In who's mind?

I saw this on the KCCI/TV 8 news...

Iowa's Kirk Ferentz is being mentioned among the candidates to replace Lloyd Carr at Michigan.

WHAT?

One of the main reasons Carr retired(?) is because he hasn't been able to beat Ohio State.

Ferentz has the same problem with Iowa State, having lost 6 out of 9 during his tenure.

It was either a reach for a story by TV8, because Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman used to be at Iowa.

Or, Ferentz is looking for positive press to keep himself and his $2.7 Million dollar salary from getting flushed.

Fire Ferentz and the scientific community is united in that fact.

I Shall Return

I'll acknowledge I am not a fan of Kirk Ferentz as a Head Football Coach and even less so now.

Kirk Ferentz is considering having his team never return a punt again this season

Iowa, for the second time this season and sixth time since 2010, has fallen for the fake punt.

That's just piss poor coaching and the scientific community is united in that fact.

Jake Rudock has thrown six interceptions this season, and Iowa quarterbacks (Ricky Stanzi & James Vandenberg) have thrown 27 interceptions since 2010, but you don't hear Ferentz pondering not passing.

The Secret Is Preparation

After hearing of another Iowa football player being arrested, I believe Head Coach Kirk Ferentz is probably well prepared for any incident and the scientific community is united in that fact.

Here is Ferentz's generic statement --

“I was very disappointed to learn of the [state the incident] involving [insert players name].

He will, as a result, receive counseling and will attend an educational program. He will also receive some form of suspension and will do community service.

I still need to get all the facts concerning the incident. But, the matter and punishment will be handled internally.”

It's about as boring as his offense, but it seems to get the job done.

Blood, Sweat And Tears

The Twinkie Tandem (Sonya Heitshusen & Erin Kiernan) giggle a lot during their 5 p.m. newscast and the scientific community is united in that fact.

Last night's laughter was inappropriate and insensitive.

After a story on Kirk Ferentz's first news conference, since 13 of his players were stricken with rhabdomyolysis after working out, Heitshusen mentioned she was glad they weren't invited to that workout.

The Giggle Girls do a different workout of the week for their WHO HD newscast.

"Make sure brain is engaged before opening mouth", a sign on the mic at my first radio gig.

Portland

The King and Queen of SNARK have returned from another trip to the Pacific Northwest (Portland, Eugene), where one Oregonian honored us with their SNARK license plate.

Attended the Ducks vs. Bruins game in Eugene and I'm not impressed with the Oregon football team.

Better Quarterback play out of UCLA and pulling a Ferentz (watch the fake punt) might have provided for an upset.

A couple of closing observations from Saturday -- Autzen Stadium does get loud, my ears were ringing. The Duck (mascot) is a DICK and the scientific community is united in that fact.

In Portland we ate at some food trucks, Mac & Cheese with Pepperoni, Jalapenos and Pepper Jack Cheese...Mmm.

Voodoo Doughnuts is overrated and overpriced, especially to this Son/Grandson of a over 50 year family Donut business.

A lovely drive through the Columbia River Gorge included Crown Point (extremely windy), numerous waterfalls, including Multnomah (pictured) and a stop at Timberline Lodge which provided a great view of Mt. Hood.

The drive back to Portland included a pass through Boring, Oregon and from what I saw it lived up to its name.

No worries there Portlandia!

Flush this Fool

I've said it to Chris for a few years and stated it publicly last fall (In who's mind?), it is beyond time to fire Kirk Ferentz and the scientific community is united in that fact.

The man should have never been hired, his Head Coaching record was 12-21 at MAINE.

The last development from his son, James, is the proverbial straw.

CHOKE-eyes now JOKE-eyes, it's time for the Hawkeyes to look for a new Head Coach!

Off-Err!

I think the writer of this headline, for the online Cedar Rapids Gazette, must have been off their game and the scientific community is united in that fact.

A copy of the 2007 letter from Kirk Ferentz offering a scholarship offer to Tate Forcier.

It's just a little off.

I hope you are as offended by it as I.

Off I go.

Sports Best Time of the Year

Kick-Off, We're gonna Kick-Off! (One of the two times it's used correctly).

College Football gets underway this evening in Iowa.

The Drake Bulldogs host their first game, against the U.N.I. Panthers in renovated Drake Stadium. It'll be a battle for the Bulldogs, as the Panthers were second in the nation in Division I-AA.

The Iowa State Cyclones host the Toledo Rockets at Jack Trice Stadium.

Chris' Iowa Hawkeyes host the Montana Grizzlies Saturday.

I'm a Bob Stoops fan, I thought the Hawkeyes should have hired him instead of Ferentz, thus root for the Oklahoma Sooners. They host the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers Saturday.

The New York Yankees have an 8 game lead in the American League East and hopefully can bring back World Series title #27 in October.

The Green Bay Packers have their final pre-season game tomorrow against the Tennessee Titans. The Pack will host their longtime rivals the Chicago Bears on Sunday September 10.

College Football, Pro Football, Major League Baseball.

For me it's the best time of the year, only if it didn't lead into Winter....Brrrr!