17-10: Northwestern Steals Another Upset at Kinnick
by Oops Pow Surprise on Nov 7, 2009 2:24 PM CST
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First of all, huge congratulations to Northwestern. We must admit that we didn't see their "injure Ricky Stanzi" gameplan coming, but they worked it to perfection.
Stanzi is likely out for the rest of the regular season with a high ankle sprain, so it's time for the James Vandenberg-John Wienke deathfight to begin.
Lastly, we must congratulate the Northwestern alumni, each and every one clad in Armani suits and driving Ferraris, for outpaying Iowa's previous efforts to bribe the referees. The SEC may be gagging people from criticizing referees, but since they refuse to admit BHGP as a 13th member, it's open season. The holding call on Eubanks on the touchdown was bullshit. The fumble call on Wegher was bullshit. The three consecutive defensive holding/pass interference calls on the last drive were supreme bullshit. We can't claim that the referees cost Iowa a win, but it's plain to see they cost Iowa their shot at the win.
Congratulations to the Iowa defense--particularly the defensive line, who worked their asses off today. Just a shame the other side of the ball was too damaged by injury and capricious officiating to follow suit.
Anyway, this'll be our open thread. Play nice. Now's not the time to make enemies. If you're pissed, that's fine, but commiserating may be a much less therapeutic option than, say, taking a walk. The perfect season's over and it may have fallen off a cliff. If you can't be civil in these circumstances, I strongly recommend you disengage. Otherwise, bar's open.
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The whole second half I was expecting something crazy to get us back in it
Never came. I guess that was inevitable. Sigh.
Can’t get too pissed about Vandenberg. He clearly isn’t ready yet, but who can blame him? Kid’s a freshman with all of one series of college football under his belt before today. It wasn’t fair that the weight of the undefeated season got suddenly thrown on his shoulders, and it’s not fair that plenty of people are going to rip him for not coming through.
Get well soon, Manzi.
by NorseHawk on Nov 7, 2009 2:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Co-signed on all counts.
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
by Oops Pow Surprise on Nov 7, 2009 2:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+ a billion.
Vandy was rough today, but I think it would be wrong to bury him too much. He was thrown into a bad spot. I would assume he’ll be getting the bulk of the snaps with the first teamers now, which should help.
I have any less expectations for OSU now, but Minnesota is still in play if we can avoid more crippling injuries.
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 2:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody who rips Vandenbert
is an idiot. While Iowa hasn’t had a limp dick offense this year, they’ve sure spent plenty of time sporting a wind sock. His passing wasn’t horrible, but I wouldn’t give it more than acceptable either. It isn’t his fault that the running game kinda sucks. It isn’t his fault that the defense couldn’t stop them on all those 3rd downs (overall they did a very good job though).
So lets see, whose job is it to make sure the offense is good enough pull one out when placed in the situation they were in today…. hmmmmm. They had 3 quarters to score one touchdown against an average defense. They failed. Whose fault might that be?
In an unrelated question, why is KOK still employed in Iowa City?
In 100 years, we'll all be dead.
by Flakbait on Nov 7, 2009 4:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just wanted to congratulate you guys on a great run
You have overcome more than I thought you would. Good job!
A futile crusade to prevent mass ignorance
HammerAndRails, SBNation's Boilermaker Blog
by BoilerTMill on Nov 7, 2009 2:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
thanks
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 2:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks!
Same to your guys. OSU AND Michigan in the same year. That’s awesome.
by Bucketochicken on Nov 7, 2009 2:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No anger here
admiration. I wouldn’t sell this team short of anything and I certainly wouldn’t accuse anyone of the loss. We lost to a team that took advantage of our misfortune. That simple. God knows we’ve done it.
I hope we don’t tumble down a ledge now. I expect the defense to save us and I expect Vandenberg to be better as he moves along…
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 2:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yep, this season's been better than anyone could've rationally imagined. No real complaints.
I jsut hope the way they respond next week is positive. Even if it’s a loss, that’s ok. I just hope it’s not a collapse.
by Bucketochicken on Nov 7, 2009 2:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a twinge angry.
But mostly just sad. What a shitty way for our ride to end. Of all the teams and in all the ways for it to happen. I was mentally prepared for more Columbus heartache. I was not prepared for another Kinnick catastrophe against jNWU.
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 2:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that is was jNU
makes it hard. I can imagine now how PSU fans felt.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 2:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess it's better than dropping the last game against Minny
That would be head-exploding stuff.
by Brock Sampson on Nov 7, 2009 2:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
In a way
but if we’d won everything before that, the consolation prize to that loss would have been the Rose Bowl.
