McNamara Remains the Starter Despite Turnovers, Lack of Production

[nck24]

KF is sticking with McNamara -- despite Brendan Sullivan's success in limited snaps and all of McNamara's issues to start the year.

STORY:

McNamara Remains the Starter Despite Turnovers, Lack of Production

Cade McNamara hasn't been good to start the 2024 season. For now, Kirk Ferentz still believes he's Iowa's best option.

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The thing that is really shocking to me is that Kirk seems to have no trouble replacing established running backs and receivers with new guys. He's never be shy about pulling an RB out of a game that commits a turnover.

But QB....

 

[UndercoverHawk]

Why is it Kirk’s call who the QB is? It’s not Kirk’s call when Phil pulls X for Entringer. Lester should say Sullivan is starting and if Kirk tries to poo poo that then force Kirk to fire him and go scorched earth on Kirk.

 

[ICWestfan]

KF trolling Iowa fans...

 

[LukaDuka]

At this point I hope Iowa gets their a$$ kicked from here on out.
If it takes a complete implosion to move the needle to change then so be it!
There I said it

Go root for Nebraska, Minnesota or Illinois then.... hater

 

[LukaDuka]

Unfortunately you’re correct

He kept us in the Iowa State game? huh....

 

[LukaDuka]

Anyone who thinks Sullivan wouldn't be a major upgrade over old man McNamara doesn't know much about football.

Name ONE other team . . . FBS or FCS . . . that would start McNamara again this week after the way he's played so far. Yah, I can't think of a single one either.

you nailed it there...

 

[LukaDuka]

He was a starter at Northwestern and was probably going to start again this season

That's misinformation

 

[the24fan]

Go root for Nebraska, Minnesota or Illinois then.... hater

Crawl back up KF’s a$$….

 

[Garzatough85]

KF must be on a mission to win less than 10 games this year. Gotta try to make junior look good somehow.

Maybe he wants to finish lower in the conference so we get a better draft choice 🤷🏻‍♂️

 

[coorsoriginal02]

At this point I hope Iowa gets their a$$ kicked from here on out.
If it takes a complete implosion to move the needle to change then so be it!
There I said it

I won’t be upset if we lose to Washington Saturday.

We should lose out so Kirk can consider retirement.

 

[swihawk]

I won’t be upset if we lose to Washington Saturday.

We should lose out so Kirk can consider retirement.

No. Bad idea. We have some Debbie to beat.

 

[coorsoriginal02]

Listen to any coach at any level. Coachspeak is universal, not copyrighted by Kirk.

Not true at all. Lots and lots of coaches actually speak the way they know everybody saw the game play out. Actually expressing disappointment.

Kirk is on another level with his “I thought our guys competed. They played hard.”
Most lame, tiresome shit ever.

 

[coorsoriginal02]

No. Bad idea. We have some Debbie to beat.

I’d rather lose out so Kirk can basically get pushed out. That’s where many of us are unfortunately..

 

[spiderland]

I’d rather lose out so Kirk can basically get pushed out. That’s where many of us are unfortunately..

How about we lose the next 6, beat Nebber in OT, and then Beth cans Kirk and makes a reference to where Nebber is at as a program right now. Ya, I know, but one can dream…

 

[littlez]

I think Kirk back then leaned more heavily on his assistants, and he had great ones. He had something to prove. The team was fun and explosive, something he clearly isn’t. But also Kirk was way more animated back then too. Age does slow us down but Kirk was a hot head. Now he chews gum

Once he achieved the success he did and his assistants moved on…he dug in a lot more.

Now he’s surrounded by guys who are collecting a paycheck and don’t have any ambition for greater things. So Kirk has total control and we’ve got this product

That is great. Totally back that 100%.

 

[Heathen Raider]

That's misinformation

He was the #2 and came in after an injury and played extremely well , Kid is a good QB . Facts

 

[WestCoastHawkI]

He was the #2 and came in after an injury and played extremely well , Kid is a good QB . Facts

Brendan Sullivan shines in third start of season, leads Northwestern to 33-27 victory over Maryland.

Brendan Sullivan threw two touchdown passes, passed for 265 yards, and added 56 on the ground as Northwestern defeated Maryland 33-27.

apnews.com

Facts

 

[WaterTower]

KF is sticking with McNamara -- despite Brendan Sullivan's success in limited snaps and all of McNamara's issues to start the year.

STORY:

McNamara Remains the Starter Despite Turnovers, Lack of Production

Cade McNamara hasn't been good to start the 2024 season. For now, Kirk Ferentz still believes he's Iowa's best option.

iowa.rivals.com

Hopefully no recruits will be there to see the fans reaction after McNamara misses his first wide open receiver.

 

[yrunvs]

Openly rooting for Iowa to get beaten. What a horrible forum this has become.

