[simpsonllp]

It was a nice gesture for someone who has given 13 years to the University of Iowa, but you don't "leave" close to $300k for maybe $150k.

KOK was gone. Props to Kirk for finally pulling the trigger. Long overdue.

[DexterMorgan]

Not quite sure it's a given that's how it went down.

[okeefe4prez]

Originally Posted by simpsonllp

It was a nice gesture for someone who has given 13 years to the University of Iowa, but you don't "leave" close to $300k for maybe $150k.

KOK was gone. Props to Kirk for finally pulling the trigger. Long overdue.

I think you are underestimating compensation in the NFL. I also think you are underestimating the time and effort put into recruiting and how much better the weather is in Miami than Iowa. Great move for coach O'Keefe.

[simpsonllp]

Originally Posted by okeefe4prez

I think you are underestimating compensation in the NFL. I also think you are underestimating the time and effort put into recruiting and how much better the weather is in Miami than Iowa. Great move for coach O'Keefe.

I'd say a great move for both parties.

[DexterMorgan]

Originally Posted by okeefe4prez

I think you are underestimating compensation in the NFL. I also think you are underestimating the time and effort put into recruiting and how much better the weather is in Miami than Iowa. Great move for coach O'Keefe.

also no state income tax. Worked for LeBron

[Golfer]

Originally Posted by DexterMorgan

Not quite sure it's a given that's how it went down.

You sir, would be correct. Other things going on. Not quite over yet, it just will not be this public.

[DexterMorgan]

Originally Posted by Golfer

You sir, would be correct. Other things going on. Not quite over yet, it just will not be this public.

So In your opinion (or what you've heard) KOK wasn't happy with the Coker situation for one reason or another (not really important) and just decided to part ways?

Could it have been a mutual decision to part ways?

[drew003]

I think QB coach in the NFL is pretty decent gig. It's a stepping stone position to offensive coordinator/head coach positions. Also, after 13 years doing one thing, maybe KOK just wanted to try something new. Variety is the spice of life.

[uihawk82]

Originally Posted by simpsonllp

It was a nice gesture for someone who has given 13 years to the University of Iowa, but you don't "leave" close to $300k for maybe $150k.

KOK was gone. Props to Kirk for finally pulling the trigger. Long overdue.

Water boys make 100,000 in the NFL. KOK is not moving to miami for 150K, a QB coack is going to make more than that.

[trj]

Could it possibly be that KOK is 55 years old, 13 years in one spot and it was simply time to move on.

[imported_ankle23]

Originally Posted by trj

Could it possibly be that KOK is 55 years old, 13 years in one spot and it was simply time to move on.

people leave jobs all the time, for one reason or the other. new gig in miami? not a bad deal, imo.

[hawkeyebob62]

Originally Posted by okeefe4prez

I think you are underestimating compensation in the NFL. I also think you are underestimating the time and effort put into recruiting and how much better the weather is in Miami than Iowa. Great move for coach O'Keefe.

GREAT move for KOK. Personally, I don't think, if his aspirations are a HC gig at college level, that he can get there as quickly from where he has been sitting. He might be able to get either a "crap" job, or a major rebuilding job, from his current position, but from even a moderately successful NFL gig he could land at least a Mountain West/C-USA/WAC gig, if not lower-level BCS job.

People on this board need to calm the heck down. He's done good-to-great work in his 13 years at IOWA. He shouldn't pass up an opportunity like Miami, unless he and his family simply prefer to stay in Iowa City.

[HawkForce]

lol after 13 years in the midwest winters, and some place in Miami called for my services with a pretty decent salary....cya haha nice move for both sides but it worked out real well for Ken. Best wishes to him, I disagreed with some of his playcalling but he's a good guy.

[ColoradoHAWKEYE]

I have several good friends in sofla, and they are thrilled about the new blood coaching staff they are getting. after just chatting with two of them about this latest kok hiring, they are even more thrilled with the fact that they have their "solid" iowa lienage.

[Billso]

Average assistant salaries range from $200k in Jacksonville to $300k in Dallas, but the range is wide. As many as 25 assistants make over $1 million (all are coordinators).