Watched the presser yesterday and Kirk said "It was the University's Decision". That pretty much tells it all.
Kirk's body language was very telling. He did not want the distraction of Brian leaving being announced during the season. He was put out and I oroginally thought he would stay but now I highly doubt it.
That will be a sad day for Iowa and me personally. I have supported the program with season tickets and donations for over 35 years. There was a five year hiatus while I worked in Canada but my wife and I have been lifelong supporters and fans.
For the younger generation who want to belittle me and others because we are older and wiser, I remember the 19 straight losing season and when Iowa was the butt of media jokes nationally. It is hard to be successful at Iowa. Small population to draw recruits from, stigma from many parts of the country about Iowa's cornfields, and yes, in the age of NIL, we are lacking the big dollar donors.
The Hawks could and probably will slip back when Kirk retires. I for one will wish him well for all he has done for the university and the state of Iowa. All of you change agents, be careful what you wish for. Change is good but it is extremely risky, if not handled properly. Just look to the West to see how Nebraska has faired the past 20 years. Under Kirk, Iowa has been the model for consistency, bowl eligable 24 of 25 years.
After yesterday, I am more convinced Kirk will rerire. Our recruiting class will implode and a new staff will scramble to hold things together. The really good coaches will get new lucrative gigs somewhere and several will be retained.
In that scenario. The Hawks may have some success but I highly doubt they'll match Kirk.
My days of season tickets, donations and bowl travel is waning. It will be up to the next generation to carry the ball. Enjoy the ride.
Thanks Kirk!
Kirk's body language was very telling. He did not want the distraction of Brian leaving being announced during the season. He was put out and I oroginally thought he would stay but now I highly doubt it.
That will be a sad day for Iowa and me personally. I have supported the program with season tickets and donations for over 35 years. There was a five year hiatus while I worked in Canada but my wife and I have been lifelong supporters and fans.
For the younger generation who want to belittle me and others because we are older and wiser, I remember the 19 straight losing season and when Iowa was the butt of media jokes nationally. It is hard to be successful at Iowa. Small population to draw recruits from, stigma from many parts of the country about Iowa's cornfields, and yes, in the age of NIL, we are lacking the big dollar donors.
The Hawks could and probably will slip back when Kirk retires. I for one will wish him well for all he has done for the university and the state of Iowa. All of you change agents, be careful what you wish for. Change is good but it is extremely risky, if not handled properly. Just look to the West to see how Nebraska has faired the past 20 years. Under Kirk, Iowa has been the model for consistency, bowl eligable 24 of 25 years.
After yesterday, I am more convinced Kirk will rerire. Our recruiting class will implode and a new staff will scramble to hold things together. The really good coaches will get new lucrative gigs somewhere and several will be retained.
In that scenario. The Hawks may have some success but I highly doubt they'll match Kirk.
My days of season tickets, donations and bowl travel is waning. It will be up to the next generation to carry the ball. Enjoy the ride.
Thanks Kirk!