tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post116416796426954935..comments2023-11-02T03:14:31.580-05:00Comments on Murphy's Law: ISU's next coach; What Mac really thinks of Pollard; Hawks fans earn bowl bid.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-1164423277300983112006-11-24T20:54:00.000-06:002006-11-24T20:54:00.000-06:00Bryan,Your thoughts are some of the best I've seen...Bryan,<BR/><BR/>Your thoughts are some of the best I've seen anywhere about the positives and negatives of the McCarney era. Thank you. I'm going to use some of it on SoundOFF.<BR/><BR/>KeithKeith Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11030542615109823233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-1164256044100665992006-11-22T22:27:00.000-06:002006-11-22T22:27:00.000-06:00Mac was and is a great guy, and was a great ambass...Mac was and is a great guy, and was a great ambassador for ISU athletics. However, I'm a great guy too, but I don't get paid at my job if I don't perform. Mac's job was to produce wins along with being a man of high character as he is. Mac's teams went 9-26 over their last 35 conference games, supposedly the "glory years." Let that soak in for a little bit. <B>9-26 over the last 35 conference games.</B> That's just barely a 25% winning percentage. To put that in perspective, Kansas has won 11 games over that stretch, and Baylor has won 8. <BR/><BR/>I was a great supporter of Mac, but he didn't get paid over a million dollars a year to be a great guy, he got paid over a million dollars a year to win games. If he were still coach for next year, what would we be able to hang our hats on for hope? Nearly the entire offense will be gone, and a defense that showed little promise graduates a couple of key linemen, including the program's all-time sack leader. ISU ended up only a penalty flag away from a second winless conference season in the past 4 seasons (by the way, it was a legitimate call, no matter what Kevin Weiberg says....there are photos out there that prove it), and 4 plays away from an entirely winless season.<BR/><BR/>In the end, it comes down to winning games. When rookie coaches are kicking the crap out of a team led by a 12 year coach, its time for some new blood. New ideas. New strategy. Its a bold move by Pollard, but it most certainly is for the better.<BR/><BR/>BryanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-1164231193003514122006-11-22T15:33:00.000-06:002006-11-22T15:33:00.000-06:00Murph-It's Pat Dix. I just wanted to let your rea...Murph-<BR/>It's Pat Dix. I just wanted to let your readers know what a fantastic job Coach Mac did at Mo Dana's Memorial Celebration. He was just the right combination of heartfelt and funny. Everyone was tiptoing around the fact the Mo used to swear like a sailor on occasion. Mac's words about Mo showed honesty, humor and a lot of humanity.<BR/>If firing Mac was the right move for the Cyclone Football program, fine; but you'll have a hard time convincing me his leaving won't be a HUGE loss for Central Iowa.Patrick Dixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16530834689888930046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-1164218995593857222006-11-22T12:09:00.000-06:002006-11-22T12:09:00.000-06:00"You hear so much from the often critical vocal mi..."You hear so much from the often critical vocal minority, that it's easy to overlook the more reasonable majority." --Murphy<BR/><BR/>Keith, I couldn't agree with you more on this. It's unfortunate that the critical minority spoke out like they did regarding Mac & that a majority of supporters did not voice their support until after Mac's resignation. In my opinoin, Pollard does not have a firm grasp on the heartbeat of the ENTIRE Cyclone Nation & I don't think Pollard was prepared for the outpouring of support that Mac recevied, especially inside the Jacobson Building.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-1164214972843886012006-11-22T11:02:00.000-06:002006-11-22T11:02:00.000-06:00the free bowl ticket idea is the only way I will b...the free bowl ticket idea is the only way I will be following Iowa to a bowl game this year. After having gone to the Orange, Cap One, and Outback bowls, not to mention the last 3 Alamo bowls, I just can't justify dropping so much money on a 4th trip down there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-1164214341070446232006-11-22T10:52:00.000-06:002006-11-22T10:52:00.000-06:00Look for Iowa to win the Big Ten next year. They ...Look for Iowa to win the Big Ten next year. They had a young team with many injuries. They will be a competitor next year. Also, the fans are the reason Iowa fotball exists and I am sure the footcall team and staff will agree.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-1164213826635477272006-11-22T10:43:00.000-06:002006-11-22T10:43:00.000-06:00Good point. Although cynics will question the tax ...Good point. Although cynics will question the tax motives, it's a great think for Kirk and his wife to do. I'll add that to the blog.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your feedback.<BR/>KeithKeith Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11030542615109823233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-1164211155996818372006-11-22T09:59:00.000-06:002006-11-22T09:59:00.000-06:00I have been hearing people complain about Ferentz'...I have been hearing people complain about Ferentz's big salary lately but no one ever says anything about the big money him and his wife donate back into the University. It's been in the hundreds of thousands...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com