Kirk’s son, Kirk’s son, Kirk’s son, Brian Ferentz (Kirk's back in the fight, boyz!!)

[Harlan]

yes, terminating the worst offensive coordinator in the history of organized sport at the end of the season was quite the bold move.

Then why didn’t your guy do it?

 

[Harlan]

Sounds grea

yeah, I know it makes you

Again, I know it makes you feel better. But I'm concerned with how the actual, you know, players on the team feel for this to happen in the middle of the season.

I know you can only imagine they feel the same way about him as you do, but I'd be shocked if that were actually the case.

You ok Fritz?

 

[Fritz Fequiere]

I'm a little disoriented by this announcement tbh

 

[Hawkeye_Pierce]

This is actually the most un-Iowa like development we've had in awhile so I'll take it even if there's still an Iowa like hint of retardation by allowing him to stay. I love Kirk even if he is stubborn and stupid on a lot of things. I'd like to see him go out on the highest note possible. He's brought way more joy than misery to my Saturdays over the years even if it doesn't feel like it recently. Brian can eat my shit. He's had every opportunity handed to him on a golden platter to figure it out.

While I don't personally love Kirk, I think him hanging it up at the end of the year is the best way to achieve the "highest note possible" part. Kirk is directly responsible for KOK, GD, and now BF. He is 68 and has given us mountains of evidence that he will not change his philosophies on offense even if the OC changes. Iowa will never have an easier schedule than this year. It will get exponentially harder from this point forward. The best we can hope for is that Iowa wins out and Kirk steps down at the end of the year.

But if people still believe Kirk can change and want him to remain, they can't really complain if the offense continues to suck balls.

 

[Herky823]

It seems weird that I would have to spell out or specifically state that comment was about his legacy or how he will be remembered

Calling me "dramatic" when you're being intentionally obtuse about the point being made is...something...

In a sea full of fans, posters and reporters who all agree he should have been fired long ago, you just have seemed to be particularly hysterical about it. That's all.

 

[BillyBob]

I’m guessing Beth thought “no way this fucking loser gonna stay on till the end of the season, no way. He’s gotta have some semblance of pride”

but the BriDawg surprised her

 

[douglasbader]

Lol, "my favorite Hawkeye message board HALO" and "come across a little nugget from the infamous dougbader".

Yes!! @tcondon

 

[Debit One]

Again, I know it makes you feel better. But I'm concerned with how the actual, you know, players on the team feel for this to happen in the middle of the season.

I know you can only imagine they feel the same way about him as you do, but I'd be shocked if that were actually the case.

Yeah, they probably like being a national laughing stock.

 

[Hawkeye_Pierce]

Again, I know it makes you feel better. But I'm concerned with how the actual, you know, players on the team feel for this to happen in the middle of the season.

I know you can only imagine they feel the same way about him as you do, but I'd be shocked if that were actually the case.

They for sure hate him. How is this even a question?

 

[WCFHawkeye]

While I don't personally love Kirk, I think him hanging it up at the end of the year is the best way to achieve the "highest note possible" part. Kirk is directly responsible for KOK, GD, and now BF. He is 68 and has given us mountains of evidence that he will not change his philosophies on offense even if the OC changes. Iowa will never have an easier schedule than this year. It will get exponentially harder from this point forward. The best we can hope for is that Iowa wins out and Kirk steps down at the end of the year.

But if people still believe Kirk can change and want him to remain, they can't really complain if the offense continues to suck balls.

I've never fully understood the KOK hate. He was fine most of the time, and even very good at times considering (2004).

 

[FrodoTBaggin]

While I don't personally love Kirk, I think him hanging it up at the end of the year is the best way to achieve the "highest note possible" part. Kirk is directly responsible for KOK, GD, and now BF. He is 68 and has given us mountains of evidence that he will not change his philosophies on offense even if the OC changes. Iowa will never have an easier schedule than this year. It will get exponentially harder from this point forward. The best we can hope for is that Iowa wins out and Kirk steps down at the end of the year.

But if people still believe Kirk can change and want him to remain, they can't really complain if the offense continues to suck balls.

