You can’t teach an old dog new tricks, the saying goes. For the longest time, that has seemed all too true. While many regard Kirk a Ferentz as a very good, consistent coach who has been a wonderful fit in Iowa City, a common criticism is his perceived stubbornness.
Whether it be outside zone into the boundary, the senior starter over the more dynamic freshman or the 4th down punt in plus territory, fans have decades of evidence that Kirk Ferentz simply knows what he likes and isn’t going to change. But that has come into question over the years with the advent of New Kirk and New Kirk 2.