Brian Ferentz:”I’m not an expert on the Quarterback position”
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I find the full quote a little more illuminating than the twitter blurb:
“The first thing I need to do is admit that I’m not an expert on the quarterback position. I better go seek out some expertise and learn from it,” he said. “And then it’s like any other position. One of the things that makes you a good line coach or a good tight ends coach, you have to start by listening to the players. Too many coaches want to dictate."
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I'm still a skeptic but whatever...
“The first thing I need to do is admit that I’m not an expert on the quarterback position. I better go seek out some expertise and learn from it,” he said. “And then it’s like any other position. One of the things that makes you a good line coach or a good tight ends coach, you have to start by listening to the players. Too many coaches want to dictate."
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I'm still a skeptic but whatever...
“I’m not an offensive expert at all”
-Brian Ferentz
-Brian Ferentz
Brian Ferentz: "I’m not an expert on the quarterback position." "But it looks good on my resume."
Oh, I don't know about that. Brian Ferentz can be mighty offensive.
"I'm not a biologist."
Look, it's all about the OL and has always been. Great/above average QB play has always coincided with a dominating OL!
That wasnt the case in the bowl game.
Anybody that gives anybody else crap for ripping on BF can just go cram it.
Honestly, even though I still disagree with the move, this quote significantly raises my level of respect for Brian.
It's "our team," BF is "our OC," and now he's "our QB Coach." I'm rooting for him.
Might as well. Pissing and moaning won’t change it.
Idk how much blame can really go on Brian. You need a great QB these days to win, yet Iowa has still been pretty successful with the worst D1 QB I have ever seen.
I'm super excited that Brian Ferentz is coaching the quarterbacks and running the offense...
you gotta figure Iowa played a lot of Freshman on the O-line last year.. and this coming season, even with a lot of young fellas on the O-line... they got a chance to be really good.
and of course, with a really good O-line... the offense is going to control the game...
and thats how Iowa wins games.
Kirk is often quoted as saying "thats football"
but the way Iowa runs its offense... "thats smart football"
looking forward to another run at the West Division title and a shot at the Big Ten Championship.
you gotta figure Iowa played a lot of Freshman on the O-line last year.. and this coming season, even with a lot of young fellas on the O-line... they got a chance to be really good.
and of course, with a really good O-line... the offense is going to control the game...
and thats how Iowa wins games.
Kirk is often quoted as saying "thats football"
but the way Iowa runs its offense... "thats smart football"
looking forward to another run at the West Division title and a shot at the Big Ten Championship.
Nice quote Brian.
I’ve never been a Brian fan. This continued crap is starting to make me think Kirk has lost it too.
While Kirk has earned the right to be head Hawk for as long as he likes, it is disconcerting that he may be sacrificing the program quality and future in his efforts to groom Brian to be his successor.
This feeling is embarrassing and not accurate
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The Iowa offense does NOT control the game - they have not been good enough sustaining drives to be the "ball control" offense many of you claim them to be.
We win with defense DESPITE the offense continuously gifted tremendous field position. There ya go. Start opening your eyes during the games - it helps see the reality of everything.
As long as he stays every night at a Holiday Inn Express, we should be just fine.
As long as he stays every night at a Holiday Inn Express, we should be just fine.
I know every time I've interviewed for a job and told them that I'm no expert in what the position requires, I've gotten it.
I am on the fence about Brian, both overall and as QB coach. I think skepticism is warranted, but I also think none of US know a thing about QB play, really.
So, the "success" of this move will be judged on the success of the offense, not the improvement of the QBs. And the offense is likely to improve, because the OL, TE and WR will probably be better and RB will be more consistent (if less explosive).
As to the QB play itself, I do wonder if part of the thinking moving BF there is to simplify the role of the QB. BF might not know how to teach a PhD class in QB play, but maybe KoK trying to teach college QBs at that level was part of the problem? IDK.
So, the "success" of this move will be judged on the success of the offense, not the improvement of the QBs. And the offense is likely to improve, because the OL, TE and WR will probably be better and RB will be more consistent (if less explosive).
As to the QB play itself, I do wonder if part of the thinking moving BF there is to simplify the role of the QB. BF might not know how to teach a PhD class in QB play, but maybe KoK trying to teach college QBs at that level was part of the problem? IDK.
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The most important part of this job is playing the right qb that can create plays that break down. We haven't had a QB like that for a very very long time. If you have a qb like that then always a threat to pickup a first down. Why we have gone to statues in the QB position is so so baffling and frustrating. Give me a mobile QB that can scramble any day over a tall, strong arm slow qb.
My God I'm worried about Brian as a quarterback coach . This could be a good year with Brian I don't know I hope I'm wrong. I work at a hospital I'm a maintenance man I'm not a doctor or emt
I am usually impressed by what Brian has to say when I hear him talk. He is very knowledgeable about football and confident in his abilities, but is self deprecating as well. This has not translated into the offense that we want to see or expect. I do maintain hope that it will though.
Tom Brady, Dan Marino , Peyton Manning say hello although Brady did move around some when young. Pocket awareness, being able to side step or move up in the pocket is what the good ones do. SP does not have that ability.
Where do guys find this shit that is f×÷#ing hilarious!Bet the fire department got called on that one!Can u imagine this guy trying to explain the origin of the fire.Nice quote Brian.
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