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 2:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We still go with one loss
Doesn’t seem too likely at this point, but…
by Brock Sampson on Nov 7, 2009 2:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If the defense and special teams have any more tricks left in their bag...
next week would be a great time for them.
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 2:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm with Ross.
Only more than a twinge.
Dammit, KOK.
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Nov 7, 2009 7:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just a thought,
But when Robinson went down, everybody said if he’s a lineman or QB, he could come back from a high ankle sprain. Well, now it is the QB. I don’t think we should be writing him off quite yet. Cripes, he’s not dead.
by Kinnick Stadium is my Graceland on Nov 7, 2009 2:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
True...
we need to finish…and I don’t think we crumple with him or without.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 2:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
True.
But I would still be shocked to see him back before January (or (ugh) late December).
by Bucketochicken on Nov 7, 2009 2:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bottom line
it was a freak injury to the wrong player. Depth is so important and to QB perhaps more than any other. Our lack of blowouts hurt our ability to get Vandenberg in for reps. We own this loss and every win.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 2:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dear Northwestern fan
you’re still not going to the Outback Bowl.
Nothing good ever had "State" in its name.
by dburba on Nov 7, 2009 2:42 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Ok, are you shitting me?
I get the Wake Forest/GT game instead of Penn St/OSU?? I live in freakin’ Sioux Falls, SD!! This is BS!
by Kinnick Stadium is my Graceland on Nov 7, 2009 2:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Directv
Both ESPN2s have the GT/WF game, looks like ABC has the Oklahoma St./Iowa State shitstorm.—found it on the low-def ESPN2 alternate. This is messed up.
by Kinnick Stadium is my Graceland on Nov 7, 2009 2:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I've got the same problem...
Wake/GaTech, UNC/whoever, Oregon-Stanford.
I LIVE IN THE MIDDLE OF BIG TEN COUNTRY!!!
I really hate you sometimes Dish Network. Regional blackouts are lame.
by tiggerhawk on Nov 7, 2009 4:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
SD? Do you know Brandon Wegher?
Nothing good ever had "State" in its name.
by dburba on Nov 7, 2009 2:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I was in Brookings for another let down this weekend.
They had PSU/OSU on ESPN2 up there (Mediacom). Odd that it was different in SuFu
…give me the courage and the ability to so conduct myself in every situation that my country, my family, and my friends will be proud of me.
-Nile Kinnick
by Hawkeyewith49Jackrabbits on Nov 8, 2009 6:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Alright guys, Just back from Kinnick...
I’ve had many complaints about the student section in the past but the whole crowd stayed pretty excited today and really was pretty civil after the game. The way I see it we may not be MNC contenders any more but we are still having a great season. Any of our last 7 games could have went the other way. This one just did. Lets hope we can close it out in these two weeks.
On an unrelated note. Whats everyone drinking this afternoon? And is anyone on mediacom getting the PSU/OSU game?
by Argulor on Nov 7, 2009 2:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah well
Some of don’t have any fancy HD TVs and can’t tell the difference, Richy McRichguy
by NorseHawk on Nov 7, 2009 2:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
HD TVs
Aren’t that much more expensive than regular TVs. So don’t blame the feature, blame the purchase altogether.
by Duez I say on Nov 7, 2009 3:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Guessing NorseHawk hasn't upgraded yet.
I still have a 19 inch analog TV. Get along just fine.
…give me the courage and the ability to so conduct myself in every situation that my country, my family, and my friends will be proud of me.
-Nile Kinnick
by Hawkeyewith49Jackrabbits on Nov 8, 2009 6:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We need Ohio State to win you know
because a three way tie goes to PSU…they wil lbe ranked higher if they win today. Just be clear about your rooting interest today.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 2:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Pretty sure first tiebreaker is head to head
This game kinda doesn’t matter, we just need to win out.
by NorseHawk on Nov 7, 2009 2:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How do you end up with a three-way tie ...
… at 7-1 when OSU lost to Purdue?
by SpartanDan on Nov 7, 2009 4:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Iowa STILL goes to the NC
PSU beats OSU. Iowa wins out. Texas loses to A&M and in the BXII title. Alabama loses to LSU, Saban quits, lose on a final play 56-yard TD pass. That score is referred to as “McRae All The Way”. Tim Tebow’s time is up and he goes to heaven ‘cause that’s God’s plan for him. TCU forfeits full season because LaDanian Tomlinson is ruled ineligible and that he’s secretly been playing every week. Boise State goes undefeated but is overlooked. Oregon gets robbed of a win (literally at gun point) against Oregon State. Iowa vs. Cincy in the Pasadena. Book your flights now.
by Buddy Light on Nov 7, 2009 2:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Brilliant.
