Write it down...

[hawkdrummer1]

Kirk is calculatingly emotional. So, it's rare that I read anything into it.

I won't lie and say that I didn't note how a big deal the FS1 coverage made out of Woods and Stephens. To be fair, Woods' boys were hugely responsible for that win and two of his guys eclipsed not insignificant Iowa records.

Further an easily dismissed notion in that if ANYONE on the TV production crew had any kind of information or even an inkling about the winningest Big 10 coach in history retiring after 25+ years and being replaced by a fan fav....
The chatter prior to and after the game on the internet, sports radio, etc. would have been.....not insignificant and bordering on deafening.

"Calculatingly"? You're suggesting those chokeups aren't spontaneous, and he's been doing it strategically?

Please.

 

[HawkeyeHypnosis]

I just read that he wants Illinois to be his “last rodeo”.

 

[MelroseHawkins]

If what is happening is as Fry is reporting, there is no way this does not get back to KF. It would already be in KF's knowledge. I mean, if some nobody like Fry is reporting this on a message board, you don't think that KF's agent or others in his orbit would not tell him about it? And whatever details Fry knows, I am confident KF knows more. This type of thing involves too many people and is already out. IF IT IS TRUE.

So how does this work? KF goes about his business, Beth strikes out going after this whale. Then what? "Kirk, we'd love for you to coach our team again next year." "Um, go F yourself."

This is not the way the real world works. If Beth and Fry's dark mystery boosters are actively pursuing a replacement for KF, then KF is already done for next year. He is not some 36 year old interim coach that finished off the season well and can be kept on the hook like this. He is a legend. There is no dipping your toe into the water for replacing a KF. You either pull the trigger like you did with Fran, or you bring him back.

If they are shopping for a new coach, KF knows that and has already been told he is done or has already told Beth he is done. So, if any part of Fry's rumor is true, KF is, in fact, done.

If what is happening is as Fry is reporting, there is no way this does not get back to KF. It would already be in KF's knowledge. I mean, if some nobody like Fry is reporting this on a message board, you don't think that KF's agent or others in his orbit would not tell him about it? And whatever details Fry knows, I am confident KF knows more. This type of thing involves too many people and is already out. IF IT IS TRUE.

So how does this work? KF goes about his business, Beth strikes out going after this whale. Then what? "Kirk, we'd love for you to coach our team again next year." "Um, go F yourself."

This is not the way the real world works. If Beth and Fry's dark mystery boosters are actively pursuing a replacement for KF, then KF is already done for next year. He is not some 36 year old interim coach that finished off the season well and can be kept on the hook like this. He is a legend. There is no dipping your toe into the water for replacing a KF. You either pull the trigger like you did with Fran, or you bring him back.

If they are shopping for a new coach, KF knows that and has already been told he is done or has already told Beth he is done. So, if any part of Fry's rumor is true, KF is, in fact, done.

Here's my take. With Kirk's age and how he is so emotional after the recent games, what I feel is going on is that he may have mentioned to Beth he is interested in retiring and in doing so may have triggered Beth or the act of pursuing/reaching out to a highly regarded coach. This only makes sense as he seems to be getting more emotional as the season winds down. I don't think Beth, the boosters or others are doing anything behind Kirk's back or are pushing him out. It just doesn't make sense. I truly feel Kirk is involved in the transition, whenever that will be.

 

[kameltoez102]

Would Beth consider Beilema? Idk if that would be smart hire or not.

I cannot remember all the details but I think ole Bert burned a few bridges a few years ago and it will not happen.