Iowa fans react to rumors of Joe Philbin as Hawkeyes’ next offensive coordinator
There’s plenty of names that have gotten thrown around as possibilities as the Iowa Hawkeyes‘ next offensive coordinator.
Earlier this week, rumors about Scott Frost made their way to the Pat McAfee Show. That seemed like perhaps too gargantuan of a philosophical leap.
An in-house name like senior special assistant Jon Budmayr or former Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst always seemed like more likely candidates. But, if the recent buzz from Hawk Fanatic‘s Pat Harty is true, there might be another name to be excited about.
Harty took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to relay that one of his sources expects former Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin to be hired as Iowa’s new offensive coordinator.
I’ve been told today by someone who doesn’t spread rumors and who’s pretty well connected that Joe Philbin will be hired as the new offensive coordinator. Can’t say it with absolute certainty but it makes sense. This person claims it’s a done deal. Time will tell. https://t.co/Gz2QGNcoyB
— Pat Harty (@PatHarty) December 15, 2023
Of course, Philbin was also the Hawkeyes’ offensive line coach from 1999 through the 2002 season. Then, Philbin climbed the ranks with the Green Bay Packers beginning in 2003 as an assistant offensive line coach.
During the 2004 and 2005 NFL seasons, Philbin added the role of tight ends coach before assuming the full-time role as Green Bay offensive line coach in 2006. Then, while serving as the Packers’ offensive coordinator from 2007-11, Philbin helped quarterback Aaron Rodgers bring the Lombardi Trophy back to Green Bay to cap the 2010 season.
That led Philbin to the Miami head coaching gig from 2012-15 where he compiled a record of 24-28 leading the Dolphins before being fired early in the 2015 season.
Philbin spent this past season as an offensive analyst with the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Call it news, or just call it more speculation, but it created quite the stir among Hawkeye fans across social media.
It could be great
If the Joe Philbin reporting is correct, could be a great hire.
Philbin coached the Iowa offensive line from 1999 to 2002. Lot of growth happened towards 02
Philbin also was the HC of the Dolphins & OC @ the Packers.
Coming from Ohio St this should be interesting test for him.
— Joe Hugen (@Joe_Hugen) December 15, 2023
The Gordon Lightfoot resume
Joe Philbin has a stint at Merchant Marine on his resume. Sounds like something out of a Gordon Lightfoot song, but that is one cool factlet.
— Marc Morehouse (@marcmorehouse) December 16, 2023
Is it just me?
Am I the only person who likes the Joe Philbin hire?
— FullbackU (@u_fullback) December 15, 2023
A massive upgrade
Joe Philbin is a good coach. I thought it was gonna be Bud originally. Philbin would be a massive upgrade.
— Quadrant 1 Felts (PAIN) (@Zhawk44) December 15, 2023
Fantastic!
Joe Philbin would be a fantastic hire
— OnIowaGoHawkeyes (@OHawkeyes) December 16, 2023
OK, so it lacks some WOW
Joe Philbin would be an uninspired but unimpeachable hire.
— Lifelong Kings Fan Harrison (@HD_starr) December 16, 2023
Joe Philbin, if he's actually hired as Iowa's OC, is the one guy that would be both a great hire and irritate half the fanbase because he doesn't have WOW.
— MacTavish the Grumpy 🇺🇸🏴🍍 (@MSG_T850) December 16, 2023
If it's Joe Philbin...
If it's Joe Philbin, it makes total sense. Don't be dramatic. It's a solid hire. Philbin has more experience than anyone that applied. He can help build a great OL again, which is vital to Iowa being decent on O. He also likely wont leave and will be there until Kirk is done.
— Rick Webster (@TheRickWebster) December 16, 2023
Experience is legit
Reading buzz about Joe Philbin and Iowa for the OC position. Nobody should bark at that. His pro experience is legit.
— Nicholas Robertson (@N__S__Robertson) December 15, 2023
Another satisfied Hawkeye
Joe Philbin has an incredible resume, NFL head coach and offensive coordinator. I have no issue if he’s the guy. Can’t wait for our first three and out!
— Irrational Hawkeye (@IrrationalHawk2) December 15, 2023
Just wait until Aaron Rodgers stamps his approval
When Aaron Rodgers gives Joe Philbin a world-class endorsement this platform is going to treat his words like gospel 😂
— Blake Hornstein (@BlakeHornTV) December 16, 2023
Cool with it
This will come as TOTAL shock to anyone who knows me, but if it's Joe Philbin, I'm cool with it. There are some sexier OCs out there, but there's a hard no on several others mentioned. Fielded a Top 10 offense in GB every season he was there (QB helped, yes). KF comfort too.
— Justin VanLaere ▶ (@storminspank) December 16, 2023
Displeased
Nothing says a splash hire like Joe Philbin.
— Phil Parker Americas National Treasure (@kinnick519) December 15, 2023
I’m assuming Paul Chryst’s offense is too fast for Kirks liking? Joe Philbin, really?
— Phil Parker Americas National Treasure (@kinnick519) December 15, 2023
Forget about that Miami stint
I have no idea if Joe Philbin is a needle mover. Such a thing may not really exist under KF at this point. Pointing to his Dolphins HC tenure however is dumb. There’s no correlation to anything with that. He’s a good coach, been many places, in many roles. I’d be fine with it.
— Cody Foster (@Co2dy_Foster) December 16, 2023
Top 75. PLEASE
At the very very very very very very least…
Joe Philbin should get Iowa into the Top-75 of college football offenses.
That should make Iowa a playoff team every 2-3 years.
If he can bring a splash of Ohio State wisdom & some updated offensive line acumen, it could be great
— Jerry Scherwin (@surewin33) December 15, 2023
And the rest of Hawkeye Nation sounds off
What's everyone thoughts on Joe Philbin?
— Quadrant 1 Felts (PAIN) (@Zhawk44) December 14, 2023
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