**Official 2020 Iowa Hawkeye Football Offseason Thread**

[BuffettHawk]

My buddy, who has coached nfl players, said it best...”Brian is a guy who was born on 3rd base and thinks he hit a triple”

To clarify, is your buddy a former NFL coach? Or a lower level coach (e.g., high school) that just happened to have a player go on to the NFL?

 

[BngHawk]

To clarify, is your buddy a former NFL coach? Or a lower level coach (e.g., high school) that just happened to have a player go on to the NFL?

Option 3: the story isn’t real in any way.

 

[KitKatApples]

Kirk’s son, Brian Ferentz was born an all big ten selection and NFL draft pick. Man some guys have it all

 

[KitKatApples]

Haha it’s fun to watch Harty fight with people on Twitter. Tweets this and gets PISSED when people don’t suck his filthy trash balls.

He wrote that coming off the heels of Jordan Lomax saying Doyle was the biggest problem and they didn't want the athletic department to clean house. Pharty knows better than Lomax it appears

 

[douglasbader]

To clarify, is your buddy a former NFL coach? Or a lower level coach (e.g., high school) that just happened to have a player go on to the NFL?

Pop Warner coach in Des Moines that coached Jordan Bernstein.

 

[Herky823]

To clarify, is your buddy a former NFL coach? Or a lower level coach (e.g., high school) that just happened to have a player go on to the NFL?

And of course, no indication that the buddy has actually ever met Brian, just that Brian is arrogant and he knows that because they happen to have been in the same profession.

 

[Thomas Wolsey]

We have been over this before but, in 8 years as a coach at Iowa, a player who had Brian as a coach has won a National award as the best at his position twice. The offensive line in a different year also won a national award. He has coached 4 first round picks.

Brian might be an arrogant asshole but he has accomplished things as a coach, obviously more than NLPs buddy.

 

[douglasbader]

Kirk’s son, Brian Ferentz was born an all big ten selection and NFL draft pick. Man some guys have it all

Wait about 5 minutes and we will be back to hearing how Brian and James only got NFL shots because of Kirk and his agent, even though James has stuck in the NFL for like 7 years now.

 

[KitKatApples]

Wait about 5 minutes and we will be back to hearing how Brian and James only got NFL shots because of Kirk and his agent, even though James has stuck in the NFL for like 7 years now.

I know. Theres no stopping it

 

[Greg Obrecht]

Wait about 5 minutes and we will be back to hearing how Brian and James only got NFL shots because of Kirk and his agent, even though James has stuck in the NFL for like 7 years now.

KF black balled Steven Ferentz!

 

[Shpadoinkle]

As someone in the coaching profession (9 year-old girls basketball 2018-2019), I can assure you that Brian Ferenz was "born with a silver spoon in his mouth".

 

[BuffettHawk]

And of course, no indication that the buddy has actually ever met Brian, just that Brian is arrogant and he knows that because they happen to have been in the same profession.

I don't believe I've shared this story before, but my daughters and Brian's oldest were in the same pre-school class a few years back. At the end of the school year, the school put on a musical performance for the parents in the kids' classroom. The school didn't put out folding chairs for the parents, instead the parents had to sit on the students' chairs which look like these:

Brian and I ended up sitting next to each other during the performance. We looked like a couple of circus elephants trying to balance on a stool:

Anyway, I didn't find him to be arrogant or coming across as being born on third base -- although all we said to each other was "good show".

 

[The Full Monte]

I don't believe I've shared this story before, but my daughters and Brian's oldest were in the same pre-school class a few years back. At the end of the school year, the school put on a musical performance for the parents in the kids' classroom. The school didn't put out folding chairs for the parents, instead the parents had to sit on the students' chairs which look like these:

Brian and I ended up sitting next to each other during the performance. We looked like a couple of circus elephants trying to balance on a stool:

Anyway, I didn't find him to be arrogant or coming across as being born on third base -- although all we said to each other was "good show".

You a bit of a fatty @BuffettHawk ?

 

[Wanderer]

Watson!!!

What makes it "seem" like Doyle will be the one scapegoat? There literally has been not one word from the University since the time Doyle was canned.

 

[BuffettHawk]

You a bit of a fatty @BuffettHawk ?

