What Would You Ask Kirk Ferentz?

STILLBUSTER said:
So, if I understand this ... Iowa isn't the predictable ones, the opposing defenses are because they frequently line up in a formation - with a certain front, spacing - that is vulnerable to attack by a stretch run to the short-side.;) Not like they're baiting Iowa into a phone booth with shifted coverage and using the sideline as a 12th defender in run support or anything like that.:rolleyes: Huh, no wonder it's so successful.:eek:

Scratch that question off the list. LOL - I threw it in out of cynicism; someone actually asked it with a legit intent.
Click to expand...

Of course the defense is trying to force the offense into a tough decision, that is the point. When they set strength to field, they are forcing you to either run to numbers advantage but with less space to work with, or run to space against a numbers disadvantage. You could just as easily say that every time they run to the field side against the numbers that they have been "baited" into that decision. Do you really think you have this whole thing figured out, but the coaches have no clue what is going on out there?
 
Hawk90 said:
I think it is fair to ask him: "Your team finished 120th in total offense this year, what do you think the issue was?" "Scheme, players, execution, coaching......or all the above?"
Click to expand...
While "why' is interesting, I would be more interested in hearing his plan to fix this problem with the offense next year.
 
Do you find it harder to understand and relate to the players now compared to when you first started coaching?

If so, is it more that you are older now or the players have changed compared to the past?
 
Ickehawk said:
Actually he has taken my 'advice' on a couple occasions over the years. If I gave Rob my name and he brought it up to KF, he would probably remember them............One of the occasions was regarding Al Reisner.
Click to expand...
That is the absolute biggest blob of horseshit I've ever read. Good lord.

You're no more than a neckbeard with ketchup stains all over his '03 Tom Brady jersey until you can prove otherwise, mouth-breather. I can tell you all I want about how I gave Eddie Van Halen guitar advice, or how Tony LaRussa asked me what I'd do with 1st & 3rd and two outs in the '06 world series, and it would mean just as much as you posting on HN from your wife's Blackberry.

And next time I'm at IHOP before a game don't burn my pancakes. Learn the game.
 
Last edited:
Interviews are running behind. Waiting here outside the office watching Ron Coluzzi eat his lunch.
 
Fryowa said:
That is the absolute biggest blob of horseshit I've ever read. Good lord.

You're no more than a neckbeard with ketchup stains all over his '03 Tom Brady jersey until you can prove otherwise, mouth-breather. I can tell you all I want about how I gave Eddie Van Halen guitar advice, or how Tony LaRussa asked me what I'd do with 1st & 3rd and two outs in the '06 world series, and it would mean just as much as you posting on HN from your wife's Blackberry.

And next time I'm at IHOP before a game don't burn my pancakes. Learn the game.
Click to expand...
Boy, it just chaps your ass that someone might know a thing or two or a person or two. I know why it bothers you 'crazies'.....It exposes you fricken losers for the idiots you are. Running your mouths off like you know ANYTHING about Iowa, football, etc....I've 'proven' time and time again that I know what I'm talking about and have 'proven' you twits wrong at every turn. What kind of 'proof' would you like? I was at Al Reisner's house (with his dad Harley) the night before signing day when he got his offer. Harley passed away a few years back and I haven't seen Al in years as he's bouncing around. Last year (2015) at the coaches clinic at Iowa, I mentioned something to KF about someone making a position change and 2 weeks later it happened. I'm not taking 'credit' for it, but it was a interesting 'coincidence'....I really don't care if you believe me or not, I don't have to prove anything to you, but if you had a lick of sense (which you have never shown to have) you would be able to tell with all the inside info I've given and knowledge of Iowa's schemes and techniques, that I must know something. I've actually met Eddie Van Halen, back when he was still married to Valerie....
 
