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15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Hlas column: Hawkeyes ... · 0 replies · +1 points

You have a worthy theory, Mike, and I'm confident the evidence will be ample by late Saturday night that will transform it from theory to fact.

Almost every team faces adversity over the course of a long football season, but already the Hawks have had the Brandon Wegher distraction and, now, the truly unfortunate health problems of the great D-coordinator, Norm Parker. I believe the Hawks will once again use adversity as catalyst on Saturday night. And neither the Hawkeyes nor the coaching staff will ever have to relive that ASU nightmare again. The tables turn in Tucson.

15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Tuesday Talk -- Arizona · 1 reply · +1 points

It does seem a little odd that Coach Stoops couldn't remember his running mate with the Hawkeyes. I vividly remember Mitchell stopping an Indiana receiver at the 1 yard line in Bloomington with a tremendous tackle on the last play of the game. It saved a Hawkeye victory. It does seem like it would be difficult to forget a guy like that, but all will be forgiven after Iowa teaches Mr. Stoops and his Arizona boys a few lessons on Saturday night. Iowa-41, AZ-9

But the main reason for this post is to congratulate you, Marc, on your new blog photo. Bulaga and you. I like it. Great job.

15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Hlas column: The time ... · 0 replies · +1 points

Taking Arizona and 32 points would be a wise move, one befitting Hlastradamus... :)

Until they prove me wrong, I just think this Iowa team has a unique combination of experience, talent, depth, character, chemistry, focus, coaching... I just think that what they've learned the last couple of years, and how close they came to perfection last year, has the Hawkeyes on a mission. Lots of teams may think they're on a mission, too, but they lack that unique combination of qualities I think Iowa has.

And besides, if Nebraska can beat Arizona by 33, I don't think a 32-point Hawkeye win is all that unlikely. But that's why this is all so much fun. They're going to play the game and then we'll all find out.

15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - The Last Call -- The l... · 0 replies · +1 points

That's a shocking picture, Marc. I don't remember ever seeing Ferentz jump on a player during a game. I know he must at times, but it seems so out of character to see it in a photo. And I think you're right. It seems Kirk's ire is directed at Hampton, NOT DJK.

As for Saturday night, Arizona will pay for scheduling Toledo and the Citadel when an actual football team visits Tucson and runs wild in the desert: Iowa-41, Arizona-9.

15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Jewel Hampton stays bu... · 0 replies · +3 points

Once Jewell gets his game legs, he and Robinson will be a dynamic RB monster. You can count on that. And how about that O-line? People worried about the losses, but forgot the mantra: "Next man in." This Iowa O-line is good and young and will only get better. And that, of course, is the key for the RB's and the offense.

As for this week, Arizona hasn't even worked up a sweat yet against Toledo and the Citadel. That changes Saturday night. The Hawks run wild in the desert: Iowa-41, Arizona-9.

15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Hlas column: The time ... · 2 replies · +3 points

It's true that it doesn't matter what Iowa does. Iowa is Iowa to most of those outside the state. That will never change.

As far as the schedule, it might be noted that Iowa had 19 consecutive non-winning seasons (1962-80) often because its 3 (in those days) non-conference games were USC, UCLA and Penn State or Oklahoma or Nebraska. One reason Hayden turned the progam around is that he adjusted the schedule to one cupcake, one game about even, and one a challenge. Frankly, I wish Iowa would NEVER play teams like E. Ill. or Ball State or FIU. I'd love a series with a Texas A&M, a Kentucky, a Maryland, a Navy, Army or Air Force, Notre Dame, or powerful Va-Tech.

But as to the Arizona game, Iowa State is a far better football team than Toledo or the Citadel. Arizona hasn't even worked up a sweat yet. They will Saturday night. You can take it to the bank: Iowa collects its first two field goals of the year, and FG's are all the Wildcats can manage. This ain't the Citadel. Take it to the bank: Iowa-41, Arizona-9.

15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Jewel Hampton stays bu... · 0 replies · +6 points

Robinson is amazing. He was a nobody until Jewel got hurt last year, and look at him now. He's too slow, he runs too straight up, he doesn't hit the hole quick enough...all he does is help the Hawkeyes win. This is a typical Iowa style back. No flash, just guts. And he's pretty smart, too, knowing that sharing duties with Hampton this year will keep both of them fresh and make the team better. Let's keep them both healthy.

15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Hlas column: So far, H... · 0 replies · +3 points

Remember the angst some people expressed going into this game? Remember how some were worried about the offensive line of bowl-winning ISU, the running game, the improved Arnaud, etc, etc., etc.? Now, not so much...

And speaking of Boise, I'd love to see them play James Madison for the BCS title in Glendale. That would be a wonderful game, what with both squads having handled V-Tech. Of course, there is the problem that James M. isn't a BCS school. But given the fact that some folks had Boise in the national title game after their last-second win over V-Tech, why not give James the same respect for accomplishing the same thing?

15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Picture perfect · 1 reply · +1 points

Excellent description, Marc. The word choice seems apt. This is the performance I had in mind when I suggested Iowa would win 44-3. Iowa is an elite team, and ISU, well, isn't. Early in the second quarter, Iowa had 222 total yards to minus 2 for ISU. That's the kind of game it was.

But I was disappointed in the punt and kick coverage. That's a great area for improvement in Tucson next week.

And since I'm a fan, I can skip ahead and point out that after Arizona, it's Ball State, the team that lost to Liberty yesterday. The Hawkeyes had better get that W in the desert, then prepare for the deep reserves to play lots of football against BSU. That one could get ugly.

15 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Fan photos, video inte... · 0 replies · +7 points

Early in the second quarter, Iowa had 222 yards of offense, Iowa State had run 6 plays for a MINUS two yards. If you asked ISU, I suspect they'd consider that close enough to a "crushing."

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