And the Openings Begin

[UNIpanther99]

This is the time of year that positions start to open up. The last thing we need is a distraction, but you know that at least some schools will want to come after the #1 undefeated FCS coach.

How do you think Farley will address this?

[Whitey81]

Re: Coaching Changes

Didn't he recently get a contract extension?

[PantherInsider]

Re: Coaching Changes

Didn't he recently get a contract extension?

That's as insignificant as one can get. Sorry, but an extension doesn't mean diddly.

I'm told Farley doesn't want to make the same mistake that Terry Allen made. Allen wakes up every day and wonders what the heck he was thinking by leaving UNI where he was treated so well and was generally so well liked and successful.

Farley has learned from that and knows he has a great job here, long term. I'm SO not worried about losing Farley.

[UNIpanther99]

Re: Coaching Changes

I agree... I'm not really that worried about losing him. More worried about any distraction.

[UNIAlum95]

Re: Coaching Changes

I'm SO not worried about losing Farley.

Same thing was said about Mac. There may be FBS schools interested in him if he wins this thing. The thing to note though is that Farley won't let this be a distraction during the season. He has one goal right now. The rest will take care of its self after the season is over.

[Trapped in California]

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Hey, when an FBS program comes along dangling a $1-2 million a year contract, for 3 -5 years versus $150,000 per year, that is some serious thinkin'. Setting up your family for life is a serious consideration, not so easily dismissed.

I have had a couple of friends in the Bay Area poached to companies that have offered them obscene amounts of $$$ for doing the same job they were currently working. They knew that the particular companies had cultures that they did not treat employees well. They hate the work, the managers, etc., but they collectively estimate that in 3-5 years (all have employment contracts, options, etc) they never have to work again.

Worth it, for each to say, but what would you be willing to endure for $3 - $10 million?

[Whitey81]

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That's as insignificant as one can get. Sorry, but an extension doesn't mean diddly.

I'm told Farley doesn't want to make the same mistake that Terry Allen made. Allen wakes up every day and wonders what the heck he was thinking by leaving UNI where he was treated so well and was generally so well liked and successful.

Farley has learned from that and knows he has a great job here, long term. I'm SO not worried about losing Farley.

I agree, the contract mean nothng. Just curious.

Also remember that Farley went with TA, as did Soloman. They were fortunate to get back to UNI and we're damn glad to have them. But when a big D1 school comes with buckets of money, it's tough to say no...

[TH1974]

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If he does go, what will the haters call him? McFarleyMoney?

[Whitey81]

Re: Coaching Changes

I'd still call him Mark, I'd just make him pick up the tab for dinner

[FOTY]

Re: Coaching Changes

This is the time of year that positions start to open up. The last thing we need is a distraction, but you know that at least some schools will want to come after the #1 undefeated FCS coach.

How do you think Farley will address this?

Hey, we sound like Iowa fans speculating (every year) about who might come and take our coach. I'm not saying that it will never happen, but we need to focus on UD and enjoy the ride!

I do have to point out one major difference between us and Iowa fans.... our coach would be attractive to FBS fans....

[Big_Al]

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Personally, I'd be really surprised if he left. What's he making right now? $350k? I don't know about anyone else but that goes pretty far in my neck of the woods. At this point, it isn't so much about the money as it is about the glory and/or challenge. I'd like to think Farley is the type of guy who'd like to have a long, successful career at UNI where he could build a real legacy, rather than some hired gun wandering from college to college like most FBS coaches.

Why go to a FBS school where you're either unsupported thus doomed to failure (see TA at Kansas), constantly grinding it out for occasionally good results but mostly middling (Kirk Ferentz) or winning with style & class but completely unappreciated because you can't win the Big One (Lloyd Carr). About the only guy I know who made the leap and did the right thing is Jim Tressel at OSU.

Think about it. What's the average tenure for a FBS coach? At that level, it's all about what you've done for me lately.

[FOTY]

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What's he making right now? $350k?

More like $150k.

[Chitown Panther]

Re: Coaching Changes

If Farley ever leaves....wouldn't Willy or TA want the job....

[TH1974]

Re: Coaching Changes

I'd still call him Mark, I'd just make him pick up the tab for dinner

MoneyMark!

[Herdman]

Re: Coaching Changes

Let's look at it from this prospective...what FBS coaching jobs will be open this winter?
What jobs do you think Coach Farley would leave UNI for?

Ole Miss?...why would he leave UNI to go there?
Michigan?...yeah right, he'd not a Michigan man (thank God).
Texas A&M...not going to get an offer from them.
SMU?...again, why would he leave UNI to go there?
Nebraska?...not going to get an offer from them. Now, what if Bohls does...would NDSU come after him? Maybe?? Now, would Coach Farley leave UNI to go to Fargo? I think he has too much purple in his bllod to go there.
Colorado State...I could see it, but other than more money what does it do for him?

I think Coach Farley is one of the few "oldtimer" guys that has a true allegence to "his school" and likes it in Cedar Falls, at UNI in the Gateway and in the FCS.

New openings:
Southern Miss Coach resigns after 17 years on the job. I like to see him go to Ole Miss...But this just in.
Arkansas: Fox News reports Huston Nutt is going to take the Ole Miss job??? That doesn't sound right though. Okay it is true, what happened there??? The Hog's DC takes over the top spot in Fayetteville.
Georgia Tech fires Chan Gailey
Duke Fires coach
Washington State fires coach