Football coaches, players and programs in general are creatures of habit and routine. It’s why Kirk Ferentz is taking no chances when it comes to arriving at Kinnick Stadium on time this Saturday.
In an effort to avoid traffic and stick to a precise itinerary, football teams typically use a police escort to and from the stadium on game day. When players mistake law enforcement vehicles for other modes of transportation, the situation can get dicey in a hurry.
To avoid any confusion between a 45 foot charter bus and a law enforcement vehicle, Kirk Ferentz has asked the local police department to “clearly mark and label those vehicles participating in the police escort” on Saturday.