The Ferentz Files: 12,300 words worth of Ferentz Q&A's

JonDMiller

JonDMiller

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Day two of the Big Ten Media Days event allows reporters a chance to sit down at a table with players and coaches. There roughly ten chairs around each table, and the player or coach sits at the same spot for two hours.

This year, HawkeyeNation.com's Jon Miller stayed at Ferentz's table for the entire two-hour session, and the stories linked below are the result of that session. This was not a one on one session, but we were able to ask a lot of the questions during this session and we hope you enjoy seeing a frank and relaxed side of Kirk Ferentz as you read all of these items below, 12,332 words all told and all of it free for all site visitors.

On Friday August 5th, we'll be able to focus solely on the Iowa players and assistant coaches during Iowa's football media day, as I think we have covered all of the ground with Ferentz there is to cover.

Ferentz on Frosh, Quarterback and Running Back Positions: We share Kirk Ferentz's comments on this year's expectations at quarterback and running back, with some comments on some incoming freshmen too.

Ferentz on Recruiting: Ferentz talks about how many scholarships he plans to fill in this class, his thoughts on how recruiting is going so far, positions of focus and more

Ferentz on Fry & Social Media: Ferentz talks about twitter, skype and social media, he shares some funny Hayden Fry stories and talks about Norm Parker's health

Ferentz Talks Defensive Schemes: Ferentz talks about his defensive backfield prospects for 2011 and shares some scheme thoughts, why Iowa thought Mike Daniels could be successful and a Nebraska media member seeking his autograph

Ferentz on Game Management: Ferentz talks about end of game management, what goes into a win or a loss and the challenges of being in the Big Ten

Ferentz Shares Concerns for the Sport: Ferentz gives his thoughts on the 7 on 7 craze, unsavory characters in recruiting, the role that mentors play in recruiting and more in this frank Q&A.

Ferentz on the Hawkeye Family: Ferentz talks about the family atmosphere and loyalty that surrounds his football program, and the player's commitment to one another.

Ferentz on Recruiting Regions, McNutt & Taunting Rules: Ferentz talks about recruiting regions, Marvin McNutt and the new taunting rules in college football
 








Awesome stuff Jon. I appreciate the transcripts, some other sites use video or audio a lot, but quite frankly my house isn't quiet enough for me to watch or listen to a clip, plus I get distracted and stop paying attention.

Love hearing the Fry stories, especially the part where he would purposely tell a little white lie just to see it printed in the paper the next day for kicks. Also loved the question and answer regarding why no national guys followed up with Kirk on rhabdo after writing some scathing articles on him.
 


I shot vid of all of it too and plan to throw those up this week, or maybe a 'highlight' reel. Will use some vids of players next week but plan to transcribe most all of the player audio I get and put up vids alongside it so folks can consume it how they want.
 




JonDMiller said:
Bump for the Monday morning crowd
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Another bump:

Jon, I think everyone was struck by Ferentz's candor in Chicago. You've been around him and done this quite a bit. Do you think he was more open this time, or is this just perception? What would you attribute that to?

I can see some additional interest (readership) in the fact that you recorded his whole two-hour roundtable session with reporters, transcribed and posted it in readable packages that flowed together pretty well. But do you feel KF opened up more this time? Is there a conscious effort to communicate in view of the criticism they received on rhabdo earlier this year?
 




Loved this line: "I think all of us are concerned for the potential to be AAU-ized if that is a word. Which it isn’t, like instamatically."

KF seemed very transparent and unguarded in this interview for a D1 head coach, particularly in the recruiting section.
 




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