Will the fat cat get his $500,000 bonus after Illinois?

[EstronHawkKing]

He doesn't deserve any bonus

 

[hawkeyes87]

Yes, but don't forget that means a bowl game, which is another bonus (even if they get thumped in a who-cares game)...

 

[westender]

My my my. Jealousy. guess I know your belief system.

 

[uihawk82]

He doesn't deserve any bonus

I agree he doesnt deserve a bonus but that is what they gave him in the contract.

He and his wife have also donated a lot of money but it is amazing that if he has let's say averaged 4 million over 20 years that is $80 million dollars. I am not sure but some have said he used to give some bonus money to his assistants back before the assistants really started making big time dough.

 

[Motigerhawk]

7 gets you 8

7 wins for an 8% raise.

 

[SteveGarvey1]

A vote for "I hope not which means Iowa lost to Illinois" means that person should go root for another team.

I hope he gets it because it means Iowa won. The $500K isn't coming out of my pocket.

 

[pythagoras]

boo hoo

 

[kicker22]

Just curious, but who, if in his shoes, would restructure the contract. We can all talk about how "he doesn't deserve it" but there isn't a single one of us that would turn down that contract. KF had the opportunity to ask for whatever he wanted, as do the rest of us, but that doesn't mean a certain someone had to agree to it.

 

[BVHawk95]

A vote for "I hope not which means Iowa lost to Illinois" means that person should go root for another team.

I hope he gets it because it means Iowa won. The $500K isn't coming out of my pocket.

I've never understood that mentality. I know some people just really don't like Kirk, but unless it comes out that he kicks puppies or does something really illegal/unethical, I'm never gonna root against Iowa to get rid of him.

 

[mrolympia]

$500k for a 7 win season is why barta is the most useless AD on the planet.

 

[Caddy]

$500k for a 7 win season is why barta is the most useless AD on the planet.

Yep, basically .500 in the pathetic West division gets him that bonus.

 

[smitharooney]

I wish at my job I would get a bonus for doing shitty average work.

 

[oldhawk12]

A vote for "I hope not which means Iowa lost to Illinois" means that person should go root for another team.

I hope he gets it because it means Iowa won. The $500K isn't coming out of my pocket.

You are a big part of our current problem

 

[oldhawk12]

I've never understood that mentality. I know some people just really don't like Kirk, but unless it comes out that he kicks puppies or does something really illegal/unethical, I'm never gonna root against Iowa to get rid of him.

It’s the only way it will happen. It’s about the program, not ferentz

 

[theboat]

It’s not his fault. You are worth what someone else will pay you. Barta on the other hand....

 

[GesterHawk]

How little would the U have to pay for you to feel better about things?

 

[hawkdrummer1]

How little would the U have to pay for you to feel better about things?

Bonuses are for exceptional performance. 7 wins is not exceptional performance. KFz is paid quite well to win 7 games.

 

[BVHawk95]

You are a big part of our current problem

Yes that's the mindset that gets people to see things your way

Again, I contend, if you root against your own team just for a coaching change, you ARE NOT a fan of said team.

 

[lightning1]

How little would the U have to pay for you to feel better about things?

Have KF kick me that 500K bonus and I'd feel a lot better about things. Tell KF I'll even come pick it up. Save him the postage.

 

[GesterHawk]

Bonuses are for exceptional performance. 7 wins is not exceptional performance. KFz is paid quite well to win 7 games.

Not an answer to my question, but I would agree. I would rather see bonuses kick in a little higher in the win column.