The only time I hear the "Vote of Confidence" bad news usually follows. The criticism of KF is getting louder and originating from new sources. I remember the regression of support for Lick was very much the same. I believe Purdue is a winnable game but we need to do well against Indiana. Even if we win both games the last two games will still be important. Nebraska at home at the end of the year may be the tipping point. We need fan support and if Kinnick is tarnished red then it leaves a terrible taste in the mouths of many.
This season just seems to be a last-season-type scenario being played out. Why is this KF’s fault? His early teams were all developed and it seems he has a hard time with the talent. Go back to the 2005 recruiting class highly rated but did not pan out like you would expect. Does he just need four years to make certain positions perform? If so this type of patience is not going to be appreciated by many 18-22 year-old athletes who could be on a sit on a bench and win at other schools or play right away at others.
My final straw against KF was in the post-game interview with Dolph after NW when he blamed the blocked punt on the new guys on the line. While it may be true that they are not up to speed, whose job is it to get them there? I would expect him to say “We have some guys injured but that is part of the game.” This is why I respected him in the past but if he is going to start blaming players and injuries then not anymore.
This season just seems to be a last-season-type scenario being played out. Why is this KF’s fault? His early teams were all developed and it seems he has a hard time with the talent. Go back to the 2005 recruiting class highly rated but did not pan out like you would expect. Does he just need four years to make certain positions perform? If so this type of patience is not going to be appreciated by many 18-22 year-old athletes who could be on a sit on a bench and win at other schools or play right away at others.
My final straw against KF was in the post-game interview with Dolph after NW when he blamed the blocked punt on the new guys on the line. While it may be true that they are not up to speed, whose job is it to get them there? I would expect him to say “We have some guys injured but that is part of the game.” This is why I respected him in the past but if he is going to start blaming players and injuries then not anymore.
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