Been 5 days, here are my new thoughts...

I think we have better backs than coker, with more breakaway speed to finish the runs. My opinion.

Money talks.. make it monetary WITH the additional you leave/I leave pot, and we have a deal.

Are the backs better at blocking? Are they better receivers?

How can you say they're better. You are judging Canzeri, Bullock and Johnson off of a handful of carries in garbage time.

You say that McCall is better because of 9 carries at the beginning of the year against Tenn Tech.

I will say Coker had some head issues the first few games, but he is proving his worth game in and game out. He won't likely bust one for 90 yards, but he's consistent and wears on a defense plus has all the fundamentals Iowa asks for.

He will be the starter unless an injury hits.
 
Ok, I already know what is going to happen with this thread, so if youre one of the following.. save your time and typing, because youre delusional and I will point it out and make you look ridiculous..

If you support blindly any and all management

If you pay $100 for extra toppings on your pizza

If you are happy with a participation ribbon for all kids, no winners

Just stay away from this thread.

Now, on to my thoughts, 5 days after the WORST LOSS I CAN REMEMBER AS A HAWK..

1) Our offense has looked "pretty good" rarely in this season. When they do, its high tempo, passing mixing in the run. NOT run when they expect it, run when they know its coming, run when they dont even have a CB on the field to defend the pass. Much respect to Coker, he runs hard... but if he is our starter next year, I will be majorly dissapointed. We have backs with better speed who assumably wont have the slippery football problems mr coker had at the beginning of the season. That being said, our coaching staff just wont do it.

2) Our defense has some "slightly skilled" players, nothing special (minus bernstein).. and I was HIIIIIIIIGH on JM's nuts last season. He hasnt impressed me thus far this season. Maybe its positional, probably not. To expect these players to perform up to a level in which they are not capable, as opposed to switching the scheme to better suit them.. It shows me the coaches on the defensive side are not capable.

3) Kirk Ferentz... Listen, I understand that he has coached us to a bcs bowl victory, I understand what he has done, but do YOU understand that the coaching was still remarkably horrible during these good seasons? Can you imagine what we could have done with a MORE DESERVING of 3.8 million dollar coach? There were 4 times I recall in 09 that I just could shake my head and think "Jesus, KF you suck!!"
I know he is some of yours jesus christ and savior, so you dont need to read this, and you dont need to respond, save it. Youre a nutcase.
The point is, for 10 years almost the coaching staff that so many of you praise blindly has been repeatedly making the same mistakes, which costs us games some years, and slid under the radar in the years where we had the talent to overcome poor coaching.

Im not saying every coach in the NCAA is perfect, or that all are better, but you for damn sure dont see saban, miles, spurrier ect making the same poor decisions and game management calls every year, in almost every game. Sure they slip up sometimes, but not often.

4) For the love of god, quit saying that recruiting is to blame. 99% of the time, while it IS to blame, its NOT why youre crying about. Iowa City, believe it or not, is a HUGE party town (yes, for the derp derps on here, I know every college has parties, but not EVERY college is rated as high as Iowa City for party schools) so there IS atmosphere. They get to play on TV damn near every week. We play in a prestigious conference.

Now, here is what you SHOULD be crying about, with respect to recruiting:
The fact that our coaches make it as undesirable as possible. NP doesnt even recruit. Yes, I understand his medical problems, so maybe he should do what is best for the university and call it a day. KF, please, if you listen to ANY advice, listen to this.. Kids want to play where they get to make exciting plays, you know, rewarded for the 5 days of busting their a$$ in practice. You just simply dont allow this. When we get a 3 point lead in the 2nd quarter, you go into run mode. Kids HATE HATE HATE HATE this. The 5* recruits at WR, QB, TE are NOT interested in playing not to lose. They want to win, and they want to win BIG. Get this through your thick, stubborn head. You need to go out this spring and recruit and say "look, Ive made mistakes, but starting this year, we are going to have a more aggressive approach to each and every game, whether it be Ohio State, Nebby or some FCS school" Let them know, you are going to put them in position to look good.

5) I dont expect another win out of this team the remainder of the season. I would LOVE to be wrong, but its not happening. We are getting into the talented portion of our schedule, and sadly, Minnesota was our only chance at making it to a bowl game. We blew that, no... we TYPHOONED that. I still say Michigan 61 Iowa 9.

