Kirk Ferentz has announced a devastating news

Kirk Ferentz’s delay in hiring a new offensive coordinator is not always a bad omen.

Iowa City, Iowa – There appears to be a notion that the longer Kirk Ferentz waits to choose a new offensive coordinator, the more likely his choice will be disappointing to fans.

Ferentz has said very little publicly about the hunt to replace his son as offensive coordinator, and there hasn’t been much substantive or credible discussion on social media or message boards.

Joe Philbin and Paul Chryst have been the most discussed and written about as potential contenders.

Kirk Ferentz praised both when questioned about them in late December.

When addressing the procedure and candidate pool, he also mentioned that the search may last until February.

Kirk Ferentz is keeping his search under wraps, sparking wild conjecture, including rumors that Scott Frost was being considered.

However, assuming that Kirk Ferentz is bound to underperform with this hire simply because it is taking longer than some reportedly thought appears to be short-sighted and incorrect.

Kirk Ferentz is known for his thoroughness and meticulousness.

This is perhaps the most difficult hire he’s ever made since he has to replace his son, who was sacked during the season by Iowa Interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz.

This is personal for Kirk Ferentz.

Brian Ferentz was effectively handed the position when he was appointed to offensive coordinator in 2017, shortly after the previous offensive coordinator, Greg Davis, retired.

Brian Ferentz survived seven seasons, but even he and his father were unable to save his career when the Iowa offense suffered two consecutive dismal seasons.

Iowa still has a lot to offer, and who knows how high the ceiling could be if the offense was simply average?

The next offensive coordinator will not have a high standard to meet. Just make the offensive mediocre, and Hawkeye fans will be all in.

Those hoping Kirk Ferentz will make a home run hire, whatever that is in this case, have every right to dream big and believe that anything is possible, such as Iowa native Ryan Grubb coming to save the offense. However, that silly talk can now come to an end, with Grubb expected to join Kalen DeBoer at Alabama.

On the other hand, those who believe that any credible coach would refuse to work with the Iowa offense do not respect Kirk Ferentz or the Iowa program.

According to the ever-changing rumor mill, Chryst has gone from being a leading candidate to not being a candidate to resurfacing as a candidate to not being a candidate to being someone who still has to

But are they very obvious?

Time will tell.

I still believe Philbin has a tiny advantage over Chryst in obtaining the job.

But would I be surprised if a third or fourth candidate was also under consideration?

Absolutely not.

Perhaps that’s why the hunt is taking so long.

It’s logical to assume that if Philbin or Chryst eventually obtains the position, it would have happened by now, given the transfer portal’s constant concern.

Kirk Ferentz will also need to seek a new receiver coach, as Kelton Copeland will not be retained after seven seasons.

The two offensive openings have fueled rumors that Kirk Ferentz is about to alter his offensive system.