Nice article Jon. Lot of very valid points made. Puts things into perspective.
I agree with most people on here that KF should not be fired. I do feel CHANGES should be made though. I feel it is time for Norm to go, for medical reasons ONLY. Bring in young, energetic DC who can recruit. In regards to OC, I don't have problem keeping KOK IF KF gives him a little more freedom to run his offense. If KOK is let go, doubt it happens, go get another younger energetic OC who can also coach the QB's. The key for any of these changes to occur and be successful if for KF to change. Will this happen? Wouldn't bet on it.
I feel KF needs to go have a LONG conversation with his good NFL buddy and the boss of his son, Bill Belicheck. BB seems to be doing pretty well as an NFL coach, having Tom Brady as QB helps also. Maybe BB can teach KF a few things about in-game adjustments, when/how to gamble in certain instances throughout a game. But mainly, how to get an opponent down AND keep them down. Don't be afraid to "bury" the opponent when the opportunity is there.
Also agree it would be nice to see the players play with some EMOTION during the games, especially away games. KF emotionless attitude seems to be effecting the players as well. I don't have a problem with KF attitude on the sideline, better then having a Bo Pelini or Brian Kelly. This is where I feel having younger coordinators on the sideline bringing the energy that is needed ... and KF allowing it
. This team doesnt seem to have the Mitch King, Pat Angerer, Tyler Sash, etc vocal leader to get the team up when they are down.
Doesn't Iowa have there honorary captain for home games give a pre-game speech to get the team ready to play? Maybe they should take honorary captains to away games as well to get the team fired up to play? Just a thought ....