KOK was a fine OC. Shit really hit the fan when he wasn't around the program. You missed my theory on him being an offensive genius handcuffed all those years by Kirk!

 

[thrawn]

If they had KOK results on offense they would have multiple douche titles since 2017

 

[Hawk24]

Again, I know it makes you feel better. But I'm concerned with how the actual, you know, players on the team feel for this to happen in the middle of the season.

I know you can only imagine they feel the same way about him as you do, but I'd be shocked if that were actually the case.

I would imagine opinion among the players varies widely, just as it does outside of the program. Maybe this serves as a rallying cry and performance picks up. Maybe they say “fuck it” and pack it in. Reality probably lies somewhere in between and the rest of the season will play out exactly the same way it would have if nothing had happened.

 

[YugoslavianMountainHound]

What;s really remarkable is that KF's early peak success came with little guys (Banks and Tate) who could, scramble and make plays, and were a threat to run. Banks in particular.

Just a couple of misses and we never recruited another QB like that again.

 

[brantshawks]

Lol, "my favorite Hawkeye message board HALO" and "come across a little nugget from the infamous dougbader".

Yes!! @tcondon

Mt Rushmore message board moment.

 

[ivan_drago]

I’m not concerned how any adult feels about Kirk’s son, Brian Ferentz. And you’re a giant fucking loser if you’re concerned about the players feelings.

 

[Alan Lomax]

In a sea full of fans, posters and reporters who all agree he should have been fired long ago, you just have seemed to be particularly hysterical about it. That's all.

That includes people I worried might murder him.

 

[BluesHawk]

I would imagine opinion among the players varies widely, just as it does outside of the program. Maybe this serves as a rallying cry and performance picks up. Maybe they say “fuck it” and pack it in. Reality probably lies somewhere in between and the rest of the season will play out exactly the same way it would have if nothing had happened.

I seriously doubt they say fuck it and pack it in. The defense is still fantastic. Kirk's gonna rally the troops. They're still not going to be able to score a lot with Brian hanging around, but they're not going to quit.

 

[douglasbader]

FYI, also can confirm that the news of this last night was not met with tears or anger from the coaches not named Kirk (if in fact he is even upset by this). In fact, their feelings mirrored this thread.

 

[StinkyMcFadden]

I’m guessing Beth thought “no way this fucking loser gonna stay on till the end of the season, no way. He’s gotta have some semblance of pride”

but the BriDawg surprised her

 

[Fair and Balanced]

I seriously doubt they say fuck it and pack it in. The defense is still fantastic. Kirk's gonna rally the troops. They're still not going to be able to score a lot with Brian hanging around, but they're not going to quit.

There will be no way to tell if the offensive players mail it in for the rest of the season.

 

[Jim Tebow]

Shocking and sad he is going to stay on rest of season. What a fucking cancer. Total lack of self awareness.

 

[MikeyJoe]

They for sure hate him. How is this even a question?

I mean also, unless you are the family member or therapist of one of the players, who gives a shit how they feel?

They are the worst offense in the entire country. Is the concern supposed to be that they become the worstest offense in the country?

 

[BluesHawk]

FYI, also can confirm that the news of this last night was not met with tears or anger from the coaches not named Kirk (if in fact he is even upset by this). In fact, their feelings mirrored this thread.

 

[Alan Lomax]

I do appreciate the difference in what Brian considers “pride” and what I do.

 

[Kerky]

I wouldn't be surprised if he just no comments on all Brian related questions.

I think he opens with a brief statement that is politically correct while acknowledging lack of success etc. and finishes that with the point that this will be the last he addresses the issue for the balance of the season.

https://makeagif.com/gif/thats-all-i-have-to-say-about-that-forrest-gump-quote-GahMpo

 

[ivan_drago]

FYI, also can confirm that the news of this last night was not met with tears or anger from the coaches not named Kirk (if in fact he is even upset by this). In fact, their feelings mirrored this thread.

You sure? Fritz thinks this was a cunt overreaching because of her vulva, so I imagine that pissed off all those macho bros that loved Brian.

