He shouldn't lose his position because of injury. He should lose his position because he's terrible.
VOTE: Who will KF name as Starting QB for next week vs Wisconsin?
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IF it's not Sullivan, Kirk should be relieved of his duties at the end of the game.
it’s not polite to say some obvious things. you wouldn’t want kaleb to tell a not so good looking girl that she’s an uggo. nor should he say his head coach is stupid which is what he did.
This is correct. Kirk won’t change qb’s unless Cades leg gets amputated.
Choose wisely, young Grasshopper, your HOF nomination is hanging on this decision!!
He didn’t say anything wrong. Opposing Ds do have to account for Sullivan running. With Cade, they don’t. It a fact. If a player isn’t allowed to speak common sense/reality, the team will never reach its best, imo.
Maybe it wasn't prudent for Kaleb to say that. But I like that he did
Also, I don't think your comparison fits well. While the girl in your scenario has little control over her facial appearance and saying that to her is mean spirited, the coach absolutely owns his poor decision.
Cade should never see another meaningful snap in his college career. Period.
Sullivan is miles better than captain noodle arm..
Sullivan is miles better than captain noodle arm..
Yet there was no rotation until 1 1/3 into the game and a pick 6. Quit with the B.S. Kirk. Swallow your ego and admit you were once again wrong on the QB and move on.
My post was about KF's remarks not your post BTW.
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KF gave some mixed postgame messages.
I would hate to play against him in poker.
We have been so conditioned to assume the worst when it comes to the QB position. But Kirk knows (Lester already knew) that Sullivan is the best choice. It would not surprise me though if Sullivan is kept on a short leash and any stumble and McNamara comes in. That scenario seems more likely.
Sullivan's mobility and physicality alone are a huge uplift for this team! Weak QB's impact our OL, as well as our D due to their lack of success and ability for our opponents to get fired up and T off with blitzes and sacks!!
If KF can't see this I'm at a loss for words!!
If KF can't see this I'm at a loss for words!!
When has the obvious ever stood a chance in picking the starting QB at IOWA the past 26 years?
Wisconsin will have to game plan differently for each of the two QBs. Maybe Kirk is playing 3D chess.
This, coupled with a horrible gameplan that neuters Sullivan’s strengths and doesn’t put him in a position to succeed.
what exactly does Wisconsin have to prepare for with Cade?
Agree. Sullivan will have a MUCH shorter leash than Cade. Cade was given game after game after game of terrible play and was only replaced after being hurt. If Sullivan has a bad quarter he will probably get benched and Cade put in.
KJ did not say his head coach is stupid.
He stated facts.
The facts say his head coach is stupid.
3d Chess is way too sexy. Kirk is more of a "checkers on the porch " kinda guy.
I think it will be CM.
I read that college QB's generally make tremendous and noticeable leaps in improvement between their 30th and 31st career starts.....
I read that college QB's generally make tremendous and noticeable leaps in improvement between their 30th and 31st career starts.....
You can't be serious Kirk. He only said that Sullivan made his job easier. He's not allowed to compliment the kid that came in and led the team to victory? WTF???
Nothing, but it should lead to a huge level of overconfidence.
I would have liked to see that as well. I remember watching Sully play at Northwestern and he was mainly throwing short passes. I am not saying he can't throw for longer ones, I am saying there is very little evidence that he can. I agree with everyone else, why tip your cards on who is the starter? I love the fact that defenses now have to play contain with Sully in, that plays right into what Lester wants to do. BTW I thought it was rather comical that he blew by the receiver to make a block. I mean very heads up and smart, but it was odd to watch on tv. I mean he blew right past him!!! The whole thing is just not something you see very often and yet it almost looked scripted and Sully did not hesitate one bit. So again, very heads up.
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kid is smart and understands the rushing game. he didn't say anything wrong but his observation instantly put the easily avoidable futility (ie mcanamara) of the past few weeks in glaring spotlight. clearly all the players have known this just as everyone watching has. hope kirk takes it in the right spirit.
When a player can't compliment a fellow player the locker room will revolt. If Kirk doesn't do what everyone knows to be the right thing he will lose this team and a significant segment of the fanbase. There is no controversy unless Kirk makes it so by leaving the door open for Cade. If Kirk doesn't take what KJ said in the right spirit then he's just showing himself to be a small man with ridiculously thin skin that needs to ride off into the sunset.
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BirdistheWord
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Why does every other position experience numerous, clear changes to the depth chart? Why not QB? Ironically it’s the position Kirk should have the least influence on.
I fear that if Cade is cleared to play that he will start & Sully will get rotated in again
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Hasn't Sullivan been "rotated in" since like the 3rd week? There was never any intent for Sullivan to get the extended play that he did in this game. Cade getting pulled because of "injury" and Sullivan getting extended minutes only happened because Cade was absolutely terrible again and the situation presented itself. I'm certain that Kirk absolutely hated to do this, but now that it's done he needs to go all in by giving Sullivan QB1 reps this week or risk losing the team.
Well, since you asked...they would need to practice jamming 10, or even all 11, guys in the box so as to stop the run. You just can't wing it on game day lest some of the guys be stepping on the feet of their teammates.
I think the difference is this:
* Prior to yesterday, Sully only went in for red zone packages
* Yesterday, the plan, per KF, was for Sully to actually get FULL series.
Yesterday's plan changed, of course, when Cade got his bell rung.
And I agree with you 100% that Sully gave the team a HUGE spark; the players even said so in the postgame.
Sully should be QB1. Fans, beat writers, etc all say it. But, we're dealing with KF here....
