Worst coaching job in years. Maybe ever in KF era?

[BonzoFury]

200 yards rushing. The o-line, particularly the right side was good. All on the QB and boneheaded coaching decisions

so we stop running to the right and let Cade throw the ball around aimlessly.

Kirk likes to emphasize "not beating yourself". There's more than one way to do that. Mistakes/turnovers are the obvious one. Going away from what's working is another. We did ISU's job for them.

 

[LetsGoHawks83]

I only followed the game on my phone.... Did we do a single QB sneak on the 2 possessions that we were on the 2 and 3 yard line?

QB sneak that sh*t 8 effing times if you have too. We know the snap count, should be able to push for a damn yard on a QB sneak against ISU. Otherwise, just pack you sh*t and go home. If we are afraid to get Cade hurt, the put Sullivan in there, who can move.

 

[Easthawk1062]

I’d also like to bring up the Minnesota 21 game. Anyone remember the ending to that? We purposely didn’t score the TD and like half ass QB snuck the ball for 3 plays from inside the 5 and took the field goal (made it 5 point game) which kept it 1 score game so we could burn an extra 40 seconds. Then Minnesota with under one minute left gets to the 50 before we got a sack to end the game. Just another example of being stupid and putting it on the defense instead of winning the game.

 

[Rambler Hawk]

1. Horrible RZ offensive play calls
2. Decision to go for 2 in 3Q
3. Passing against a dejected defense up two scores on first down with a short field.
4. Not continually running against a depleted ISU linebacker unit despite having success
5. Not taking the timeout instead of the delay of game on the punt.
6. Not a 100% sure but think they were in a man defense on the big 30 yard throw setting up the field goal.

That last series by Iowa was like (once again) raising the white flag….and taking the delay penalty was down right criminal. I caught the tail end of the Illini game where they needed a first down to win too - announcers said ‘no way they try to pass’…guess what, they tried to pass! That my friends is a coach who wants to win! The Illini still made a field goal and then held Kansas’ desperation 1 minute attempt to move the ball downfield…..

 

[Rambler Hawk]

I’d also like to bring up the Minnesota 21 game. Anyone remember the ending to that? We purposely didn’t score the TD and like half ass QB snuck the ball for 3 plays from inside the 5 and took the field goal which kept it 1 score game so we could burn an extra 40 seconds. Then Minnesota with under one minute left gets to the 50 before we got a sack to end the game. Just another example of being stupid and putting it on the defense instead of winning the game.

I think we actually won, but what was that game he was taking a V formation with like 1/2 the fourth quarter to go?!?!?! And don’t forget the infamous OSU OT game back in the early 2000’s….He is so conservative, it’s maddening….

 

[Easthawk1062]

I think we actually won, but what was that game he was taking a V formation with like 1/2 the fourth quarter to go?!?!?! And don’t forget the infamous OSU OT game back in the early 2000’s….He is so conservative, it’s maddening….

Iowa did win that night. I was just bringing up how stupid they play things sometimes. Just asking the defense to get one more unnecessary stop. Before the sack it was starting to look like they might blow it.

 

[Easthawk1062]

I think we actually won, but what was that game he was taking a V formation with like 1/2 the fourth quarter to go?!?!?! And don’t forget the infamous OSU OT game back in the early 2000’s….He is so conservative, it’s maddening….

I think the ending to the Penn State 2022 game was where they went to Victory formation really early and ended up giving them one more shot with the ball.

 

[Hawkfan_08]

I only followed the game on my phone.... Did we do a single QB sneak on the 2 possessions that we were on the 2 and 3 yard line?

QB sneak that sh*t 8 effing times if you have too. We know the snap count, should be able to push for a damn yard on a QB sneak against ISU. Otherwise, just pack you sh*t and go home. If we are afraid to get Cade hurt, the put Sullivan in there, who can move.

Dude, we didn't even run until we gave it to Johnson and he scored THE THIRD TIME we had first and goal from 3. We maybe ran one time other than that out of shotgun and it didn't work.

It was crazy...

 

[DewHawk]

I almost torched all my Hawkeye gear after the 2016 Rose Bowl, including about $200 of stuff I bought just from that game. I was never as excited for a game ever, but that game changed me. Now I just try not to get too down depending on the result of the game. Today's game sucked no doubt, but I still had fun tailgating with friends and enjoyed a nice day weather wise. I complained quite a bit on my walk back to the car, but I had pretty much moved on by the time I got home.

I have been at that point since 2007. I root for and hope Iowa wins, but if they lose no big deal anymore. Until Ferentz is gone Iowa will be nothing more than a middle of the pack team with a s***** coach.

 

[Beattheohiostate]

Zero creativity

Zilch

How about giving your running QB a few snaps to throw them off

How about play action when everyone in the building knows you are running?

I hate KF at this point

You can believe it, laugh, or whatever, but the fact is I told my wife Iowa should start Sullivan the second half. Why? ISU spent halftime adjusting to what they'd seen from Cade, so go with Sullivan, who is more mobile and a legit running threat as a change of pace for Iowa. Imagine ISU spending the halftime preparing for one thing and Iowa coming out with another . . .

Sullivan needs to start next week. He's actually healthy. He can run. He's an experienced Big Ten QB. Give Cade a few series in the second half and, depending, get Lainez in there a bit too.

But if there ever was any doubt, KF is the problem. Let him get his wins, then convince him to retire. I wanna see what Iowa looks like without KF and his conservative, play-not-to-lose, then lose, approach.

Iowa was luckier than hell to win 10 games last year without an offense. Maybe karma is coming. And it could be brutal unless Sullivan takes over the QB job. Just IMHO.

 

[Hawk_4shur]

Cade was awful.

I'm not sure what Lester was thinking about in the RZ. Score a TD instead of a FG just once and it's a W. Just pound it in there with Johnson.

X looked ridiculous on that 75 yard pass.

30 yd gain on a wheel route with less than a minute to go? HOW did that happen?

Frustrating loss!

 

[ottumwan in tx]

I only followed the game on my phone.... Did we do a single QB sneak on the 2 possessions that we were on the 2 and 3 yard line?

QB sneak that sh*t 8 effing times if you have too. We know the snap count, should be able to push for a damn yard on a QB sneak against ISU. Otherwise, just pack you sh*t and go home. If we are afraid to get Cade hurt, the put Sullivan in there, who can move.

I think Cade cannot do it, maybe still injured our something

 

[acuhawk]

The taking a knee in 2009 at OSU in regulation will always be my game where his piss poor coaching decision angers me the most.

Honestly there are dozens to choose from . I remember a fake punt or two against us where most of the fans in the stadium expected it but someone we didn't.

 

[hawkeye54545]

Honestly there are dozens to choose from . I remember a fake punt or two against us where most of the fans in the stadium expected it but someone we didn't.

OSU and Wisconsin in the same year I believe come to mind where that happened.

2010 maybe?

 

[Roncuba55]

Worst thread in years. Maybe ever in the HR era?

Get new medicine.

 

[desihawk]

I only followed the game on my phone.... Did we do a single QB sneak on the 2 possessions that we were on the 2 and 3 yard line?

QB sneak that sh*t 8 effing times if you have too. We know the snap count, should be able to push for a damn yard on a QB sneak against ISU. Otherwise, just pack you sh*t and go home. If we are afraid to get Cade hurt, the put Sullivan in there, who can move.

on the money. it's not that complicated. if the worry is telegraphing the sneak by bringing in sullivan big whoop, it's stupid overthinking.