Of course we should let KF handle it how he deems best. The point of a board is to post your opinion or provide new information. If we shouldn't do these things than why have a message board?
I'm not saying in any way that I wouldn't want BW on the team but at some point this becomes a distraction.
Based on the fact the "team" is practicing - in hot weather - and BW is not with the team. While the team is bonding and preparing for the season here is this guy in the background getting attention and deciding if he wants to play.
Redshirt him and let the team focus on practice and the...
So you're saying just because a guy that is a back-up that has talent and doesn't practice, no matter what the reason, will not have an impact on the other player's thoughts? There is clearly an opportunity for this to become an "issue" with some players.
I like it. Iowa gets out of shadows and starts "new rivalries which is what the new conference alignments will be about and what the national media will crave. Gaining the national media's attention helps Iowa in voting and recruiting.
About the only thing more exciting for Iowa and the Big Ten right now would be for Iowa and Nebraska to go undefeated this coming season and play for the NC. Now that would set the rivalry off on the right foot....