Soup is gone....

Unless I'm mistaken, Chuck long started his coaching career at Iowa coaching DBs.

I don't care who they move or bring in. If they are a good coach, they'll be fine.
 
SpecialKHawk said:
I really do not understand our fan base. One moment people are ****** because everything is stale. The next minute people ****** because changes are being made.

Last time I checked many football coaches have made transitions to coaching positions they NEVER played at any level. It happens all the time folks.

I personally am very upbeat the direction of the program, not the results currently, but the direction. In football it takes a massive effort as a program (coaches, player recruitment & development, fan base & university support) before you get the results. We hit a snag with a couple of down recruiting classes that are now graduating seniors and current juniors. Great kids and model citizens but lacking from a skills/ability standpoint and by limited numbers. They were unable to impact the program as needed. There is some young talent that hit the field this past season and will continue to do so the next couple of seasons. I think you will see a big difference.

The need for some changes in the coaching staff has been there for some time. We need to get younger, more aggressive and bring in guys who are passionate about football in our assistant coaching ranks. This process started last year with Woods and Ferentz and will continue. Davis was brought in to bridge the gap until Brian is ready for OC. It will pay dividends in the next couple of seasons but some patience needs to be exercised.

I will go on record and say I remain pumped about Woods and Ferentz being added and look forward to more additions; possibilities like Blazek, Albert Young, others. In terms of Brian Ferentz I think this was a great hire as he is mega-aggressive. He has the potential to be an excellent coach IMO. I would also take James in a heart-beat. He is one tough SOB and that is something we sorely need in our program that has been lost along the way. We used to be bullies of the B1G.

In terms of recruits.... I say this... we want guys who want to be here. If the resignation of a coach causes a player to de-commit then to me that player has little fortitude to help the program succeed in the first place. This program has a long history of success despite this past season and has put a ton of players in the NFL. I'll put my money on this program succeeding again. I look forward to seeing these de-comits playing in the 'heart-of-Dallas' or 'weed-eater' bowl on December 27th while we are playing in some awesome bowl in a couple of years.
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You can type for another 45 minutes and the fact will remain that our program is progressing as well as Auburn.
 
PackHawk said:
You can type for another 45 minutes and the fact will remain that our program is progressing as well as Auburn.
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Free country... opinions are opinions. I'm taking names and will not forget who was behind this program and who was not. As long as you stand behind your sentiments I can respect that but I won't let you forget.
 
joshhawk said:
Playing linebacker and coaching oline is not that big of leap. Linebackers are usually being blocked by lineman all game easy to see the connection there. Having a lineman coach a skill position is pretty unusual. Skill position coaches are almost always guys who played a skill position themselves
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Has anyone ever heard of an o-lineman going on to coach receivers?

FreedComanche
 
nwiahawks said:
I heard a few weeks back the Soup was leaving, looks to finally be confirmed.

The question I have is: Why didn't Ferentz come out and make a statement that this was what was occurring instead of everyone finding out from a potential recruit? Could this lead to further negative recruiting tactics against Iowa?
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Because he's comfortable with everything right now.

FreedComanche
 
SpecialKHawk said:
Free country... opinions are opinions. I'm taking names and will not forget who was behind this program and who was not. As long as you stand behind your sentiments I can respect that but I won't let you forget.
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And I'll gladly start marinating crow in the event that I'm wrong. Trust me, I'd love to see this team turn things around. I've never stopped supporting the team, only the "Captain".
 
Ferentz is making changes.......let's be happy.

Kinda baffling to hear some verbals have yet to be brought into the know about K. Ferentz rumors and plans yet his son communicates he's not going anywhere to other verbals. On top of that we then hear about Campbell through another verbal being told by Campbell that he's leaving......yet there is still nothing out of the university regarding any formal announcement.......has a Keystone Cops feel to it.

This internet high tech stuff and associated info leaks are driving our head coach crazy. He doesn't like it when he can't control it.
 
PackHawk said:
And I'll gladly start marinating crow in the event that I'm wrong. Trust me, I'd love to see this team turn things around. I've never stopped supporting the team, only the "Captain".
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Fine... just want people to be on record. You don't support KF and that's your right. I'll remember that when we're celebrating again.
 
SpecialKHawk said:
Free country... opinions are opinions. I'm taking names and will not forget who was behind this program and who was not. As long as you stand behind your sentiments I can respect that but I won't let you forget.
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Oooooooooooooooooooo......................anybody else scared?

Dude, this is a message board about a college football team. Mellow out.

FreedComanche
 
FreedComanche said:
Oooooooooooooooooooo......................anybody else scared?

Dude, this is a message board about a college football team. Mellow out.

FreedComanche
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I'm fine. I just want to check to make sure people stand behind their posts. I'll stand behind mine and eat crow. I have and will be wrong --- maybe on this. I like the changes but understand that not only do you have to make changes but give them time to play out.

We can all agree the current results are not good. I see improvement in the future, others do not. It's that simple.
 
SpecialKHawk said:
What is the point? Either he can do it or he cannot. Are you betting against him? If so just say so... that way you can be on record.
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Dont let the negative d0uches wear on ya. They were unhappy in 2008, and 2009 because that kept KF around, so they really want to rub this in now......they would rather end up being right in their mind about KF sucking, than have a successful season. Their schtick will continue all next year, and then probably the following year as well.
 
SpecialKHawk said:
What's the matter? Name calling is usually the first sign that somebody is not all too confident about their boastful prediction...... remember you are on record.
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I didn't make a prediction, idiot, I sited historical fact that absolutely occurred. Follow the boucing ball, buggsey....6 losses...then 7 losses...then 8 losses........
 
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