2009 College Football Thread

[Chuck to Chuck]

I guess it's possible, but Ferentz signed a 7-year deal earlier this year that runs through 2015. He also has repeatedly said that he's happy in Iowa City (although, to be fair, every coach/player says that).

...until his kids are done with high school.

[Chuck to Chuck]

Don't a lot of college coaches get out clauses if certain opportunities, like alma mater, specific schools, or the NFL come up?

Maybe, but Ferentz has had NFL "opportunities" for the past four years or so. He turned down Michigan a few years back, so he doesn't seem to be after prestigious college jobs. And he went to school at UConn, which kind of sucks at football.

These University of Iowa jokes practically tell themselves.

That's actually a Michigan joke.

[SKO]

Don't a lot of college coaches get out clauses if certain opportunities, like alma mater, specific schools, or the NFL come up?

Maybe, but Ferentz has had NFL "opportunities" for the past four years or so. He turned down Michigan a few years back, so he doesn't seem to be after prestigious college jobs. And he went to school at UConn, which kind of sucks at football.

This. Ferentz was a candidate for the Bears job in 2004 and turned it down, along with several other NFL possibilities. He's got a good gig in Iowa. He's well paid, the fanbase is loyal and yet patient enough to weather a few mediocre seasons, his system works there. I don't see him leaving.

[Kermit, B.]

Don't a lot of college coaches get out clauses if certain opportunities, like alma mater, specific schools, or the NFL come up?

Maybe, but Ferentz has had NFL "opportunities" for the past four years or so. He turned down Michigan a few years back, so he doesn't seem to be after prestigious college jobs. And he went to school at UConn, which kind of sucks at football.

Ferentz was mentioned a lot when Ty O'Learingham and Weis were hired, but I haven't heard any mention of him this time.  Ferentz is a good coach, but, like you, I don't understand why he'd want to leave his gig for Notre Dame.

[Eli]

I think SKO should coach Notre Dame.

[ChuckD]

I guess it's possible, but Ferentz signed a 7-year deal earlier this year that runs through 2015. He also has repeatedly said that he's happy in Iowa City (although, to be fair, every coach/player says that).

...until his kids are done with high school.

Which is in two years... Why re-up for seven years if that's the plan? Why not take a two year deal at a premium and reevaluate the NFL openings then? Maybe I'm biased, but he just seems to like where he is. He's been at Iowa for twenty years now. And he definitely doesn't seem to be the type of person who's after the spotlight. I'm guessing he's stayed at Iowa because it fits his personality. It's a pretty low-key gig and he still gets a chance to run a competitive team on the field in a major conference.

[SKO]

I think SKO should coach Notre Dame.

I smell a sitcom!

[Saul Goodman]

If athletic director Jack Swarbrick decides Charlie Weis' Notre Dame career is over after his fifth season, a source said Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops and Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz will be in the mix to replace him. The source said Stoops has told confidants he would be interested in talking to the Irish.

Ferentz is more likely to return to the NFL.  Stoops would be interesting.

If Ferentz went to ND, Stoops could go back home to Iowa.

Yeah, and then Coach K will finally return home and coach DePaul/Loyola/University of Illinois/Northwestern

One look at that glorified high school gym known as Welsh-Ryan and he'd be back in the cab to ORD.

/ohhowihatewelshryanarena

[Chuck to Chuck]

I guess it's possible, but Ferentz signed a 7-year deal earlier this year that runs through 2015. He also has repeatedly said that he's happy in Iowa City (although, to be fair, every coach/player says that).

...until his kids are done with high school.

Which is in two years... Why re-up for seven years if that's the plan? Why not take a two year deal at a premium and reevaluate the NFL openings then? Maybe I'm biased, but he just seems to like where he is. He's been at Iowa for twenty years now. And he definitely doesn't seem to be the type of person who's after the spotlight. I'm guessing he's stayed at Iowa because it fits his personality. It's a pretty low-key gig and he still gets a chance to run a competitive team on the field in a major conference.

You do the long deal because it gets you more money if you get fired.

