Great tailbacks and the Iowa Hawkeyes football program have been like young Caucasian girls sporting giant, over-sized sunglasses. Another one pops up all the time, and the trend shows no sign of stopping. Shonn Greene is now with the New York Jets in the NFL, after winning Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year in 2008. Ladell Betts is having a nice pro career with the … [Read more...] about Adam Robinson Continues Run of Solid Iowa Running Backs
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Disturbed, Demented Iowa Fan Analyzes Northwestern
On Thursday, I will continue my series of Brutally Honest Big Ten college football Game Previews, this week focusing on the Northwestern Wildcats versus the Iowa Hawkeyes. but Before doing so, I'd like for you to take a look at what is the most disturbed and frightfully detailed vivisection of Northwestern football that I have ever seen. (Well, the piece did they last season … [Read more...] about Disturbed, Demented Iowa Fan Analyzes Northwestern
Iowa’s Defensive Line: Nation’s Best?
Currently one the best defenses in all of college football lives in Iowa City right now. The Iowa Hawkeyes lead the nation in total defense (227.5), rank third in rushing defense (65.5) and fifth in scoring defense (12.0). Much of that has to do with their defensive line, which rivals Alabama as quite possibly the nation's best. Led by the All-World Adrian Clayborn, and … [Read more...] about Iowa’s Defensive Line: Nation’s Best?
The Iowa Hawkeyes Experience
To say that I never thought much of Iowa City prior to coming here would be an understatement. I scoffed at the University of Iowa as being a destination, or a great place to see a football game. I laughed at the idea that it could possibly be fun to go there. This weekend, Iowa conspired to prove me wrong. … [Read more...] about The Iowa Hawkeyes Experience
The Sports Bank Travels to Iowa City!
Look out Iowa. We're coming to you. As part of The Sports Bank's ongoing quest to be your number one option for Midwest sports, THE CEO, Paul M. Banks and writer Paul Schmidt head to Iowa City this weekend to take in the Iowa/Ball State game. … [Read more...] about The Sports Bank Travels to Iowa City!
#18 Iowa vs. Ball State: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Poor Ball State. They're getting the Iowa Hawkeyes at the exact wrong time. The Hawks were upset in the late night desert air by Arizona, and now they need wins with huge style points to compensate for how far they fell in the national rankings. Critics of Iowa say the team, and the state itself, is boring. I disagree. Iowa provided the setting for "Field of Dreams" and "The … [Read more...] about #18 Iowa vs. Ball State: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Kirk Ferentz Talks Rivalries, Offensive Performances and a Stout Defense
Was it coach speak or was he serious? It's difficult to say with some coaches. With Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, you tend to believe him. In his post game press conference he was asked about the score of the game and whether he was surprised at how well his team played, or whether or not he thought Iowa State just wasn't that big of a challenge. His answer, needless … [Read more...] about Kirk Ferentz Talks Rivalries, Offensive Performances and a Stout Defense
Iowa’s Clayborn on Football agents and NFL Draft Decisions
Iowa's Adrian Clayborn is more than just a top #5-#15 NFL Draft prospect. He's an interesting interview, and a candid young man with stand-up character. He was the highlight of Big Ten Media Day 2; partially because he was so candid about the transitional process from college to professional football. "The coaches sit down, and we have a talk with a guy from a program … [Read more...] about Iowa’s Clayborn on Football agents and NFL Draft Decisions