Curious...does Barta
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FalseMirage
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Barta is just hoping that Ferentz doesn't fire him.
Cover3
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Exactly. "Putting the screws" to your boss is a risky move.
BILLBUCKNER
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This,Barta is the b@tch in this relationship. Kirk made u;p his contract extension and handed the crayon to Barta to sign.
hawkforlife9
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Barta says to his Capt... "Hang in there, we can milk this stupid state for a few more years"
DesMoinesHawki
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Spot on
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DDThompson
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If Ferentz is the boss, then there's really no need for the Kirk-haters to yell/post for Ferentz to move on.
SteveGarvey
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Well, the more Kirk loses the less leverage he has to act as if he is the boss in the relationship. Of course, Barta seems like an empty suit at times as well.....
Bingo.
As long as Iowa fans show up and keep paying increasingly higher ticket prices, parking costs, concession costs, etc... then nothing will change. It's about money, not wins. Sorry, but that's the truth these days.
I've always maintained that KF deserves every penny he makes, up until the point that the fans stop paying to come watch the product on the field. And I'm not so sure when that will stop? It's become too much of a party and a good time for fans to not show up anymore. If you were no longer able to tailgate at all before or after football games, would anyone show up for the Purdue game? That would be interesting to see?
BILLBUCKNER
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I went to every home game the first 2 years KF was here.. That Minessota game the first year,you could see his palyers were buying what he was selling. Then you could see the improvement thru out the following season. I have not seen that at all the last 6 years. The program has become soft and complacent under KF and there needs to be a change because it starts with KF.
I don't think very many people think KF deserves the money he makes,he's sure not earning it!!, but I do think as long as the seats are filled nothing is going to happen. I've been a season ticket holder for 30 some years and I'm finding it hard to justify the cost compared to this years product.
Cover3
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Awesome. I cited that very Minnesota game in a thread last week. Hawks were 0-7 in the Big Ten, playing a Minnesota team that was ranked in the top 20. Great game. We ran out of time on their 25 or so down by 4. Totally agree that that was more entertaining/promising than anything seen this year aside from the MSU game, which has been followed by three brutal performances.
FreedComanche
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If KF doesn't deserve the money he makes, then who does? The simple fact is... Iowa is raking in the money every single year. Fans continue to support the program like crazy. They keep paying higher ticket prices, higher parking prices, concession prices, seat licensing prices, etc, etc, etc.
So with all this money coming in, who are you going to pay it too? Does Barta deserve to make 3 or 4 million a year instead of KF? If not Barta or KF, then who deserves all the money that's coming in?
AD's only have to worry about the bottom line. And that's why Barta loves KF. He brings in the money to the program. Iowa fans have the power to change that, but I don't think they will. I think they will continue to attend the games because it's become a LOT more than just a football game on Saturdays. It's a time to gather together with friends and party, party, party and have a great time. The game is almost secondary for most people now.
That's why I asked the question about how many people would show up if tailgating was completey outlawed?
HawkPrdatr40
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Barta is actually hoping that KF doesn't call him in for a sitdown meeting. Barta has no balls and or say when it comes to KF..