You have to realize Iowa has a ceiling with Kirk. That ceiling being double digit wins, an elite defense, and sometimes an adequate offense. Rutgers would die for that. Nebraska won't admit it, but they would take it after a decade plus of not being better than Iowa. That was Nebraska's statement after firing Pelini right?
So that's why half the fanbase adamantly defends Kirk. They are afraid of lowering the basement. Iowa isn't a power, it's a state with a small populace.
The fire Ferentz crowd sees what Iowa can do in great seasons. If only a new guy could upgrade the offense, pair it with the defense. Why can't Iowa be what Utah is? Why can't Iowa at least rise to Penn State tier level? Look at Washington, Oregon, or Clemson. They've leveled up, they aren't traditional powers.
Whatever side you're on, you know what you got with Kirk. It's not great, but it sure is better than terrible .
So that's why half the fanbase adamantly defends Kirk. They are afraid of lowering the basement. Iowa isn't a power, it's a state with a small populace.
The fire Ferentz crowd sees what Iowa can do in great seasons. If only a new guy could upgrade the offense, pair it with the defense. Why can't Iowa be what Utah is? Why can't Iowa at least rise to Penn State tier level? Look at Washington, Oregon, or Clemson. They've leveled up, they aren't traditional powers.
Whatever side you're on, you know what you got with Kirk. It's not great, but it sure is better than terrible .