It seems we are right back where we were at the end of the 2014 season. What was Barta thinking? Frustrated fans are going to start barking pretty quickly. I don't think the 2015 season gave Barta/KF as much equity as they think.
Of course it didn't give them the equity they thought. We had just concluded a pathetic 5 year run since the last 10 yr extension (which included an overall losing B1G record, an epic season meltdown in 2010, a losing year in 2012, losses to 2 MAC teams, and only 1 bowl win). One year, without a conference championship or bowl win, wasn't going to do a whole helluva lot to move that needle.
That's my whole point. Why would Barta just give up his leverage like that? KF wasn't going anywhere.
Next two are completely winnable against mediocre MN and NW teams. Also, completely losable too.Win the next 2...and who knows.
jNW looks pretty good tonight....much better than Iowa has looked in 3 of 4 games
People predicting 7 wins here. Look at the schedule and tell me your 4. I'll even do you a favor and type out 3 of them.
1. Northwestern
2. Purdue
3. Illinois
4. ??