OT: Scott Frost rumored to be next Iowa OC
https://athlonsports.com/college-football/scott-frost-rumored-offensive-coordinator-target-iowa
Only rumors at this point. But this would be hilarious, and might drag Iowa's offense out of the Ferentz Zone.
I hope he gets a 25 ppg contract clause too lol
December 14th, 2023 at 5:08 PM ^
Can Cade run the triple option?
December 14th, 2023 at 5:10 PM ^
that's actually a really good hire. he's an interesting OC.
December 14th, 2023 at 5:10 PM ^
Why did I think that Ferentz was retiring?
December 14th, 2023 at 5:17 PM ^
Yeah, me too. Is he not?
December 14th, 2023 at 5:22 PM ^
He hasn’t commented on his intentions for next season, so people assume he’s retiring.
Not a great assumption IMO. I think his attitude is “you can have this team back when you pry it from my cold dead hands”
OTOH, I wrote many many times that I didn’t expect for Ferentz the Younger to be fired. And here we are.
December 14th, 2023 at 5:28 PM ^
He's 68 and the AD just fired his offensive coordinator--who also happened to be his son. So probably lots of people just assumed Ferentz would retire rather than stand for that. But perhaps it was just that--an assumption. Still seems like he could call it a career after the bowl game, but not if he's hiring a new coordinator.
Ferentz strikes me as a pretty young 68 and he's still a very good coach, so perhaps he does indeed plan to stick around? Honestly, having the AD fire his son might actually be liberating--perhaps Kirk recognized that Brian wasn't getting it done and just couldn't do it himself, but now that Brian's gone he can get the upgrade they so badly needed?
December 14th, 2023 at 5:49 PM ^
He keeps in shape by his constant gum chewing
December 14th, 2023 at 5:17 PM ^
His contract will only be renewed if they score 25+ points a game AND out-hit the opponent by 25%.
December 14th, 2023 at 5:28 PM ^
Iowa will definitely lead the nation in hitting if true.
December 14th, 2023 at 5:34 PM ^
This is actually impressive if you ask me. Joke all you want but this is a strong hire; however, what happens when Ferentz retires which I am assuming will be soon.
December 14th, 2023 at 5:53 PM ^
Frost's refusal to think about fundamentals will make Ferentz want to murder him by March. Terrible fit if true.
December 14th, 2023 at 5:55 PM ^
Man I don't know, Iowa already hits pretty hard. Now they're really gonna outhit us.
December 14th, 2023 at 5:56 PM ^
Can’t make this shit up! I miss the B1G West already!
December 14th, 2023 at 5:57 PM ^
Hmmmm… something tells me he may not be a cultural fit…
December 14th, 2023 at 6:03 PM ^
Sober Scott Frost is a good OC. Too good for Iowa.
December 14th, 2023 at 6:07 PM ^
If they can keep Frost out of the booze, it’s got a 40% chance of working out. The chances they keep him out of the booze are less than 30%.
December 14th, 2023 at 6:24 PM ^
Scott Frost will have Iowa out-hit us like he did with Nebraska, right?
I can't wait to see how this turns out.
December 14th, 2023 at 6:45 PM ^
That offense will hit hard, i'm sure of it.
December 14th, 2023 at 7:01 PM ^
December 14th, 2023 at 7:21 PM ^
I actually think that’s a good move. Or should I say it probably couldn’t get worse
December 14th, 2023 at 9:13 PM ^
This would be something. Kirk has made other OC's run the offense he wanted (Greg Davis). Wonder if he does this with Frost.
December 14th, 2023 at 10:01 PM ^
Very doubtful.
1. Kirk Ferentz does not have a good history with Frost.
2. If Kirk Ferentz is NOT the HC for 2024, then why would Frost be the OC
3. therefore doubtful - just clickbait stuff.
December 14th, 2023 at 10:21 PM ^
They could do a lot worse - and have. I wouldn't mind whooping Scott Frost a few more times.