Bolks gone...Vokolek next?

[JCPanthers]

Well it's official..Rob Bolks is leaving for Missouri State. Thanks Terry!!

http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2005/12/27/news/breaking_news/doc43b1334f3010f664439613.txt

[01PantherFan]

The more I think about it the crappier it seems to me like I said in the other post, isnt TA and Farley friends ? to me you wouldnt do that to a friends program and even more right after a great year like they had, I know some will say its all part of the game but still I feel like TA is screwing UNI ! I would think because of what all UNI did for him and it being his alma mater he would leave it alone and go find his own set of coaches. MSU is one team next year I would love to see us run the score up on if possible !

[Cap'n Cat]

Guys,
Take 'er easy. It's business. I've worked for four food companies in 14 years and always went to better opportunity and better pay.

It's life.

[UNI MadCat]

Having nothing to do with my time today, I've been giving this a lot of thought and I've gone from one end of the spectrum to the other. Now I'm actually really pissed.

I loved TA as a kid but today when I think about him all I see is the face of the "nemesis" coach in the movie "The Waterboy". Like he is this big jerk who is trying to bully people around. In this case though, MF ISNT going to be the pushover coach that goes against him.

In general, I will always still hold fond memories of TA but this is definitely souring it quite a bit.

Although, as I said, I've changed from one end of the spectrum to the other in the matter of a couple hours. I haven't eaten lunch yet so I might go back the other way this afternoon because food makes me happy!!

[JCPanthers]

Guys,
Take 'er easy. It's business. I've worked for four food companies in 14 years and always went to better opportunity and better pay.

It's life.

The better opportunity was when they went to Kansas.

[PantherInsider]

You guys don't get it

Allen's job is to assemble the best staff possible. He's using his connections to do so. He's not "raiding" anything--these guys aren't being forced to leave they are deciding on their own. They have their own brains, Allen isn't making the decisions these assistant coaches are.

Salmon isn't going anywhere.

UNI football will be just fine.

[Cap'n Cat]

The better opportunity was when they went to Kansas.

Some would say.




What are you guys gonna do, change this? Did we mewl like this in 1997?

Has Farley proven himself a guy who can meet and overcome challenges? Is this not just another one?

Move on.

[UNI MadCat]

Allen's job is to assemble the best staff possible. He's using his connections to do so. He's not "raiding" anything--these guys aren't being forced to leave they are deciding on their own. They have their own brains, Allen isn't making the decisions these assistant coaches are.

Well, since you said "guys" plural I'll assume part of that is directed at me... to that I say... No sir, I think you are the one here that doesn't "get it".

This is a message board where many people come to vent frustrations when they aren't, for the majority of the time, celebrating our beloved Panther athletics. I for one completly understand WHY it is happening, but that doesn't mean I have to like it or think it makes sense. I need a place to at least be able to pout and whine and if you dont "get (that)" than I'm sorry.

[JCPanthers]

I'd have to agree with the Cap'n. It seems some are making this into a bigger issue, when actually this the business. Look how many coaches have come out of particular programs to be head coaches. You really don't believe Coach Farley would stay if offered a good 1-A job, do you?

Yes it is okay to vent, but this whining because coaches want to go elsewhere is just plain petty.

Sorry if I've offended, but it is my opinion.

Thanks for your opinion....and I am sorry if I seem to be whining.

My wife says I am good at it.

[oldcat]

I have a problem with what went on down at Kansas when TA was asked to get rid of some of his coaches or lose his job, then he doesn't finish the next season anyway. He cut loose coaches who had been with him for years. Farley and Solman were staying (TA was told to replace Solman as off. coord.) but they saw where it was going. I'd rather be with someone who is going to cover my back!! Bolks was down there when this was going on....................go figure!
There's more to it than better pay or a better job.

[Cap'n Cat]

There's more to it than better pay or a better job.

Such as, oldcat?



Chance to rebuild a stagnant program? Nothing negative there.

[northwest iowa panther]

Hey guys

Journeymen coaches (Bolks has been with 13 different programs since graduating from Iowa State) lose interest in 2 to 3 years and might as well move on. So what's the problem?

What's he going to tell a recruit? That he will garuantee he will be there when they graduate?

[oldcat]

Cap'n...................what's better? I would have taken the "highway" with my friends of many years. They were there for you through thick and thin. You don't sell them out to get another year on a sinking ship. It was his staff. not some athletic director..................
At least I could look at myself in the mirror the next morning!

[Newsbreaker]

I don't want to lose these guys either folks, however, think about all the fantastic coaches out there who would kill for a shot to coach at a place like UNI. We'll be fine either way.

[Born-a-Panther]

I don't want to lose these guys either folks, however, think about all the fantastic coaches out there who would kill for a shot to coach at a place like UNI. We'll be fine either way.

I agree with News. I love TA... I don't like what's happening... but if Bolks wants to leave UNI (and make his wife move AGAIN... poor woman), then so be it. Everything happens for a reason, I believe it -- the Panthers will be fine, and we'll bring in some awesome coaching candidates. I also agree with something else that was said earlier -- Farley is the best when it comes to overcoming challenges. Definitely will make things interesting over the next couple of months but hey.. at least we'll have football stuff to talk about before spring ball starts...?!!