And, fuck, it even explains why LT has been so shitty for the Chargers all year – just too tired.
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 2:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The last second TD
happens vs. Miss. State, in case you were all wondering what team Brandon McRae is on.
by Buddy Light on Nov 7, 2009 2:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that
sounds logical. hahaha. i love it!
BALLS OF STEEL RICKY! BALLS OF STEEL!!!!!!
by HAWKEYESBABY on Nov 7, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
KOK
Not sure why he would call a bootleg in our own endzone. Just second guessing I guess.
Its been one hell of a ride. With 18 returning starters next year, maybe this is just a dress rehearsal. Curse or no curse I am framing the SI cover and it will hang proudly in my office.
And you can take that to the bank.
by Hawkeye X on Nov 7, 2009 2:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
had
my mom buy a copy since i’m in NC. i’m framing it too.
BALLS OF STEEL RICKY! BALLS OF STEEL!!!!!!
by HAWKEYESBABY on Nov 7, 2009 2:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm...
Second guessing is fun! I thought it was 19 starters if everyone returns (doubtful). At any rate I don’t think James Vandenberg is the second coming of Jake Christensen. Was anyone at the game? Lou Hotth was talking about how there was a very strong crosswind, and that’s what messed up Vandy’s deep ball. Any truth to this?
by The Nihilist on Nov 7, 2009 2:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the second coming of Kyle McCann
by Brock Sampson on Nov 7, 2009 2:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
back off
Kyle. Great kid in tough times for the program. Big plays against PSU. Big time, late game scramble (well, slowly) against T Tech in the Alamo Bowl.
And don’t give me that “well, Banks should have been playing” crap. Banks couldn’t find the bathroom that year, let alone an open receiver.
by hdhawk on Nov 7, 2009 10:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Amen.
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
by Oops Pow Surprise on Nov 8, 2009 12:05 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I liked McCann too
I wasn’t trying to rip him. I was just trying to think of the last home-grown Iowa kid who played QB for us.
by Brock Sampson on Nov 8, 2009 9:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bootleg.
Not a terrible call there. But what was ABSOLUTELY INSANE was leaving Wooton unblocked. KOK basically gave him a loaded gun and asked Stanzi to dodge it.
by Dunkdropsa2 on Nov 7, 2009 10:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone been over to MGo?
Are they burning down yet?
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 2:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'd think they'd be happy
that they played so much better this week.
by Brock Sampson on Nov 7, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't been there today
but let ‘em burn. They’ve had one of the most successful programs in history , they went to 33 bowl games in a row, they’ve won Rose Bowls and National Championships and are no strangers to being “in the hunt” for either of those. So what have I heard out of them, and this includes the die-hard fan I work with, a bunch of whining because they had one bad and one mostly bad season. It’s not that they’re not happy, it’s that they seem to think that they deserve to be on top all the time. Well, screw you . Welcome to how the other half lives.
In 100 years, we'll all be dead.
by Flakbait on Nov 7, 2009 4:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad for Rick
as I’m sure carrying an undefeated team into Columbus would have been a dream for him, hopefully he comes back soon
by The Nihilist on Nov 7, 2009 2:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Since Ashton Kutcher was on the sideline....
I kept thinking he was punking the entire hawkeye nation.
by Argulor on Nov 7, 2009 2:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know about you, but I'm rooting for everyone to lose.
Oregon! Notre Dame! Florida! Alabama! You shall all share my sorrow!
by NHguy on Nov 7, 2009 3:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
Fuck it. Just bring on CHAOS at this point.
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 3:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ditto
Except it won’t suck at much for Florida, Alabama or Texas types cuz they get the title dreams every year.
by BlacknBlue11 on Nov 7, 2009 10:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta go for a run. CLear my head.
Will be wearing an Iowa shirt as a “fuck you” to the jNWU crotchbeetles scuttling about Lakeview.
by Bucketochicken on Nov 7, 2009 3:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It's time to slip into that all too familiar scenario when we lose
HATE EVERYONE
by Duez I say on Nov 7, 2009 3:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Catharsis
Let’s make a thread where everyone swears and gets it out of our system. I’ll begin.
Ahem.
