2021 when Cade was startin at QB. Gattis left for Miami in 2022 and the word is that he is not coming back to Miamiman not sure Gattis is that much of an improvement. Gattis is being run out of town in Miami.
There is speculation among Iowa fans, that Josh Gattis may be the next OC for Iowa. It's about the only reason we can think of why Cade would want to come to Iowa. Gattis was the OC for Michigan in 2021 when Cade was startin at QB. Gattis left for Miami in 2022 and the word is that he is not coming back to Miami
So far WR Keegan Johnson, WR Isaac Bruce, RB Gavin Williams, QB Alex Padilla have announced they are leaving.starting to make sense
Sounds like a big overhaul is coming on offense. Rumors are that the WR and OL coaches are getting fired.
Another rumor that Josh Gattis may be the next OC. Along with the Mich QB we already know is coming, there is also a rumor that a Mich TE is transferring to Iowa. Stay tuned.
Josh Gattis was a DB at Wake Forest. When will Iowa get a QB coach, who was a QB? I propose Jon Budmayr as WR and QB coach. Gattis's 2021 Michigan was 16th in points scored, 25th in YPG. YPG is a statistic Kirk Ferentz believes is the least meaningful in college football. So, this hire might square with Iowa inoffensive philosophy. Frankly, 25th in YPG is better than 130/131 as Iowa was in 2022, and better that Iowa was at 121/130 in 2021.It sounds like Jon Budmayr as QB coach is already a done deal, and his relationship with the McNamara family played a large role in Cade coming to Iowa.
Gattis to Iowa at offensive coordinator would be an improvement.
I couldn't believe Brian Ferentz was retained at offensive coordinator after 2021, nor could Charlie Jones.
Now LB Jestin Jacobs is transferring. Iowa is limping badly into 2023.he's a stud. everyone is going to be after him. portal giveth and portal taketh.
Now LB Jestin Jacobs is transferring. Iowa is limping badly into 2023.not enough NIL opportunities in Iowa City?
not enough NIL opportunities in Iowa City?don't think that's the case. heard Cade got a bag going to Iowa. that programs boosters/fans have plenty of cash to spare.
he's a stud. everyone is going to be after him. portal giveth and portal taketh.At Iowa post-2022, portal is mostly taketh away. Now Terry Roberts, a great CB injured most of the season (again) - is in the transfer portal. He projects to be a starter next year. This guy has quick feet, but subject to injury. Iowa loses Riley Moss CB to graduation, and why Terry Roberts who has opportunity at Iowa would leave, I don't know. (Iowa is recruiting a former 3* transfer student from Harvard - could that be why? - Cooper Dejean is the other CB). Terry Roberts would be a great pick-up for any FBS school.
? The transfer portal is a process, not a day. Iowa makes staff changes after the bowl game, or even after signing day at times. The wailing and gnashing of teeth among the fanbase is premature.
Iowa 2023 is doomed now for more reasons, so far, than it was doomed at the outset of 2022 by reason of the offensive coordinator, who remains on staff. Ack!
Sounds like Jestin Jacobs is going to Oregon and Isaac Bruce is going to Kansas State.man that's a bad career choice for an LB...leave a team that plays great defense and has great defensive coaching that continually develops no star defensive players into NFL draft picks for a team that doesn't really play much if any defense and has a pair of 5* LBs that have been considered busts/major disappointments in Justin Flowe and Noah Sewell.
Jacobs father said that Jestin is graduating and looking for something different (meaning money) and Oregon has plenty of money to throw around.
so, yer sayin there's a chance Brian's offense can improvethey'll definitely be better on offense. no where to go but up when you are down that low.
it's official, former Michigan TE Erick All to follow his BFF Cade to Iowa.I wonder if Eric All will play in the playoffs for Michigan. I am guessing no since he will want to be enrolled at Iowa in January.
