Mark Farley Retires

[BCPanther]

Why would the Bowlsby firm be involved in this search when some UNI coaches ruined the AD search?

Why would we not use the firm connected to an incredibly successful administrator that is still connected and active with the university?

There isn't possibly a better choice.

[SteinPizza]

Why would we not use the firm connected to an incredibly successful administrator that is still connected and active with the university?

There isn't possibly a better choice.

True, but do they want to work with UNI after the bull**** behavior of a couple of coaches in the AD search, at least according to rumor? My guess is “yes”, since this is worth north of $150K in fees to them. They may do it with the stipulation that the unprofessional ass whipes in the department stay away.

[BCPanther]

None of those people will be involved. This will just be with Drs Franklin and Nook.

[Blue42]

True, but do they want to work with UNI after the bull**** behavior of a couple of coaches in the AD search, at least according to rumor? My guess is “yes”, since this is worth north of $150K in fees to them. They may do it with the stipulation that the unprofessional ass whipes in the department stay away.

Well they'd really be working with the AD they helped UNI hire (and have every reason to want her to make a great FB coach hire) and the University president...and not coaches from other programs.

Not sure if that firm will be involved or not...but the prior issues are not really relevant.

[pnthr53]

Nobody wanted an ending with the record we have to be what it is. There are more people in the know than me what the behind the scenes stories are but the product on the field is not good and we are uncompetitive on a level never before seen for our football team. As upset as I am with the decline of our program I hope coach Farley gets some thanks for his time and dedication. He bleeds purple and gold and he hates this as much as anyone. The landscape has changed on a level that may keep us from ever being relevant again…..time will tell. Thank you coach for your passion and dedication.

[kochrab]

Mark Farley will go down as the most Panther football coach in UNI history. This is good for everyone, especially the program at large. Excited for the future of our football team!

[lakesbison]

Hats off to this legend. Invite Craig Bohl to the game Saturday for a stern .6 second handshake at midfield. Hahaha like old times

[Purrrrrfect]

Bring Kleinman back for that handshake too!

[HBpanther]

Any names or rumors out yet on the next head coach?

[BCPanther]

Any names or rumors out yet on the next head coach?

I expect a pretty tight lipped search and a coach in place in early December. It's going to move quickly and quietly.

I also expect that Chris Winter and Brian Bohannon will be two of the names that come up in speculation.

[achrist70]

I don't think there are any sure bets for who it might be. However, I will say there are many successful head coaches at the NAIA, or D2 level in the area that I wouldn't mind seeing get a call. Personally, I think that we would be better off hiring someone with head coaching experience, just because I think that this is more of a rebuild then many know, and I think someone who understands the full job will be more successful.

[Trapped in California]

Surprising, but welcomed.

[ronfitch]

Nobody wanted an ending with the record we have to be what it is. There are more people in the know than me what the behind the scenes stories are but the product on the field is not good and we are uncompetitive on a level never before seen for our football team. As upset as I am with the decline of our program I hope coach Farley gets some thanks for his time and dedication. He bleeds purple and gold and he hates this as much as anyone. The landscape has changed on a level that may keep us from ever being relevant again…..time will tell. Thank you coach for your passion and dedication.

Oh, yes.

And, I hope he is part of the AD's staff in some sort of capacity (though I wonder if he might be happiest going to high school games on Friday nights and recruiting the next David Johnson or Trevor Penning or ... Mark Farley for UNI).

[Neighbor]

My hope is that many of his former players attend the last game and run out of the garage door one last time with Mark.

[ronfitch]

My hope is that many of his former players attend the last game and run out of the garage door one last time with Mark.

"Yer gonna need a bigger door."