I think getting this horribly flawed team to 7 wins is a near miracle. Kirk deserves respect for that. However, he and his coaches also are responsible for constructing this very flawed team. Do you realize what could have been the last two years with even an average offense? We could have been in the final four both years. Oh well, candy and nuts and if’s and but’s.
Iowa has some issues to address. Here is my list:
1. How did the OL get this bad and how do you fix it? They are very slow footed and confused on who to block. Recruiting and coaching need to be addressed. Can Kirk do it?
2. Why does Iowa apparently not have a P5 QB on the roster? Again, recruiting and coaching. Can Kirk fix it? His son Brian is not getting it done. Even though Brian supposedly works for Barta, you know Barta doesn’t fart without Kirk’s permission.
3. Wide receivers. Iowa doesn’t appear to have any wideouts capable of stretching the field and even if we did, the offense is not designed to stretch the field and get large chunk yardage. We’ve seen this play out again and again whenever we fall behind. Again, recruiting and coaching. Can Kirk get it done?
one more thing, if there is any justice in the world, Phil Parker should win the Broyles award for best coordinator! Can you imagine what the last two years would have looked like without our defense being elite? It’s scary to think about.
Personally, if I was Kirk, I’d think about retiring after the bowl game. Next years offense and defense might be pretty bad.