Iowa State Football Bashing Thread

[Pipiyopee]

How do you not leave if you’re Matt Campbell?

This was the year. Your best team ever was going to prove you are the bear now. Instead, reality hits you right in the horse teeth: you’ll always be little brother. Always in the shadow of Iowa City, now and forever.

Get out while the gettin is good buddy.

 

[Hawkmi]

How do you not leave if you’re Matt Campbell?

This was the year. Your best team ever was going to prove you are the bear now. Instead, reality hits you right in the horse teeth: you’ll always be little brother. Always in the shadow of Iowa City, now and forever.

Get out while the gettin is good buddy.

I think he's either gone this year or there for the long haul.

 

[The Incredible Hawk]

I think he's either gone this year or there for the long haul.

He might be looking at the future of the Big 12 and think he can have the dominant program in that crappy conference.

 

[KitKatApples]

And make 800k a year

 

[CamelTones]

How do you not leave if you’re Matt Campbell?

This was the year. Your best team ever was going to prove you are the bear now. Instead, reality hits you right in the horse teeth: you’ll always be little brother. Always in the shadow of Iowa City, now and forever.

Get out while the gettin is good buddy.

I was thinking about this today. His only chance is if Iowa completely botches Kirks replacement. Given the fact Iowa has only had 2 coaches in 40+ years means they’re going to have some really good candidates when that day comes.

It’s entirely possible he’s happy there and knows he essentially has a lifetime contract. But continued success when you rarely land even the top prospects in your own state becomes harder and harder.

 

[Wanderer]

Hahahaha! Only ranked high because you get to play the joke that is the B10 West!!!

Haven’t we played more teams from their conference than from the B10 West? I’ll check again but that’s what I’m thinking.

 

[Pipiyopee]

I was thinking about this today. His only chance is if Iowa completely botches Kirks replacement. Given the fact Iowa has only had 2 coaches in 40+ years means they’re going to have some really good candidates when that day comes.

It’s entirely possible he’s happy there and knows he essentially has a lifetime contract. But continued success when you rarely land even the top prospects in your own state becomes harder and harder.

And when does the window close. He may already have fewer options. That could get worse before better.

 

[Wanderer]

And when does the window close. He may already have fewer options. That could get worse before better.

The old CPR career path.

 

[Saul Berkley]

And when does the window close. He may already have fewer options. That could get worse before better.

Yep. He needs to strike while the iron is hot. Plus, I really think the Big 12 situation is going to make it harder to stay. It will likely mean less revenue for ISU and less likely they can keep up with his salary.

 

[Pipiyopee]

Yep. He needs to strike while the iron is hot. Plus, I really think the Big 12 situation is going to make it harder to stay. It will likely mean less revenue for ISU and less likely they can keep up with his salary.

And I don’t see how recruiting gets easier in the new G6 conference. Sure Cinci is ranked #3. Half their roster is from Ohio, and they are closer to the east coast.

 

[The Full Monte]

Haven’t we played more teams from their conference than from the B10 West? I’ll check again but that’s what I’m thinking.

I was pointing out that they regularly take shots at the B10 West…while we have the tougher SOS roughly 60-70% of the time. And that’s AFTER taking the hit of having them and their typically dogshit record factored in to our SOS.

 

[The Full Monte]

How do you not leave if you’re Matt Campbell?

This was the year. Your best team ever was going to prove you are the bear now. Instead, reality hits you right in the horse teeth: you’ll always be little brother. Always in the shadow of Iowa City, now and forever.

Get out while the gettin is good buddy.

On top of the fact you lose like 22-24 starters…your in state rival is going to be really fucking good…again. This was the year if there ever was one to start changing the narrative

 

[The Full Monte]

In all seriousness, if I was laying money right now….I would bet he stays at ISU. Financial hit and all. He just “fits” with that program and university.

 

[YugoslavianMountainHound]

I think he's either gone this year or there for the long haul.

this is a very roundabout way of phrasing “50/50”

 

[Alan Lomax]

And make 800k a year

This is the issue. It’s not just his salary, it’s his assistants, who are also his friends. He seems like a loyal, decent, guy. Those guys he coaches with are friends. If he can take them elsewhere and make significant money, that’s tough to say no to.

 

[YugoslavianMountainHound]

In all seriousness, if I was laying money right now….I would bet he stays at ISU. Financial hit and all. He just “fits” with that program and university.

the bit fits, so to speak.