Cade McNamara said in a recent interview that Iowa and Nebraska are much better set up and farther ahead in the whole NIL pricess right now than Michigan is. I am sure this set off alarm bells at Michigan and they will be scrambling to figure out what Cade exactly meant by that.Cade was talking about NIL collectives which offer players X amount as a "base salary". Michigan doesn't really have that. Texas for example there was an NIL collective that started a program to pay every offensive linemen at Texas $50,000 a year or something like that. I believe Iowa and Nebraska have similar collectives right now. Michigan doesn't.
The whole portal/NIL process seems to be one confusing mess right now. Sure there are rules but there is nobody that wants to enforce them, especially the NCAA. Players are not supposed to be negotiating NIL deals until after they officially transfer. But players seem to know even before they enter the portal what the other schools are offering.
I wonder if Eric All will play in the playoffs for Michigan. I am guessing no since he will want to be enrolled at Iowa in January.yeah he's not close to being ready to play. rumors are Michigan doctors weren't going to clear him to play at Michigan again. He didn't just have a back surgery, it was a spinal surgery. Those kinda things can be tricky. And he went outside of Michigan's medical team to get the surgery and he went against their advice in having the surgery.
Edit: I guess Eric All had back surgery in October and is out for the season. So he was not going to play for Michigan in the playoffs anyway.
hah, the "schools" don't offer or provide NIL $$$yeah the schools can't offer anything, but the booster collectives can kinda work hand in hand with the schools. I'll bet that some schools work more closely with the collectives than others.
but, some schools (iowa, nebraska) do have a phone number of an "outside" entity that they can provide...
yeah he's not close to being ready to play. rumors are Michigan doctors weren't going to clear him to play at Michigan again. He didn't just have a back surgery, it was a spinal surgery. Those kinda things can be tricky. And he went outside of Michigan's medical team to get the surgery and he went against their advice in having the surgery.I am not particularly confident a football player should ever return to play the game following back surgery of just about any kind.
I am not particularly confident a football player should ever return to play the game following back surgery of just about any kind.Dr down in FL.
Some have returned to play, and Tony Romo did well. Spine Surgery in the NFL: 6 Player Updates - Spine Physicians Institute (https://spinephysiciansinstitute.com/spine-surgery-in-the-nfl-6-player-updates/) Who did All's surgery?
Dr down in FL.I know of that guy. I would not use him.
https://www.biospine.com/michigan-tight-end-erick-all-has-live-saving-surgery-at-biospine/
If Iowa is taking All they must be OK with his back surgery.from their perspective he's probably worth the risk. IF he's fully recovered and good to go, they just picked up an All-B1G caliber and future NFL draft pick talent at TE.
If Iowa is taking All they must be OK with his back surgery.I am curious whether All gets a scholarship, as it seems like a risky endeavor. I am thinking Iowa probably required All to submit to a thorough medical evaluation before offering.
This is the 2nd time Nick Saban has stolen a highly ranked in-state OL from Iowa at the last minute. It's amazing to think about with Iowa's history of producing Outland trophy winners and all-american OL under Kirk Ferentz.Iowa recently has still had outstanding linemen, but only individually, not as an overall group of linemen. The offensive line as a whole has greatly underperformed the past several years, including the year Iowa won the 1st Joe Moore award. That award was undeserved for that particular group; I hate to say it. The award must have been given in recognition of Kirk Ferentz's past production of offensive linemen, with which overall he had been great at, and his staying power at Iowa.
Despite Cade McNamara's transfer, Spencer Petras has just announced his intention to remain on the football team for his final season of eligibility in 2023. He seems resigned to being the surrogate QB coach for Cade McNamara, a role he is playing with Joey Labas in bowl preparation.Love to see it.
It doesn't surprise me Petras is staying. Despite all the fan criticism of Petras's QB abilities, there has always been every reason to believe he is a loyal teammate. Maybe Petras can use the 2023 season as a springboard into a coaching career.
Despite Cade McNamara's transfer, Spencer Petras has just announced his intention to remain on the football team for his final season of eligibility in 2023. He seems resigned to being the surrogate QB coach for Cade McNamara, a role he is playing with Joey Labas in bowl preparation.Get that free Masters. Why not?!?
