Farley to NIU?

[9YRPLAN]

@TomDienhart seems to think its possible...

[SchniDogg]

Re: Farley to NIU?

I find it unlikely that he would leave now, but hypothetically, if he did leave for one of these rumored positions, i'm really curious who everyone thinks would be a good candidate to replace him.

[ubuntuCAT]

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hope its not true but would sure make more sense than ball state

[Trapped in California]

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ESPN will put a veto on that hiring move, fearing the inevitable UNI-NIU game.

[r54uni]

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I get the sense on a couple threads about his possible move that people wouldn't be real upset if he left. When McDermott left this board was in an uproar. Could have been where he was going but I don't get the vibe that the same uproar would happen if Farley leaves??

Any thoughts?

[Mountain Panther]

Re: Farley to NIU?

ESPN will put a veto on that hiring move, fearing the inevitable UNI-NIU game.

Very funny!

I'm sure it would appear in the DirecTV on-screen guide as "Northern Idaho vs. Northern Ohio."

[Trapped in California]

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It wasn't that Mac left - it was how he did it. The ISU press conference (and recently repeated shenanigans when moving on to Creighton) have left a lot people with a negative view of Mac.

Farley has been here 10 years as HC (and years before that as an assistant & player). No one questions his dedication to the UNI program. Most everyone questions Mac's dedication to UNI other than a stepping stone to a payday.

[FOTY]

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A move to NIU would make sense. Granted, the timing may not be perfect with what next year holds (but that can be said almost every year), but is it ever perfect?

The move to Ball State would make absolutely no sense. Pay is about equal, fan support is lacking, weather is about the same and its a re-building project. No real wins.

I don't recall his name being thrown out in other openings over the past few years. I know that the coaching circle is based upon who you know. Is it just that these programs are familiar with UNI's success or is someone reaching out to the programs to get Farley into the mix? Since this is something new, I'm thinking its more of someone getting his name out.....

[06panther10]

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I agree FOTY, it seem pretty obvious that he is actively seeking new jobs.

I don't question Farley's loyalty to UNI what so ever. The guy has and always will bleed purple. He must just feel that his time is running out on a possible move up to an FBS job. He probably has a goal of coaching a BCS program, idk.

It would be very disappointing to me if he left though, especially on the sour note of Lehigh. Farley is a good coach, and he would be missed greatly.

[jegbomb52]

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I wouldn't be happy if Farley left for NIU or Ball State but I could support it and wish him well. If he left for Iowa State after Paul Rhodes takes the Pitt job then I would have steam coming out of my ears.

[ubuntuCAT]

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maybe he's tired of all the financial crap at uni

[JayJ79]

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maybe he's tired of all the financial crap at uni

what's the financial situation like at NIU?
It's a state school too, is it not?
And last I heard, the state budget of Illinois wasn't in much better shape than the state budget of Iowa.

But I don't know the specifics of educational or athletic funding in Illinois, so I don't really know that situation.

[Trapped in California]

Re: Farley to NIU?

I don't recall his name being thrown out in other openings over the past few years. I know that the coaching circle is based upon who you know. Is it just that these programs are familiar with UNI's success or is someone reaching out to the programs to get Farley into the mix? Since this is something new, I'm thinking its more of someone getting his name out.....

Jerry Kill, former SIU coach, was the Northern Illinois coach. Maybe that is the connection. He has left a winning program in place, unlike Ball State. It would definitely be easier to "take over" a program used to winning.

[JayJ79]

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re: Trapped's sig line

sounds like the dead guy never actually ate at BK (at least not that visit), as he was killed prior to getting his order. so maybe just being in Detroit can kill you. ;op

[Trapped in California]

Re: Farley to NIU?

what's the financial situation like at NIU?
It's a state school too, is it not?
And last I heard, the state budget of Illinois wasn't in much better shape than the state budget of Iowa.

But I don't know the specifics of educational or athletic funding in Illinois, so I don't really know that situation.

Financially, the state of Illinois is worse off than CA. I don't know how that is possible, but looking at the their budget deficit as a percentage of total general fund budget, IL is pushing 50%. CA is at about 25-30% of the general fund budget.