75% chance Kirk is back next year? "I don't think he's done yet....I think he's got 1 more year & that will be it."

[Beattheohiostate]

Yet last season the team won 10 games and it may have been the peak of negativity in the Hawkeye community

Who did they beat? Who was the QB? How did they do against actual quality football teams?

They beat nobody. Deacon Hill. And it was something like 96-0. Any other observations?

 

[Beattheohiostate]

What I would love to see is give the staff the money to go out and buy who they need for a couple years and see what they can do. We know we are up against much bigger war chests and that won't change with a change in head coach.

Tell that to Indiana and all that talent they brought in from the juggernaut known as James Madison.

 

[pistachio1999]

Tell that to Indiana and all that talent they brought in from the juggernaut known as James Madison.

Yeah bro he got loyalty from players he recruited. They were 3 stars. You pick one single season and act like this dude is Nick Saban. Let's talk in a couple years when he has to go out there as Indiana coach and bring in guys he is not as familiar with.

 

[IowaHawk1994]

A lot closer to 100%

KF not done until it is Fry late years type disaster. Not sure he survives next year's mess. Wow Hawk football is going to be really bad for the next 5 years at least. The garbage this and last year might be the high mark.

 

[IowaHawk1994]

PP has lost 4 this year. Awful D. Soft, can't tackle. Used to not being able to cover anyone with a pulse but this year even worse.

 

[MitchLL]

Iowa's days of consistently having a soft schedule are ending.

 

[BonzoFury]

PP has lost 4 this year. Awful D. Soft, can't tackle. Used to not being able to cover anyone with a pulse but this year even worse.

Dunno about 4

Despite ISUs late field goal, the offense could have put this game away in the first half.

UCLA only scored 20 on their home field. Some decent offense could have won that won that one as well.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

I heard you’re going to donate your spleen to help get more top notch kids to come in? Fact or fiction? 😃 jk

My gallbladder, maybe....

 

[ozzie8]

$24M....

 

[BirdistheWord]

Then that makes the 10 win season incredibly impressive.

But again, 10 wins stands impressive on its own. It doesn't need my footnotes

Yes, the offense was so historically bad that the overall result is unfathomable. But the underlying point is what could have been accomplished with a QB who was at least better than “Taking a knee”

 

[eyesofhawk]

Reading comprehension isn't your strong suit is it.

I read well enough to know that football isn't your strong suit

 

[jberesford]

How low does it have to go to pull the trigger in your opinion?

Any current amount is fine by me. The inflation in salaries will continue. If Iowa finds an adequate replacement and gets him under contract soon the savings of that long term will negate the buyout now. If Ferentz leaves on his own in 3 years we could be throwing $100 million at the next coach long term. Then imagine what the buyout would be if that guy doesn't work out. Cut the cord and get rebuilding sooner than later. Nebraska was paying a lot of coaches and athletic directors. But they were still paying them less than the current replacements cost.

 

[Dr. Phil Seuss]

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I wouldn’t be surprised if he tries to put together one more cycle over the next 4-5 years. Maybe he will use that stretch to become a figurehead with some strategy guidance while allowing his coordinators to run the show.

Nah, he’s an ego maniac control freak who destroys QBs and likes to punt. He’ll have Iowa in 5 to 8 win seasons for that stretch and stay the course with his philosophy. Fans will be suicidal by 2030, imprisoned in Kirk’s Uncle Tom racism program where Nico Ragaini was the star WR.

 

[pistachio1999]

Won't matter who the HC is, gonna need a lot more money to really compete. Gundy and Aranda have told us directly this world requires money to buy players.

 

[HawkeyeGenius]

Someone I know who is very close to the program told me Kirk would like to coach until 75. Hopefully those last 5 years will be as the OL coach.

So, until the end of his current contract?

 

[JerseyCityHawki]

My gallbladder, maybe....

Please no- that’s too important of an organ for that

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

Please no- that’s too important of an organ for that

Meh, from what I'm told, I can get along just fine without it........

 

[ottumwan in tx]

If he left tomorrow and Iowa had about two losing seasons in a row you guys would be looking like idiots

 

[Franisdaman]

Won't matter who the HC is, gonna need a lot more money to really compete. Gundy and Aranda have told us directly this world requires money to buy players.

tOSU's payroll (I mean, NIL) is $20M this year; would love to know what Iowa's is.