No, but have you ever tried sitting on those chairs?

 

[Thomas Wolsey]

You a bit of a fatty @BuffettHawk ?

/26.2

 

[Thomas Wolsey]

No, but have you ever tried sitting on those chairs?

Almost every day. It is like doing a Hindi squat

 

[CamelTones]

What makes it "seem" like Doyle will be the one scapegoat? There literally has been not one word from the University since the time Doyle was canned.

They’ve all been begging for an update so they have something to write about. Since they haven’t gotten one they write shit like that. It’s pretty sad.

 

[FrodoTBaggin]

We have been over this before but, in 8 years as a coach at Iowa, a player who had Brian as a coach has won a National award as the best at his position twice. The offensive line in a different year also won a national award. He has coached 4 first round picks.

Brian might be an arrogant asshole but he has accomplished things as a coach, obviously more than NLPs buddy.

Nah, it's all because of his daddy. He's a shitty coach whose dad pulled the strings on those awards.

 

[The Full Monte]

No, but have you ever tried sitting on those chairs?

I have, thats why i asked. I'm a svelte 210lbs and while uncomfortable, didn't make me feel like a circus animal.

I was just concerned that you might have been stress eating lately. Want to make sure you're taking care of the old ticker there good buddy

 

[Stu Beagle]

Nevermind that Brian started at the very bottom of The Patriots as basically a gofer and worked his way up

 

[douglasbader]

LOL that Howe hired a young female and announced it today. That guy couldn't be any more transparent if he tried.

 

[BngHawk]

Nevermind that Brian started at the very bottom of The Patriots as basically a gofer and worked his way up

That gofer job should have gone to someone less privileged!!!!

I mean fuck, yes his dad got him in the door, but the pats aren’t going to keep your ass around if you suck. They actually have people killed with regularity.

 

[BngHawk]

LOL that Howe hired a young female and announced it today. That guy couldn't be any more transparent if he tried.

Can’t wait to see what her first article is. Then when people go after her it will be because SHE IS A WOMAN!!!!!

 

[Skinny Skier]

My buddy, who has coached nfl players, said it best...”Brian is a guy who was born on 3rd base and thinks he hit a triple”

Kirk’s son, Brian Ferentz coached NFL players. Is he your buddy?

 

[L. Wade Childress]

I don’t know why it shocks me but there are way too many people in the world who get a rush from drawing attention to themselves by tearing down others.

 

[Wanderer]

I don’t know why it shocks me but there are way too many people in the world who get a rush from drawing attention to themselves by tearing down others.

Glad there’s no one on this board like that!

 

[BngHawk]

I don’t know why it shocks me but there are way too many people in the world who get a rush from drawing attention to themselves by tearing down others.

Fuck you

 

[ivan_drago]

I don’t know why it shocks me but there are way too many people in the world who get a rush from drawing attention to themselves by tearing down others.

hahahhahahahahhahahahhaahhahahhahah hoooo ahhahahahahahhahahahahahahahahaha

 

[cloudhawk]

My favourite is still seeing new ways at which KF's tentacles reach into new and interesting places.

 

[Stu Beagle]

Can’t wait to see what her first article is. Then when people go after her it will be because SHE IS A WOMAN!!!!!

Has anyone tweeted at her that she can do better like Howe did to that Lucy girl?

 

[Hawk_Kegmasters]

My buddy, who has coached nfl players, said it best...”Brian is a guy who was born on 3rd base and thinks he hit a triple”

He should have used a football reference like “Brian is a guy who was born in the end zone and thinks he scored a touchdown” instead of the common baseball one.

 

[rodg12]

My buddy, who has coached nfl players, said it best...”Brian is a guy who was born on 3rd base and thinks he hit a triple”

Yet you voted for the same type of douchebag to be President. Must not be too big of a deal then, eh?

 

[nolookpass]

And of course, no indication that the buddy has actually ever met Brian, just that Brian is arrogant and he knows that because they happen to have been in the same profession.

There have been multiple kids at his school recruited by and/or signed by Iowa.

Other than that, spot on.

 

[nolookpass]

Yet you voted for the same type of douchebag to be President. Must not be too big of a deal then, eh?

