Champaign, IL- While your statistics professor might give you a decent argument disputing it, Saturday’s loss to Iowa effectively ended the season for the Fighting Illini. Sitting at 4-5, Tim Beckman’s squad needed to win two games to gain bowl eligibility; the team’s primary goal for the 2014 season. For three quarters, it looked like the Illini might actually notch number … [Read more...] about Illini WR Mike Dudek: rare bright spot in lost season
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2013 Big Ten Football Power Rankings: Hip Hop MCs Edition
Can't leave Big Ten football alone the game needs me. Notorious B.I.G. once said that he raps about the ghetto because that's what he knows. And..."if I worked at McDonald's, I'd be rapping about Big Macs and fries." You write and talk what you know and live. And I know Big Ten football. We're still a ways away from Big Ten football media days. Well, less than two weeks now. … [Read more...] about 2013 Big Ten Football Power Rankings: Hip Hop MCs Edition
#34 Iowa Hawkeyes: College Football 77 in 77
One thing I won't get to do this year when writing about Iowa Hawkeyes football is say Marvin MCNUTT! Because the greatest receiver in UI history and funnest name to say is now gone, haven re-written the Iowa City record book along the way. … [Read more...] about #34 Iowa Hawkeyes: College Football 77 in 77
Iowa Hawkeyes name new defensive coordinator
Phil Parker, DBs coach for the Iowa Hawkeyes the past 13 seasons, has gotten a major promotion- to defensive coordinator. Kirk Ferentz announced late last night. Parker, a member of the Iowa staff since Ferentz took over as head coach, replaces Norm Parker, who retired following this past season. Phil Parker was named by Rivals.com in March, 2011, as a first team member of … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes name new defensive coordinator
Hawkeyes Leading Rusher Marcus Coker Leaves Program
The Iowa Hawkeyes announced that sophomore running back Marcus Coker withdrew his application to enroll in spring semester. He also asked for a release from his football scholarship and it was granted. In other words, he is no longer part of the college football program. … [Read more...] about Hawkeyes Leading Rusher Marcus Coker Leaves Program
Iowa Hawkeyes Star Riley Reiff Declares for NFL Draft
Iowa Hawkeyes junior offensive tackle Riley Reiff announced he will enter the 2012 NFL Draft, forgoing his final year of college football eligibility. He figures to be a first round pick, possibly going in the top 10-15. … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes Star Riley Reiff Declares for NFL Draft
Kirk Ferentz Not Taking K.C. Chiefs Job, Staying at Iowa
Iowa Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz, the longest tenured in the Big Ten, reiterated Wednesday his long-term plans to remain the head coach in Iowa City. Apparently, his boy Scott Pioli wasn't able to lure him away to the Kansas City Chiefs, like early speculation indicated. Now, if it were the New England Patriots who knows? Anyways Ferentz released a statement: … [Read more...] about Kirk Ferentz Not Taking K.C. Chiefs Job, Staying at Iowa
Iowa Hawkeyes Suspend Star RB Marcus Coker for Bowl Game
Iowa Hawkeyes tailback Marcus Coker goes from 2010 Insight Bowl MVP to 2011 Insight Bowl suspendee today. Last year he set Iowa bowl records for rushing attempts (33) and rushing yards (219) in the 27-24 win over Missouri. Hopefully, he also got to see the Grand Canyon last year, because he will not be traveling with the team to Arizona. … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes Suspend Star RB Marcus Coker for Bowl Game