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the24fan

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But I want to see the Hawks get their a SS es handed to them this year! Never thought I would utter those words, but if that's what's needed to get the captain out the door then so be it.
Sick and tired of this offense being a complete embarrassment and the constant handcuffing of QB's that come in here. No excuse for this joke of a system at this point. Thank God for Phil Parker as the defense did all it could to keep Iowa in the game Saturday, but once again KF just refuses to show any sign of creativity or deviation from his ancient philosophy.
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the24fan said:
But I want to see the Hawks get their a SS es handed to them this year! Never thought I would utter those words, but if that's what's needed to get the captain out the door then so be it.
Sick and tired of this offense being a complete embarrassment and the constant handcuffing of QB's that come in here. No excuse for this joke of a system at this point. Thank God for Phil Parker as the defense did all it could to keep Iowa in the game Saturday, but once again KF just refuses to show any sign of creativity or deviation from his ancient philosophy.
RETIRE KIRK. Its TIME!!
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Hawk_4shur

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Nope. I'm not going to wish for the Hawks to get beat, even though I'm ready for change at the top.

KF is responsible for every part of the program, including the hiring of TL as OC. TL is responsible for the offense, including play calling. MG is responsible for directing the offense on the field, including when and where to throw the ball.

The announcers at the game thought that ISU's secondary was better than Iowa's receivers. That's probably true.

In the offseason, TL talked about the importance of big plays. TL can call plays, but the players on the field have to get it done

Lots of blame to go around, but in the end the responsibility lies with KF. Change is in order.

But I'm not going to hope they lose.
 
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the24fan

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Hawk_4shur said:
Nope. I'm not going to wish for the Hawks to get beat, even though I'm ready for change at the top.

KF is responsible for every part of the program, including the hiring of TL as OC. TL is responsible for the offense, including play calling. MG is responsible for directing the offense on the field, including when and where to throw the ball.

The announcers at the game thought that ISU's secondary was better than Iowa's receivers. That's probably true.

In the offseason, TL talked about the importance of big plays. TL can call plays, but the players on the field have to get it done

Lots of blame to go around, but in the end the responsibility lies with KF. Change is in order.

But I'm not going to hope they lose.
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I get where you are coming from, however it will take them losing big to make that change.
So IMO so be it if they get smoked all year to initiate change.
It's almost like a tank job in the NBA or NFL to get a high draft pick.
I never thought I would get to this spot but this movie is sooooooo old at this point and Kirk is driving the program into the ground
 
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the24fan said:
But I want to see the Hawks get their a SS es handed to them this year! Never thought I would utter those words, but if that's what's needed to get the captain out the door then so be it.
Sick and tired of this offense being a complete embarrassment and the constant handcuffing of QB's that come in here. No excuse for this joke of a system at this point. Thank God for Phil Parker as the defense did all it could to keep Iowa in the game Saturday, but once again KF just refuses to show any sign of creativity or deviation from his ancient philosophy.
RETIRE KIRK. Its TIME!!
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I don't ever want to see the hawks get their asses handed to them but the Oregon and Penn St games are going to be really ugly. And both will be at home. Oregon just scored 69 points in 3 quarters. If we hold them to 28 it would be great. We will probably score 7-13. Penn St will be more methodical, but in the end be a 14-17 pt loss. USC will be a pretty big loss as well. Almost every other game on the schedule is somewhat of a toss up I’m guessing in regards to point spreads. Slight underdogs on the road and slight favorites at home.
 
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the24fan said:
But I want to see the Hawks get their a SS es handed to them this year! Never thought I would utter those words, but if that's what's needed to get the captain out the door then so be it.
Sick and tired of this offense being a complete embarrassment and the constant handcuffing of QB's that come in here. No excuse for this joke of a system at this point. Thank God for Phil Parker as the defense did all it could to keep Iowa in the game Saturday, but once again KF just refuses to show any sign of creativity or deviation from his ancient philosophy.
RETIRE KIRK. Its TIME!!
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Dumbest post since the merger. On so many levels.

You win!
 
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Garzatough85 said:
Why?
status quo is apparently not working so a complete burning down with losses may be the only catalyst for change. No normal fan can enjoy Iowa football as it is today.
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I can somewhat agree with you but can't wish bad things on the players. I just care less every game. I quit watching in the first quarter Saturday. One of two things will happen: fans will keep showing up which means four more years of KF or they stay home en masse and Beth has to do something. It really doesn't matter that much to me at this point. I don't plan my Saturdays around their games anymore.
 
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I never wish for a loss.

At the same time, I have become apathetic towards the football program. I’m tired of the terrible offense and complete lack of any passing threat whatsoever….it lost the Hawks yet another game Saturday.
 
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Hawk-A-Doodle-Doo said:
Fear not, intrepid fans.

There's always the chance that as he pursues the win necessary to break Woody's record on Saturday, KF snaps and throat-punches a UMass player after they get shoved into the Iowa bench following an interception.

What?

Too soon??
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I’m fully in apathy mode, don’t even care much anymore. It’s like I was with Fran.

I was not surprised at all about the game on Saturday. Nor do I have any excitement for this Saturday, regretting my season ticket purchase….though I like our seats so really just keeping them for the next era.
 
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the24fan said:
But I want to see the Hawks get their a SS es handed to them this year! Never thought I would utter those words, but if that's what's needed to get the captain out the door then so be it.
Sick and tired of this offense being a complete embarrassment and the constant handcuffing of QB's that come in here. No excuse for this joke of a system at this point. Thank God for Phil Parker as the defense did all it could to keep Iowa in the game Saturday, but once again KF just refuses to show any sign of creativity or deviation from his ancient philosophy.
RETIRE KIRK. Its TIME!!
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Good rant.
 
