Hank or Heck?

[Mattski]

I've been a Heck guy from the start bc our best teams have had a guy more like him than Hank at qb. Banks, Tate, CJ were all a bit more high risk high reward types and that's what we need to win games when we don't have a dominant defense with NFL talent at all levels.

 

[MeetTheFerentzes]

Who would have guessed? The one time I don't qualify my statement, someone will jump at it. You guys are so predictable.

Yes, absent of morality, citizenship, etc issues within the program, the role of the fan is to support. You really got me on that one.

Of course support Lickliter. That's actually what made me join this site, shortly after Fran was hired. I had read the board, but never posted, for many years before that.

But I was so upset about fans having abandoned Lickliter, that I didn't want to see it happen with Fran.

So I started posting, in attempts to reunite Hawk fans.

Clearly, I had no idea what I was in for.

Was too young to remember the last of the Commings years. But again, absent any moral type issues, I don't see why Hawk fans wouldn't have supported their team. Wouldn't it be a fan's instinct to root even harder for their team when they know it's needed?

And just because you don't seem to understand what the very simple role of the fan is, does not mean you need to accuse me of worshipping anything.

Was it worship when I called out KF, after the Michigan game, for playing TB while he was obviously hurt?

LOL. Eyes - telling fans how to be fans since 2010.

 

[Grayhair1981]

None of this means a darn thing.

It's real simple.

Don't contribute to QB controversies. And support whoever is on the field

Do the coaches or players read anything on here? If they do, shame on them.

 

[Iron Doc]

We must start Heck versus the Rodents and Boat Man.

 

[Iron Doc]

LOL. Eyes - telling fans how to be fans since 2010.

ol' eyes - (fortunately) one of a kind

 

[BigOHawk1]

Just remember boys it was a few short years ago we had ZERO ability at the QB position with Deacon Hill, Petras, Labas, Cade, Padilla, etc...now we have TWO capable QB's and yes, I fully believe you ride Heck now....he has a different mojo and vibe and TBH more of the playbook is open for Lester, that cannot be understated. I knew injecting him into the lineup last week was gonna jumpstart us a bit and the OL was pissed after two subpar weeks albeit vs. very tough DL's.

Kirk normally puts out these QB fires in the media yet unprompted I heard twice mention Heck has had very good weeks of practice, fired up the team plus is taking care of the ball, etc, etc. That tells me he is gonna maybe ride this QB and we know he hates Fleck and wants that pig...

 

[eyesofhawk]

Do the coaches or players read anything on here? If they do, shame on them.

I would agree. Shame on them.

I'm pretty sure we've been over this before

 

[ClarindaA’s]

Whatever Kirk’s first instinct is, at least in regards to QB, he should go against it.

 

[DaytonaHawk]

I believe who ever starts needs to stare down Diaz, or throw a poorly thrown check down for two yard completion on third down.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Tell me this - The conversation about Iowa having two capable QB's is the hottest topic for fans right now. It is not the fans' fault that that is the case. So, how exactly are fans allowed to discuss this without "contributing to a qb controversy?" You make it sound like no one should mention the word "QB" so that the team isn't disturbed. Since you're an ideal fan, I look forward to your answer.

That's hilarious that you think fan discourse is some sort of priority.

This is beyond simple, so pay attention. The priority of the fan is to act in the best interest of the team.

If everyone really believes Iowa has two capable QBs, then it shouldn't be a hot topic at all. Why would anyone even care? It would sound like reason to be happy with either qb playing.

Be we know darn well it's not that innocent. We know darn well that a lot of people are going to behave like little bitches if Brown starts again. We know darn well that people will have their axes to grind and narratives to "uphold".

Was Padilla just discourse? No. That got heated really quickly. And fans got way out of line.

If fans must have some degree of discourse, so be it. But I would expect fans to have a pulse on the situation. If people start to get heated about it, don't stoke the fire.

And even better yet, remind fans to support the team, no matter who plays. And to not litter Hawkeye nation with negativity.

That's where I would expect reasonable discourse to lead to. And that's what happened, as a preventative, in this discussion. So now, my expectation is for people to be reasonable and listen.

Coaches tell us all the time that the community is part of the team. Just act like it; and what to do, and what not to do, will become very clear