This almost feels like the Oakland A's (Iowa) vs the Los Angeles Dodgers (tOSU)

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[loper]

I would argue he's also motivated to finish his career with a 60.00% win percentage.

One of the stipulations for the College Football Hall of Fame is you have to have won 60% of your games.

Kirk has been the head coach in 358 games. He's won 59.78% of those games.

By season's end Kirk will be up to 361 games (2 reg season games + 1 bowl game are left).

To get to 60.00% by the end of the 2024 season, Kirk will have to finish at 3-0 to get to 217-144 (60.11%).

To get to 60.00% by the end of the 2025 season, Kirk will have to finish this season & next season (assuming 13 games) no worse than 11-5 to get to 225-149 (60.16%).

Kirk's current record:

.......12-21 (36.4%):...............3 years at Maine..........(1990-92)
202-123 (62.2%):.........26th season at Iowa (1999-present)
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214-144 (59.78%) Overall Record
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Thanks for the numbers!!! If Kirk goes 3-0 to end this year, retirement makes sense to me. Hall of Fame is much greater than most BIG wins. JMHO.

 

[MeetTheFerentzes]

It took some kind of "insider" to come up with the brilliant prediction that KF would go through the motions for one more season so that he can stumble upon B1G win #206 and then hang it up? I think that's been pretty obvious for a while.

 

[yrunvs]

Man, some of you guys really hate all things Iowa. From KF to Phil P to supposed easy schedules to hating on Cade and on and on everyday every thread. This forum is almost unbearable with all the venom you pukes spew.

 

[Dr. Phil Seuss]

Man, some of you guys really hate all things Iowa. From KF to Phil P to supposed easy schedules to hating on Cade and on and on everyday every thread. This forum is almost unbearable with all the venom you pukes spew.

lol. This is a program with deep pockets and a roster regularly fitted with NFL guys that has managed the most laughable offense and passing game in the post Covid era. They’ve fielded some of the worst offenses in modern Big Ten history. Oh, and the head coach allowed his wholly unqualified son to preside over this disaster and didn’t have the balls to end it like his lady boss did.

 

[83Hawk]

Man, some of you guys really hate all things Iowa. From KF to Phil P to supposed easy schedules to hating on Cade and on and on everyday every thread. This forum is almost unbearable with all the venom you pukes spew.

You’re trying too hard.

 

[yrunvs]

lol. This is a program with deep pockets and a roster regularly fitted with NFL guys that has managed the most laughable offense and passing game in the post Covid era. They’ve fielded some of the worst offenses in modern Big Ten history. Oh, and the head coach allowed his wholly unqualified son to preside over this disaster and didn’t have the balls to end it like his lady boss did.

I understand to some degree the KF hate some of you have but now it's all things Iowa. Phil, the defense, supposed easy schedules, QB's, recruiting etc etc etc. and it's all day everyday in every thread.

 

[Dr. Phil Seuss]

I understand to some degree the KF hate some of you have but now it's all things Iowa. Phil, the defense, supposed easy schedules, QB's, recruiting etc etc etc. and it's all day everyday in every thread.

Phil’s defense has taken a step back. Anyone can see that. This is as bad as they’ve been in a long time. That said, they still hardly give up points and are always keeping Iowa in the game when their offense trips over their shoelaces. 90% of Iowa fans would rather Ferentz leave than PP.

Iowa has the worst QB room in the country right now. It really is that bad. These guys have clearly failed at the position time and time again, from recruiting them, to developing them, to managing them in the game and throughout the season. It’s some of the worst you will see at this level of play.

Re schedules - tough to argue that they had a favorable run of scheduling from 21-24. Looks like the top output will be some CCG beatdowns and a Music City Bowl trophy.

 

[AEG82]

The only opinion that matters is that of the record books

Well that and yours apparently.

 

[TXHCHawk]

Yeah bro he got loyalty from players he recruited. They were 3 stars. You pick one single season and act like this dude is Nick Saban. Let's talk in a couple years when he has to go out there as Indiana coach and bring in guys he is not as familiar with.

