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16 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Orange Bowl final -- V... · 0 replies · +1 points

Ha! Love Clayborn's comment on if it felt intimidating going against GT's offense. "Not really. We play a different style defense than the ACC or SEC. We play hard-nose."

That was a defense that was ready, and it showed. Loved watching them work and know their assignments. You could tell it was frustrating GT's offense.

Great job covering the team this year, Marc! (Same goes for Mike and Scott)

16 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Beer O' Clock · 1 reply · +1 points

Man, do wish Three Floyds would extend their distribution to Iowa or beyond. I know I've mention this to you before, but I really enjoy their Gumball Head. Just a fine wheat beer.

Another I've really enjoyed lately was the New Belgium Seasonal, Hoptober. I don't think I'm was the only one either as just about every time I'd go out looking for a 6-pack, there would be an empty spot on the shelf where Hoptober used to be. Very tasty. Hope they put more out next October.

Love these lists, Marc. Keep 'em coming!

16 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Tuesday Talk -- Minnes... · 2 replies · +1 points

I just can't see Kirk trading in his private plane to conduct a pep rally either. I think we're safe on that rumor. Let them dream though.

16 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Tuesday Talk -- Video ... · 0 replies · +1 points

Skol, Adam Robinson! My kind of guy. Nothing wrong with that, marc. ;)

16 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Last call -- Ohio Stat... · 1 reply · +1 points

Overall, I was just impressed with the effort. We were up against a lot in that matchup, but the Hawks stepped up to the challenge and gave themselves a chance. One thing is certain in my opinion; we DID NOT lose that game because of an inexperienced QB. We lost because, in the end, OSU's D made the bigger plays. There's a lot to look forward to going into the Minny matchup.

Speaking of the Gophers, the Hawks should have plenty of built up frustration to take out on them after the last couple weeks. Let's see if we can have a repeat performance of last year's game, and keep Brewster's hands off the pig for one more year.

16 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Your Ohio State two deeps · 0 replies · +1 points

Nice! The Gene Kranz clip is perfect. I think a lot of people have considered the hawks out of it after last Saturday. This is a team that's made a living this season of playing against adversity. What has already been a great season would become even sweeter if we can overcome this latest hiccup, in a stadium Ferentz has never won in, on national tv, for the b10 title. If we win we've earned it, if not, well it's been a great season regardless.

16 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Your Ohio State two deeps · 1 reply · +1 points

I couldn't help but notice the Death Star pictured above has yet to be destroyed. I like where this metaphor is going. Hopefully on Sunday you can post the "after" photo of the Death Star.

The good news is, we are playing for at least a share of the Big Ten Title on Saturday. We don't have to rely on anyone else to lose. We just need to win. That's a pretty good spot to be in.

16 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - Thursday Hawkeyes Read... · 0 replies · +1 points

Dufresne makes it sound as if Iowa has won all their games via bad calls. Eh, whatever gets the readers I guess.

16 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - The Big Analysis -- No... · 0 replies · +1 points

Ha. Great point. I do remember the original Dream Team on there a time or two. They did all right.

16 years ago @ GazetteOnline.com - The Big Analysis -- No... · 2 replies · +1 points

You never mentioned how the SI cover jinx factors in here. Is it still unlucky if it's only a regional cover, or just KIND OF unlucky and we end up in another nail-biter, only to survive in the final seconds?

I'm expecting another tough one regardless. Northwestern would love nothing more than to end our undefeated season. We need to put it all together this weekend.

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