Difficult scenario for Kirk Ferentz

MontyBurns · 06-19-2008, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by ozzie8

He was wavering before Western Michigan. Show me an article that states Im not going to Iowa anymore because of the Western Michigan game. Just show the article, thats all I ask

Calm down dude. Nobody said that the WMU game was 100% responsible, in fact I specifically wrote that nobody except Ford knows for sure. But the facts are he went from a verbal to Iowa early in the fall to unsure in the middle of the season to a committment to Illinois after the WMU game, which he attended. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that watching Iowa fans thank their seniors for 5 years of hard work by booing them off the field might not make a good impression on recruits who are there to see it happen.

ripvdub · 06-19-2008, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by bmuff

If this goes to trial, it's going to be UGLY. That's for sure. As for KF, no way does he get bought out, even if they go 6-6 or 5-7. There will be pressure to replace the OC and DC, which KF will do before anyone gets the axe ready.

Anyone know if there is a lack or loss of institutional control clause or something like it in KF's contract.

I dont want him to leave, I say give him and OKeefe lifetime contracts. I really think they arent good coaches, but they had a couple of good years with some really talented guys.

ketelmeister · 06-19-2008, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by ripvdub

Anyone know if there is a lack or loss of institutional control clause or something like it in KF's contract.

I dont want him to leave, I say give him and OKeefe lifetime contracts. I really think they arent good coaches, but they had a couple of good years with some really talented guys.

Section E states: Coach can be terminated for cause for...
"A violation of any policy of the Regents or the University involving dishonesty, moral turpitude or conflict of interest....any other personal conduct that impares Coach's ability to fulfill assigned duties or reflects adversely on the Coach's fitness to serve as head coach."

ripvdub · 06-19-2008, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by ketelmeister

Section E states: Coach can be terminated for cause for...
"A violation of any policy of the Regents or the University involving dishonesty, moral turpitude or conflict of interest....any other personal conduct that impares Coach's ability to fulfill assigned duties or reflects adversely on the Coach's fitness to serve as head coach."

But what about having to pay his sorry *** if they fire him over it?

MontyBurns · 06-19-2008, 10:34 PM

Those clauses are hardly worth printing. If we had to pay Larry Eustachy, Iowa's going to have to pay Kirk Ferentz.

ketelmeister · 06-19-2008, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by ripvdub

But what about having to pay his sorry *** if they fire him over it?

By my read, he would be paid only what he has coming up to the date of being released, and no more. It's laid out pretty clearly. It is not the same as being fired for losing, although I don't know how often it is used, and I'm certainly not saying it will be a factor for KF. Monte is probably spot on for these issues.
To be fair, Iowa State had some issues after hiring a head football coach several years ago. These can be tough.