 

[IndisputableEvidence]

I will be honest, I’m not sure I have been more apathetic towards an Iowa football game than I am this week. A buddy texted me last week after half time, he was shocked I had turned off the game. I don’t ever remember doing that outside of Nevada at 2 AM.

The whole program is stale at this point. And I have gotten to the point where any time we play a top 25 team, I can pretty much know it won’t be super competitive because the offense can’t do anything.

 

[HawkeyeGenius]

Why is anybody surprised. This is the same coach that stuck with Petras as long as he did. Deacon Hill forever. Even look back to Jake Christensen over Stanzi. Probably a game or two lost because they didn't go with Stanzi. This is the same coach that allowed James Vandenberg to take every single snap in a 4-8 season. I don't think Vandenberg should've been bench as that team was bad, but get you're other guys experience. The real issue for us should be Kirk's ability to identify QB talent.

 

[Thunderlips71]

Iowa football has become that glass bowl of hard candies grandma used to put on her coffee table whenever you visited.

In this analogy Iowa football is the stale candy and Kirk Ferentz is grandma.

 

[elipse]

Kirk cries whenever he wins a game - I think it’s because he’s surprised.

 

[MeetTheFerentzes]

Having players on the field that gives you the best chance to win. How many times do we have to hear that pile of crap?

About as many times as we get to hear about how ball-control and lack of turnovers is key to this offense....

KF has become a parody of himself (like many coaches that hang on too long)

 

[MeetTheFerentzes]

Listen to any coach at any level. Coachspeak is universal, not copyrighted by Kirk.

Maybe not, but he has bastardized it to perfection....

 

[MeetTheFerentzes]

If Kirk was in charge of the DNC, Biden would still be your candidate...

And he would be telling us that his mental capacity is improving; he's seeing some good things

 

[amahawk]

Why is it Kirk’s call who the QB is? It’s not Kirk’s call when Phil pulls X for Entringer. Lester should say Sullivan is starting and if Kirk tries to poo poo that then force Kirk to fire him and go scorched earth on Kirk.

I wonder if Lester returns next season.

 

[MeetTheFerentzes]

He kept us in the Iowa State game? huh....

Allowing 20 points should get you a W in most games, especially against average teams, and especially when your team has 13 points at halftime.

I realize that the D has slipped a little bit this season, but Iowa's defensive issues pale in comparison to the joke we have on offense.

 

[BrotherHawkeye]

If Cade struggles in the first half against Washington, but plays the entire game, and Iowa loses, you think it has been brutal up to now, just wait. I hope none of that happens. But I'm not counting on any of it not to. It's cliche, but this game is a pivot point for the Iowa season.

 

[swihawk]

Not true at all. Lots and lots of coaches actually speak the way they know everybody saw the game play out. Actually expressing disappointment.

Kirk is on another level with his “I thought our guys competed. They played hard.”
Most lame, tiresome shit ever.

Not true at all. Most coaches use coachspeak... Hence the term.

 

[HawkeyeGenius]

If Cade struggles in the first half against Washington, but plays the entire game, and Iowa loses, you think it has been brutal up to now, just wait. I hope none of that happens. But I'm not counting on any of it not to. It's cliche, but this game is a pivot point for the Iowa season.

1st half? I'd say 1st quarter. Washington has the offense to put it out of reach in a half.

 

[83Hawk]

I’d rather lose out so Kirk can basically get pushed out. That’s where many of us are unfortunately..

I never hope Iowa loses.

 

[Heathen Raider]

I just laid some on the over knowing Cade will be QB1 because I have full confidence in Him turning the ball over and helping Washington look like the Warner led Rams

 

[Dr. Phil Seuss]

Kirk’s philosophy with McNamara is like when you’re really cheap, and you spend a lot of money on something, and it’s not very good quality, but you still treat it and use it like it is a premium product, solely because you paid a lot for it.

 

[swihawk]

Sounds like there will be some disappointed folks if the Hawks win out. 10-2 is likely.

 

[Stoopsbrother]

Cade is the leg lamp from a christmas story, supposedly prestigious award that is actually hideous when you showcase it.

 

[Dr. Phil Seuss]

Sounds like there will be some disappointed folks if the Hawks win out. 10-2 is likely.

Iowa can win games with horrifying QB play. Imagine what they could do with a middling guy who can throw a deep ball to a wide open guy and avoid turning it over.

 

[swihawk]

I’d rather lose out so Kirk can basically get pushed out. That’s where many of us are unfortunately..

Pushing out a winning coach is never a good idea. Ask Debbie. Kirk is no Pelini in temperment. Besides, Kirk is too close to catching Woody Hayes.

 

[SolarHawk]

This is about the time last year I checked out due to KF’s inexplicable decision making. It’s just not fun to watch anymore. I’ll be checking in on scores, but I’ve got way more important shit to do than watch Iowa football. Sucks to be here, but we’re here.

 

[MitchLL]

He stuck with the turnover machine last year. Kirk is stubborn like that.

At thos point, KF's decisions are a freaking joke.