Though many fans of the Iowa Hawkeyes were in attendance Thursday night, the most famous of the faithful: Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore were not at Welsh-Ryan Arena to see their Hawks drop yet another college basketball game; this time to the Northwestern Wildcats. Although it was much less closer than the first meeting. The Cats shot the lights out to an almost historical … [Read more...] about Northwestern Wildcats 73, Iowa Hawkeyes 70: Rapid Reaction
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Iowa Hawkeyes Again Load up on Offensive Linemen
After a somewhat disappointing 8-5 season, the Iowa Hawkeye football team was anxious to improve over the offseason. Head coach Kirk Ferentz and his staff did exactly what one would expect them to do — build a tough offensive line. That’s of course what Hawkeye football is about, as they’ve had an offensive lineman drafted nearly every year — most recently Bryan Bulaga. The … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes Again Load up on Offensive Linemen
Hawkeyes Running Back Adam Robinson Arrested for Pot Possession (Update)
(Update) Athletic Director releases statement. As if the Iowa Hawkeyes football program needed more distractions; especially on the same day they take on Mizzou in college football's Insight Bowl. More fallout from the drug situation in Iowa City was reported minutes ago. We all knew that star tailback Adam Robinson is not traveling for the bowl game, due to failing to … [Read more...] about Hawkeyes Running Back Adam Robinson Arrested for Pot Possession (Update)
Iowa Loses Another Running Back for Insight Bowl Game
Iowa Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz announced over the holiday weekend that fullback Brad Rogers, a redshirt freshman, will miss Iowa’s remaining practices and the Dec. 28 Insight Bowl vs. Missouri, due to cardiology testing. Rogers (5-10, 215), a native of Toledo, Ohio (Central Catholic HS), is listed as Iowa’s second team fullback. He played in 11 games this season, … [Read more...] about Iowa Loses Another Running Back for Insight Bowl Game
Iowa Hawkeyes DE Adrian Clayborn Named All-American
Iowa Hawkeyes senior defensive end Adrian Clayborn has been named a first-team all-American by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). It is the only college football All-America team that is voted on entirely by coaches. Clayborn, a 6-4, 285-pounder from St. Louis, is the eighth Hawkeye player to ever make the elite AFCA all-America team. He is the fifth Kirk … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes DE Adrian Clayborn Named All-American
Understanding Northwestern’s Recent Dominance Over the Iowa Hawkeyes
Everyone has a foil- someone or something they just can't get the best of. Dr. Claw had Inspector Gadget, Charlie Brown had Lucy, and her placekick holds; and I have the various forms of fried chicken. And the Iowa Hawkeyes have the Northwestern Wildcats. On Saturday, the Cats once again ruined the Hawks college football season. Last year they defeated No. 8 (AP) Iowa … [Read more...] about Understanding Northwestern’s Recent Dominance Over the Iowa Hawkeyes
Adam Robinson Continues Run of Solid Iowa Running Backs
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
#13 Iowa-Northwestern: Brutally Honest Game Preview
"Human identity is no longer defined by what one does, but by what one owns. But we've discovered that owning things and consuming things does not satisfy our longing for meaning. We've learned that piling up material goods cannot fill the emptiness of lives which have no confidence or purpose." These words were delivered to the American people on July 15th, 1979 … [Read more...] about #13 Iowa-Northwestern: Brutally Honest Game Preview
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
Demi and Ashton Get Iowa Basketball into NCAA Trouble
The Todd Lickliter era hurt the state of Iowa hoops significantly. The Hawkeyes are expected to be a Big Ten doormat again this winter, but they did make a solid coaching hire in Fran McCaffery. The former leader of the Siena Saints built up that mid-major program, and it's expected he can make similar or better strides with the Hawkeye program. But first, he'll have another … [Read more...] about Demi and Ashton Get Iowa Basketball into NCAA Trouble