Ickehawk said:
Boy, it just chaps your ass that someone might know a thing or two or a person or two. I know why it bothers you 'crazies'.....It exposes you fricken losers for the idiots you are. Running your mouths off like you know ANYTHING about Iowa, football, etc....I've 'proven' time and time again that I know what I'm talking about and have 'proven' you twits wrong at every turn. What kind of 'proof' would you like? I was at Al Reisner's house (with his dad Harley) the night before signing day when he got his offer. Harley passed away a few years back and I haven't seen Al in years as he's bouncing around. Last year (2015) at the coaches clinic at Iowa, I mentioned something to KF about someone making a position change and 2 weeks later it happened. I'm not taking 'credit' for it, but it was a interesting 'coincidence'....I really don't care if you believe me or not, I don't have to prove anything to you, but if you had a lick of sense (which you have never shown to have) you would be able to tell with all the inside info I've given and knowledge of Iowa's schemes and techniques, that I must know something. I've actually met Eddie Van Halen, back when he was still married to Valerie....
Click to expand...
Uh huh. I bet you were at a coaches clinic in 2015 with KF and met Eddie Van Halen. He came over to your mom's basement and showed you the intro to "Ain't Talkin 'Bout Love," right? If I remember right that was the same night you googled Reisner to find out his dad's name.

You can do better than that; you're just embarrassing yourself now.

Now that's the response I was looking for, sweetie. So much butt hurt. Glad you took the time.
 
Last edited:
Ended up with about an hour interview based mostly off the questions on here. I have a busy day with access to 20 minutes of practice this morning and then interviews with players and Kirk again at noon. Then, basketball game tonight.

I probably won't get to typing up the interview I did yesterday until early next week with the holiday coming. He answered a lot of your questions that we had time for.
 
RobHowe said:
Going in at 2:15. I'm going to read questions right out of this thread.
Click to expand...

Please don't!!

Dan Patrick is probably the best interviewer I have listened to. He has the innate ability to "prime" his interviewees prior to his tough/controversial questions. He gets them in a comfortable state of mind with some gopher balls prior to asking tough questions about 2/3 way thru. He then ends on a lighter note rebuilding back up the trust with some easy and general questions.

I think he's the best in the business and gets the most out of an interview.
 
Last edited:
Fryowa said:
That is the absolute biggest blob of horseshit I've ever read. Good lord.

You're no more than a neckbeard with ketchup stains all over his '03 Tom Brady jersey until you can prove otherwise, mouth-breather. I can tell you all I want about how I gave Eddie Van Halen guitar advice, or how Tony LaRussa asked me what I'd do with 1st & 3rd and two outs in the '06 world series, and it would mean just as much as you posting on HN from your wife's Blackberry.

And next time I'm at IHOP before a game don't burn my pancakes. Learn the game.
Click to expand...


Wow! That's solid! lol.
 
Ickehawk said:
Boy, it just chaps your ass that someone might know a thing or two or a person or two. I know why it bothers you 'crazies'.....It exposes you fricken losers for the idiots you are. Running your mouths off like you know ANYTHING about Iowa, football, etc....I've 'proven' time and time again that I know what I'm talking about and have 'proven' you twits wrong at every turn. What kind of 'proof' would you like? I was at Al Reisner's house (with his dad Harley) the night before signing day when he got his offer. Harley passed away a few years back and I haven't seen Al in years as he's bouncing around. Last year (2015) at the coaches clinic at Iowa, I mentioned something to KF about someone making a position change and 2 weeks later it happened. I'm not taking 'credit' for it, but it was a interesting 'coincidence'....I really don't care if you believe me or not, I don't have to prove anything to you, but if you had a lick of sense (which you have never shown to have) you would be able to tell with all the inside info I've given and knowledge of Iowa's schemes and techniques, that I must know something. I've actually met Eddie Van Halen, back when he was still married to Valerie....
Click to expand...


OK4Prez - You crack me up!!
 
  • Like
Reactions: DJL
RobHowe said:
Ended up with about an hour interview based mostly off the questions on here. I have a busy day with access to 20 minutes of practice this morning and then interviews with players and Kirk again at noon. Then, basketball game tonight.

I probably won't get to typing up the interview I did yesterday until early next week with the holiday coming. He answered a lot of your questions that we had time for.
Click to expand...


Thanks for your work on this. I can't wait to hear if KF ever sharted on the sideline.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Latest posts

Share this page

Top