What Kirk Ferentz said during his Tuesday presser as Iowa prepares for Purdue
Iowa will look to get to 7-0 this week against Purdue after an emotional win against Penn State this past Saturday.
The 23-20 win got the Hawkeyes to No. 2 in the latest AP Poll, right behind the Georgia Bulldogs as Alabama was upset by Texas A&M.
The Hawkeyes control their own destiny for the rest of the season. If they win out, that means a shot at the B1G Championship, plus likely a berth in the College Football Playoff.
Those 2 games are still far away though and Ferentz isn’t likely thinking that far ahead yet. Here’s what he had to say about his team going into a matchup with the Boilermakers on Saturday.
🗣 KF: "Those were not easy field goals that Caleb (Shudak) made the other day. He is doing a great job and we are so appreciative that he is on our team." #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) October 12, 2021
🗣 KF: "Matt (Hankins) has been one of our top captains each week. He has played at a high level the last two years. His teammates have a lot of respect for him. He has been a great story." #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) October 12, 2021
🗣 KF: "Xavior Williams has made a lot of progress. He has been doing a good job behind the scenes. He's worked hard and we are confident in him if he gets called on." #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) October 12, 2021
🗣 KF: "Jack Campbell is a really good football player. He is playing at a high level. We have a lot of leaders on defense and he certainly is one of them." #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) October 12, 2021
🗣 KF: "We are playing a team (Purdue) that is a challenge for us. They are coming off their bye week so they will be rested and ready to go." #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) October 12, 2021
🗣 KF: "Riley Moss was injured Saturday, but hopefully we will get him back in a couple weeks. Surgery won't be required." #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) October 12, 2021
🗣 KF: "Saturday was an unbelievable environment. I want to thank the fans again." #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) October 12, 2021
Kirk Ferentz on fans booing some injured players: There were a couple guys down for the count and then they were back a play or two later. Our fans aren’t stupid.
Also adds that he wishes the best for Sean Clifford & other players. “Obviously you don’t want to see anyone hurt.”
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) October 12, 2021
Kirk Ferentz said that he doesn’t want to subject himself to going back and looking at how many catches David Bell has had against them the last two years.
Says that he poses a great challenge.
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) October 12, 2021
Kirk Ferentz says he was not aware that his secondary called themselves “The Dough Boys.”
“If they keep playing like that— I’m all for it.”
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) October 12, 2021
Kirk Ferentz also says that Riley Moss was not injured celebrating— it took place during the play.
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) October 12, 2021
Kirk Ferentz: Riley Moss should get back in a couple weeks. No surgery involved.
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) October 12, 2021
Kirk Ferentz: “Saturday night was a magical day for everyone involved.”
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) October 12, 2021
