Chuck Hartlieb said something very interesting on the Ken Miller show this week. When asked the secret to Bill Snyder's success at Kansas State, he noted that the Kansas State football program enjoys the full support of the university, and that that is NOT the case at Iowa.
This week I had a conversation with a former player during the Fry era, and someone who's brother played during the Ferentz era. Both of them stated that issues like playing time and recruiting are strongly influenced if not dictated by boosters and university admin; and that to a great extent the head coach's hands are tied.
Is that what Hartlieb was alluding to when saying Iowa's football program does not have the full support of the University?
Are playing time and recruiting decisions really influenced/dictatated by politics and money at Iowa, more so than at other universities?
Is that a possible explanation for why the program is in its current state?
If so, then shame on the University of Iowa.
I would appreciate any informed opinions and input on this subject.
This week I had a conversation with a former player during the Fry era, and someone who's brother played during the Ferentz era. Both of them stated that issues like playing time and recruiting are strongly influenced if not dictated by boosters and university admin; and that to a great extent the head coach's hands are tied.
Is that what Hartlieb was alluding to when saying Iowa's football program does not have the full support of the University?
Are playing time and recruiting decisions really influenced/dictatated by politics and money at Iowa, more so than at other universities?
Is that a possible explanation for why the program is in its current state?
If so, then shame on the University of Iowa.
I would appreciate any informed opinions and input on this subject.