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15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - The Contingency -- Run... · 0 replies · +1 points

I disagree. Now, you are right, he got better as the O-line got better, but who wouldn't?? But when a back averages 7.1 YPC in the Orange Bowl and during the rest of the season still average 4.0, you can't say he doesn't have an advantage. Now, of course Robinson DID have the bigger stats and seemed to be the more dominant back, but something about Wegher just screams Iowa football. He is like the Tyler Sash of the offense. Seems quiet, about the same size (which is not big), but makes big plays and ends up making everyone love them. I think he will have improved by the start of the season and should be able to do great things this year.

15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - The contingency -- Qua... · 0 replies · +1 points

Yeah Marc is absolutely right.

@hawkiirock He wasn't saying Vandenberg could be the Hawks starting quarterback if he outplayed Stanzi in the fall. He was simply saying, if Stanzi needs sideline time, Vandenberg is definitely the man. LAST year everyone had questions about him. Now that he has experience, he knows what he can and can't do. He will have one more year of spring and fall practices under him and the coaches know his strengths and weaknesses. He should definitely be able to help the team when he's needed.

15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - The Contingency -- Off... · 0 replies · +1 points

1st: I like what you are saying about Orne. I'll say it again, he was a monster in high school. He still has records here at the high school in Fairfield and if you look back at the athletes here, he is one of the most well known. He was a solid tight end and D-end and had speed. He was a MONSTER on the basketball court which can only help him in football. I hope he gets some action this year.
2nd: I'm surprised at Reiff in this video. I have watched many interviews with him and he goes into shock most of the time and says two words to each question. He actually gave you some information this video! Great work again, Marc.

15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Ferentz top 10 -- The ... · 1 reply · +1 points

Okay, in response to that:
This series was about the best games Iowa has played. In this game, one of the 5 most coveted bowl games in NCAA football, Iowa played one of their best overall football games of the season, if not the best. We didn't just play solid defense against, statistically, the 2nd best rushing offense in the nation, we embarrassed them. Watch game highlights, and you will realize that Georgia Tech, seriously, had absolutely no where to run. Heck, at one point Dwyer started running backwards 10 yards to get somewhere (which almost cost him 2 points). Great performance by the offense and just made 2010 look brighter than it already was as freshman Wegher ran in a 30 yard TD to seal the game.

The countdown was great. Loved every part. But I was also surprised you didn't put this game in there.

15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Readers' No. 1 -- 2005... · 0 replies · +1 points

I remember thinking "Drew Tate and/or Kirk Ferentz are going to lose their job for not calling a time out. I was 11 and was very into football at the time and was screaming at the TV. There were about 20 people at my neighbor's house watching the game all together (as our neighborhood usually does when Iowa goes to a bowl game) and I remember the place going from screaming to call a timeout, to screaming and crying because we won. 5 years later, still the best college football game I have seen beginning to finish. I remember after the game, Drew Tate had his helmet on for a long time, and then hearing a commentator say, "I'm on the sideline here and there is just so much emotion. For all of you who can't see, Drew Tate has his helmet on because he is crying. It's just incredible down here." I have watched YouTube videos of the end more than any other game.

15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Ricky Stanzi's socks · 1 reply · +2 points

My friend has a pair and says they are really comfortable. It's like being barefoot. Although I must say, I think they are ugly. Cool concept though.

15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Top 10 games of the Fe... · 0 replies · +1 points

If there was one moment I could point out in my life where I changed from maybe being a Hawkeye fan, maybe a Cyclone (since my dad is an ISU grad), it was Capitol One Bowl against LSU. That was the first time in my life I had cried over a game. It happened again Penn State '08 and Michigan State last year (mainly I think because I realized we could have screwed our undefeated season). Those are 3 great games there.

15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Let's gamble! · 1 reply · +1 points

With Wisconsin back with so much experience, 3 is a little high there. I think this one is a 1. Heck, put it at 0 and have it up in the air. This game will be the game of the season. I almost guarantee it.

15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Camp Courageous visits... · 1 reply · +1 points

Oh! I see! Yes, I was talking about Myers hahaha. No I love your interviews. You ask great questions and get people thinking. Myers, on the other hand, just confused everybody. Except Stanzi, who handled it perfectly. So no hard feelings! Great reporting! The first three places I check on the internet when I get on are Adam Rittenberg's blog on ESPN, BHGP, and your blog.... in no specific order :P

15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Camp Courageous visits... · 4 replies · +1 points

hmm.. which thread is that? I don't remember.. if I did rip you, my apologies!

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