Kirk's Presser Highlights

[beaverdaleguy]

12:39 Michigan State game will be at 2:30 on ABC/ESPN

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Pleased to get road win this weekend, and happy for Ricky Stanzi winning Off. POW from Big Ten.

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Wisconsin is a veteran team with a staff that's been together and a philosphy that's well in place.

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"They're a team that's got all their bases covered."

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Hawks did a good job offensively, and defense was doing well until the quarterback change. "Made it real interesting to say the least."

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"Realistic" to think Brett Morse will be back. "It's a muscle thing."

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"Probably less likely" on Tarpinian. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:42

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Q on Wisky RBs: They're all good. White is good, Clay is really tough, strong runner. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:42

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Said Iowa recruited White and he's doing just what they thought they did. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:43

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Question comparing Watt to Matt Roth. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:43

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KF: He is a great-effort player. First thing that jumps to mind. Plays with great energy. Guesses that he's a good team leader as well. If you let your guard down, he'll make plays. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:44

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KF hasn't thought much about how the teams won't play each other every year. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:44

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Doesn't think "Big Picture" during the season much. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:44

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Said alignment wasn't going to please anyone. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:44

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Says the game is important regardless of the trophy, regarless fo the trophy sitting in one place for three years. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:45

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What makes Wisky so tough? "First of all, they're gigantic." Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:45

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More importantly, they're good, they're veteran. Group has been together for a long time. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:45

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They certainly have a good understanding what they're being asked to do Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:45

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Totally different preparation compared to Michigan. But that's football, and that happens every week. You have to make adjustments and practice as best you can. CAn't simulate their strength and size. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:46

 

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Wisky o-line and Iowa d-line very similar. Played well together for a long time. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:47

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From a fan perspective, it's an interesting matchup to watch. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:47

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Talking about Karl Klug, and how they thought he would be a defensive end, and they "accidentally" discovered that he plays well inside. SAid he was just a step behind Clayborn last year. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:48

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Plays with a "great, great motor." Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:48

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Says he's also emerged as a great leader as well. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:48

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Difference between end and tackle? Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:48

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Dirtier inside. You have to react to things on all sides of you. Says some don't function well when they're in the middle of things. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:49

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Difference between 09 and 10 for Stanzi? Experience, Ferentz says. Said Stanzi has always worked hard. Says he's like Tolzien a little in how they've grown. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:50

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Says conference is really strong this year in part because of good QB play at various schools. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:50

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Being careful with ARob in practice. Says he doesn't have to prove his toughness. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:51

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Norm could be back for Michigan State, but maybe later. Says he is still in the rehab center. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:51

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KF: Says on the recruiting trail the coaches bump into each other. Recalling how the teams have battled over the years. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:52

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Says there some parallels in the kind of players they recruit, especially what they do with tight ends and fullbacks. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:53

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Says Bret has done a great job picking up where Barry Alvarez left off. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:53

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Question about whether Iowa fans hate Bielema because he's a former Hawkeye. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:54

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Ferentz says that there haven't been any opportunities that bret has had that he should have turned down. Says it's not his fault for taking the opportunities that he has had. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:55

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Question about concussions: Ferentz says the emphasis should be on hitting with the helmet and hitting defenseless players. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:55

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When people lead or spear with the helmet...says no one is teaching that. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:56

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Says the awareness is much more heightened. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:56

 

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Are suspensions the answer? Ferentz isn't sure. Didn't see the hits that prompted suspensions in the NFL this weekend. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:56

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Says the hit on Sandeman last year was worthy of a penalty, but didn't see it as "flagrant" Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:57

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Didn't see Angerer's start. Said he heard good things and that he's not suprised and that he's really happy for him. Said he heard he had a sack and a sack dance. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:57

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Says players shouldn't be looking at BCS, rankings, etc. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:58

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Gilreath and kickoff coverage? Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:58

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We've all been a little concerned on our kickoff coverage. Said that special teams did well against Michigan, but they're going to amp up the emphasis more this week. A good way to get in trouble quickly is to give up a kickoff return. Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:59

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Will continue to use Prater on special teams because he's a "ball hawk." Tuesday October 19, 2010 12:59

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Says Wisky is about 60 run 40 pass. Tuesday October 19, 2010 1:00

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Says Tolzien makes good decisions. Tuesday October 19, 2010 1:00

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Says big lineman isn't the result of philosophical differences. Says he would happily take some of Wisconsin's guys. Says Iowa is one of the smallest lines in the country except for the service academies. Tuesday October 19, 2010 1:01

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Says Marcus Zusevics isn't 295. Tuesday October 19, 2010 1:02

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Someone asked Ferentz if he has any tattoos. Says that it's not his thing, but whatever floats your boat. Tuesday October 19, 2010 1:02

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Said kids didn't have tattoos when he was young. Tuesday October 19, 2010 1:02

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Some confusion about whether Iowa nominates players for player of the week. Tuesday October 19, 2010 1:03

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Ferentz doesn't think that his staff isn't involved in nominating players, but some reporter insists that the teams nominate someone. Ferentz says that's possible, because a lot of things go on that he doen'st know about. Tuesday October 19, 2010 1:04

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Ferentz says he never says a word about Bielema's tattoo to any recruit. Tuesday October 19, 2010 1:05

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Says Bruce Kittel has a Hawkeye tattoo and he's at Oklahoma. "Those guys, they went to school here. It's as simple as that." Tuesday October 19, 2010 1:05

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And that's it. Tuesday October 19, 2010 1:06

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Doesn't sound like Kirk likes talking about tattoos. Tuesday October 19, 2010 1:06

 

[beaverdaleguy]

sorry for the format. I copied from Hawkcentral's website and it wouldn't let me edit but here you go. Since Jon is M.I.A. at least you can read the Captain's responses.

 

[alexzelada]

Getting a chuckle he didn't mention DJK setting the receiving record. Nothing has been funnier to me watching him deal with a kid who has talent that he just doesn't approve of.

Well DJK, you'll have fun in the NFL, WR's are loved for their colorful personality. Plus, companies will love you endorsing their product.

 

[ThunderHawk]