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
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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
Maaco Las Vegas Bowl is Actually Worthwhile
Traditionally, college football bowls that take place before the new calendar year are frowned upon. In fact, recently even those that occur on the holiday for those nursing hangovers are seen as second rate-besides the Rose Bowl. Well, it’s time to further delve into the match-ups instead of just drinking the kool-aid that the establishment would like to serve us. Yahoo … [Read more...] about Maaco Las Vegas Bowl is Actually Worthwhile
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
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
#5 Michigan State-#18 Iowa: Brutally Honest Game Preview
One thing I have always wanted to see in my lifetime is a season where Michigan State football is REALLY good. Not 1999's 10-2, Citrus Bowl winning good, but actually a player on the national scene. Like they are in basketball. I also haven't fulfilled my lifetime dream of singing a duet with a Muppet, but that's another story. Biggie “somehow your words just hypnotize me” … [Read more...] about #5 Michigan State-#18 Iowa: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Badgers’ Coach Bret Bielema Finally Notches The Big One
The fourth time is a charm as the Wisconsin Badgers and Head Coach Bret Bielema stunned the nation by knocking off the #1 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes by the score of 31-18 in front of an electric atmosphere at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI. The Badgers were well prepared for the Buckeyes and dominated from the ensuing kick-off which saw David Gilreath run 97 yards for a … [Read more...] about Badgers’ Coach Bret Bielema Finally Notches The Big One
Watch Iowa OL Julian Vandervelde on ESPN College Gameday Tomorrow
Iowa Hawkeyes senior OL Julian Vandervelde will be featured on Saturday’s ESPN College Game Day show preview show. The feature is expected to air at approximately 9:30 a.m. CT/ 10:30 ET on the weekly college football preview program. … [Read more...] about Watch Iowa OL Julian Vandervelde on ESPN College Gameday Tomorrow
Iowa Hawkeyes Tailgating Experience Video (feat. Big Ass Turkey Legs)
Tailgating has no doubt been one of the biggest topics in the online sports media world this week. With this hilarious video from Arizona State, and the University of Iowa preemptively laying the law down before Homecoming night. Here's a recap of our Iowa Hawkeyes tailgating experience, and a cool video supplementing it below. Post by Paul M. Banks, Video by Paul Schmidt … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes Tailgating Experience Video (feat. Big Ass Turkey Legs)
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?