 

[Pipiyopee]

Well he always has pyramid schemes to fall back on

 

[YugoslavianMountainHound]

Well he always has pyramid schemes to fall back on

Jamie Pollard / Cyclone athletics seems pyramid schemey at this point if you contemplate it.

 

[Greg Obrecht]

Yes, Chris, the Heisman is his to lose. JFC

 

[The Dad]

Playing against the murders row of defense known as the Big12.

 

[TH1974]

Yes, Chris, the Heisman is his to lose. JFC

Gotta be the frontrunner at this point

 

[Alan Lomax]

Yes, Chris, the Heisman is his to lose. JFC

No.

 

[thrawn]

Honestly, that says more about how dumb the thinking on the Heisman is/has become than it does about CW.

 

[Alan Lomax]

Honestly, that says more about how dumb the thinking on the Heisman is/has become than it does about CW.

No, it really hasn’t.

 

[YugoslavianMountainHound]

Honestly, that says more about how dumb the thinking on the Heisman is/has become than it does about CW.

How do you not give it to the Oklahoma QB du jour who tears through The Conference of Defense?

 

[TH1974]

Honestly, that says more about how dumb the thinking on the Heisman is/has become than it does about CW.

In Iowa State football analysis, the backup QB who comes off the bench is always Heisman level, so it's no surprise.

 

[douglasbader]

I was thinking about this today. His only chance is if Iowa completely botches Kirks replacement. Given the fact Iowa has only had 2 coaches in 40+ years means they’re going to have some really good candidates when that day comes.

It’s entirely possible he’s happy there and knows he essentially has a lifetime contract. But continued success when you rarely land even the top prospects in your own state becomes harder and harder.

I know that any program can fall off, but it seems like even if Ferentz retires in the next couple years the options are going to be....

- Phil Parker
- LeVar Woods
- Seth MouthBreather
- Mark Stoops
- Kirk’s son, Brian Ferentz, Kirk's son
- Jerry Montgomery

All of these are good options. I think Phil gets first option followed by Mark Stoops.

 

[Hawk&Balls]

- Kirk’s son, Brian Ferentz, Kirk's son

Thank you for clarifying

 

[douglasbader]

Thank you for clarifying

Woosh

 

[Alan Lomax]

I know that any program can fall off, but it seems like even if Ferentz retires in the next couple years the options are going to be....

- Phil Parker
- LeVar Woods
- Seth MouthBreather
- Mark Stoops
- Kirk’s son, Brian Ferentz, Kirk's son
- Jerry Montgomery

All of these are good options. I think Phil gets first option followed by Mark Stoops.

I think if Phil wanted to, he would have. Kirk loves working with his son, he’s said as much, and he’s dead nuts right.
No one is an invested in Iowa Football as Brian.Maybe James, but that’s the list. I hope Kirk gets to hand the job to him. That will mean he’s done something impossible, and it’s always good to have those sorts of people on your side.

 

[Talkin' Goat]

Mark me down for LeVar assuming Phil’s good with staying at DC.

 

[YugoslavianMountainHound]

LeVar

Phil is almost 60.

 

[YugoslavianMountainHound]

Actual discussiom topic though: i think we are entering an era of position/coordinators being reversed and not seeking HC jobs. It used to br everyone basically was dead set on HC for both legacy and $$$. Now you can make seven figures as an assistant. Most HCs dont pan out and if youre in your 40s its not always easy to transition back to assistant / teaching role.

Iowa had long extolled assistants and not even those from here - Joe Moore and the other OL coach from ND (name escaping me) that Barnett had a reco from.

Hayden legendary tree vs. Kirk is a good discussion point but in some ways (d especially) were more stable and better served i think.

 

[Hawkmi]

Cyclone fans are pissed about our 3-2 record and how that record came about, but the fact of the matter is all the analytics models still have ISU in the top 15 because we are really efficient on both sides of the ball. So even though we're unranked by AP/USAToday, the analytics like Sagarin are counting us as a good win for Iowa.

Sagarin has ISU at #12 (Iowa #5). FEI has ISU at #9 (Iowa #6). SP+ has ISU at #11 (Iowa #16). Massey has ISU at #16 (Iowa #3). ESPN FPI has ISU at #8 (Iowa #13).

And look, I get it - "you play to win the game." But when you look at what it takes to win games, ISU largely does that stuff. Human polls don't care how you win, just that you win. The analytics care more about how well and how consistently you play, even if you lose. And ISU has played well enough in general to be 4-1 or 5-0 so far. But a few bad plays here and there have tripped us up.

