Not exactly. If it happens, I'll be happy. That said, I am a bit unsure how much of Iowa's conservative nature is due to him, and how much is on his coordinators. Beings he lets them steer their own ships...

FWIW, Ferentz's long time defensive coordinator retired today, for reasons totally unrelated to this rumor.

But he is looking at potentially starting over on defensive coaching staff, which could factor into whether the timing is good for him to move on. More likely, he hires the asst. who is his former DC's son.

This team is so screwed if this happens. For the love of God, NO

By the way I wonder who will be starting Sunday? Palko or Stanzi?

Stanzi is a franchise QB! Since when did he get to even prove him self yet!
and for you to assume that he can't do it is just ****ing stupid.
Stanzi is the most ready/intelligent QB we have now and could have after the 2012 draft.
LUCK is going in Top 5 so we couldn't get him even if we wanted to and RG3 is going before our pick to so there is no one... Kellen Moore sucks, Case Keenum plays nobodys and Matt Barkley is shxt... He is our only choice as of right now.
Besides it's not like he will have to do much in 2012 season because Charles will be heathy and if we get some new guys on the line we can produce our running game again.

Orton.

Location : Iowa

Status : Homer

Is his finger ok now?

If it isn't, its a little more serious than a dislocated finger.

I do agree with what he or she said about Barkley. I am NOT sold on that guy.

I'm not going to read through the whole thread so apologies if this has already been stated.

Re: Ferentz...

I like him as coach of the Hawkeyes. Not completely sold on him coaching the Chiefs.

I like the fact that he gets more out of less talent than most coaches I've watched. The Hawkeyes' recruiting classes have no business keeping Iowa competitive in the Big 10..and this year they really weren't. But for the most part, they've fielded competitive, top-25 teams that do well in bowl games.

I also like the fact that Ferentz has longevity in one place. He's had NUMEROUS opportunities to bolt Iowa for greener pastures but hasn't. I like coaches that aren't always looking at the next gig.

Finally, I like the fact that he's coached a lot of guys that are now playing in the NFL. 35 to be exact. So I'm confident that he would be able to coach these guys up.

But I have some concerns about Ferentz coaching the Chiefs.

1. Game management. He's far too conservative for my tastes. The 2009 game against Ohio State comes to mind. We had clawed back from a 2 TD deficit on the road in the 4th quarter and actually got the ball in relatively good field position with timeouts and a chance to win the game and the Big Ten. He basically ran out the clock and went for overtime, a game we lost.

2. Bringing in college coaches just don't thrill me. Yeah, he's got experience with the NFL but not as a head coach. I don't know, I like guys who have more time in the NFL than that.

3. For his success at Iowa, there are no National Championships/title contenders to show for it. There have been disappointing lapses in discipline and many players who get into trouble. I know they're college kids, but I just wonder how he'd do at dropping the hammer on players.

I think we could do worse...and his personality is about as far from Haley as you'll ever see. No more F-bombs or tirades from Ferentz, that's for sure.

The big concern is game management, IMO.

Yes, I'm from Iowa... Where I have watched all of Stanzi's college college play and I know what he is capable of doing...
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I was just joking with you dude. Welcome have you seen the thread about the Chiefs rant and the swimming pool?

I couldn't believe that Ohio State game. Wasn't that the first game after the Stanzi injury? I mean, was he seriously expecting JVB to miraculously lead the team to victory in OT? Should have just taken the win when it was there.