Comments from Barta and Brian Ferentz

[DJI9424]

If it has to do with him coaching under his dad, then he shouldn't have taken the job. He needs to be who he wants to be and let the chips fall where they may. I don't have a problem with him going off on a expletive tirade, but I do have a bit of a problem with him doing it to a Big 10 official in this particular context, on a call that they seem to have gotten right (or at least not obviously wrong). The first is a style thing (although knowing your audience helps), the second is just not being smart.

I agree, the idea that working in such a high profile position effectively reporting to his dad had very little chance for working out with no significant conflict or issues. But I don't put as much responsibility on BF for that working relationship as I do KF. I don't care how close they are to each other as dad and son, the HC and OC relationship is vastly different and that is the issue at hand. I don't know how well they established expectations for each other, but it would not be the first example of misaligned expectations if they are not effectively communicating with each other.

Let's face it, KF is not an expert in communication, thus it's not hard to believe that there has been at least some misunderstanding between the HC and OC. Maybe it's even worse than what we're led to believe. Anyway, let's just say that BF's outburst had more behind it than just the first half officiating in the Minnesota game. That's not hard to accept, and if KF and GB have any management ability whatsoever, they should have explored all sources of BF's frustration and determined how best to address them.

Like I said, it may work out for good if it is handled properly, but I will reserve judgment on that being the case, at least for now. I expected some conflict to raise its head when he made the OC appointment, the real issue is can any differences in expectations be effectively addressed before it boils over again.

 

[thedukeofearl]

Brian's reaction really doesn't bother me a bit, Now that it is over, I don't expect to see anything to that degree at all.....

Nothing to obsess over.....

 

[InGoodCo]

Brian's reaction really doesn't bother me a bit, Now that it is over, I don't expect to see anything to that degree at all.....

Nothing to obsess over.....

Absolutely - the things that people pile on with Iowa sports when a Ferentz is involved is strange to say the least. He had a public outburst, what did people expect? A suspension? A firing? I expected even less then what we have here.

 

[ArvadaHawk]

brian has been de-balled and will now run the ball 101% of the time.

 

[revkev73]

"Hey Kirk, say something to your boy will you...wink...wink...I consider the case closed...wink...wink"

"Sure, Gary, I will take care of it...wink...wink...and...BTW...you can keep your job"

 

[CJHawkeye]

I'm so disappointed this happened. Seriously? The guy actually shows a pulse and gets beat down. And what beta male cuck in the media decided to report on this? The appropriate reaction to what happened is to go "WHOA" and then giggle and then get back to doing your own fucking job. What a bunch of prudes.

 

[HaydenHawk56]

 

[CJHawkeye]

I think officials on the field accept that coaches are going to get pissed off at them, and use salty language. Even then, I'm sure there is a line that can be crossed.

You could clearly see Kirk (lip reading) drop an F-bomb right to a ref's face in the first half. My guess is Brian wasn't really "disciplined" and this is to appease the church pew "Iowa nice" people who just had a bout of the vapors at being exposed to a swear word.

 

[RobHowe]

I'm so disappointed this happened. Seriously? The guy actually shows a pulse and gets beat down. And what beta male cuck in the media decided to report on this? The appropriate reaction to what happened is to go "WHOA" and then giggle and then get back to doing your own fucking job. What a bunch of prudes.

We've written about it three times on our site. Each time the media did not ask about it, Iowa addressed it. Kirk did it twice, once on Saturday and again Tuesday without being asked about it. He talked about it in his opening statements. Today, the university released statements without the media asking about it. There are more people in the press box than just reporters. There are fans, university officials, workers, etc, up there.

 

[Joshbrown]

Couldn't have worded the above any better....those are my thoughts exactly. If it happens again, head coach's son or no, he'll be fired.

 

[CJHawkeye]

We've written about it three times on our site. Each time the media did not ask about it, Iowa addressed it. Kirk did it twice, once on Saturday and again Tuesday without being asked about it. He talked about it in his opening statements. Today, the university released statements without the media asking about it. There are more people in the press box than just reporters. There are fans, university officials, workers, etc, up there.

And like I said, Kirk teed off on an official in the same game. It happens. Someone decided its not OK to yell when you're upset, which is dumb as hell.

 

[Kennyfromminne]

I'm so disappointed this happened. Seriously? The guy actually shows a pulse and gets beat down. And what beta male cuck in the media decided to report on this? The appropriate reaction to what happened is to go "WHOA" and then giggle and then get back to doing your own fucking job. What a bunch of prudes.

Lmao. Barta was up there and likely heard the word cocksucker used toward the replay officials. Brian is fortunate nothing came of it.

 

[RobHowe]

And like I said, Kirk teed off on an official in the same game. It happens. Someone decided its not OK to yell when you're upset, which is dumb as hell.

It's time and place. Kirk was not in the press box and yelling at the replay officials. There was security stationed outside the replay booth when Brian came back from the locker room at halftime.

 

[CJHawkeye]

It's time and place. Kirk was not in the press box and yelling at the replay officials. There was security stationed outside the replay booth when Brian came back from the locker room at halftime.

HAHAHAH, that's awesome. Good for him. Seriously, someone thought the replay official was in physical danger? That makes this SO MUCH more awesome.

Brian is going to challenge Fran for my favorite Iowa coach.

 

[revkev73]

Odds media would ask Kirk about it, in a public setting?

 

[WinOneThisCentury]

It's time and place. Kirk was not in the press box and yelling at the replay officials. There was security stationed outside the replay booth when Brian came back from the locker room at halftime.

Why...just in case Brian had a gun or something? It's not like he would hit anything if he did take a shot. As low risk as he is, he would probably chose to beat the official in the head over and over with the gun than run the risk of taking an actual shot from a longer distance. That's just my guess after watching his offense play.

 

[dahlhawk]

It would be nice if the Big had all replays sent to a neutral central location like MLB baseball does. What really bothers me this year is the replay officials seem to pick and choose which play they decide to review. Now about Brian, how many people on this web site can go on a profanity laced tirade in their workplace and not get canned or at least suspended. If Brian wants to coach from the press box obviously he needs to act like a big boy. If he wants to spit, swear, and fart he needs to stay on the sidelines.

 

[RobHowe]

I don’t know why they had security there. You’d have to asked Iowa administrators. They’re the ones who provided it.

 

[CJHawkeye]

Now about Brian, how many people on this web site can go on a profanity laced tirade in their workplace and not get canned or at least suspended.

More people than you think. Blue collar jobs, financial services, and high tech and nearly anyone at the highest levels of organizations notoriously swear and ball people out in less than private situations. Hell CNBC has a story about swearing on earnings calls. Now, all swearing doesn’t qualify as a tirade and not all tirades are public, but it’s niave to think anyone who behaves like that is clearly getting fired from their job.

 

[revkev73]

Lots of this story seems odd to me...the security??? really? I have never heard of that in my life...KF mentioning it in a post game press conference without a direct question about it???? That is, like, off the impact area in terms of SOP Kirk...

There is more to this story than meets the eye...IMHO

If the Kirk machine is firing on a cylinders...that story is over, buried...I pity the fool who tries to do a little digging...