It doesn't surprise me Petras is staying. Despite all the fan criticism of Petras's QB abilities, there has always been every reason to believe he is a loyal teammate. Maybe Petras can use the 2023 season as a springboard into a coaching career.
Plus pick up some NIL cash.Petras could be a pretty decent QB coach actually. All he's got to do is tell the QB's he's coaching, "watch my tape, and do the exact opposite."
Petras told someone in the media his shoulder injury is "bad." He is coming back with no expectation of playing. He wants to become a coach. Iowa could use a QB coach to replace B. Ferentz. They won't have to pay one. I am not sure how that works under the rules. I doubt there is a rule saying an injured player can't attend practices.
K. Ferentz becomes emotional in press conference talking about consensus All American LB Jack Campbell.Campbell was incredibly good. And a treat to watch. Hell of a football player.
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Iowa scored 230 points total in 2022-23.I wouldn't even know where to start to find that and I have several depressing threads:
- 17.4% of the scoring was by the Iowa defense.
- Including the extra points scored on Iowa TDs scored by the defense, it is an even 20%
- Is there another NCAA defense that has done this well at scoring relative to its scoring offense, ever? Where is medinabuckeye1 when you need his statistical analysis?
- Certainly not hanging around this depressing thread. He has his own depressing thread.
I wouldn't even know where to start to find that and I have several depressing threads:Heartbreaking thoughts to you, from where all hearts are broken. Is there any capacity at Ohio State that Brian Ferentz could take over?
- The UGA/tOSU game thread. So depressing, my team was one point from a National Championship.
- The Basketball thread. So depressing, my AD seems to be ok with annual January collapses, frequent end-of-season collapses, embarrassing losses, no league titles (not even a close call), and never making the second weekend of the tournament.
Heartbreaking thoughts to you, from where all hearts are broken. Is there any capacity at Ohio State that Brian Ferentz could take over?Sure using the portal to Ann Arbor
he didn't have George Kittle and the 9er defense in AmesYes, Kittle played on the other side with Iowa, although I am not sure if Purdy and Kittle ever played in college at the same time. I know Kittle and another Iowa TE Jake Duzey at the time had tremendous potential but both of them kept getting hurt while at Iowa. At least Kittle found a way to stay healthy in the pros but he never really realized his full potential while at Iowa.
Yes, Kittle played on the other side with Iowa, although I am not sure if Purdy and Kittle ever played in college at the same time. I know Kittle and another Iowa TE Jake Duzey at the time had tremendous potential but both of them kept getting hurt while at Iowa. At least Kittle found a way to stay healthy in the pros but he never really realized his full potential while at Iowa.I'd blame Brian for Kittle, not Kittle
As much as Brian Ferentz is knocked, at least he had enough sense to realize he had 2 NFL first round draft choices at TE in 2018-2019 with T.J. Hockeson and Noah Fant and used them a little better than Greg Davis used Kittle and Duzey. Of course Noah Fant's family will still insist Fant should have been used even more than he actually was.
Not so sure you can lay all the blame at Brian's feet for Iowa's bad offensive.The coaches recruit. After a horrible year offensively in 2021, when Iowa ranked circa 122nd in total offense, rather than fire Brian Ferentz, they double down on him, and name Brian Ferentz as QBs coach, in addition to offensive coordinator. He ws an o-lineman as a player.
"Brian Ferentz made $900,000 last season and will be in line for an approximate 8% raise based on his father’s contract, meaning the university will likely pay in the neighborhood of $1 million next season to have the head coach’s son call plays for an Iowa team that has almost unbelievably scored one or zero offensive touchdowns in 12 of its last 21 games." Leistikow: What would be the downside of a new offensive coordinator? (hawkcentral.com) (https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/football/2023/02/02/leistikow-ncaa-big-ten-hawkeyes-offensive-coordinator-kirk-ferentz/69855041007/)If Barta approached Kirk about this and Kirk threatened to resign, Barta should have called his bluff.
