In Kf's defense in the 80's and 90's ISU was really bad they look like Patroits now compared to the way they used to look. Kf's 8-9 record against ISU is inexcusable that being said I think it is a bit much to ask him to be 17-0. I'm not sure what the magic record should be.......I don't know 12-5,13-4 something closer to that than 8-9.
Agreed, but I think it's fair to point out that ISU was generally pretty horrific in HF's days, so they were pretty easy pickings. No, ISU is still not very good, but I think in general, ISU has had some better teams during KF's era, so I'd expect a few more losses.
But yeah, 8-9 against ISU, that is the primary stain on KF's tenure. That, and too many losses as double digit favorites. Just do better in these types of games and we'd have had more 9-3 seasons instead of 7-5, and things look a whole lot different.
Still, looks like KF is about to notch his 5th finish in the Top 10 nationally, so still pretty darned impressive when you look at the overall body of work.
If KF can win this Rose Bowl, that'll only help. Hayden was never able to win a Rose Bowl, and KF already has won an Orange Bowl as well, which is essentially just about as good.
When it's all said and done, I think we'll look back on KF's era as being largely pretty successful, just a bit inconsistent.
