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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>In my defense, your original note stated “We have now arguably the worst or among the worst overall athletic program in the conference”. I would have accepted bottom half. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Once I saw the criteria of the Directors Cup, that discounted it even more in my mind. Sports like Mens and Womens Ice Hockey (which, by the way, are dominant at both Minny and Wiscy) are club sports and non-existent, respectively, at our school. Same can be said for fencing, lacrosse, and other fringe sports they include. To say this is a fair sampling might be a stretch. Even so, I think that top 15% is not bad on a nationwide level. 5<sup>th</sup> out of 14 in our conference is worse, so I agree with you that we can do better. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I have no doubt of your love for the Hawkeyes, and I always enjoy your posts. In this instance, however, I don’t think it is a fair representation of our sports teams. The good news is the trend is upwards for us in the Directors Cup and with fans like us, the future continues to look bright!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Herky [mailto:herky-bounces@lists.herky.net] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Gwen McNatt<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, May 29, 2015 9:46 AM<br><b>To:</b> Herky<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Herky] Iowa AD believes fully that Ferentz is the right guy | FOX Sports<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p>By definition 8th out of 14 is lower half. The 31st might look OK until one notes that 4 of our conference mates (PSU, tOSU, WI, and MN) are all in the top 10. It is mediocre. Look, I love the Hawkeyes as much or more than anyone. I believe we can do better. <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>On May 26, 2015 1:58 PM, "Curtis Frazier" <<a href="mailto:cfrazier@ceoexpress.com">cfrazier@ceoexpress.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0in'><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>With all due respect, 8<sup>th</sup> out of 14 is not last or among the worst. 31<sup>st</sup> out of 209 is also not sucking wind.</span></i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'> </span></i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>And not to be over-correcting, but the wrestlers just won the Big Ten Championship this year (tied with OSU, but it was a Championship).</span></i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'> </span></i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>The word is…..fight, fight, fight for IOWA!!!!!</span></i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'> </span></i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Herky [mailto:<a href="mailto:herky-bounces@lists.herky.net" target="_blank">herky-bounces@lists.herky.net</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Gwen McNatt<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 26, 2015 1:45 PM<br><b>To:</b> Herky<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Herky] Iowa AD believes fully that Ferentz is the right guy | FOX Sports</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p>In 7 of the last 10 years, Iowa finished last of the Big Ten in the directors' cup. (thru 13-14) I looked up 14-15 through April and we were 8th out of 14. (31st) <br>4 big 10 teams were in the top 10. <o:p></o:p></p><p>When was the last time we won a Big title of any kind? Track I think a couple of years ago?<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>On May 25, 2015 3:40 PM, "Curtis Frazier" <<a href="mailto:cfrazier@ceoexpress.com" target="_blank">cfrazier@ceoexpress.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Respectfully Disagree.</span></i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'> </span></i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>How did our teams do this year?</span></i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'> </span></i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Men?</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'> </span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Baseball? The Dance (#2 seed)</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Basketball? The Dance (Round of 32)</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Cross Country? 7<sup>th</sup> In region</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Football? 7-6 w/ NYD Bowl</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Golf? 6<sup>th</sup> at NCAA Regionals</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Gymnastics? 6<sup>th</sup> at NCAA Finals</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Swimming&Diving? 8<sup>th</sup> in B10 – 4 qualified to compete at NCAAs</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Tennis? B10 Quarterfinalists</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Track & Field? 26 qualify for NCAAs/12 earn B10 recognition</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Wrestling? 2<sup>nd</sup> in NCAAs; 5 earn All American</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'> </span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'> </span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Women?</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'> </span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Basketball? Sweet 16</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Cross Country? 13<sup>th</sup> Place in regionals</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Field hockey? 