First off, Iowa football history in the grand scheme is a very low bar. There were a hell of a lot of down years. So the number argument doesn’t pass the reality test. Secondly, playing the record game is also weak because one of the big criticisms are weak b10 schedules and weak non con schedules. This turns into the tom Davis argument in that they both won tons of games due to longevity since there is no accountability. Way too many fans are ok with being “safe” (6-8 wins) rather than thinking the program has a chance for greater. It looks more and more like we’ll never know . The AD’s middle name is “status quo”
Padilla…”What’s the upside?”
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HuckFinn
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Pretty weak response. Does not pass the reality test. Wins are wins are wins. Every team on the list has their own story.
That should have been the reporters follow up response. Add to it maybe the Iowa QB would go from 127 rating to below 100.
There's programs with better offenses that have fired their OCs too (Rutgers for 1). It's like KF is allergic to change.
NCHawker
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This key statistic, will keep Iowa in a don't change anything mode for a while. Even though this years' results will wipe away this standing, they'll point to this span.
We can fus and bitch all we want, this is good enough for Gary and Kirk. I honestly don't think Kirk is especially motivated to take a big swing at offensive prowess. If he was 3 years into his tenure, and his contract was up in 3 years, then yes he'd be decisive.
HawkGold
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How many of us get upset about KF's first two years or 2014 now? If I think about that, a logical conclusion COULD Be to say ... wait till next year. Never underestimate KF. He's come back before. Maybe he now has even more motivation.
MelroseHawkins
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My T shirt First line "What's the upside?"
2nd line "Maybe not being LAST!"
2nd line "Maybe not being LAST!"
I do think Kirk has earned the benefit of the doubt overall, but the Offense woes have been running on nearly a decade of yearly declines now. And he's shown very little inclination in the last 4 years to actually address it.
HawkGold
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Can get much worse.
But that doesn't mean we shouldn't expect more. I'm not on the fire Kirk train, but my patience is wearing thin and his comment about 10 wins last year doesn't show that his is.
hawkdrummer1
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I think it's fair to say "What's the upside" is the new "That's football <snort>". Perhaps a T-shirt with both is due.
dahlhawk
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I would have asked what's the upside to keeping Brian on as O/C? Of course that would have been the only question I would have been allowed to ask.
MelroseHawkins
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Yea, but we aren't talking about overall success at Iowa. The overall success at Iowa has undoubtedly been because of two great D coordinators and Iowa's terrific D and special teams over the years. The offense has been an issue for years and now it's finally rearing its ugly head. It's to the point the D and special teams can't completely pull the offense in games.
The OP is about the upside of the offense, not Iowa historical winning %. The thought is that if the offense doesn't improve, it's going to be the demise of Iowa going forward.
I'd buy one!
HawkGold
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KF put that together, so it's a bit more complicated. HF was great with great assistants and not so great when they left. Brett might lose his DC which would be a huge loss.
This.
HawkGold
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He knew who moved the ball better. There were several factors none of which pertained to impact.
hawkdrummer1
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If so, he'll struggle because of the opponent. Then KFz and BFz will use that as an "I told you so" reason to stick with Petras the rest of the year.