I think Gary Barta is subconsciously wants, or is willing, to be fired. Barta is making $1.05M. If he is axed there is no place that will pay him that much money, and his contract is only through 2024. He is very short-sighted. Maybe he can sack my groceries at Hy-Vee. Oops, we don't have Hy-Vee in my town -- maybe he can sack groceries at Fareway.
A few weeks ago he lowered the season ticket prices about $5 per game. He will have to lower the prices a lot more than that if they intend to sell the place out, like maybe by $20 per game. I cannot imagine the big donors are not going to do something about it. I suspect Barta will be at risk, Brian Ferentz is at risk. And, if Kirk Ferentz pulled this off by threatening to resign, he may resign, as well. This should not stand. But, we'll see.
If Barta approached Kirk about this and Kirk threatened to resign, Barta should have called his bluff.this, Ed Zachery
Kirk reminds me of other people I know that have recently retired. Their last couple of years of work, they are not pushing for any big improvement and mostly they don't want anything to change because that is their big advantage. They have years of wisdom they have accumulated, but that only applies if nothing changes. If something changes, they need to adapt and change and learn new lessons, which they don't want to do.You're talking about me bro. ;)
The O-Line and quarterback positions were extremely weak. You work with what you have. Iowa had an immobile QB.Your new QB from the portal is also extremely immobile. Was hoping the best for Cade at Iowa, always will root for the kid for helping turn it around in Ann Arbor in '21. But he's being put in a baaaaaad situation if Brain Ferentz is going to be his OC and Kirk won't make staff changes. Seems like a waste of a pretty decent QB addition via the portal without changing up the staff.
Your new QB from the portal is also extremely immobile. Was hoping the best for Cade at Iowa, always will root for the kid for helping turn it around in Ann Arbor in '21. But he's being put in a baaaaaad situation if Brain Ferentz is going to be his OC and Kirk won't make staff changes. Seems like a waste of a pretty decent QB addition via the portal without changing up the staff.My post was already long, but your thought was my next thought. You cannot station an immobile QB on almost every pass play in an area comprising a nonexistent pocket, or in a pocket that collapses in 3-seconds or less. The O-Coordinator has to develop schemes that move the QB around, and timing patters that leave the QB in less jeopardy, when he is immobile and the o-line is so weak as it has been the past 3-5 years.
You're talking about me bro. ;)I am just 3-4 years away myself. I am in a weird kind of limbo at work. Too close to retirement to change departments or apply for a promotion. Not quite enough money saved to retire today.
You're talking about me bro. ;)Not really you work for your self and I'm guessin' you could fold up shop if you want to.now 20 yrs back that may have been the case
But Kirk has plenty of money. He must enjoy his job a lot more than I do. Of course Kirk's sole mission now seems to be to save Brian's career.Ya that didn't work to good for Joepa. And the only one gonna save sonny boy is divine intervention
Ya that didn't work to good for Joepa. And the only one gonna save sonny boy is divine interventionSonny Boy would be lucky if he could land a job as an assistant at the University of Dubuque, or Loras College. I don't think he could because their offenses are almost certainly better than Sonny Boy's.
Not really you work for your self and I'm guessin' you could fold up shop if you want to.now 20 yrs back that may have been the caseI don't own that much of it anymore. Been selling down shares and slowing down me. The kids are mostly in charge now.
I guess it's worth noting that Brian Ferentz did not get a raise after 2022, instead he was forced to take a $50k cut from $900k to $850k.Should have been cut to zero.
I guess it's worth noting that Brian Ferentz did not get a raise after 2022, instead he was forced to take a $50k cut from $900k to $850k.Talk about tightening the belt
A bonus for 25 points a game? Is that a regular season average or per game thing? How is Iowa set for WRs? Might be doable.is that Iowa's total points? or just offensive points
Iowa has made public the conditions of Brian Ferentz's contract renewal for next year, implying that he could get fired after the 2023 season if the conditions are not met.just read this so excuse my post above
Iowa must average at least 25 points per game and win at least 7 games including the bowl game, or Brian's contract will terminate on June 30, 2024.
