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Two Stellar Safeties lead Iowa’s #1 Ranked Defense

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I've often said that you can usually have a great defense in college football whenever you have two smart starting safeties with experience in place.  The Iowa Hawkeyes currently lead the nation in total defense (227.5), rank third in rushing defense (65.5) and fifth in scoring defense (12.0). A big part of that comes from the heads up play and solid run support of their … [Read more...] about Two Stellar Safeties lead Iowa’s #1 Ranked Defense

University of Iowa sends Message to Tailgating Fans for PSU Game

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Saturday night brings a Homecoming football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Penn State Nittany Lions. And since that leaves an entire and some of the evening for Iowa fans to tailgate, wait I should put quotes around "tailgate," the University felt the need to issue a few important reminders for those who will be in attending for the team’s 2010 Big Ten Conference … [Read more...] about University of Iowa sends Message to Tailgating Fans for PSU Game

#18 Iowa vs. Ball State: Brutally Honest Game Preview

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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

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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 Adrian Clayborn has High Character, High NFL Draft Stock

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This past year, there's been talk in the pro football world about some supposed "character concerns" over Iowa Defensive End Adrian Clayborn. NFL teams are more careful than ever in this era of Roger Goodell's attempts to legislate morality. However, there are no doubts about Clayborn's ability on the field. The All-American Honorable Mention had 11.5 sacks last year, and … [Read more...] about Iowa’s Adrian Clayborn has High Character, High NFL Draft Stock

Hello Cedar Rapids, Iowa! Thank you for your support!

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"Is this Heaven Ray, no it's Iowa." You probably know that famous line from the classic Kevin Costner Baseball movie "Field of Dreams." And if there's one thing Kevin Costner does well, it's baseball movies. The line also serves as the perfect marketing slogan for the state of Iowa, a place where Alexa.com tells me, The Sports Bank is HUGE! Cedar Rapids, Iowa to be exact. … [Read more...] about Hello Cedar Rapids, Iowa! Thank you for your support!

As we Reported Thu, Iowa’s Lickliter Resigning

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As we reported Thursday. Iowa will part ways with Head Coach Todd Lickliter today. According to SB Nation Lickliter "will officially announce he is leaving the university at a press conference at 3:30 PM EST on Monday. It was not immediately clear whether Lickliter chose to resign under pressure or was fired. Lickliter coached Iowa for three seasons, racking up a 38-58 … [Read more...] about As we Reported Thu, Iowa’s Lickliter Resigning