Mark Farley

[ubuntuCAT]

This has nothing to do with anything but I was just wondering if anyone new how much Farley makes a year? And how much he made last year for the run to the title game?

[NorthernIowaBacker]

2006: http://data.dmregister.com/statesalaries/salaries.php

Don't know if that includes everything.

[joecooll6]

I saw coach Farley in the dome today. I told them Id be there in Carbondale and he gave me an emphatic thank you!

[MarshallTucker]

The Athletic Department has set up an Inner Circle for Coach Farley similar to to what was set up for Greg McDermott and continued on for Coach Jake. Individuals and businesses donate money out of pocket to go directly to Coach Farley as a private (not mandatory to be public record) bonus to his yearly salary. How much that is on a yearly basis is supposed to be unknown to the public.

[Cap'n Cat]

That son-of-a-buck deserves all he can get.

[Marc Wigim]

Agreed. If I could I'd give Farley a car. And a flamethrower.. and that's all that you people need to know.

[Cat80]

One use of a flamethrower would be to light a fire under the collective kiesters of the Cedar Valley and get them to the games! 8700 last week is insulting to Farley and the team.

[MGLD Panther]

I agree that 8700 is insulting. But, did you hear how loud everyone was? I think the 8700 there were the real Panther football fans. I don't think the players care how many fans are there. They care about the noise and support. IMO.

[Matt Trump]

Each year there is one game during October that no one shows up for. I wish people could stay excited during the whole season.

[GonzoCat]

The Athletic Department has set up an Inner Circle for Coach Farley similar to to what was set up for Greg McDermott and continued on for Coach Jake. Individuals and businesses donate money out of pocket to go directly to Coach Farley as a private (not mandatory to be public record) bonus to his yearly salary. How much that is on a yearly basis is supposed to be unknown to the public.

I'm almost positive you are incorrect in that statement MT, as I think what you describe would be illegal under Iowa law. Only a small part of Ferentz and McCarney (well was) pay is directly from athletic department funds, the rest is from outside and private sources yet the total has to be disclosed. Our AT disclosed McDermotts total pay even what it would have risen to in the future after private sources were pledged for some part of it. I'm sure Iowa law requires disclosure of compensation from all sources for public employees.

[MarshallTucker]

You may be right Gonzo - I guess I was going off of what was always written about McDermott. It was always reported that McDermott made the paltry $180,000 and talked about how low that was in comparison to other MVC coaches even though we all knew the Inner Circle raised that number substantially. Was the true amount reported but just never talked about in public/newspaper articles? Or was McDermott's total w/ the Inner Circle known to everyone and I just missed it?

[Panthers to the Bone]

It was to be increased over time. Mac's pay was probably right at $180K. By 2008 it was suppose to be up to $350K I believe.

[arealcat]

Until Mark (a defensive coach) can find some players or figure out a defense that can actually stop somebody, I think there should be no bonuses.

[UNIPNTHR]

Agreed... granted we're very young on defense.

The secondary is my biggest concern. Other than Dre Dokes, who is done after Saturday, we had some pretty weak d-backs at this stage. IMO. The McMoore's were always missing tackles and blowing coverage. Parsons doesn't know how to tackle, only how to flap his yap. And Cliff is just young, I think he'll be better in time.

How many times did we have third and long this season and give up a pass downfield to keep the opponents drive alive? Too many... espcially against ND and WIU - teams who should have been shut down.

[UNIAlum95]

How many times did we have third and long this season and give up a pass downfield to keep the opponents drive alive? Too many... espcially against ND and WIU - teams who should have been shut down.

This is a great point but I think a lot of the blame here goes on the coaches. They play the bend but don't break which simply means we'll let you be open underneath but won't give it up deep. This hurt us bad a lot this season. I'd be curious as to our defensive third down conversion percentage.