This at first sounds like a big deal but it's actually not. The 25 points a game will include defensive and special teams scores. Also 25 points a game would only rank 81st out of 131 teams in FBS. And Brian's offenses have averaged over 25 points before, only failing to do so 2 years in a row in 2021 and 2022.
So it makes it sound like Brian cpuld be fired after the 2023 season, but it really just means his contract as offensive coordinator just ends. Like a lot of assistant coach contracts that don't go past 1 year.
Are most Iowa fans also Kubbs fans?Yes, but I am not a Cubs fan. Wrigley Field is a lousy venue for college football. Northwestern played a game there a decade ago, and it was concluded that only one endzone could be used for an offense to drive to because the other was partially encroached by the outfield brick fence, and in modern football that is dangerous to players. Wrigley Field is the dumbest venue in college football. Northwestern is building a new stadium. Does scheduling the game at Wrigley Field mean Dyche Stadium is already being closed?
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Iowa faithful deserves better. Brian should've been out on his ass day after the season was over.Brian should be making $5,000 coaching HS football, or advancing to D-III to test out his idiotic failed offense schemes for immobile QBs, and for mobile QBs who he regards as immobile, as in the Music City Bowl, after the 1st drive. I don't want to refer to him as an idiot because he might be good at something, like truck driving, or O-Line coaching, but he knows so little about scheming an offense for the players he has on the field, and even less about QB coaching. His sole job qualification is that his dad his head coach.
Didn't Iowa win the Big Ten West just 14 months ago?By default.
Didn't Iowa win the Big Ten West just 14 months ago?that's Kirk's line
I think Kirk should pull a Bo Ryan and resign a few games into the year, so that Brian can be named head coach. Then he can just take over going forward.Yeah it kind of has that feel doesn't it. I don't know if it means Kirk stepping down before this fall, or in the middle of the 2023 season or right after 2023, but one thing is for sure. Kirk does not want to go the trouble of breaking in a new OC, which tells me has 1 or at most 2 seasons left.
I like it!After opening your link, I thought about clicking "Report to Moderator" because my heart was beating faster, and my mouth was watering. If only I could remember this when I am in Northwest Iowa.
I have customers in Winthrop and Elkader
Archie's, Cherokee, and Edgewood are all on Highway 3!
and there's a golf course across highway 3 from Edgewood!
If you're on the West side, this locker is located on Highway 20 and offers skinless brats
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They've won a few awards themselves.
Tell John and Shelly that Fearless Phil sent ya
I like it!Is the Mike Willer Farm still working?
I have customers in Winthrop and Elkader
Archie's, Cherokee, and Edgewood are all on Highway 3!
and there's a golf course across highway 3 from Edgewood!
If you're on the West side, this locker is located on Highway 20 and offers skinless brats
https://www.tqmeats.com/ (https://www.tqmeats.com/)
They've won a few awards themselves.
Tell John and Shelly that Fearless Phil sent ya
Shipping would be really expensive. Lots of coolers and dry ice. And weight.I suggested that we load up a pickup and come visit next winter
of course, you're always welcome to visit in the summer.I don't have a pickup.
Escape the heat & humidity
leading candidate to replace Brian when he's fired"What you talking about Willis?" Watchu talkin bout willis!!! - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxFbbF8b2m8)
Brian Ferentz: "If this is my last year being the offensive coordinator at Iowa football, I'm at peace with that."How at peace would he be if last year was his last? Because I'm pretty sure that's what most fans want :57:
Brian Ferentz: "If this is my last year being the offensive coordinator at Iowa football, I'm at peace with that."I personally would have been at even more peace if 2022 had been Brian Ferentz's last year as offensive coordinator at Iowa football. And now there is this:
I'd guess CBS got first pick.I guess this is not that important but I must admit I am thinking about it anyway.
NBC will have Ohio St. at noon or 3:30
if NBC has another B1G game that day, probably the noon slot not opposing Ohio St.
No idea if it is true or not, but there is a rumor going around that Iowa AD Gary Barta may be out today. Announcement coming at 2pm CDT.Thamel is reporting it, so it probably has legs.