FUCKDAMNIT!!!!!!
by Guancous on Nov 7, 2009 3:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oregon's getting lit up by Stanford and there Inexplicably Great White Running Back
YES YES ALL SHOULD FEEL MY PAIN
by NorseHawk on Nov 7, 2009 3:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I enjoy watching Gerhart.
He looks like a little bulldozer.
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 3:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Remember last year?
Remember when Iowa beat Penn State last year and 5 top ten teams lost? That would be sweet.
by Guancous on Nov 7, 2009 3:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think it is interesting
that while many people had mucho anger for Stanzi throughout the season for some of his play…and he threw another dumb INT today, we all collectively know we are not dangerous without him.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 3:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't call it dangerous with him
I would call it magical. Ricky is my Wizard.
by Duez I say on Nov 7, 2009 4:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCKKKKKKKK
that is all
Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.
by shake n bake on Nov 7, 2009 3:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm fully expecting...
the weekly game in photos section to have a picture of Stanzi lying on the ground with just the word Fuck printed on it.
by BlacknBlue11 on Nov 7, 2009 10:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You know it's been a weird season
when you turn it over four times, and it doesn’t even seem that unusual or the main reason why you lost.
by Brock Sampson on Nov 7, 2009 3:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
SAD PSU FAN WAS JUST ON TV AGAIN!!!!
Not quite as sad this time but still has those ridiculous ears.
by Argulor on Nov 7, 2009 3:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
TD Stanford!
Feel my pain Oregon! Feel the pain of your hopes and dreams destroyed by a school known more of academics than football!
by NorseHawk on Nov 7, 2009 3:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
No longer "just" Northwestern.
Until Iowa beats the Wildcats, we don’t deserve to call them “just” Northwestern. Oh, they’ll still get hosed by the bowl games because their fan base doesn’t fill seats and the TV ratings are sub-par, but we should show them some respect.
In 100 years, we'll all be dead.
by Flakbait on Nov 7, 2009 4:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Fuck that.
Their posse of douchebag fans deserves no respect.
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 4:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
In that vein....
one jNW fan took off his shirt when the victory was well in hand and then when they rushed the field he tackle like three players to the ground…..smooth.
by Argulor on Nov 7, 2009 4:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The team does.
In 100 years, we'll all be dead.
by Flakbait on Nov 7, 2009 4:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
For having a horseshoe shoved up their ass when they play Iowa?
Nah.
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 4:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
For beating Iowa in 4 of the last 5 games
11/5/2005 NW 28 – IA 27
11/4/2006 NW 21 – IA 7
11/3/2007 NW 17 – IA 28
9/27/2008 NW 22 – IA 17
11/7/2009 NW 17 – IA 10
In 100 years, we'll all be dead.
by Flakbait on Nov 7, 2009 5:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, I'm well aware of their record against us.
I was referring to the circumstances that took place in those games: flawless onside kicks, injuries to our best offensive players (two years in a row), absurd numbers of turnovers (often of the wacky variety)…
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 8:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't matter
Good teams find a way to win. That’s what we’ve been saying about this season. They keep beating us. They deserve the respect till we can win.
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Nov 8, 2009 8:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Took a 90-minute walk with the lady after the game.
That felt a little better than stewing on the loss. I mean, I kinda did that anyway, but at least the weather’s nicer outside than in some tv room.
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
by Oops Pow Surprise on Nov 7, 2009 4:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
My recovery is being enhanced
by Notre Dame’s folly.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 4:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome back.
I don’t feel so much angry or pissed or “what-if” about this loss. I’m just disappointed for them.
by Kinnick Stadium is my Graceland on Nov 7, 2009 4:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Same here.
Only we ran. BOO-YA! j/k
Seriously though, it felt GREAT to get outside and sweat out some of that poison. I never felt nearly as bad about this loss as I thought I would, but still…
Like others have said, I’m not really angry, just bummed, and sad for the team & for Stanzi (and Vandenberg – poor kid).
And I think I need to stay off regular message boards for awhile. Too many stupid people, too much masturbatory glee over Iowa losing, too much embarrasing perspectiveless retardation amongst our own fanbase, etc.
Ugh. Now homework. Sucks. But dinner should be awesome.
Anyway. Fuck. I hate OSU. God I hope Vandy morphs into a touchdown-throwing cannon god over the next six days.
by Bucketochicken on Nov 7, 2009 5:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, guys.
You know you’re my favorites other than Penn State despite, you know, stuff.
