I'd be shocked if he wasn't allowed back and he should be.
As for playing this year, even if Kirk wanted to reinstate him immediately he hasn't practiced in a month and it's hard to say what kind of shape he's in at the moment.
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I'd be shocked if he wasn't allowed back and he should be.
As for playing this year, even if Kirk wanted to reinstate him immediately he hasn't practiced in a month and it's hard to say what kind of shape he's in at the moment.
You may be right but you are assuming you know everything that has been done and said and I doubt that's the case. If he did leave over playing time as some on here have led us to belive, that is kinda shakey considering he plays behind Smith our best WR.
Hunz
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The first two paragraphs were my thoughts exactly. I think the word got out before Kirk was made aware of it. In reference to the last paragraph, I don't agree. This is exactly the kind of stuff that is talked about on forums like this. I was upset when he decided to leave the team, but it sounds like his father was a genuine concern for him. I remember being a college athlete about 10 years ago and I had a similar issue that made me transfer and I never ended up playing competitively again and I regret not being able to continue playing, but it was for a good reason and I wouldn't be where I am today if I hadn't left. I would welcome him back and if he comes back I look forward to watching him play because he has a ton of natural talent.
1977Hawkeye
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Obligatory jerk comment in threads like these. You're the first one to bring DJK into this.
He can earn a second chance, and I am sure that is what will happen. He will be given the chance to earn it. Not now, in the final weeks of the season.
To assume that he will not be given that based on two lines from a press conference is typical of this place. That is what your post inferred.
There is only 1 vote in the Iowa football program that matters and is counted. I'm not holding my breath on this one. Like most other things Iowa football, on or off the field, I expect this process will most likely be traveled on the most difficult path possible. Hopefully when this process ends Ferentz will still want DW on the team and DW will still want to be here.
INTIMIDATORHawk
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Lot of pressure on these young kids without any distractions from their personal life. What they do as D1 football players cannot be easy. I'm not going to judge. DW seems like has has had a lot to deal with in addition to school and football.
I would hope that if he is on good terms with the football coaches that they entertain a method for him to return. In my opinion a door should only be closed if all the bridges have been burned. Similar to what DJK did at the very end.
I would hope that if he is on good terms with the football coaches that they entertain a method for him to return. In my opinion a door should only be closed if all the bridges have been burned. Similar to what DJK did at the very end.
1977Hawkeye
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Fair enough, but my post was also somewhat directed at certain comments I've seen in this thread that seem to be judging Willies overly harshly (IMO). Not just KF.
But I hope you're right and that Willies can earn his way back into the program, because I'm sure Iowa could use him.
vork22
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Even more reason to me that Ferentz should welcome him back but not until next year. However, if he takes him back no questions asked he sets a precedent that any unhappy kid can throw a tantrum, ask for a transfer, leave and then change his mind and come back. (I'm not suggesting that was the case with Willies). I would sure like to see him back though.
I don't think anybody knows what happened to get us to this point, but here we are. I hope just from having a very talented WR on the team, that this all works out. I do trust that KF will make the decision he needs to make. I don't think the full story will ever become available to someone like me, so all I can do is trust the coach in this situation.
ColoradoHAWKEYE
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Willie's, if it is his desire, will be back on the team. KF is a strong mentor, and assuming the circumstances of his family were the main reason for DW departure (and maybe, even if it were not), KF will do the right thing. He may even be back in pads by the weekend, or maybe it will be after the season, depending on the circumstances and conversations that have taken place. Does DW deserve to be on the bowl traveling squad, perhaps the B1G CG team, or is there a stronger reason to make him sit until spring? The decision will not be made because we "need" him, or his teammates want or don't want him; the decision, if it even comes to be, will hedge on the circumstances and the remorse and conviction of DW.
It does shed light on a further problem, that there are public quotes by teammates (including CJB) about playing time, locker room chemistry etc. That too may dictate playing time if any for DW (doubtful he would get any, but not ruled out), but certainly it appears more clear that it possibly may have contributed to PT (or lack thereof) for CJ. Sometimes at this level, good or bad, it is about just more than X's and O's.
It does shed light on a further problem, that there are public quotes by teammates (including CJB) about playing time, locker room chemistry etc. That too may dictate playing time if any for DW (doubtful he would get any, but not ruled out), but certainly it appears more clear that it possibly may have contributed to PT (or lack thereof) for CJ. Sometimes at this level, good or bad, it is about just more than X's and O's.
BIG10INCH
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BECAUSE HE'S THE MOST ATHLETIC STUD RECEIVER IOWA HAS LANDED IN A LONG...LONG TIME....
MoseSchrute
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If the kid's father really is dying, this should be a no-brainer.
Here is what will happen: (1) KF will not really address the issue until the end of the regular season; and, well he should not...distractions now are a negative (2) Ultimately, assuming the kid is telling the truth about his dad, KF will allow him back on the team (3) in the past, KF has talked about what a great kid DW is...don't forget that! (4) assuming that he is not having serious academic problems (I don't think he is, from reports on the internet), that will play in his favor (5) DW will have to earn his way back (6) this will NOT be about DW's value as a wide receiver; it will be about the fact that KF see's himself as a father figure and cares deeply about the kids he brings into Hawkeye Land...So, DW will be back on the team: If he is not allowed back, we won't ever know why, but there will have been a darn good reason.
This is the only quote that REALLY needs to be read in this thread. Colorado nails it...and, NO sarcasm here...way to go CH!
PawkHawk1
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...(3)" in the past, KF has talked about what a great kid DW is"
KF spoke glowing of DW. I think he really does like the kid, and will let him come back, but we won't see him until spring, and no way he'll let him travel to the bowl game unless KF is 100% convinced he left for family reasons only.
As we all know Ferentz is predictable right? Well there is already kind of a history of this happening at Iowa. A few years ago we had a LB actually transfer. Only to end up coming back and actually get some pt, can't remember his name, but basically he said the same thing. That he missed the family at Iowa. Perhaps DW should not have answered those questions, but as long as the kid has been honest and forthright, even if a pain in the a$$ then I believe he will be back. However he won't be talking to the media. A thumbs up to anybody that can post the kids name I am referencing I think he was a senior in our4-8 campaign.
