[Herky] One fluke game and the rest meh

Tue Nov 21 10:11:35 PST 2017

yes I agree also

I think we should compete for a Big 10 title every couple of years and once
in a while more. We should win our trophy games and bowl games. Be
competitive in every game. And yes character counts

Gwen

On Nov 21, 2017 9:55 AM, "Russ Naden" <rtnaden at gmail.com> wrote:

> Agree completely
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 21, 2017, at 8:05 AM, Jeff Napier <jnapier111 at outlook.com> wrote:
>
> Kirk is a very good coach and we will be hard pressed to get a better one
> if get rid of him.  But more important is the type of person he is.  This
> really hit me when I was down in WI for that game.  Through my nephew I
> talked with some guys who have contact with present and past coaches.
> Bielema and Ryan had better success but I would not ever want them to be
> coaches at Iowa. Character still counts for me.
>
>
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> *From:* Herky <herky-bounces at lists.herky.net> on behalf of Keith Voigts <
> kvoigts at wisemanengine.com>
> *Sent:* Monday, November 20, 2017 11:06 PM
> *To:* herky at lists.herky.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Herky] One fluke game and the rest meh
>
>
> It’s funny how fans react after a win or a loss.  When the N.O. Saints
> went 0-2 to start the season, the rage was Brees is over the hill and
> should go, the coach should go and take the GM with him.  Now the Saints
> have won 8 in a row and Brees should play until he is 45, the coach is the
> best in history, and the GM is a genius
>
>
>
> I hope we never get in the SEC mode of firing a coach at a whim.  I’m too
> old to be a “winning is everything” kind of guy—in the college world, that
> is.
>
>
>
> Keith Voigts
>
> [image: facebook (002)] <https://www.facebook.com/kvoigtscommerial/>
>
>
>
> *From:* Herky [mailto:herky-bounces at lists.herky.net
> <herky-bounces at lists.herky.net>] * On Behalf Of *Dennis v
> *Sent:* Monday, November 20, 2017 12:38 AM
> *To:* herky at lists.herky.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Herky] One fluke game and the rest meh
>
>
>
> That sounds about right, regardless of who is coaching.  So Ferentz is the
> one who guides the Hawkeyes for the next 7 or 8 years, I assume, then the
> next guy comes in and achieves about the same level of wins and losses.
> About a .525 to .550 winning percentage overall, about the same in the B1G.
>
>
>
> Yes, it will be interesting to see how the offense changes and how much
> improvement the young guys make next year.  I really like Stanley, I think
> he will be a super QB.  The young first-year RBs this year looked quite
> impressive.  The TEs will be strong.
>
> I hope the OL will be too.
>
>
>
> Always half full,
>
> Dennis v.
>
>
>
> p.s. Pinstripe Bowl this year?
>
>
>
> *From:* Jeff Napier <jnapier111 at outlook.com>
>
> *Sent:* Sunday, November 19, 2017 10:53 PM
>
> *To:* herky at lists.herky.net
>
> *Subject:* Re: [Herky] One fluke game and the rest meh
>
>
>
> Dennis -  What is the realistic expectation of what Iowa should do year in
> and year out?  My expectations are that Iowa will basically be a 7-8 win
> team. Some years they will be slightly better and some seasons they will be
> slightly worse.  Do you think that we can get a coach will consistently win
> 9 games a year? Kirk and Hayden are two Hall of Fame coaches and they could
> not.  If we fire Kirk who do we get that will do better? Maybe we get a
> Matt Campbell but maybe we get a Todd Lickliter.  And I don't think a Matt
> Campbell does any better than Kirk or Hayden.  He just gives us a change.
>
>
>
> -----
>
>
>
> When I look at these facts about the offense I am much more likely to wait
> for next year to see what a BF offense will really look like.
>
> - an entirely new staff on offense (either new to the staff or new to a
> position they had not coached before or both)
>
> - a new playbook (all new terminology, etc)
>
> - a first year QB with no previous experience.
>
> - two FR offensive tackles.
>
> - two young TE's who still need some time in the weight room and hence are
> not very good at blocking (one playing his first year)
>
> - all new WR's when compared to last year. The only returning WR (MVB)
> does not appear to be the same guy that was so good two years ago.
>
>
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> *From:* Herky <herky-bounces at lists.herky.net> on behalf of Dennis v <
> dvanlangen at verizon.net>
> *Sent:* Sunday, November 19, 2017 5:10 PM
> *To:* herky at lists.herky.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Herky] One fluke game and the rest meh
>
>
>
> You are likely correct in your assessment.  We will have to endure
> mediocrity in the football program, except for an anomalous season here and
> there where the team wins 10 plus games and gets a decent bowl.
>
>
>
> Enjoy the ride everyone!
>
>
>
> Dennis v.
>
>
>
> *From:* Corey King <kingherky at gmail.com>
>
> *Sent:* Sunday, November 19, 2017 4:28 PM
>
> *To:* herky at lists.herky.net
>
> *Subject:* Re: [Herky] One fluke game and the rest meh
>
>
>
> Bret Bielema is soon to be available.
>
>
>
> It sounds like I'm in the minority here, but firing KFz isn't the answer
> here.  For those who want him fired, who do you really think Iowa will get
> that would be better?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
> On Nov 19, 2017, at 11:48 AM, Jake Stein <jakestein77 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Scott, if Kirk were to go, would be on the short list to replace him?
>
>
>
> On Nov 19, 2017 10:58 AM, "Scott Werling" <scw969 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> If the Hawks are 6-6, do they deserve a bowl game?  IMHO no.  Will they
> get one?  Probably.  Will they get crushed?  More than likely.
>
> The same plays run over and over and they work 1 time for 6 yards, maybe.
> Short side sweep?  High school offense.  More pass attempts on first down
> is good, but the leadership is just not there.
>
> That has to be on KFz.  Brian Fz can call the wonderful plays they want
> but if the Hawks don’t have the horses to get it done, then it’s all for
> naught.
>
> Kirk needs to go.  The new line coach?  I know he has a true Freshman at
> right tackle and RS Freshman at left tackle.  They will be better next year
> and the year after that.
>
> Kirk needs to go.  What happened to our WR and dropping passes?  I
> understand Nate S is a Soph. And I understand that dropped passes happen
> occasionally.  But this is a pattern.
>
> Kirk needs to go.  I feel sorry for Butler & Wadley being wasted this
> year.  Up the middle, up the middle, short side sweep, short side sweep.
> Put them at a flanker spot and toss them the ball.  Like a long handoff.
>
> Kirk needs to go.  Kevin O’Fricking my Keefe.  Did Stanley improve over
> the course of the year?  IMHO no.
>
> Kirk needs to go.  The punt game is worse than high school.  Kick off,
> PAT, FG seem solid.  Get a Junior College punter for god’s sake.
>
> Kirk needs to go.
>
>
>
> Finally, I’ll end this rant with these 4 words: Kirk needs to go.
>
>
>
> Rant over
>
>
>
> Scott
>
>
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