Ummm, those players were recruited, played for, and coached by him at…….JMU. Are you insinuating that the players he was able to recruit, develop, play, and coach at JMU, wouldn’t be interested in playing for him at Indiana? Literally makes no sense.

Throw in the fact, he used those same players to elevate JMU to the FBS, and in their first year generated hot debate on the first-year FBS non-participation bowl rule, in spite of an incredible season. The following year, another success, and their first bowl game. Man, I’m not on Cignetti’s d/ck, but you have to give credit, and an honest take, when it’s due.

 

[mro1978]

Yet last season the team won 10 games and it may have been the peak of negativity in the Hawkeye community

for good reason due to the dead last offense with his nepo baby running the show

 

[Franisdaman]

Thanks for the numbers!!! If Kirk goes 3-0 to end this year, retirement makes sense to me. Hall of Fame is much greater than most BIG wins. JMHO.

you are welcome.

how many wins do you see in next year's schedule?

2025 Iowa Football Schedule​
Saturday Aug. 30		UAlbany Great DanesKinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series
Saturday Sep. 6		at Iowa State CyclonesJack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Saturday Sep. 13		UMass MinutemenKinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		Indiana HoosiersKinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		Michigan State SpartansKinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		Minnesota Golden GophersKinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		Oregon DucksKinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		Penn State Nittany LionsKinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		at Nebraska CornhuskersMemorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsSHI Stadium, Piscataway, NJ	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		at USC TrojansLA Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		at Wisconsin BadgersCamp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI	Time TBA ETTV TBA

 

[kceasthawk]

What I would love to see is give the staff the money to go out and buy who they need for a couple years and see what they can do. We know we are up against much bigger war chests and that won't change with a change in head coach.

Outstanding. Send an email to Rico. He'll be glad to help you out....

 

[kceasthawk]

you are welcome.

how many wins do you see in next year's schedule?

2025 Iowa Football Schedule​
Saturday Aug. 30		UAlbany Great DanesKinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series
Saturday Sep. 6		at Iowa State CyclonesJack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Saturday Sep. 13		UMass MinutemenKinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		Indiana HoosiersKinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		Michigan State SpartansKinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		Minnesota Golden GophersKinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		Oregon DucksKinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		Penn State Nittany LionsKinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		at Nebraska CornhuskersMemorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsSHI Stadium, Piscataway, NJ	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		at USC TrojansLA Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		at Wisconsin BadgersCamp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI	Time TBA ETTV TBA

Who knows. Does anywhere here know just what all these other teams will be next season after their personal losses? There's always more to consider. Its like people not voting Jans girls in the top 25 because CC22 left. It still doesn't measure the heart or readiness of those waiting in the wings for THEIR shot.

 

[Bow.to.the.Narrative]

you are welcome.

how many wins do you see in next year's schedule?

2025 Iowa Football Schedule​
Saturday Aug. 30		UAlbany Great DanesKinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series
Saturday Sep. 6		at Iowa State CyclonesJack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Saturday Sep. 13		UMass MinutemenKinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		Indiana HoosiersKinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		Michigan State SpartansKinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		Minnesota Golden GophersKinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		Oregon DucksKinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		Penn State Nittany LionsKinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		at Nebraska CornhuskersMemorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsSHI Stadium, Piscataway, NJ	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		at USC TrojansLA Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA	Time TBA ETTV TBA
Date TBA		at Wisconsin BadgersCamp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI	Time TBA ETTV TBA

Wow...five home games to start with in conference play? That at least should help a little.

 

[kceasthawk]

Wow...five home games to start with in conference play? That at least should help a little.

I'm quite sure thats not the games in the order they'll be played in the conference. There is NO way that our schedule would be 5 home games followed by 4 road games in conference. Thats why all those games say both dates and times TBD. To be determined.....

 

[Franisdaman]

Wow...five home games to start with in conference play? That at least should help a little.

Actually, take another look.

The 12 game schedule so far:

Aug 30 vs Albany
Sep 6 at Iowa State
Sep 13 vs UMass

The 9 conference games: Dates/Times/TV all yet to be determined.

Home:
Indiana
Michigan State
Minnesota
Oregon
Penn State

Away:
Nebraska
Rutgers
USC
Wisconsin