tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post4626070172228464351..comments2023-11-02T03:14:31.580-05:00Comments on Murphy's Law: Gene Chizik leaves skid marks on Iowa.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-83251733034619702342011-12-12T11:14:27.444-06:002011-12-12T11:14:27.444-06:00derpderpNickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11824330659430441901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-22333633818207208022008-12-21T10:04:00.000-06:002008-12-21T10:04:00.000-06:00Very well stated. I especially like the Alford - C...Very well stated. I especially like the Alford - Chizik comparison which is right on target. Both "coaches" are aloof to the point of having every appearance of having their heads someplace where the sun never shines. Keep up the good work Keith.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-52597324223679880862008-12-20T09:36:00.000-06:002008-12-20T09:36:00.000-06:00Keith.....I'm a first time blogger, but have appre...Keith.....<BR/>I'm a first time blogger, but have appreciated and loved your humor for years! Didn't know you could write so well, too, but it doesn't surprise me!! Oh yeh, I'm not a Cyclone fanatic, but the Auburn switch-a-roo is a great storyline! I wish Paul Rhoads luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-31535078641565116772008-12-19T14:29:00.000-06:002008-12-19T14:29:00.000-06:00I guess I will be the only one to disagree with Mu...I guess I will be the only one to disagree with Murph. Quite frankly I have seen enough on the message boards this week to leave me disappointed. Would we really be this upset if he were leaving after being 19-5 instead of 5-19. Anyone who didn't think that he would be moving on after a few years is frankly not being realistic. While I am surprised that Auburn hired him now, I cannot fault the man for taking the job. He would have been stupid not to.<BR/><BR/>What is surprising is that everyone is acting like a jilted lover here. Why not accept it for what it is and move on? I believe despite the record that Chizik had, he left a foundation of talent to build on for the next coach and I am confident that JP will find a good one.<BR/><BR/>What's worse? Not following through on a commitment to build a winner and leaving for a huge opportunity for both himself and his family or acting like babies and attacking the man's character and credentials on a message board after he leaves? I personally think the right thing to do is to wish him and his family well and move on, which is exactly what I am going to do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-15483805557252324862008-12-19T11:40:00.000-06:002008-12-19T11:40:00.000-06:00I know it sucks for ISU fans that Chizik left. I ...I know it sucks for ISU fans that Chizik left. I think it is for the better though as there was really no improvements over the two years he did coach there.<BR/><BR/>With that being said, I know Cyclone Nation has the pitckforks and torches out on Chizik and want him to fail, but, in all honesty, I think that he will win games at Auburn.<BR/><BR/>As a Hawkeye fan, my heart is broken for ISU football and what has transpired over the past 3 years or so. I hope the Cyclones do get a good coach and makes the team better so the Iowa/ISU rivalry will be fun again. I mean, it's not right to kick a team while they are down and I never will.<BR/><BR/>I'm throwing this out there, but how does Chuck Long sound as a potential head coach for ISU?<BR/><BR/><BR/>--GaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-18474016427233420312008-12-19T10:47:00.000-06:002008-12-19T10:47:00.000-06:00Well said Keith! The man was an ingrate and a phon...Well said Keith! The man was an ingrate and a phoney.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-61884431077374473962008-12-19T02:51:00.000-06:002008-12-19T02:51:00.000-06:00Great Job Keith!! Now all they need to do is get ...Great Job Keith!! Now all they need to do is get the Toy Drive commericals off the air that have him and Kirk. And by the way... <BR/><BR/>GO HAWKEYES!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-28638456393730262272008-12-18T20:40:00.000-06:002008-12-18T20:40:00.000-06:00Spot on Murph. Never was a fan of Gene 'Cheezd...Spot on Murph. Never was a fan of Gene 'Cheezdik'. I mostly feel bad for those young men in the locker room. They were promissed more than you or I. We fans and alumni on the outside are waiting and hoping for a coach. How do you think those athlete's feel? <BR/><BR/>As for the uniforms, I did like them, the only good thing Chizik did was lose the red/blue/yellow and get us back to the Cardinal & Gold that is ISU. But can we get CY back too? I-State? There are more I-States, but there is only one CY! Did I 'Most feared mascot' champion? Capitol One Bowl finals? Bring CY back to the fore front.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-69528196879373470812008-12-18T20:13:00.000-06:002008-12-18T20:13:00.000-06:00"When does 24-23 Miller become legal? Is there a c..."When does 24-23 Miller become legal? Is there a countdown clock out there on the web I can check out for that?"<BR/><BR/>Hassel and Miller are hammering out the details and Gracie Miller doesn't seem to be embracing the idea...might take a drastic spike in allowance to get it done...