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yrunvs said:
I cannot fathom the hate and anger it's digusting.
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what I can't handle is fans like you who accept mediocrity and don't understand we are witnessing a slow, painful demise into irrelevancy.
This isn't a new coach trying to blaze a new trail and struggling, it's an old man who continues to put his ancient, non-effective philosophy out on the field every Saturday and gets his butt handed to him by anyone with a pulse.
I'm appreciative of hard work KF has done over the years but vaccuum cleaners work hard to and even they don't last forever. Same with 27-year tenured head coaches, who is clearly oblivious to the fact that the game has passed him by.
 
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the24fan said:
But I want to see the Hawks get their a SS es handed to them this year! Never thought I would utter those words, but if that's what's needed to get the captain out the door then so be it.
Sick and tired of this offense being a complete embarrassment and the constant handcuffing of QB's that come in here. No excuse for this joke of a system at this point. Thank God for Phil Parker as the defense did all it could to keep Iowa in the game Saturday, but once again KF just refuses to show any sign of creativity or deviation from his ancient philosophy.
RETIRE KIRK. Its TIME!!
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DOWN WITH CAPT FOSSIL!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Grayhair1981 said:
I can somewhat agree with you but can't wish bad things on the players. I just care less every game. I quit watching in the first quarter Saturday. One of two things will happen: fans will keep showing up which means four more years of KF or they stay home en masse and Beth has to do something. It really doesn't matter that much to me at this point. I don't plan my Saturdays around their games anymore.
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Stopping contributing to the FB program would be a good start.
 
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the24fan said:
....but vaccuum cleaners work hard to and even they don't last forever. Same with 27-year tenured head coaches, who is clearly oblivious to the fact that the game has passed him by.
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Ironically, I have a Kirby vacuum that we've had for over 30 years. It still works great!
 
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Beth won’t need the wheels to fall off before making a change. KF being 70 and not 50 will actually help in this regard.

Unless a miracle happens and Iowa makes a run at the playoff this year or next, KF won’t be coaching at Iowa past next season.
 
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IowaCityLit said:
Beth won’t need the wheels to fall off before making a change. KF being 70 and not 50 will actually help in this regard.

Unless a miracle happens and Iowa makes a run at the playoff this year or next, KF won’t be coaching at Iowa past next season.
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the24fan said:
I get where you are coming from, however it will take them losing big to make that change.
So IMO so be it if they get smoked all year to initiate change.
It's almost like a tank job in the NBA or NFL to get a high draft pick.
I never thought I would get to this spot but this movie is sooooooo old at this point and Kirk is driving the program into the ground
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Well, regardless of what we are hoping for, Iowa is going to win some games this year and KF isn't going to get fired. So, I'm going to hope for wins, Further, I don't think he's driving it into the ground, but it certainly is stagnant - I'm really tired of watching the Hawks put up less than 100 yards passing. I'm amazed they game ISU a game at all.

So, now we know that the Hawks aren't a threat to win against the top teams or make the playoffs. The upcoming games against Rutgers and Indiana will tell us if this is 8 win team or if it really is on a downward spiral.
 
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IowaCityLit said:
Beth won’t need the wheels to fall off before making a change. KF being 70 and not 50 will actually help in this regard.

Unless a miracle happens and Iowa makes a run at the playoff this year or next, KF won’t be coaching at Iowa past next season.
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Cool. Quick....everyone research injured QBs with at least one year of eligibility left, so we can start to zero in on who our 2026 starter will be in Kirk's final year at the helm.
 
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I cannot fathom the hate and anger it's disgusting.
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the24fan said:
what I can't handle is fans like you who accept mediocrity and don't understand we are witnessing a slow, painful demise into irrelevancy.
This isn't a new coach trying to blaze a new trail and struggling, it's an old man who continues to put his ancient, non-effective philosophy out on the field every Saturday and gets his butt handed to him by anyone with a pulse.
I'm appreciative of hard work KF has done over the years but vaccuum cleaners work hard to and even they don't last forever. Same with 27-year tenured head coaches, who is clearly oblivious to the fact that the game has passed him by.
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Hawk-A-Doodle-Doo said:
Don't forget stupefied, bedeviled and confounded.
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the24fan said:
But I want to see the Hawks get their a SS es handed to them this year! Never thought I would utter those words, but if that's what's needed to get the captain out the door then so be it.
Sick and tired of this offense being a complete embarrassment and the constant handcuffing of QB's that come in here. No excuse for this joke of a system at this point. Thank God for Phil Parker as the defense did all it could to keep Iowa in the game Saturday, but once again KF just refuses to show any sign of creativity or deviation from his ancient philosophy.
RETIRE KIRK. Its TIME!!
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I am with you for the most part but will still root for them to win. But I am at the point that as long as Ferentz is at Iowa, I do not care much win or lose. I cannot stand the guy and his crap game strategy.
 
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I haven't watched either of Iowa's first two games, just not exciting and would rather watch others games.

With that said, I can't get myself to cheer for them to get their assess beaten down. I understand what posters are getting at when they say it, though.
 
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Hawk48

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The worst part of the CA Ferentz mediocrity is that it has destroyed my fandom in college football in general. Iowa can't beat a good team, let alone ranked team, compete for the BIG championship, compete for playoffs, ends up in **** bowl game, or stays at home during bowl season. Then Ferentz goes to the portal and recruits another damaged QB, not that it matters given his superior offensive wisdom.
 
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