credentials and big name hire are 2 different things. if you look at kf credentials before he was hired as the head man i would say he was a big name but not a splash hire. superstar splash hires are the guys laymen know about. in the football world norm and kf were big names that most fans didnt really know about.
"We don't need to hire a superstar coach"
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I expect him to hire the best coach who fits the team. You want a flashy name because in your world flashy is the most important thing.
Your way is for impetuous fans.
FalseMirage
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There are so many to choose from it's tough to decide on just one.
NIUHawkeye
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I never used the words flashy or big name. I used what Ferentz used, superstar. To me, superstar has some level of proven performance built into the definition. Tom Brady is a superstar football player, Albert Pujols is a superstar baseball player.
hawkfarmer
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I think you misinterpreted KF wrong then. Besides you never know who the next superstar is. Who do you want KF to hire? who is your superstar hire for Iowa? That's what I want to know. Joe Philbin for OC and Rex Ryan for DC?
ferentz was looking at superstar as being someone that would demand a lot of money. the only oc that i can think of demanding big money in that regard that might look at the position is chuck long and that bridge has been burned on both ends. he meant we could shell out the money if we had to, but he would look for the best fit (if that is a superstar so be it) but i doubt that will be a superstar.
And certainly both unworthy of contracts prior to earning said label.
JonDMiller
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I knew this line would get a thread from someone
NIUHawkeye
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It's not my job to select Iowa's next O-coordinator, nor would I be qualified in any way. I'm simply saying I didn't like that he instantly seemed opposed to going after a "superstar" coordinator. It just goes along with his "We're just Iowa attitude."
Yup you nailed it
NIUHawkeye
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Sorry Jon. I heard you mention this specific quote on KXNO after I posted it. It just rubbed me wrong. How'd you feel when he said that?
hawkfarmer
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I 100% agree with the bolded, so why do you care if he says we aren't going to go after a super star? You obviously aren't qualified to pick the next OC so why question the man who is. You took it the wrong way IMO, so get over it.
NIUHawkeye
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I'm NOT questioning any specific football decision! Just the general concept of not thinking big, which his statement implied to me.
Its interesting that you use Tom Brady as an example of a superstar, considering the Patriots drafted him with pick #199 in the 6th round of the draft. They clearly should have tried earlier for a "superstar" draft pick, maybe then they would have won the Superbowl.
hawkeye2011
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well played sir. Well played.
MoseSchrute
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That "guy" is actually an automaton that has been programmed to agree with Kirk and his entire staff 100%. If Kirk hired Steven Ferentz as OC, it would churn out posts explaining why it was a brilliant move, and bash on any that dared to disagree.
DesMoinesHawki
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Don't criticize the coach ... brings the kool aid drinkers out ...
TwinCitiesHawk
Weaksauce
Does your throat get dry breathing out of your mouth all the time?
