Kirk's great seasons too often have ended in a non competitive bowl loss....exposing the smoke and mirrors schedule upon which the great season was based....not even in the game after five minutes...truth serum
You said Iowa tied for second. They didn't. I don't know how else to explain it. I've posted the standings and still you argue. Iowa tied for 3rd not 2nd in the division. If want to believe otherwise that is your prerogative. Have a good day.Huh? That has nothing to do with you not understanding that Northwestern came in second place. It’s ok you can’t count to two. I am trying to rationalize with an irrational person. Say it with me, Northwestern came in second at 7-2 with a THREE game lead on third.
You can’t read. I said Northwestern tied for second, replying to you stating northwestern sucked. Pay attention to what you write. I don’t have time for people like you. Discussion is over.You said Iowa tied for second. They didn't. I don't know how else to explain it. I've posted the standings and still you argue. Iowa tied for 3rd not 2nd in the division. If want to believe otherwise that is your prerogative. Have a good day.
kirk needs a bowl win in the worst way.Kirk's great seasons too often have ended in a non competitive bowl loss....exposing the smoke and mirrors schedule upon which the great season was based....not even in the game after five minutes...truth serum
I had this team at 9-3 heading into the season. When we lost Ike and Boone, I put us at 6-6. Teams that start two freshman tackles (one a true freshman who was bashing 180 pound DEs in high school the previous year) aren't going to do well in the Big Ten. Wisconsin, NW, and Purdue all have edge rushers that we struggled with. The way Alaric and Tristen played was actually way above my expectations and it shows we have recruited well the past few years. This is a huge positive for the future.
Iowa just had too many first year players or young players on offense. They all are going to make mistakes...and that's why you see the inconsistency everywhere....WRs / TEs / Tackles and QB. That's a ton of young players who have to execute. We just kept having one or two guys making mistakes, missing blocks, or dropping balls.
That being said...the future is bright. Kelly Martin is a stud, ISM is going to get better and stronger, Fant is a first round draft choice, Hockenson is a star in the making, and both tackles are going to be very high round draft choices. I also think Stanley is going to go down as one of the best to ever play at Iowa. First year starting, and he improved tremendously throughout the year. Think about all the drops this year or guys who didn't catch balls they should have. When he has time (think OSU) he will carve you up. He's going to be a pro...if he stays on track.
Last Friday might be the most underclassmen to play in a Big 10 game for Hawks in a while - and perform well.
Most disappointing was 2010 - way too much experience for that result and had big games in Kinnick.
1st Big 10 game v. Wis 9/22/18 will be most important game since 2015 Big10 title game.
Just putting it in perspective...the 12-0 season vs a weak schedule finished with two losses...right?Good lord this is stupid. Do you think Wisconsin fans are talking like this right now heading into the B1G championship game? Only a freaking self loathing Iowa fan tries to downplay a 12-0 regular season.
This means he will come out with fire in his eyes...and have the team ignited...right?kirk needs a bowl win in the worst way.
Yikes! Agree 100%Also underusing Mr.Akrum by not spliting him wide cannot help morale.Anyone to PRY open BOX can only help.Caps plans "not HELPFUL no?Nobody will ever know what kind of OC Brian is as long as he’s working under Kirk.
KOK = Davis = BF with Kirk Ferentz piloting the ship.
No, they’re not, because they have a legitimately good team. Soft schedule or no, that team is miles ahead of this Ferentzball circus.Good lord this is stupid. Do you think Wisconsin fans are talking like this right now heading into the B1G championship game? Only a freaking self loathing Iowa fan tries to downplay a 12-0 regular season.
Just putting it in perspective...the 12-0 season vs a weak schedule finished with two losses...right?
No, they’re not, because they have a legitimately good team. Soft schedule or no, that team is miles ahead of this Ferentzball circus.
You’re at the level of denial now that can’t be reasoned with even with facts.Iowa was 12-2, that is a very good team. Why do you have to try to downplay that? Average teams don't luck their way into a 12-2 record. Heck right now TCU, Washington, Ohio St., Penn St. all have 2 losses and all their schedules are ranked in the 40's and 50's. Even really good teams lose, Bama just got beat by a top 10 teams. Well Iowa got beat by 2 top 5-10 teams, it happens, doesn't mean Iowa sucks because they got beat by two very good teams.
You’re at the level of denial now that can’t be reasoned with even with facts.
Quote me where I said a 12-2 season sucks.So a 12-2 season sucks.......but I'm in denial. God, I can't make this stuff up. I'd bet the Sconnie fans aren't self loathing like this about their undefeated season with the #61 ranked schedule.
Quote me where I said a 12-2 season sucks.
I’ll wait for ya............
I did imply that Wisconsin is a much better team, with light years better coaching and administration. Barta isn’t qualified to wash Alvarez’s car.
But go ahead and keep creating your fake butthurt drama.
And I’m still waiting to see where I said 12-2 sucks.