6) Next year is going to be worse than this year, unless this staff is shaken up, mixed up, and for the most part, relieved of duty. If you want a winning team Kirk, then put the best players out there. That means the seniors who arent as good as some of the Fr, So, Jr.. well, they can cheerlead and mentor the younger players. I dont give a damn about their feelings. And you of all people, should be the LAST one to care. You are paid to win. Not paid to put a team out on the field for participation ribbons every saturday.


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1. My favorite pizza topping is Baluga caviar and my children were very slow runners so I love participation ribbons.

Fortunately they are all very smart and likely to employ the faster kids who will support them blindly.

Iowas offense has been good at times very good at times and dissapointing at times as well.
The up tempo us a nice wrinkle but its not going to change Iowas world. now if we could find a team unto prepared for the tempo change willing to play a soft prevent like Pitt I think we would be in business.

Our biggest problem has been our defense and their inability to shut anyone down. we need help on defense. It happens. It will get better.

Norms vanilla defense is/ has been one of the most feared defenses in the country. Like most defenses it works best with better players. That's not to say it might not be time for Norm to retire but I will squarely kick in the knee cap anyone who says anything even remotely negative about him or the job He has done here to my face.

2. Coker is a beast and should continue to be our starter until any of the following happen.....

Another 25 carry per game back emerges.

Battering and wearing down opposing defenses while mivung the chains is no longer desiresble.

Iowa no longer needs to keep opposing offenses off the field.

Someone proves that they can out produce him.

1. My favorite is gold-leaf, black truffle, and fillet mignon.

2. Soooo true. People get addicted to the thought of flashy home-run backs. Maybe one of our RB2-3's is a home-runner.... Do we need to risk it when the game's on the line? Not really. Coker is simply running too well at the moment. That said, I wouldn't mind rotating some other RB's in after Coker surpasses 200+ yards, if things allow. Still, there are other more pressing issues.
 
Ok, I already know what is going to happen with this thread, so if youre one of the following.. save your time and typing, because youre delusional and I will point it out and make you look ridiculous..

If you support blindly any and all management

If you pay $100 for extra toppings on your pizza

If you are happy with a participation ribbon for all kids, no winners

Just stay away from this thread.

Now, on to my thoughts, 5 days after the WORST LOSS I CAN REMEMBER AS A HAWK..

1) Our offense has looked "pretty good" rarely in this season. When they do, its high tempo, passing mixing in the run. NOT run when they expect it, run when they know its coming, run when they dont even have a CB on the field to defend the pass. Much respect to Coker, he runs hard... but if he is our starter next year, I will be majorly dissapointed. We have backs with better speed who assumably wont have the slippery football problems mr coker had at the beginning of the season. That being said, our coaching staff just wont do it.

2) Our defense has some "slightly skilled" players, nothing special (minus bernstein).. and I was HIIIIIIIIGH on JM's nuts last season. He hasnt impressed me thus far this season. Maybe its positional, probably not. To expect these players to perform up to a level in which they are not capable, as opposed to switching the scheme to better suit them.. It shows me the coaches on the defensive side are not capable.

3) Kirk Ferentz... Listen, I understand that he has coached us to a bcs bowl victory, I understand what he has done, but do YOU understand that the coaching was still remarkably horrible during these good seasons? Can you imagine what we could have done with a MORE DESERVING of 3.8 million dollar coach? There were 4 times I recall in 09 that I just could shake my head and think "Jesus, KF you suck!!"
I know he is some of yours jesus christ and savior, so you dont need to read this, and you dont need to respond, save it. Youre a nutcase.
The point is, for 10 years almost the coaching staff that so many of you praise blindly has been repeatedly making the same mistakes, which costs us games some years, and slid under the radar in the years where we had the talent to overcome poor coaching.

Im not saying every coach in the NCAA is perfect, or that all are better, but you for damn sure dont see saban, miles, spurrier ect making the same poor decisions and game management calls every year, in almost every game. Sure they slip up sometimes, but not often.

4) For the love of god, quit saying that recruiting is to blame. 99% of the time, while it IS to blame, its NOT why youre crying about. Iowa City, believe it or not, is a HUGE party town (yes, for the derp derps on here, I know every college has parties, but not EVERY college is rated as high as Iowa City for party schools) so there IS atmosphere. They get to play on TV damn near every week. We play in a prestigious conference.