 

[StinkyMcFadden]

I hope it's a joint press conference tomorrow.

 

[Fritz Fequiere]

FYI, also can confirm that the news of this last night was not met with tears or anger from the coaches not named Kirk (if in fact he is even upset by this). In fact, their feelings mirrored this thread.

JFC Doug they’re actually grown men here who will believe this.

 

[Kamala]

I just want to know when @Kamala plans on taking @douglasbader BIG FUCKING NUTSACK across his chin.
We need times, dates and locations

I think that was more of a metaphor than a literal thing

 

[Fritz Fequiere]

You sure? Fritz thinks this was a cunt overreaching because of her vulva, so I imagine that pissed off all those macho bros that loved Brian.

We’re all suffering through a necessary epoch of women, rightly, being given more responsibility. It’s a work in progress.

 

[gable_guy]

What if it's all been an elaborate ploy to change the fan opinion of KOK and Nate Stanley?

 

[nolookpass]

Des Moines East is looking for a coach. Could be a soft landing spot for Brian. There's low income housing close as well..

 

[ivan_drago]

I think that was more of a metaphor than a literal thing

Sorry, not for you to decide now, nutsack boy.

 

[ivan_drago]

We’re all suffering through a necessary epoch of women, rightly, being given more responsibility. It’s a work in progress.

I never thought you’d have worse posts than your gambling ones but hoooo boy you’re trying hard.

 

[brantshawks]

JFC Doug they’re actually grown men here who will believe this.

Me-ow

 

[Alan Lomax]

What if it's all been an elaborate ploy to change the fan opinion of KOK and Nate Stanley?

It worked. Just more genius from the football coach who earned about $100million coaching and raising his family in one place, Iowa City.

 

[Grandma]

I say we let Phil Parker choose his own OC.

 

[Alan Lomax]

I say we let Phil Parker choose his own OC.

And if Kirk retires he can hire the head coach too.

 

[Fletch]

Fuck that, make it a forever ban. It's accurate.

He didn’t technically resign. He was fired.

@MikeyJoe

 

[Fritz Fequiere]

I’m not concerned how any adult feels about Kirk’s son, Kirk’s son, Brian Ferentz. And you’re a giant fucking loser if you’re concerned about the players feelings.

I mean if you think I care about the players feelings in any way not related to their performance on my favorite team, then you probably also would believe Doug knows all the coaches responded to this news with great joy. Oh wait.

 

[ivan_drago]

I mean if you think I care about the players feelings in any way not related to their performance on my favorite team, then you probably also would believe Doug knows all the coaches responded to this news with great joy. Oh wait.

Doug has actual, verified inside info and now’s not the time for you to doubt it, mini Greg.

 

[Fritz Fequiere]

Doug has actual, verified inside info and now’s not the time for you to doubt it, mini Greg.

Doug thought he resigned and yet Doug knows how all the coaches reacted (just like WE did!). I mean come the fuck on, man.

 

[ivan_drago]

Doug thought he resigned and yet Doug knows how all the coaches reacted (just like WE did!). I mean come the fuck on, man.

He quite literally broke the story on the internet. Within 18 hours, it was true. Shut the fuck up.

 

[Fair and Balanced]

Fritz is taking Dougie’s triumph harder than TID.

 

[Dr. Zaius]

The infamous Dougie Bader was right at the fucking time

 

[douglasbader]

Doug thought he resigned and yet Doug knows how all the coaches reacted (just like WE did!). I mean come the fuck on, man.

Don't hate the player, hate the game.

Coaches were in mini-celebration / relief mode as they found out.

 

[Greg Obrecht]

Doug has actual, verified inside info and now’s not the time for you to doubt it, mini Greg.

Hey!!

 

[YugoslavianMountainHound]

There will be no way to tell if the offensive players mail it in for the rest of the season.

I would argue if we show improvement on offense it means they are disregarding his coaching/playcalling.

 

[Revolver]

Can one of the mods go full Beth Goetz and thread ban Fritz here? Much like BF’s coaching, we shouldn’t have to put up with this shit any longer. This is a joyous day on Halo.