Yes, hate the names of the two new divisions as much as everyone else. How did that atrocity happen? I don't know, let's not talk about it anymore and just move on to the fact that the Nebraska Cornhuskers are here now, and they arrived just in time to strengthen the Big Ten. At the exact same time that the Ohio State Buckeyes deteriorate into a real life college football … [Read more...] about Big 10 Football Power Rankings: 2011 Inaugural Edition
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Iowa Hawkeyes Land Pair on Preseason All-American Teams
Can college football season get here already? Well, I know it's get closer when media releases like this hit my inbox. Two University of Iowa football players earned preseason All-America recognition. Offensive lineman Riley Reiff has been named Playboy preseason All-America first team. Reiff and wide receiver Marvin McNutt, Jr., (Isn't that the most fun name you've ever … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes Land Pair on Preseason All-American Teams
K.C. Chiefs NFL Draft Recap
Heading into last season it looked like the AFC West would be one of the weaker divisions in the NFL, but once the league got going that was far from the case. The Kansas City Chiefs were one of the biggest surprises and they never really looked back after jumping out of the gate to a 3-0 start. They won the division with a 10-6 record and made the playoffs with the NFL’s … [Read more...] about K.C. Chiefs NFL Draft Recap
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Iowa Hawkeyes Cully Payne to Transfer Out
Under Todd Lickliter, a ton of college basketball players left the University of Iowa program. Unfortunately for fans in Iowa City, that trend has continued in the new regime. Iowa Hawkeyes Coach Fran McCaffery announced today that sophomore point guard Cully Payne has been granted a release from his scholarship. “We appreciate Cully’s hard work and contributions to the … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes Cully Payne to Transfer Out
#1 Ohio State Shows Signs of Vulnerability in First Big 10 Tournament Game
After running Wisconsin out of the gym in the regular season finale, many thought Ohio State would sail through the Big 10 Tournament with ease. This sentiment was short lived as they were taken down to the wire Friday in their first game against Northwestern. The Buckeyes were able to escape with an overtime victory 67-61, but it wasn't pretty. Northwestern and Ohio State … [Read more...] about #1 Ohio State Shows Signs of Vulnerability in First Big 10 Tournament Game
Michigan State Survives Iowa 66-61: Rapid Reaction
The Michigan State Spartans keep their NCAA tournament hopes alive with a 66-61 first-round win over the Iowa Hawkeyes on Thursday. Spartans Head Coach Tom Izzo said it best when he said, "It wasn't the prettiest of games," as the Spartans and Hawkeyes combined for 28 turnovers in a back-and-forth affair which came down to the very last minute of play. But it was a pair … [Read more...] about Michigan State Survives Iowa 66-61: Rapid Reaction
Michigan State Stays on NCAA Bubble with Narrow Victory over Iowa Hawkeyes
In our latest, most up-to-date NCAA Tournament bracket projection, (or college basketball "bracketology" if you will, we have the Michigan State Spartans as a #11 seed. Although the chances of them falling into that final #12 seed line (and perhaps playing within that "First Four") are still high, even with their 66-61 narrow escape over the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first round … [Read more...] about Michigan State Stays on NCAA Bubble with Narrow Victory over Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa Hawkeyes Shock #6 Purdue Boilermakers 67-65
A loud, relentless crowd of 12,132 were in attendance for Senior Day at Carver Hawkeye Arena watching the Iowa Hawkeyes (11-19) shock the nation by upsetting the No. 6 Purdue Boilermakers (25-6), 67-65, in a Big Ten thriller. Even with the potential to have a share of first place in the Big Ten on the line for Purdue, Jarryd Cole and the Hawkeyes were too much for Purdue to … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes Shock #6 Purdue Boilermakers 67-65
Illinois 81, Iowa 68: Rapid Reaction
It was a college basketball game that highlighted one of the main reoccurring themes of the Illinois Fighting Illini season. Every time they had a big lead, they just couldn't find a way to step on their opponents' throat. The "killer instinct," or "closing speed" just was not there. It seemed like every time they went up 15, the margin was back to five or less before you … [Read more...] about Illinois 81, Iowa 68: Rapid Reaction