 

[chaneccooms]

YOU ARE WHAT YOUR RECORD SAYS YOU ARE

 

[SuperHans]

I know that any program can fall off, but it seems like even if Ferentz retires in the next couple years the options are going to be....

- Phil Parker
- LeVar Woods
- Seth MouthBreather
- Mark Stoops
- Kirk’s son, Brian Ferentz, Kirk's son
- Jerry Montgomery

All of these are good options. I think Phil gets first option followed by Mark Stoops.

I heard a respected reporter on a podcast this week wondering if LSU would hire Stoops.

 

[thrawn]

Fwiw they are #29 in the Massey composite (Iowa #2). So not everyone has them top 15.

 

[douglasbader]

I heard a respected reporter on a podcast this week wondering if LSU would hire Stoops.

No way. They will hire Dave Aranda.

 

[thrawn]

No way. They will hire Dave Aranda.

Is the assumption that Joe Brady is getting an NFL HC job soon?

 

[Brad Wesley]

Iowa is, so far, having the absolute best possible version of their “dream season.” Everything they hoped for is happening, except it’s happening to the people they hate the worst.

Pretty pretty good.

Please note Iowa State is going to have their third loss of the season on Saturday making them 3-3.

 

[Creed]

I think if Phil wanted to, he would have. Kirk loves working with his son, he’s said as much, and he’s dead nuts right.
No one is an invested in Iowa Football as Brian.Maybe James, but that’s the list. I hope Kirk gets to hand the job to him. That will mean he’s done something impossible, and it’s always good to have those sorts of people on your side.

I’m coming around in the idea of Brian as HC. My rationale isn’t because of the success he’s had as OC, more so that he seems better suited to be a HC than an OC. Seems like he would be a good leader, molded and mentored by his dad and will make for a very easy transition. Most “coach in waiting” things have gone to shit. No way that would happen with Kirk turning things over to Brian. And as has been mentioned, from 2015 on, the floor seems to be rising for this program so whatever it takes to keep it on similar footing seems like it’s going to work out.

 

[Lee Beevers]

Please note Iowa State is going to have their third loss of the season on Saturday making them 3-3.

 

[FrodoTBaggin]

I’m coming around in the idea of Brian as HC. My rationale isn’t because of the success he’s had as OC, more so that he seems better suited to be a HC than an OC. Seems like he would be a good leader, molded and mentored by his dad and will make for a very easy transition. Most “coach in waiting” things have gone to shit. No way that would happen with Kirk turning things over to Brian. And as has been mentioned, from 2015 on, the floor seems to be rising for this program so whatever it takes to keep it on similar footing seems like it’s going to work out.

Brian leaves a lot to be desired as OC but there's no doubt he's been a huge reason for the recent sustained success. He's been bred to be the HC at Iowa.

 

[The Full Monte]

If Kirk didn’t want to hang around 6-7 more years, I’d be open to the idea of Stoops for 3-5 years until Brian takes over in early-mid 40’s.

 

[bigazzturkeylegs]

I heard from a few people close to the program on Saturday that expect it to be LaVar.

 

[douglasbader]

If Kirk didn’t want to hang around 6-7 more years, I’d be open to the idea of Stoops for 3-5 years until Brian takes over in early-mid 40’s.

No chance.

 

[The Dad]

I heard from a few people close to the program on Saturday that expect it to be LaVar.

Doesn’t look like anyone has created the Kirk’s son, Brian Ferentz shut up tantrum gif yet, but this would be the perfect spot for it.

 

[thrawn]

I’m coming around in the idea of Brian as HC. My rationale isn’t because of the success he’s had as OC, more so that he seems better suited to be a HC than an OC. Seems like he would be a good leader, molded and mentored by his dad and will make for a very easy transition. Most “coach in waiting” things have gone to shit. No way that would happen with Kirk turning things over to Brian. And as has been mentioned, from 2015 on, the floor seems to be rising for this program so whatever it takes to keep it on similar footing seems like it’s going to work out.

The racism stuff is a problem for Brian. I don’t think he’s a racist and a lot of the allegations got increasingly ridiculous, but Brian did not come off well.

 

[Shawneemicks]

I heard from a few people close to the program on Saturday that expect it to be LaVar.

Been told the same

 

[BuffettHawk]

The racism stuff is a problem for Brian. I don’t think he’s a racist and a lot of the allegations got increasingly ridiculous, but Brian did not come off well.

Prior to that even, Brian rubbed a lot of people the wrong way. Perhaps he can make all that go away if Kirk sticks around for another 5 years or so, Brian demonstrates maturity and similar traits as his father, and the program has continued success.