ATTN: Hoosker Du and HuskerTimOmaha
Originally posted by HuskerTimOmaha:
Obtuse, such a cute word from someone like you. It's obvious you're the potato with a reading and comprehension problem.
I didn't defend his actions by what players stated and I've never commented against him being a loose cannon.
All I've commented about is him as a coach and the bullshit Iowa fans stated about him although never backed up with facts. And that's exactly what my response to HJ95 was about.
If you're still struggling to understand this, leave the bun dressing station and ask your co-worker currently on fry duty for help.
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ATTN: All Husker fans who would like to know the truth about Coach Kaz and Iowa.
I read on the Hawkeye site that Coach Kaz was invovled in a 3rd degree Domestic
assault charge. Apprently he threw a pictuer at his wife and cut her head? Well,
first off I will say that this isn't a surprise to me at all.
Coach Kaz isn't the most deplorable human being in the world, but he certainly
isn't one of the best. This incident certainly does more to show him in a new
light that many either refuse to see, or simply didn't know.
Now I'm seeing a lot of bickering on here, so in the spirit of the truth, I will
shed light on the situation.
The rumors you heard about Kaz at Iowa are VERY true. He was a VERY abrasive and
negative coach while at Iowa. Not at first, but as time went, he got worse and worse.
Especially during his last season. Now there were several small incidents, but the one
that stood out most was just before the first time we played you guys when you joined.
I believe it was the Northwestern game, and there was an altercation between him and
former SS Jordan Bernstine.
It started off with Kaz losing his damn mind in the locker room and berating the players
in a less than respectable way. Jordan who was already worked up about the game itself,
basically got up and let Coach Kaz have it verbally. Coach Kaz lashed back of
course, and from there it got physical. It quickly got broken up, but a couple of missed
punches were thrown, and both were told to back off and cool off. From what I heard, they
basically never spoke again. KF by the way, was NOT pleased by this. This caused some
serious backlash in the locker room. A few players in particular went straight to KF about
what they thought of this incident, and in this case their voices were heard.
Kaz had a way of rubbing people the wrong way, and MANY, MANY former players players will
tell you this. If you were to ask most of their opinions on what THEY REALLY thought of him,
the consensus was that he was a good coach, but he was a complete
#@$#$#!! A couple of coaches
had an issue with his style as well, but it was the Bernstine issue that sealed his fate. His
search for another job was known to some, but wasn't really made clear until he switched to
Nebraska. This also was not a surprise to some people. Word is KF made it clear, that he was going
to go another direction, and offered a 'quite as possible' door out.
You see most coaches scream and yell. It's another thing though to insult and a demean. Especially when the situation didn't
even really call for screaming or yelling at all. Kaz had a trigger that once it flipped on, it
stayed on, and would he could become unreasonably harsh. This has noted by many people in observance
of Iowa practices during his days. If he changed up his routine at Nebraska a bit, I wouldn't be surprised.
I would think he was smart enough to realize that the ire he drew at Iowa was for a reason.
KF has a tendency to keep things quiet, and this situation was no exception. Though Coach Kaz and
his move to Nebraska were in the media, the background story behind it was less out in the open. I will say
though that the rumors will fly regardless, and word of his attitude and demeanor were running rampant WAY
before him going to Nebraska was even a thought. There were many stories and posts about him on Hawkeye
Lounge, and some managed to hit the football board from time to time.
Now in regards to his relation to the DL attrition at Iowa...............
I offer John Raymons story. NOT RAYMOND,by the way. Posted is a link to article with Raymon explaining one of the reasons for his leaving,and he very clearly points out Coach Kaz. Joe Gaglione also spoke with the media at one time,
and explained how he thought the overall atmosphere had changed for the better when Coach Morgan took
over the DL coaching position. Now there was another player in particular who DID NOT like Kaz at
all. He was a younger player at the time, and he spoke very frankly with me about Kaz and why he
didn't like him. Let's just say, I'm surprised more players didn't almost fight him. I know some of them most
definitely wanted to. How much he personally affected the attrition is anyones guess, but he did in fact
have an affect, despite what some may say.
There are also several players who would tell you all you wanted to know if you ever wanted to talk to
them. Mike Daniels has spoken out and he says positive things, though I can tell you personally, he would
also say negative things if he wasn't such a professional. Clayborn, Binns, Ballard, etc. would all tell
you that Coach Kaz was one of two things. Hated or Loved, with little in between. Well maybe, a little
more grey if you ask me. Most either despised him or tolerated him, and a few did in fact like him.
Colin Sandeman, a former WR, also posted on twitter about the current issue Kaz is facing. And his tweet
will give you some more insight to how Kaz was perceived while here. It will also match what I'm saying.
It's rare that you have a Hawkeye player or even a former player speak about out. A habit they learn from the
KF way of dealing with media and leaving drama at the door. I doubt Sandeman will be the only to comment on
this though. Expect to hear nothing from KF and Co though.
So in conclusion, the rumors about Kaz at Iowa are VERY true. This wasn't something made up by the fans, and it
certainly wasn't because we felt a loss when he left. Many were very relieved when he left, and so were many of
the players themselves. This is a fact, this isn't my take on it. Personally, I thought he could be a good coach
and understood how to build from the basics that would eventually turn people into NFL caliber players. But his
method was extreme, and the personal nature of his verbal attacks were VERY unprofessional.
Think of it this way.
You heard the rumors of him from some of us(a couple of years ago), when he got there. Since he was there, there were rumors he still was harsh(though I don't know for sure), he had a verbal altercation with a coach on the sidelines during his last coached game at Nebraska, the rumored Village Inn incident, and now this.
I think it's safe to say that Coach Kaz has some issues that were more than rumor and most definitely found their way into the public eye while at Nebraska. It was only a matter of time. Case Closed.
I hope this clear things up and offers some answers for those who are curious.
Not a fan of Kaz