After 5 weeks, Tulane is 3-2, their only losses being to two top 20 teams, Oklahoma and K-State.
Watch UNC and Baylor here.After 5 weeks, Tulane is 3-2, their only losses being to two top 20 teams, Oklahoma and K-State.
After 5 weeks, Tulane is 3-2, their only losses being to two top 20 teams, Oklahoma and K-State.
The carousel is often some of the best entertainment in sports. Very fun to watch who goes where and how that affects programs, conferences, the landscape in general.
I don't buy the "Stoops to Iowa" thing just because he attended school there. I'd venture Stoops hasn't been to campus, maybe even in-state, in like 35 years. Just don't see it. Plus, if you saw Stoops on-field post-game interview after the Ole Miss game...the guy is where he wants to be doing what he wants to do. Contract runs thru 2030, not saying he stays full term but he leaves on his own terms.The main cog that will turn the wheel affecting UK is Kirk Ferentz at Iowa. He was an assistant coach when Mark Stoops played there. I think Stoops would like to have that job, and that they would want him.
Ferentz is now 69 years old. I would not be surprised if he hits 70 and calls it quits.
I agree that I think that ship has sailed. It's not so much about his lack of connection to Iowa, but more about I just feel like he will end his career here, whether that's next year or at the end of his contract. Many have talked about how Bob got out of coaching early and with his involvement in businesses in the area, I can definitely see him getting out of coaching.I don't buy the "Stoops to Iowa" thing just because he attended school there. I'd venture Stoops hasn't been to campus, maybe even in-state, in like 35 years. Just don't see it. Plus, if you saw Stoops on-field post-game interview after the Ole Miss game...the guy is where he wants to be doing what he wants to do. Contract runs thru 2030, not saying he stays full term but he leaves on his own terms.
First, I would have no complaints if Sumrall was our next coach. I do think he gets a P4 job before Stoops leaves, so I think that throws a wrench in the spokes. (I’m in no hurry to see Stoops leave, and I believe we’re all just spitballing the what if’s if Stoops retires early or takes another job.)After 5 weeks, Tulane is 3-2, their only losses being to two top 20 teams, Oklahoma and K-State.
Agree not having anyone on board that could recruit Ohio never made since, Curry's first radio show he said he was going to recruit from KY, North but his Coaches all had ties to the South I sorta felt sick when he said it. Brooks had three former head Coaches and they never recruited anywhere his best teams featured Morris and Joker recruits, Brooks never had anyone who would or could bring in players from Ohio. Curci brought players from Flordia but that dried up and no one to recruit OHIO.First, I would have no complaints if Sumrall was our next coach. I do think he gets a P4 job before Stoops leaves, so I think that throws a wrench in the spokes. (I’m in no hurry to see Stoops leave, and I believe we’re all just spitballing the what if’s if Stoops retires early or takes another job.)
However, a major lesson from Stoops’ tenure is the importance of recruiting north of the SEC footprint. This is imperative for us to continue our upward climb. Consequently, I would highly recommend deep conversations with Luke Fickel. No one knows how these timelines will play out. The Fickel/Wisc partnership is not off to a great start. I think he’s a good coach with great ties to the areas where we need to continue mining for football gems.
Here’s bottom line for me. I think there are several good coaches. However, combining good coaches with resources and connections in strategic areas is the winning combination. Sumrall is a heck of a coach and I would support him 100%. He’ll recruit well in the south, but he must bring a Marrow type with him. (I’m guessing Marrow leaves whenever Stoops leaves.)
I don't buy the "Stoops to Iowa" thing just because he attended school there. I'd venture Stoops hasn't been to campus, maybe even in-state, in like 35 years.
Stoops could return to Iowa and be the conquering hero as he finished out his career. I think he could take Iowa to the next level and they're on solid footing now. I don't want to lose him, but I could see it happening for several reasons. Not to get in the weeds, but coaches don't like playing for new ADs and I think Stoops leaves before Mitch retires. In this scenario, I see MB giving the job to someone who almost serves as a transitional coach between ADs.A bad “venture.”
Three Stoops brothers attended and played for Iowa. All three brothers wore No. 14. When their father died of an untimely heart attack coaching a high school game, Stoops was playing for Iowa. Stoops’ father has buried with an Iowa jersey, No. 14, tucked beneath his arm.
The entire Stoops family is and will always be close to the Iowa program.
Who told me these things?
Mark Stoops, Vince Marrow, Bradley Dale Pevato and Jon Sumrall.
Do not underestimate the pull of Iowa on Mark and his whole family.
(Sumrall was a lethal recruiting combination with Vince!)
You've all watch Coach White's interviews. Nuff said.
I don't think it's a given that Marrow leaves should Stoops go. I think Sumrall could convince him to stay, the reason is twofold: Marrow is a little older than these other coaches, what late 50s? He might prefer to settle in. Plus, didn't he just marry a local girl? Might be apt not to move her about. Just feel odds are high Sumrall could convince VM to hang around.First, I would have no complaints if Sumrall was our next coach. I do think he gets a P4 job before Stoops leaves, so I think that throws a wrench in the spokes. (I’m in no hurry to see Stoops leave, and I believe we’re all just spitballing the what if’s if Stoops retires early or takes another job.)
However, a major lesson from Stoops’ tenure is the importance of recruiting north of the SEC footprint. This is imperative for us to continue our upward climb. Consequently, I would highly recommend deep conversations with Luke Fickel. No one knows how these timelines will play out. The Fickel/Wisc partnership is not off to a great start. I think he’s a good coach with great ties to the areas where we need to continue mining for football gems.
Here’s bottom line for me. I think there are several good coaches. However, combining good coaches with resources and connections in strategic areas is the winning combination. Sumrall is a heck of a coach and I would support him 100%. He’ll recruit well in the south, but he must bring a Marrow type with him. (I’m guessing Marrow leaves whenever Stoops leaves.)
I think we're a couple years away from anything happening unless the Iowa job opens up. I agree that it appears that Brad White and Vince both love Lexington. I think White has had some big time DC offers that he's rejected. I'm guessing both of these guys have good relationship with Sumrall. Regardless of what Vince does, he's not going to be in college football much longer. We need him to groom the next great recruiter. However, I'm not sure that position can be groomed. He can help a young guy make connections, but Stoops & Vince have built a culture of trust, great culture, and building relationships. I'm not sure that can be taught!I don't think it's a given that Marrow leaves should Stoops go. I think Sumrall could convince him to stay, the reason is twofold: Marrow is a little older than these other coaches, what late 50s? He might prefer to settle in. Plus, didn't he just marry a local girl? Might be apt not to move her about. Just feel odds are high Sumrall could convince VM to hang around.
I like your optimism but it would be depend largely on what circumstances Stoops left on and where he went IMO.I don't think it's a given that Marrow leaves should Stoops go. I think Sumrall could convince him to stay, the reason is twofold: Marrow is a little older than these other coaches, what late 50s? He might prefer to settle in. Plus, didn't he just marry a local girl? Might be apt not to move her about. Just feel odds are high Sumrall could convince VM to hang around.
Born August of '68, per Wikipedia. Stoops born 13 months prior, but I think they were in the same class. I know they grew up friends.Marrow is a little older than these other coaches, what late 50s?