Tom Moore

Idk, this is weird...I have heard some Moore chatter...hard to believe but the guy also said he had heard Reese was switching positions before it was announced. Maybe there is some fire....idk though this would be strange.

Loved what he did at Indy, but he is 73....that is enough to give me pause. KF might be looking at this as a short term thing while Brian learns from one of the best?
 
VAHawkFan said:
uihawk82 said:
Moore could be a great mentor to Campbell and Campbell could even have CO-OC title, who knows, KF can do what he wants. Moore I think could really improve the Iowa passing game. Maybe Soup would focus more on the running game. Interesting possibilities. As I have said before, most of the last 8 NFL teams left standing were running a pro-style offense with a lead fullback on many plays. KF is not dumping that offense and Moore knows that style.
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If KF were to bring in Moore, I feel that there would be a fairly substantial shift in some aspects of Iowa's offense. Moore's offense in Indy may have been rooted in the pro-style, but it was more of a spread hybrid. I couldn't tell you what the ratio was, but Indy
used a lot of 4 wide, single back
sets. Additionally, they loved to flex the TE out. I'm not saying that if Moore were to come in he would try to duplicate the Indy offense...there's only so many Peyton Mannings to go around. But I do think we would see more spread tendencies than we have in the past. And, personally, I don't think there's a way to avoid it any longer. Let's face it, every NFL team has incorporated some spread offense concepts into their scheme. It's the way the game has gone and it's here to stay. Get your most explosive players the ball in space and give them a chance to create. It doesn't have to be the primary focus of the offense, but there's little doubt that Iowa could use a dose of that. And IF Moore were to be hired I think it completely destroys the oft spouted theory that KF is going to bring in someone willing to stick with the same old, same old. I can't imagine that someone with Tom Moore's credentials, history and track record would be brought in just to "maintain". Even moreso, I can't imagine someone with such a resume being WILLING to step into such a situation. Finally, if Moore does end up at Iowa...HUGE props to the coach for even thinking to test those waters. I don't believe there was anyone who would have envisioned that scenario when Okeefe left.
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I agree with this post. I would be very excited for the future. If even in as a consultant, it will have added value. But, thus far, is only rumor and speculation until confirmed. I'm not going to buy into any of it after the DC hiring bs rumors. Just trust that the best is being done. Also, love the B Ferentz and Woods hires. Things are looking up.
 
HawkeyeGold said:
Is it all speculation that Tom Moore was even in Iowa city??
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No. It is not speculation.

I know for certainty he was there. I know he met with some players. I know he "watched" QB's workout.

Will he be OC or coach? I don't know for certain. I was told he was offered the positIon.

I hope it happens. It would be a great hire.
 
83Hawk said:
I hope none of you are disappointed when Moore doesn't end up on Iowa's staff.
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I would be delighted if he were associated with the team because I believe his experience would ease the transition for a number of young coaches. I realize that there are many reasons it wouldn’t happen, so I would not be particularly disappointed if were not the case. You’re free to gloat if it doesn't happen anyway, if that is your thing.
 
AreWeThereYet said:
How do you associate Moore with the single wing. He's 73 years old not 103.
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I'm trying to tie in the facetious, I think, comment of Moore possibly being the offensive equivalent to Norm..

Since Norm was so old fashioned in his schemes... then Moore would also probably be so old fashioned in his offensive schemes, hence the single wing suggestion.

A long way for nothing, yes? You made me. It's your fault for not gettin' it, AWTYet.
 
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02-18-2012 01:49 PM83Hawk
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I already know who the OC will be, so my reaction will be neutral.

Do you have some great inside source, or are you just speculating based on the DC hire?
 
HomerChampless said:
I'm trying to tie in the facetious, I think, comment of Moore possibly being the offensive equivalent to Norm..

Since Norm was so old fashioned in his schemes... then Moore would also probably be so old fashioned in his offensive schemes, hence the single wing suggestion.

A long way for nothing, yes? You made me. It's your fault for not gettin' it, AWTYet.
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Norm: in his 70's, tons of experience calling a defense, seen everything in football, good player developer, many stories to tell, not able to go out and recruit anymore.

Tom: in his 70's, tons of experience calling an offense, seen everything in football, good player developer, many stories to tell, probably not able to go out and do much recruiting anymore.

Get the drift?
 
DJL said:
02-18-2012 01:49 PM83Hawk
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I already know who the OC will be, so my reaction will be neutral.

Do you have some great inside source, or are you just speculating based on the DC hire?
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Just speculating.
 
MoseSchrute said:
Norm: in his 70's, tons of experience calling a defense, seen everything in football, good player developer, many stories to tell, not able to go out and recruit anymore.

Tom: in his 70's, tons of experience calling an offense, seen everything in football, good player developer, many stories to tell, probably not able to go out and do much recruiting anymore.

Get the drift?
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One is retired. How long before Moore is as well?

You'd surely be talking about Moore being an interim OC for Iowa. Although, it takes 'the moving of mountains' before KF changes coaches... Your interim coach could stay on for 10 years or more.

I could make a snide comment about KF and wheel chairs...
 
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The guy coached Peyton Manning and Barry Sanders. I don't care if he's 900 years old and hails from the Dagobah System--if Iowa lands him on the coaching staff in any capacity, it will be a huge coup and should have a calming effect on anyone suggesting that KF is content to rest on his laurels.
 
HomerChampless said:
One is retired. How long before Moore is as well?

You'd surely be talking about Moore being an interim OC for Iowa. Although, it takes 'the moving of mountains' before KF changes coaches... Your interim coach could stay on for 10 years or more.

I could make a snide comment about KF and wheel chairs...
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If he comes in, I'd say it's probably for a couple of years.
 
HomerChampless said:
One is retired. How long before Moore is as well?

You'd surely be talking about Moore being an interim OC for Iowa. Although, it takes 'the moving of mountains' before KF changes coaches... Your interim coach could stay on for 10 years or more.

I could make a snide comment about KF and wheel chairs...
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Bringing in a Tom Moore wouldn't be for a traditional OC hiring maneuver. He might not even go on the recruiting trail. You bring in a guy like Moore because he's an offensive genius and your younger staff can absorb knowledge off of him like sponges.

The single most valuable aspect I see in adding Moore is that you can hopefully bring someone on staff that can develop QB's and that is something that Iowa has been lacking.
 
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