Miller: Dismal Finish

Golfer said:
Power of the purse.

I've been a KF, NP and KoK supporter through all the criticism. I can no longer take this position.

The poster above talked about games being fun to go to. Not for me. These are painful experiences.
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Dude, the tailgating is awesome. Unfortunately the Gestapo want to end that.
 
okeefe4prez said:
Dude, the tailgating is awesome. Unfortunately the Gestapo want to end that.
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OK. I'll stipulate to fun tailgates. But there is eventually a football game played, and these have been no fun. None.

It's not the kids, we're as talented as almost every other B1G team this year.

I go for the game anyway. My mistake, I should just get falling down drunk I guess.
 
Since 2004, KF has become Iowa's Glen Mason.

6-7 regular season wins a year, third tier bowl game.

It wasn't good enough for Minnesota, but apparently, it is for Iowa.
 
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SDK46 said:
Since 2004, KF has become Iowa's Glen Mason.

6-7 wins a year, third tier bowl game.

It wasn't good enough for Minnesota, but apparently, it is for Iowa.
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Probably shouldn't use the Gophers as an example here.
 
twinlaker said:
I think Kirk is smart enough to read the writing on the wall, and will make some changes in his staff after this year. With new blood coming in, he could realize a rebirth in the program, and finish his career here on an even higher level. Let's hope we see some changes in the off season.
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Wow, you are much more optimistic than me. I believe he'll be loyal to the end.
 
MoseSchrute said:
Wow, you are much more optimistic than me. I believe he'll be loyal to the end.
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Even if the coordinators shouldn't go because of game time performance, they should go because of lack of recruiting. One can't due to health, and the other due to lack of personality.

Kirk will remain loyal. We will remain Iowa. I'm very sad.
 
cibula11 said:
And, just like last year....because most "fans" are fairweather....a win in a bowl game heals all wounds. People are so fickle on these boards. One minute, we're moving in the right direction with the greatest coaching staff, and the next we're wanting to change everything because we lost.
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No, I think most people can pretty clearly see that we're headed in the wrong direction.
 
RedHawk said:
2001 7-5
2002 11-2 ranked 8th
2003 10-3 ranked 8th
2004 10-2 ranked 8th
2005 7-5
2006 6-7
2007 6-6
2008 9-4 ranked 20th
2009 11-2 ranked 7th
2010 8-5
2011 7-5
Ten straight bowl eligible seasons. Six January bowl games. Four top ten finishes. Longest tenure of all Big 10 coaches. Three time Big Ten coach of the year. In Ferentz's time here we've had players win the Outland Trophy, Lou Groza Award, Davey O'Brien Award, AP Player of the Year Award, John Mackey Award, Doak Walker Award, and runner-up for the Heisman Trophy. Tons of national recognition and respect. High percentage of seniors drafted or signed to NFL contracts. Overall, 75%+ graduation rate tops nearly all other Top 20 Football schools. Staff stability is stated by most recruits as very important and one of the main reasons why they want to attend Iowa. Highest level of respect from NFL & college coaches and players. Loyal and generous to the University of Iowa. Represents Iowa with class while running a clean honest program. Treats fans, players, coaches, opponents, media respectfully. We've finished in the top ten nearly 1/2 of the last ten years. Actually allowed Iowa fans to realistically dream of a national title - unheard of at Iowa.Thrilling wins, Iowa pride! We are competitive in every game, even when we lose. Our average success on the field is surpassed by only a handful of programs during Ferentz's tenure and he's accomplished this at Iowa despite all the disadvantages Iowa has compared to traditional powers. His performance is in line with or exceeds the other highly paid college coaches. In today's college football environment - parity is common. He has taken us to the top levels and gotten us back to the top level while never stumbling to the bottom. We have the most young talent/athleticism along with super incoming talent and depth that Iowa's ever had on it's roster. The future is very bright. If you can't see the light...pull your head out of your.....fanatic.
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I just know you would've drank the koolaid at Jonestown.
 
MoseSchrute said:
No, I think most people can pretty clearly see that we're headed in the wrong direction.
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Most is the key word there. The bowl win last year didn't make me any less displeased, nor if it happens this year, will it. Most fans however? I'm not sure. We do have a lot of older fans that love their travel trailers in Texas and condos in Arizona.

I'm tired of "good enough", and more tired of getting blasted for wanting more. Even if more is only 9-3, which is where we could be at this season, and no worse realistically than 8-4. I guess that makes me a hot head and unrealistic.
 
Once upon a time, we were referred to as the Bullies of the Big Ten.

Now it seems we're the Beat Down Boys of the B1G.
 
okeefe4prez said:
Golfer said:
Thinking about no seasons tickets, and no mandatory donation. Power of the purse. Except the tickets will be sold out, and enough Iowa fans think that this is "good enough."
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Which is why Iowa Hawkeyes football = Chicago Cubs baseball. Fans paying a huge premium for mediocrity or worse with a few periodic runs that build up hope.
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So why do you have NW season tickets?
 
SDK46 said:
Since 2004, KF has become Iowa's Glen Mason. 6-7 regular season wins a year, third tier bowl game. It wasn't good enough for Minnesota, but apparently, it is for Iowa.
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What year did Mason finish 11-2 with Minny or 9-4 for that matter? If he went 20-6 over a 2 year span he would still be the coach there. Do things need to change? Yes, but lets not get to crazy.
 
Me me me now now now - grow up! Real fans don't care what you idiots think and neither do the boosters. Thank god for this board - clown fans would love to drive Ferentz out of Iowa - win more than once a decade that way. Hop back on the bandwagon next year kids....hell lets hire a screamer, pay recruits, cheat ....what ever it takes to win now now now. Screw results all that matters is now now, screw loyalty, NCAA violations - who cares as long as we don't pay for them now now. Break out the bongs and bring in more bling now now.
 
RedHawk said:
Me me me now now now - grow up! Real fans don't care what you idiots think and neither do the boosters. Thank god for this board - clown fans would love to drive Ferentz out of Iowa - win more than once a decade that way. Hop back on the bandwagon next year kids....hell lets hire a screamer, pay recruits, cheat ....what ever it takes to win now now now. Screw results all that matters is now now, screw loyalty, NCAA violations - who cares as long as we don't pay for them now now. Break out the bongs and bring in more bling now now.
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Do you know what Ferentz record is against ISU? I think Clone fans are fine with him here.
 
However, the Iowa offensive line won its battle of the line of scrimmage on Friday,
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What game did you watch ? Nebraska owned the LOS on both sides of the ball.
Flat out dominated the LOS. That was the biggest difference in the game.
 
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