11-7, lose to #10 N’western in tourney</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Golf? 11<sup>th</sup> at B10 Championships </span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Gymnastics? 5<sup>th</sup> at Regionals</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Rowing? 6<sup>th</sup> at B10 Championships</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Soccer? 2<sup>nd</sup> at B10 Championships</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Softball? 2<sup>nd</sup> at B10 Championships</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Swimming&Diving? 8<sup>th</sup> in B10 – 4 qualified to compete at NCAAs</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Tennis? Currently 8-13</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Track & Field? 26 qualify for NCAAs/12 earn B10 recognition</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>Volleyball? 14-17; NCAA Bid</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'> </span></i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>While this is not the leader in the conference, I certainly would not say we were worst, or even among the worst. Several sports had solid years. Some sports had miserable years. Some had outstanding years. The only thing missing from this list is National Championships. Other than a few elite programs, (Ohio State being the most obvious choice this year), you won’t find many ‘multiple’ championship teams at the same program consistently. </span></i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'> </span></i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'>I have no problem pointing out our flaws, but let’s also give a fair representation. We have a long way to go, but we are not digging out of a hole here. </span></i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'> </span></i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#1F497D'> </span></i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Herky [mailto:<a href="mailto:herky-bounces@lists.herky.net" target="_blank">herky-bounces@lists.herky.net</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Gwen McNatt<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, May 25, 2015 9:42 AM<br><b>To:</b> Herky<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Herky] Iowa AD believes fully that Ferentz is the right guy | FOX Sports</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p>That is shame on us, myself included. We have now arguably the worst or among the worst overall athletic program in the conference and we just keep shelling out money. <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>On May 23, 2015 4:51 PM, "Jerry Ruttenburg" <<a href="mailto:jruttenburg@msn.com" target="_blank">jruttenburg@msn.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Barta's not going anywhere, he raises oops and gobs of money. About what he says about Ferentz, what do we expect him to say? Ferentz isn't what he used to be but I'm giving him another year or two? I don't think he will throw Ferentz under the bus quite yet.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><i><span style='color:#333333'>Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID</span></i><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br><br>Gwen McNatt <<a href="mailto:gmcnhawkeye@gmail.com" target="_blank">gmcnhawkeye@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p><div><p>Barta needs to go<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>On May 23, 2015 7:53 AM, "Jim Monahan" <<a href="mailto:jimmonahan8@gmail.com" target="_blank">jimmonahan8@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p><a href="http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/iowa-ad-believes-fully-that-ferentz-is-the-right-guy-052215" target="_blank">http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/iowa-ad-believes-fully-that-ferentz-is-the-right-guy-052215</a><o:p></o:p></p><p>Probably not a good sign if AD feels it's necessary to throw bouquets to fans to try to boost the rep and credibility of a coach after, lo, so many years in charge<span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif'>😇</span>!<o:p></o:p></p><p>Jim Monahan<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>_______________________________________________<br>Herky mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Herky@lists.herky.net" target="_blank">Herky@lists.herky.net</a><br><a href="http://lists.herky.net/listinfo.cgi/herky-herky.net" target="_blank">http://lists.herky.net/listinfo.cgi/herky-herky.net</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>_______________________________________________<br>Herky mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Herky@lists.herky.net" target="_blank">Herky@lists.herky.net</a><br><a href="http://lists.herky.net/listinfo.cgi/herky-herky.net" target="_blank">http://lists.herky.net/listinfo.cgi/herky-herky.net</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>_______________________________________________<br>Herky mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Herky@lists.herky.net" target="_blank">Herky@lists.herky.net</a><br><a href="http://lists.herky.net/listinfo.cgi/herky-herky.net" target="_blank">http://lists.herky.net/listinfo.cgi/herky-herky.net</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>_______________________________________________<br>Herky mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Herky@lists.herky.net">Herky@lists.herky.net</a><br><a href="http://lists.herky.net/listinfo.cgi/herky-herky.net" target="_blank">http://lists.herky.net/listinfo.cgi/herky-herky.net</a><o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div></div></body></html>