That is a fireable coaching decision

[AxisBoldAsKIrk]

It's disturbing (well, slightly) how many judge the play call by its 1 in a 1,000 (bizarre-super-ricochet-and-perfect-bounce-to-a-running-defender) outcome. If he makes the kick, KF would be lauded for finally having enough aggression, letting a player with a super gift try to break a record and extend our lead. And if it just missed or was blocked and recovered for no score, all would be fine.

And using KF's over the top self-deprecating retrospect analysis as proof is silly. That's his nature. If Drew made it, or just missed he wouldn't have said one negative thing. He obviously didn't think it was a HORRIBLE call or he wouldn't have made it in the first place.

So true.
It's the classic "told you so" (non) logic we all learn at like age 5.

 

[83Hawk]

The Iowa player didn't block the PSU guy who scored, didn't really need to since he was coming around the outside and wouldn't get to the kick in time to block it.

The PSU guy who actually blocked the kick simply overpowered the Iowa blocker, pushed him back a few yards and got his hand up. That Iowa player was on his butt, so he clearly wasn't running down field.

Yes I know, it appears the PSU player who scored should have been blocked because of the .01% the defender would have the ball BOUNCE RIGHT UP TO HIS HANDS

And do we even know if PSU had a guy back to receive?

I believe they did have a guy back to receive. I noticed it before the timeout was called, so I assume they kept him back there.

 

[WeBeHerkin]

The Iowa player didn't block the PSU guy who scored, didn't really need to since he was coming around the outside and wouldn't get to the kick in time to block it.

The PSU guy who actually blocked the kick simply overpowered the Iowa blocker, pushed him back a few yards and got his hand up. That Iowa player was on his butt, so he clearly wasn't running down field.

Yes I know, it appears the PSU player who scored should have been blocked because of the .01% the defender would have the ball BOUNCE RIGHT UP TO HIS HANDS

And do we even know if PSU had a guy back to receive?

The first ball Drew kicked was about 15 yards too short. I guarantee you our guys were told to focus on the ball being short and make sure it is not recovered and run back.

 

[Kirk is God]

Kirk haters,

who won the football game? I’ll hang up and listen.

 

[83Hawk]

Kirk haters,

who won the football game? I’ll hang up and listen.

Nobody hates Kirk. Good grief.

 

[BunchofAholes]

Nobody hates Kirk. Good grief.

This is so tired, isn't it?

What? You have a different opinion? You dare disagree or criticize me... YOU HATE ME!!!

 

[IowaCityLit]

Kirk haters,

who won the football game? I’ll hang up and listen.

Your username is the problem.

Creating gods out of anyone or anything, especially coaches, is dim-witted.

 

[AxisBoldAsKIrk]

The first ball Drew kicked was about 15 yards too short. I guarantee you our guys were told to focus on the ball being short and make sure it is not recovered and run back.

Whistle blew before Drew even started. He heard it. That was not a 100% effort you could see.

 

[WeBeHerkin]

Whistle blew before Drew even started. He heard it. That was not a 100% effort you could see.

Sure but when he did kick you can see Iowa players releasing quickly to head down field to cover any short ball.

 

[Kirk is God]

Nobody hates Kirk. Good grief.

Seriously? Do you not read this message board when Iowa loses? Bunch of idiots.

 

[Kirk is God]

Your username is the problem.

Creating gods out of anyone or anything, especially coaches, is dim-witted.

Relax

 

[IowaCityLit]

Relax

Sorry…I was overreacting. I get triggered at times by fans who think KF does no wrong (not saying you do). But also triggered when fans don’t appreciate and recognize his success.

A lot of ambiguity and paradox with Iowa football these last 40 years. Lol