But, I think you are right.  I think he's there and not leaving.  Especially not after this year.  He's only losing 7 starters, none of them the difference makers.  And he'll be getting RBs back.  Given that the schedule should put OSU and PSU in Iowa City next year, they'll be Big 10 favorites and top 10 pre-season.

All the pieces are in place for 2010.  Not the year to leave.

[PenFoe]

I guess it's possible, but Ferentz signed a 7-year deal earlier this year that runs through 2015. He also has repeatedly said that he's happy in Iowa City (although, to be fair, every coach/player says that).

...until his kids are done with high school.

Which is in two years... Why re-up for seven years if that's the plan? Why not take a two year deal at a premium and reevaluate the NFL openings then? Maybe I'm biased, but he just seems to like where he is. He's been at Iowa for twenty years now. And he definitely doesn't seem to be the type of person who's after the spotlight. I'm guessing he's stayed at Iowa because it fits his personality. It's a pretty low-key gig and he still gets a chance to run a competitive team on the field in a major conference.

You do the long deal because it gets you more money if you get fired.

But, I think you are right.  I think he's there and not leaving.  Especially not after this year.  He's only losing 7 starters, none of them the difference makers.  And he'll be getting RBs back.  Given that the schedule should put OSU and PSU in Iowa City next year, they'll be Big 10 favorites and top 10 pre-season.

All the pieces are in place for 2010.  Not the year to leave.

Seriously, they're going to dominate the fuck out of Rice in the Carquest Bowl.

[thehawk]

Don't a lot of college coaches get out clauses if certain opportunities, like alma mater, specific schools, or the NFL come up?

Maybe, but Ferentz has had NFL "opportunities" for the past four years or so. He turned down Michigan a few years back, so he doesn't seem to be after prestigious college jobs. And he went to school at UConn, which kind of sucks at football.

These University of Iowa jokes practically tell themselves.

That's actually a Michigan joke.

Nope, still an Iowa joke.

[ChuckD]

Don't a lot of college coaches get out clauses if certain opportunities, like alma mater, specific schools, or the NFL come up?

Maybe, but Ferentz has had NFL "opportunities" for the past four years or so. He turned down Michigan a few years back, so he doesn't seem to be after prestigious college jobs. And he went to school at UConn, which kind of sucks at football.

These University of Iowa jokes practically tell themselves.

That's actually a Michigan joke.

Nope, still an Iowa joke.

Isn't it more of a non-SEC joke?

[air2300]

ND gets 9 mil a year from NBC, while the SEC schools are getting 17 mil per year from ESPN and CBS.  So, wouldn't they be in line to make more if they join a conference like the Big 10?  Big 10 has their own network and adding ND would mean they can also generate more revenue from adding the conference championship game. 

$9 million to only ND vs. $17 million to 12 schools?

http://barkingcarnival.com/2009/08/04/the-sec-tv-contract-what-it-means-to-the-big-12/

It is $17 million per school. 

[Internet Apex]

If athletic director Jack Swarbrick decides Charlie Weis' Notre Dame career is over after his fifth season, a source said Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops and Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz will be in the mix to replace him. The source said Stoops has told confidants he would be interested in talking to the Irish.

Ferentz is more likely to return to the NFL.  Stoops would be interesting.

If Ferentz went to ND, Stoops could go back home to Iowa.

Yeah, and then Coach K will finally return home and coach DePaul/Loyola/University of Illinois/Northwestern Indiana

Knight Disciple'd.

It seems that no matter where you're from, you know somebody who thinks Coach K secretly wants to coach their damn team.

[Internet Apex]

If athletic director Jack Swarbrick decides Charlie Weis' Notre Dame career is over after his fifth season, a source said Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops and Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz will be in the mix to replace him. The source said Stoops has told confidants he would be interested in talking to the Irish.

Ferentz is more likely to return to the NFL.  Stoops would be interesting.

If Ferentz went to ND, Stoops could go back home to Iowa.

Yeah, and then Coach K will finally return home and coach DePaul/Loyola/University of Illinois/Northwestern

One look at that glorified high school gym known as Welsh-Ryan and he'd be back in the cab to ORD.

/ohhowihatewelshryanarena

Who and what glorified it?