"IF" this is indeed Kirk's swan song, who do you want?

[STILLBUSTER]

To be honest, I don't really care who it is.

My fear is that if the wrong decision is made it could return us to the dark days of Iowa football.

I'm not on board with this happening. Think Iowa is on pretty solid ground to not completely fall off any cliff.

 

[STILLBUSTER]

No way. I don't care enough. The only information I posted was what I was told, not how it's going to end up turning out.

I'll be wrong no problem. Hence why my earlier posts all said do with it what you will and that I could be wrong. There's plenty of stuff here and in the real world I'll never live down. None of it bothers me and it's still a great giggle seeing people get their underoos wadded up.

My grunds are as crisp and cozy as fresh out of the package. I'm just thrilled at the prospect of some new blood. Who's Drake's coach?

 

[Iceman]

Several of these candidates will be snapped up with so many vacancies out there, but my short list would be:

1. Clark Lea, Vanderbilt. Anyone who can build a powerhouse at Vanderbilt is special. This would be a home run.

2. Ryan Silverfield, HC, Memphis. He checks all of the boxes and I think he would be a good fit.

3. Jon Sumrall, HC, Tulane. Assuming Phil leaves with Kirk, we will need someone with a strong defensive background that can hand pick his guy.

4. Eric Morris, HC, North Texas. Classic "gets the most out of his talent coach"

5. David Braun, HC, Northwestern. He's better than people think. Also, a great character guy.

Anyone thinking that Fitzgerald is the right guy should read this article first:

Former NU football player details hazing allegations

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The logical choice is Matt Entz, HC Fresno St
1. HC experience with 2 national championships
2. .810 HC winning percentage
3. Defensive first guy who like to run the ball
4. Midwest guy, grew up in Waterloo
5. Wartburg grad
6. Had duel threat QB's Trey Lance and others
7. Devout Christian which is important to KF and the $$$
8. Affordable, only makes 1.1 mil at Fresno St
9. Not a stretch since this is what Beth did with basketball hire, its her playbook

 

[Iceman]

The logical choice is Matt Entz, HC Fresno St
1. HC experience with 2 national championships
2. .810 HC winning percentage
3. Defensive first guy who like to run the ball
4. Midwest guy, grew up in Waterloo
5. Wartburg grad
6. Had duel threat QB's Trey Lance and others
7. Devout Christian which is important to KF and the $$$
8. Affordable, only makes 1.1 mil at Fresno St
9. Not a stretch since this is what Beth did with basketball hire, its her playbook

Now the funny, ironic, Twist to this, look who the Fresno St TE coach is....... LMAO

 

[NorthKCHawk]

Now the funny, ironic, Twist to this, look who the Fresno St TE coach is....... LMAO

That's hilarious. Demerit against the guy's judgment. In all seriousness, BF was always a very good position coach. He just could not call plays and design an offense to save his life.

Can you imagine if this guy was hired and brought his whole staff with him? Giggling at the thought.

This guy certainly seems like a perfect fit and within Beth's playbook. Youngish, winner, affordable, would likely view Iowa as a destination job. I'm in.

 

[HuckFinn]

The logical choice is Matt Entz, HC Fresno St
1. HC experience with 2 national championships
2. .810 HC winning percentage
3. Defensive first guy who like to run the ball
4. Midwest guy, grew up in Waterloo
5. Wartburg grad
6. Had duel threat QB's Trey Lance and others
7. Devout Christian which is important to KF and the $$$
8. Affordable, only makes 1.1 mil at Fresno St
9. Not a stretch since this is what Beth did with basketball hire, its her playbook

Interesting!

 

[Hawkfnntn]

Has anyone said Matt Campbell yet or nah?

 

[haydensly]

The logical choice is Matt Entz, HC Fresno St
1. HC experience with 2 national championships
2. .810 HC winning percentage
3. Defensive first guy who like to run the ball
4. Midwest guy, grew up in Waterloo
5. Wartburg grad
6. Had duel threat QB's Trey Lance and others
7. Devout Christian which is important to KF and the $$$
8. Affordable, only makes 1.1 mil at Fresno St
9. Not a stretch since this is what Beth did with basketball hire, its her playbook

Not disagreeing at all but, if he were the choice, would Beth still be waiting on an answer? He seems like the kind of guy who would say yes in about 3 seconds.