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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.
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