SheagleHawk
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Kirk Ferentz on not playing backup QBs: No regrets | Hawk Central
Using Johnny Football as proof that 1st year qb can do well
Using Johnny Football as proof that 1st year qb can do well
Kirk Ferentz on not playing backup QBs: No regrets
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HawkeyeWalker
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Pretty good example to use I would say...its who I would use to make a point.
SheagleHawk
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That's great. Now do honestly think we have anyone like that on the roster right now? Yeah, me neither. So why even bring it up when you know damn well we don't? Does no good to use an outlier like that.
He also mentioned Iowa's own previous situations. No head coach worth his salt is going to waste time worrying or regretting decisions made last year. Would a few appearances by Rudock last year really change the situation this year?? I don't think so.
Sokol and Beathard were redshirting so they were definitely not going to play. Keep on beating the horse if you want but it is already dead!!!
Sokol and Beathard were redshirting so they were definitely not going to play. Keep on beating the horse if you want but it is already dead!!!
His point is probably more along the lines of " if a first year guy is capable of doing that, its possible our first year guy can play at least decent".
The difference between Johnny Football and the current situation is that Johnny Football outright won the starting job as a RS Freshman. There isn't a clear cut leader right now and it doesn't look like there is going to be a "Johnny Football" on this team, unless all three are that good and they can't decide who has the edge. I am going with the first one, there just isn't a Johnny Football type player.
HawkinGoferLand
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tons of 1st year guys do well (or at least average) every season in CFB. Of course, many sorta suck too.
MisterLucky
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"We played a new quarterback in 2002, 2003 and 2004, and did fine. So that won’t be a reason for us not doing well.”
Having said that Coach, if we have another crappy season I hope you don't drag out the "Well, we're playing a new QB this year so it will take some time to adjust" excuse.
Having said that Coach, if we have another crappy season I hope you don't drag out the "Well, we're playing a new QB this year so it will take some time to adjust" excuse.
HawkPrdatr40
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KF is aging with every word he speaks. Seriously it is crazy how old he looks compared to couple years ago..
HawkeyeWalker
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Bingo...
But those with ax to grind find such statements an offense to there sensibilities.
SheagleHawk
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Says probably the biggest KF apologist on the board. It goes both ways.
lightning1
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He would never come out and say that. He would say something like "we are inexperienced at some key positions but those guys are working hard and improving every week". KF is too cagey to be pinned down like that. But it will essentially be the same excuse.
HawkeyeWalker
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Apologist ? Lol. Oh well...worse things to be called I guess....even if inaccurate.
If we don't improve by 2-3 wins next year and by 3+ the following KF will likely need to*go...doesn't change the fact that his success in the past is proof he can coach.
But please...carry on
HawkeyeWalker
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Couldn't let it slide...
What the hell does that even mean "apologist" concerning KF...please site some examples...mmmcKay thanks.
SheagleHawk
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Surely you've heard of this little thing called Google? The very post I replied to was you taking shots at people who are unhappy with KF. Oh, and in case that whole Google thing was too much for ya, here you go. You're welcome.
Apologist - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary
“Not really,†Ferentz said. “To me, our focus was winning every game, every situation. I mean, you look around last year, Texas A. and M. did fine with a new quarterback. We played a new quarterback in 2002, 2003 and 2004, and did fine. So that won’t be a reason for us not doing well.â€
Um coach, Banks got reps in 2001, Chandler got reps in 2002, and Tate got reps in 2003.
Might not have been the best examples to use.
Um coach, Banks got reps in 2001, Chandler got reps in 2002, and Tate got reps in 2003.
Might not have been the best examples to use.
1977Hawkeye
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Nope. But if we were going to lose those games anyway, why not get the backup(s) some experience? It might change the situation for THIS year.
MeatMan
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yeah, his memory is fading i guess.