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-56635349684564149452008-12-18T18:48:00.000-06:002008-12-18T18:48:00.000-06:00"I am a False Prophet. Tampa 2 is a superstition...."I am a False Prophet. Tampa 2 is a superstition."<BR/><BR/>"Say it like you mean it!"<BR/><BR/>"I AM A FALSE PROPHET. TAMPA 2 IS A SUPERSTITION"<BR/><BR/>There will be blood. <BR/>"War Eagle" (barf!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-51287205028438154362008-12-18T18:32:00.000-06:002008-12-18T18:32:00.000-06:00When does 24-23 Miller become legal? Is there a c...When does 24-23 Miller become legal? Is there a countdown clock out there on the web I can check out for that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-472763411072291362008-12-18T17:44:00.000-06:002008-12-18T17:44:00.000-06:00First off, fantastic job Keith...awesome entry!Sec...First off, fantastic job Keith...awesome entry!<BR/><BR/>Secondly, best case scenario would be if McBrewski has twin boys, so he doesn't waste one name as the middle name...and you'd better get to work fast McBrewski...before 24-23 Miller is too old to be their first crush!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-39445273234253611562008-12-18T17:03:00.000-06:002008-12-18T17:03:00.000-06:00I am ready for the day where we don't have to talk...I am ready for the day where we don't have to talk or give coverage to Alford or Chizak. Don't let the door hit 'em as they leave.lizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14131100349244501300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-35721545213447731762008-12-18T15:23:00.000-06:002008-12-18T15:23:00.000-06:00If Marty Tirrell is right, and for all of humanity...If Marty Tirrell is right, and for all of humanity I hope he isn't, but ISU hiring Mike Stoops would be a head scratcher too. He's been a head coach for 5 years and has 1 winning season, 21-32 overall.<BR/>Heres a tip to the kids and parents of kids out there. If you would like to be well below average and still make 7 figures annually, either become a college football head coach or a left handed MLB pitcher.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-31737962479005038452008-12-18T15:11:00.000-06:002008-12-18T15:11:00.000-06:00You were always more skeptical critical of Gene th...You were always more skeptical critical of Gene than Cyclone fans and you were right all along. Great write up, now let's get a real coach!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08473746763269999036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-56744592989795687152008-12-18T13:31:00.000-06:002008-12-18T13:31:00.000-06:00Spot on Murph!Chizik will get what he deserves whe...Spot on Murph!<BR/>Chizik will get what he deserves when he doesn't win at Auburn! Auburn fans are already angry over the hire, so "The Chiz" will get even less time to win!<BR/><BR/>P.S. Leave the uniforms alone, that was the best thing he accomplished!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-28475000380349817132008-12-18T12:09:00.000-06:002008-12-18T12:09:00.000-06:00My guess is we haven't been given the whole story ...My guess is we haven't been given the whole story yet. I'm guessing in a few days we will get reports of Gene popping up on the Facebook pages of Kent State or UNLV students posing with drunken coeds and hoisting a brew. Gene didn't do his homework. He could have gotten ISU to pay him to go to Auburn. Oh well, he'll get his chance to try that tick in a year or so when they fry him alive down South.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-54169740865397549592008-12-18T10:49:00.000-06:002008-12-18T10:49:00.000-06:00mcbrewski,that's funny. i hope you'll follow throu...mcbrewski,<BR/><BR/>that's funny. i hope you'll follow through.<BR/><BR/>sincerely,<BR/>the man in blackKeith Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11030542615109823233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-28460876039782099912008-12-18T10:46:00.000-06:002008-12-18T10:46:00.000-06:00I'm going to name my fist son Chizik Alford and ra...I'm going to name my fist son Chizik Alford and raise him in the state of Iowa. Because "Sue" just wouldn't be a harsh enough life lesson.mcbrewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13232549150904230211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-2248974668036967952008-12-18T10:07:00.000-06:002008-12-18T10:07:00.000-06:00Murph, your willingness to be candid is why we lov...Murph, your willingness to be candid is why we love you. <BR/><BR/>I dare anyone to accuse keith of pandering to head coaches...<BR/><BR/>I think it's telling about a person when someone as levelheaded as Keith is willing to "tell it like it is" in this case. <BR/><BR/>Gene Chizik is the new Steve Alford. Cyclones and Hawkeyes can finally bond over something. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-10442266463608383292008-12-18T08:42:00.000-06:002008-12-18T08:42:00.000-06:00Now that the SOB is gone, let's go back to the old...Now that the SOB is gone, let's go back to the old uniforms and helmets! I think CY and the fans would like that better, too!<BR/><BR/> Terry "Neg" NegriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27489210.post-80515894168734573832008-12-18T07:47:00.000-06:002008-12-18T07:47:00.000-06:00Dang!! Well said, Murph!!Dang!! Well said, Murph!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com