betterdeadthanred
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It sure is nice to see other programs going through this instead of us (especially since its both our rivals).
Based on opinions I've seen from Iowa fans, it's a shame they didn't lose a linebacker or defensive line coach and kept O'Keefe.
It sure is nice to see other programs going through this instead of us (especially since its both our rivals).
Kevin O'Keefe is leaving to join the Miami Dolphins.
The demise and turnover of the coaching staff at Iowa City, IMO, is premature and exaggerated. The departure of the defensive line coach to Nebraska before their bowl game was a surprise; however, Norm Parker's retirement was not. Parker, the Hawks defensive coordinator, was getting up in years and had suffered setbacks in recent years with his severe diabetic condition. O'Keefe joined Ferentz at Iowa when Kirk took over the program in January 1999. There's been rumblings the past few years (wishful thinking for some Hawk fans) that he might be leaving but apparently the right position/offer had not occurred until now.
There's been little turnover in the Hawk program during Ferentz's tenure and I suspect he'll find qualified replacements to fill the three vacant positions.
Hayden Fry lost some top assistants in the late 80s when Barry Alvarez left for Notre Dame and a few other coaches went elsewhere. When Alvarez was hired at Wisconsin, 1989, he took some highly regarded assistants from Fry's staff (Bernie Wyatt (top recruiter, especially in New Jersey and New York area), Dan McCarney, etc.). Nevertheless, the Hawkeyes continued to win (went to the Rose Bowl) and the lost assistants were replaced with quality coaches. Good coaches replace coaches just as they do when a player graduates or uses up its eligiblity.
On paper, the Hawkeyes had a very good signing/recruiting class this year, especially up front on both sides of the line. So, I don't see that there will be a big drop off in their program, and I'm sure they'll find good replacements for the departed coaches.
Go Gophers!!
Hayden Frye had an amazing staff. Could really select coaching talent.
It's probably worth noting that Iowa fans are pretty happy with this move. That's not a vote of confidence.
It's probably worth noting that Iowa fans are pretty happy with this move. That's not a vote of confidence.
I noticed this also...the Iowa fans really didn't care for his play calling.
And I'd tell them..."be careful what you wish for". Things might be a little dicey next year without Coker and a new OC.
And part of it is looking for a scapegoat for a pair of appearances in the Insight Bowl. The consensus was that Iowa was above the lower tier bowls. They aren't. Maybe the program isn't falling apart, but you can't turn a blind eye to the amount of off field problems that have faced the program in the last two years. Marcus Coker was supposed to be a "genius" in terms of the relative scholarship football player. Their best recruit, while currently healthy, is a lymphoma survivor. The foundation isn't exactly rock solid.I noticed this also...the Iowa fans really didn't care for his play calling.
And part of it is looking for a scapegoat for a pair of appearances in the Insight Bowl. The consensus was that Iowa was above the lower tier bowls.