Now, here is what you SHOULD be crying about, with respect to recruiting:
The fact that our coaches make it as undesirable as possible. NP doesnt even recruit. Yes, I understand his medical problems, so maybe he should do what is best for the university and call it a day. KF, please, if you listen to ANY advice, listen to this.. Kids want to play where they get to make exciting plays, you know, rewarded for the 5 days of busting their a$$ in practice. You just simply dont allow this. When we get a 3 point lead in the 2nd quarter, you go into run mode. Kids HATE HATE HATE HATE this. The 5* recruits at WR, QB, TE are NOT interested in playing not to lose. They want to win, and they want to win BIG. Get this through your thick, stubborn head. You need to go out this spring and recruit and say "look, Ive made mistakes, but starting this year, we are going to have a more aggressive approach to each and every game, whether it be Ohio State, Nebby or some FCS school" Let them know, you are going to put them in position to look good.

5) I dont expect another win out of this team the remainder of the season. I would LOVE to be wrong, but its not happening. We are getting into the talented portion of our schedule, and sadly, Minnesota was our only chance at making it to a bowl game. We blew that, no... we TYPHOONED that. I still say Michigan 61 Iowa 9.

6) Next year is going to be worse than this year, unless this staff is shaken up, mixed up, and for the most part, relieved of duty. If you want a winning team Kirk, then put the best players out there. That means the seniors who arent as good as some of the Fr, So, Jr.. well, they can cheerlead and mentor the younger players. I dont give a damn about their feelings. And you of all people, should be the LAST one to care. You are paid to win. Not paid to put a team out on the field for participation ribbons every saturday.

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I don't think Saturday's loss was the worst loss Iowa has had. Last year's loss was worse. For one thing la lot of us thought that last years team would be a contender last year, not only for the B10 but nationally. As it turned out they got beat by freakin MINNESOTA!
 
to be fair, my spread is 40.. Ive stated that already on multiple threads that UM wins by at least 40.. I just think itll be 61-9

This is probably the worst prediction I have ever seen. I don't think an Iowa team has ever allowed 50 points in a single game under Ferentz and we have faced much better offenses than this years Michigan team.

"But the defense this year is the worst we have ever had..blah blah"

Iowa is never going to lose by 50+ points under Ferentz
 
Because I dont think he is our best back?

Yeah, ok.
Seriously? You've got 420 in your username, and you're clearly high.

So you tell me who is our best back?

Career stats:

Coker
296 carries 1591 yards - 5.4 avg. - 13 TD

Every other Hawkeye RB combined
48 carries 244 yards - 5.1 avg - 0 TD (mostly in garbage time, I might add)

Coker is not the fastest RB on the team, but he gets TONS of YAC, far more than anyone else would get. He's a beast.

Coker recovered quickly from his slow start and is kicking a$$ now. He's by a million miles our best running back, and is one of the top 2 or 3 in the conference.

Please tell me that you're not taking a 9 carry sample of McCall against Tennessee Tech and pretty much giving him the Heisman based on that.
 
I agree with almost everything except for making this post. way to negative for me to have any interest in. your unbelievably wrong prediction of Saturday's game is the only part of that to put a smile on my face. Kirk needs to make changes, not be let go. I couldn't imagine having to start over from scratch without him. And Hawks will keep it close for most if not all or Saturday's game. GO HAWKS

yeah, this guy really needs a stress ball....
 
Of course the coaching staff shouldnt pitch the party scene, that is the players/escorts for the recruits should be doing. Like it or not.

I dont know what BK is, but I stand by my prediction, and put my money where my mouth is. Guess we shall see in a couple days.


add your prediction and outcome to your signature line so we can see who we are talking to in the future...
 
I thought I had a good shot yesterday, but then I realized its a tax on idiots, and didnt play. :)

Tell me, what will you do if it turns out I am right? Will you come back here and eat your crow?

if you are right, and you regularly predict the right outcomes, we'll listen, until then, i really dont think we get beat by 50 at kinnick, could happen of course, but i dont see it, IMO
 
i will eat crow and then never post here again, but only if you do the same when Iowa covers your 51 point spread. K?

I like that, i think anyone making these predictions every week needs to add their prediction and outcome to their signature line so when we see predictions from people we know whether to even bother listening... on this one, i would say, not a good prediction...
 
I would also rather play for a calm, respected coach who puts players in the NFL than a Pelini type of person. Also, when Iowa doesn't lose by 52 you might want to tell everyone you were dumb for starting this thread.

Yeah, I'd play for KF before ALOT of coaches. and if you are going to make a prediction like that, make sure you start a thread after the game showing your prediction and the outcome...
 
I can't tell if you're brain damaged or a troll.

'Majorly disappointed' if Coker is the starter in 2012? GTFO

No doubt, how do you say that out of all the players on this years team that Coker hasn't carried his weight? Geez. Humble, nice kid that runs as hard as he can, and we want him out of the lineup? wow
 

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