Kirk Ferentz, Iowa Players Support Noah Fant’s Decision
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tksirius
HN's Love Doctor
So, Hockenson would like Fant around another year. Is that because TJ won't be around or is that because TJ would like to play with him another year?
Furthermore, there are few posters here that might want to reconsider how they feel about Noah after hearing the players speak so highly of him. He was a great teammate. The only place I heard anything different was from clowns on message boards, twitter, and other social media outlets.
Furthermore, there are few posters here that might want to reconsider how they feel about Noah after hearing the players speak so highly of him. He was a great teammate. The only place I heard anything different was from clowns on message boards, twitter, and other social media outlets.
I’m guessing that it was a tell that Hock is coming back.
College football is a developmental league for the NFL.
Not really about getting a "degree" and learning to be part of team success, or failure.
I think it is his only move, why wait around for the bowl game when 1-2 short passes will be tossed his way. He would be watching much of it from the sidelines, why not watch it at home, where you won't get hurt?
Not really about getting a "degree" and learning to be part of team success, or failure.
I think it is his only move, why wait around for the bowl game when 1-2 short passes will be tossed his way. He would be watching much of it from the sidelines, why not watch it at home, where you won't get hurt?
HawkGold
Well-Known Member
The attitudes toward Fant are pretty darned embarrassing. Kirk is always right.
hawkdrummer1
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What do you think they'd say? come on.....
RobHowe
Administrator
hawkdrummer1
Well-Known Member
Not cynical at all. Just realistic. Of course they're gonna support their teammate. I wouldn't expect any less.
And why the yawn? Need some sleep? I can relate.
HawkeyeWalker
Well-Known Member
Not sure how anyone could not fully understand and support Fants decision. His measurables alone all but make him a first round lock.
The whole drama surrounding him, didn't come from him.
Hopefully we get more like him.
Selfishly, would love him and everyone else back.
The whole drama surrounding him, didn't come from him.
Hopefully we get more like him.
Selfishly, would love him and everyone else back.
HaydenHawk56
Well-Known Member
He is still making the right decision for him. From a team aspect, it is debatable at best if that was a team like move. Or course, his former teammates are not going to speak negatively of him and wish him well. IMHO, Kirk Ferentz had it right when he used the word "disappointing" in this situation.
RobHowe
Administrator
I'm yawning because it's a tired take.
mopkins
King Kong
I have zero patience for those criticizing fant. I feel like I've stated this a hundred times now.
- average NFL career = 3.3 years
- average guaranteed salary of a mid level 1st round draft choice = $12,000,000
- time between outback bowl and NFL combine = ~56 days
It's a no brainer.
- average NFL career = 3.3 years
- average guaranteed salary of a mid level 1st round draft choice = $12,000,000
- time between outback bowl and NFL combine = ~56 days
It's a no brainer.
ThunderHawk
Well-Known Member
The reason Fant was under-utilized isn't because of his brother or any of that bullshit. It's because he's not a true tight end in the mold of Iowa tight ends. Hockensen is. Hockensen is a better blocker. Fant is essentially a freakish huge wide receiver. He should've been used as such. They should have just split him out wide and laughed as defensive backs tried to deal with it.
I mean, it's what I would have done.
I mean, it's what I would have done.
lightning1
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Of course they are sincere. Every player on that roster wants to play in the NFL. They aren't going to begrudge a teammate for taking that opportunity.
hawkdrummer1
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Not trying to pick a fight, Rob. But how is this tired? It's true. Wouldn't you expect players to support their teammate when interviewed?... especially at Iowa. Nothing wrong with it...it's just true.
As a journalist, I would think you'd be more tired of predictable coach-speak and canned responses.
RobHowe
Administrator
It’s the sincerity of their words and why they support him. It’s not just supporting him.
Your take is tired because it’s predictable and common around. “Come on” what do you expect them to say is tired.
I’m guessing your comment was posted without having watched the Iowa players talk about Fant. They’re not canned responses.
I’m done. I’ve made my point.
Your take is tired because it’s predictable and common around. “Come on” what do you expect them to say is tired.
I’m guessing your comment was posted without having watched the Iowa players talk about Fant. They’re not canned responses.
I’m done. I’ve made my point.