I dont think Brian is a douchebag nor does he sink to Trumps level in a number of areas

 

[ivan_drago]

There have been multiple kids at his school recruited by and/or signed by Iowa.

Other than that, spot on.

 

[Hawk&Balls]

Wishes Brian would tweet less

 

[Monster]

There have been multiple kids at his school recruited by and/or signed by Iowa.

Other than that, spot on.

Lol.

 

[Monster]

A classic Nolookism.

Here, I have an opinion about someone, but just to make sure everyone values my opinion, here's some corroborating evidence from a "buddy" who happens to coach football and has a thin connection to the actual situation.

 

[Shawneemicks]

My head hurts

 

[nolookpass]

A classic Nolookism.

Here, I have an opinion about someone, but just to make sure everyone values my opinion, here's some corroborating evidence from a "buddy" who happens to coach football and has a thin connection to the actual situation.

Yeah wishing that everyone values my opinion is a big goal of mine here on
Hawkeye Lounge. Classic projection

 

[ivan_drago]

Of course it is.

 

[Monster]

Yeah wishing that everyone values my opinion is a big goal of mine here on
Hawkeye Lounge. Classic projection

Lol. Right. You aren't trying to convince anyone of anything. Just screaming down the highway chuckling to yourself about all the massive pwning you're doing here.

Do you actually believe yourself?

 

[douglasbader]

There obviously are issues with nepotism that need to be accounted for, but the dismissal of people that happen to be born to privileged parents that are given an opportunity is dumb.

In entertainment and sports alone if you went cancel culture against nepotism, you don't end up with some of the most talented and accomplished people in their industry.

 

[MikeyJoe]

Wait about 5 minutes and we will be back to hearing how Brian and James only got NFL shots because of Kirk and his agent, even though James has stuck in the NFL for like 7 years now.

That was great. Coupled with a complete lack of knowledge about NFL practice squads.

 

[Monster]

That was great. Coupled with a complete lack of knowledge about NFL practice squads.

KIRK CALLED A COACH AND GOT JAMES A SPOT!!!!

The best part is learning about how practice squads really work didn't change his opinion one iota. He's convinced, dammit. And that's that.

 

[Monster]

100k message board posts arguing with people from a guy who totally doesn't care if you value his opinion.

 

[thrawn]

There obviously are issues with nepotism that need to be accounted for, but the dismissal of people that happen to be born to privileged parents that are given an opportunity is dumb.

In entertainment and sports alone if you went cancel culture against nepotism, you don't end up with some of the most talented and accomplished people in their industry.

There’s also a certain point where you have to ignore any family connections and judge individuals on their own careers. Does Brian get the job without his dad being head coach, probably not. Has Brian’s performance as an assistant coach been good? I would say generally yes, although the OC is a little more mixed. But if we were were talking about AJ Blazek or Erik Chinader with the same CV instead of Brian there would be different scrutiny.

 

[douglasbader]

There’s also a certain point where you have to ignore any family connections and judge individuals on their own careers. Does Brian get the job without his dad being head coach, probably not. Has Brian’s performance as an assistant coach been good? I would say generally yes, although the OC is a little more mixed. But if we were were talking about AJ Blazek or Erik Chinader with the same CV instead of Brian there would be different scrutiny.

Brian has been mixed as an OC, but ultimately the team has won 8, 9 and 10 games in his first 3 seasons. I think most would agree that Nate Stanley running either hot or cold and Brian not realizing how to properly use him sometimes has held them back from being a more elite level team.

Even with that, 27 wins in 3 seasons including 3 bowl wins and a Top 25 and Top 15 ranking is pretty damn good.

 

[douglasbader]

This is where all of this has gotten so fucking dumb. Way too many people are painting the picture as if Kirk’s son, Brian Ferentz has been a total muddled disaster made worse by him having parking tickets and cussing at a ref during halftime.

The reality is that Iowa is rolling pretty well not only on the field but also in recruiting and talent development. They are right there as a solid Top 25 or even Top 15 level program.

It makes it even more maddening that this all went from a few legit issues to now we are getting thinkpiece articles about what Brian had for breakfast in Pheasant Ridge 17 years ago and Harty making up an speculative article because he is bored and there is no news.

Get the fucking report out, let there be one more round of bullshit and then tell everyone to fuck off going forward.