If Barta is gone, the new guy could get rid of Brianwould have to think new guy would want to make changes....and would have to think Kirk wouldn't be on board with firing his son.
which could force Kirk out
Barta is only 58-years old.dude looks 58 going on 78...
would have to think new guy would want to make changes....and would have to think Kirk wouldn't be on board with firing his son.The new "guy" will probably be....
could Iowa have a new head coach in 2024?
dude looks 58 going on 78...Dude is also an early stage prostate cancer survivor.
The new "guy" will probably be....I'll bet she just loves Kirk & Brian ;)
Beth Goetz, who is Iowa's deputy athletics director and chief operating officer. She is the former AD at Ball St and also was interim AD at Minnesota.
Dude is also an early stage prostate cancer survivor.Didn’t know that, and glad he’s bested cancer, bc fk cancer.
He probably is thinking life is too short to put up with all this B.S. I mean, between all the lawsuits, and transfor portal, and he just hates NIL. And now he doesn't have to deal with any of it ever again. I wish him well.
If Barta is gone, the new guy could get rid of Brian
which could force Kirk out
Iowa has named an interim athletics director to fill in for Gary Barta following his retirement announcement last week.Odds are good Beth Goetz will end up being the permanent hire. Feels like this has been in the works for a year now.
Beth Goetz has been named to the role, effective Aug. 1. Goetz was named interim AD after Barta announced May 26 that he will retire after 17 years at the university.
A former soccer player and college coach, she a bachelor’s degree from Clemson in 1996 and a master’s degree from Missouri-St. Louis in 2000.
Goetz joined the Iowa athletics staff in September 2022 from Ball State, where she served as AD for 4 years. At Ball State, she supervised 19 Division I sports teams, all head coaches, and senior staff.
I wish my long lens had been mounted to my camera to catch the mouse that ran under the chair the priest sat in at dad's funeral June 3, in Tucson. It almost stole the show.❤️Dad and mom were among a group of Iowans who watch Hawkeye games at a sports bar in Tucson, and several of the group were present. One of the funeral attendees, "Hawkeye Mike," who was not on the itinerary, courageously walks up to the lectern after the last family member shared memories, and gave a very nice talk about dad. This was just before "How Great Thou Art," and before the "Iowa Fight Song" close out the celebration.After complimenting dad on a number of his good qualities . . . he asked the duly assembled, "Did you see the hawk circling overhead during the service?" Many had seen it through windows that go clear to the 20' high ceiling, but I did not - in the front row -- I saw the mouse.
Later, some said they saw the mouse outside before the service. I can only guess why the hawk was circling, and why the mouse was now indoors. Nevertheless, it was symbolic. The funeral director couldn't have planned it better.
Dad was a better story teller than me, but I tell stories, too.
Iowa scored 230 points total in 2022-23.(https://scontent.ffod1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/350811693_155804070816550_1300126148314050311_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg&_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=QaRPPM7oU-0AX_AFUdz&_nc_oc=AQmynpjKu6hfFAi9k6aWZnusKXeqdlTQDMXkiLr985y_isMzF5AY5Rhec2QxJd5tmZI&_nc_ht=scontent.ffod1-1.fna&oh=00_AfDJS2brp81gQQRl5kKIEeE-qPNgN2Vuz9gLIIgFxMNnsw&oe=648E33A5)
- 17.4% of the scoring was by the Iowa defense.
- Including the extra points scored on Iowa TDs scored by the defense, it is an even 20%
- Is there another NCAA defense that has done this well at scoring relative to its scoring offense, ever? Where is medinabuckeye1 when you need his statistical analysis?
- Certainly not hanging around this depressing thread. He has his own depressing thread.
Most of Iowa football's assistant coaches will receive pay raises ranging from 7.4 to 18.2 percent in 2023, according to updated salary information obtained by The Gazette via a public records request.Isn't it great? And, they must have plenty more money since they can also afford to pay large sums to settle a racial bias lawsuit. But they saved money to pay more in salaries to football coaches by cutting out men's and women's tennis, men's gymnastics, and men's swimming.
