It is official, Kirk Ferentz will be serving a one-game suspension for recruiting violations with Cade McNamara back in 2022. Yes, you heard that correctly, Kirk Ferentz has been suspended for offensive recruiting violations.
Ferentz and wide receivers coach Job Budmayr will both be out of the season opener against Illinois State. Budmayr had a previous relationship with McNamara that played into his decision to choose the Hawkeyes.
Iowa is under investigation, but it is still unclear whether or not the suspension came from the NCAA or from the university.
So of course with any sort of news, there is always a reaction on social media. So here are the best reactions to the Ferentz one-game suspension.
FREE KIRK FERENTZ#FreeKirkFerentz pic.twitter.com/BlbJdoQdTb
— Phil Parker Fan Account (@dmcbride77) August 22, 2024
If you listen closely you can hear Iowa fans making their signs and wanting Ferentz to be free of his violation, especially since there seem to be bigger fish to fry when it comes to NCAA violations.
Kirk Ferentz after using the transfer portal and getting suspended for it. pic.twitter.com/dojLdAt3HZ
— Ben Stevens (@BenScottStevens) August 22, 2024
Ferentz has been around for a long time and is an older coach. Some fans believe he might have just confused himself and that is how he violated any sort of rules.
Kirk Ferentz outside Kinnick Stadium when Iowa is up 50 points running the Air Raid Offense pic.twitter.com/hU6a6EUI8O
— HAWK_GUYS (@HAWK_GUYS) August 22, 2024
Ferentz is not known for high the best offensive mind, let's just look at last season when Iowa had the worst offense in the Big Ten and one of the worst in college football. Maybe a small change for one game at head coach could spark some chatter.
Kirk Ferentz walking out week 2 to destroy iowa state pic.twitter.com/6DKVb6aNe4
— Jakob (@JakeJake6659) August 22, 2024
Kirk Ferentz tampering for Cade McNamara is like getting arrested for shoplifting a pack of gum and a $1 scratcher from your local Sheetz.
— Dylan Wilkerson (@wilkersonadylan) August 22, 2024
Iowa fans have their thoughts about Cade McNamara and his lack of offensive production. So some fans don't feel like the punishment is worth what McNamara has brought to the table.
“Coach you’re suspended for the Illinois State game”
— Pregame Empire (@PregameEmpire) August 22, 2024
Kirk Ferentz: pic.twitter.com/3EzTEgADcS https://t.co/hE4tFIO8DW
Let's face it, we all know any team can be beaten on any given day, but it is Illinois State, it could be worse.
Kirk Ferentz when the interim coach opts to go for a 4th & 1 at midfield instead of punting pic.twitter.com/KFi5mo9JBl
— Nick Jungheim (@NJungheim_) August 22, 2024
Folks, Kirk Ferentz has to be the last coach you’d suspect of…recruiting offense 🤣🤣😱 https://t.co/jYe2s7Prso
— John McKechnie (@johns_tailgate) August 22, 2024
With the way the offense has looked in the past year, it is a cruel twist of fate that Ferentz would get caught recruiting an offensive player.
Kirk Ferentz in his first game back against Iowa State in Kinnick Stadium week 2. pic.twitter.com/RwLFToooe4
— Scott Corrie (@scott_corrie) August 22, 2024