Why is that had they seen enough of Brian's scheming by then?I think you mean lack of scheming. It took Brian 6 games last year to figure out he may want to send multiple players in motion before the snap. Something he should have been working on in August. It just felt like Brian gave up last year and didn't even try. He had that why even bother, I don't actually want to be here attitude. Let's hope his head is actually in the game this year.
Ferentz added that Iowa is a “defensive-oriented outfit” and the ability to have a great kicking game with a solid defense, “gives you an opportunity to maybe have a little bit more success.”This is because Kirk Ferentz hired his son as offensive coordinator, his son can't coach a quarterback how to exit a phone booth, and his defensive coordinator is an actual defensive coordinator.
I felt a lot of the criticism of Cade McNamara at Michigan last year was unfair. He was clearly playing injured. If he's healthy, he could be quite good and has yet to hit his ceiling.Cade is a good QB. I think he's easily the 3rd best QB that Jeem had at Michigan behind JJ and Rudock. Easily. Patterson would probably be 4th- he was more talented than Cade just too inconsistent. After that it's a bunch of pretty crappy QBs.
Cade is a good QB. I think he's easily the 3rd best QB that Jeem had at Michigan behind JJ and Rudock. Easily.Cade is injured and questionable for Game 1.
Iowa Punter Tory Taylor informed the media today that he will not use his final year of eligibility. Looking to go to the NFL.heck of a punter
His last game in Kinnick Stadium is on Saturday.
Rumor is that Iowa superstar CB/PR Cooper DeJean is out for the rest of regular season. If Iowa ever had a prayer of looking respectable in the CCG, it's gone now.Absolutely terrible news.
Rumor is that Iowa superstar CB/PR Cooper DeJean is out for the rest of regular season. If Iowa ever had a prayer of looking respectable in the CCG, it's gone now.Stinks. One of the best players in the conference.
Absolutely terrible news.The worst part is Iowa needs to replace its #1 CB, plus it's #1 punt returner, and replace also the gunner on punt return coverage.
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kid played high school ball in Ida Grove, IA - pop 2,000Ida Grove is two towns away from the town my Dad was born and grew up in. lots of distant family still in that area
about 45 miles from my small town
same conference
always root for the local small town kid
Only one game left with Brian. I am afraid Jon Budmayr will be announced as Brian's successor, and there will be no re-tooled offense.The Michigan game was exhibit A of all the reasons why Brian got fired. An awful offense that not only did not score but turned the ball over at key moments. Then Brian gets flagged for throwing his giant temper tantrum proving once again he does not have the right personality for OC. Maybe Brian should try being a defensive line coach in his next life.
Only one game left with Brian. I am afraid Jon Budmayr will be announced as Brian's successor, and there will be no re-tooled offense.On Wisconsin!
On Wisconsin!Maybe Iowa can recruit Paul Chryst as the new OC and make him the head coach in waiting.
What are we looking at for a final score in the Citrus?Throw in a safety. 6-5
6-3 ?
It seemed that a sputtering offense led to Paul Chryst's exit at Wisconsin. Might be what Kirk wants, or doesn't want.Chryst's exit from Wisconsin had more to do with his vision for the program. He went an entire year without a recruiting department, didn't like recruiting, did not embrace the portal, and wanted nothing to do with NIL.
Chryst's exit from Wisconsin had more to do with his vision for the program. He went an entire year without a recruiting department, didn't like recruiting, did not embrace the portal, and wanted nothing to do with NIL.this sounds like Kirk
Chryst's exit from Wisconsin had more to do with his vision for the program. He went an entire year without a recruiting department, didn't like recruiting, did not embrace the portal, and wanted nothing to do with NIL.O-Line has been a strength at Iowa, but not in recent years. Iowa might have one All American on the O-Line some years (not in 2023) and a line that does not function as a unit, and has no other strong members. This has been an ongoing issue for about 5-seasons.
OC is the perfect job for him - so long as he doesn't have to recruit anything but QB's. Aside from that, I think he'd do well at Iowa, given how they recruit OL, TE and RB.
Think about PC and his offenses under Bert at UW. Pretty darn good if you ask me.