Twitter: @scrappled
"When it’s third-and-10, you can take the milk drinkers and I’ll take the whiskey drinkers every time" - Max McGee
by Run Up The Score on Nov 7, 2009 4:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Can you guys take care of business, please?
I no longer really know or care what the best result for Iowa is in that game. I’d just really like to see Ohio State lose.
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 4:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
IT appears
we can only help ourselves from here. And that’s the only way it should be.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 4:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. When Ohio State loses, good wins.
I have a very weird, serene confidence in our second half.
Twitter: @scrappled
"When it’s third-and-10, you can take the milk drinkers and I’ll take the whiskey drinkers every time" - Max McGee
by Run Up The Score on Nov 7, 2009 4:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
For the record
Anyone who blames Clark for our loss today is going to be on my bad side.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Nov 7, 2009 7:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry about that
Obviously the line hadn’t improved enough.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Nov 7, 2009 7:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Or at all.
Twitter: @scrappled
"When it’s third-and-10, you can take the milk drinkers and I’ll take the whiskey drinkers every time" - Max McGee
by Run Up The Score on Nov 8, 2009 12:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No, they improved somewhat
I mean, they were pushed around by Akron and Temple. Minnesota and Illinois couldn’t do that.
So there’s a little bit of improvement.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Nov 8, 2009 1:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously.
Navy whooping Notre Dame is good medicine.
by NHguy on Nov 7, 2009 4:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Season not over yet
Well hell, I am surrounded by USC fans out here, had just got Rose Bowl and NC game tickets lined up today and those %^&(### Wildcats have to go and rat *** us. This will give the back up some more experience and get ready for OSU. Can still go to Rose Bowl and be in the top 5 at the beginning of next year.
by nwyms Trebek! on Nov 7, 2009 4:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Indeed. The dream has not died; it just has the swine flu.
by NHguy on Nov 7, 2009 4:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This might be the best quote
Ever.
by BlacknBlue11 on Nov 7, 2009 11:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The wheels are still on
but we have a bad flat. If Stanzi doesn’t play next week, I don’t see how we win since that will require offensive points. I don’t think they’d shut us out but we got all of NOTHING after Ricky went down.
In 100 years, we'll all be dead.
by Flakbait on Nov 7, 2009 4:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey guys i have an idea
And please understand beforehand that I realize that I am a monstrous douche bag,
b u t
a lot of us are superstitious, wearing lucky shirts and shit like that. I know my shirt lost some of its earth-shattering POWER this week. And why should that be? I wore the shirt. That’s how our deal works. I wear it, and it gives us wins. I assume you all wore your lucky articles as well. So what changed? Well, I know the answer. And again, I must point out my supreme, prick doucheness. I don’t WANT to blame this website or any of you guys…but I am. ’Cause of the douche thing.
PLEASE STOP THE jNWU thing. Has it only been going on two years now? Well, two years, two HOME LOSSES. Please, you beautiful fuckers. I love you, but not as much as my Hawkeyes. Stop this madness. At least until we beat them.
by ABRACABOOYA on Nov 7, 2009 4:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Fuck that. They're just Northwestern.
And I’m not going to be ghost-storied into imagining that my little blog’s term of derision fucked Ricky Stanzi’s ankle over. Doesn’t work that way.
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
by Oops Pow Surprise on Nov 7, 2009 4:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't see why we wouldn't beat them
I mean, they’re just Northwestern.
by NorseHawk on Nov 7, 2009 4:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
who is this "Northwestern" that you speak of?
Are they affiliated with “just Northwestern” at all?
by Duez I say on Nov 7, 2009 4:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
'Northwestern' is in Orange City
As one of my coworkers used to say, ‘damn Hollanders’.
by Brock Sampson on Nov 7, 2009 4:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My brother went there for a year,
after discovering that they had one bar, located just outside the city limits, he transferred.
by Kinnick Stadium is my Graceland on Nov 7, 2009 4:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Being from just north of orange city.....
I hate that northwestern as well as just northwestern with a passion. I have always been impartial however to the NWICC though.
by Argulor on Nov 7, 2009 5:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Reminds me of one of the greatest 'Are you pondering what I am pondering?' answers from Pinky and the Brain
Well, I think so, Brain, but if they call people from Poland Poles, why don’t they call people from Holland Holes?
…give me the courage and the ability to so conduct myself in every situation that my country, my family, and my friends will be proud of me.
-Nile Kinnick
by Hawkeyewith49Jackrabbits on Nov 8, 2009 8:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
how many losses is it gonna take for you to accept your own power??
Quit spitting at God. He likes NWU ’cuz of Zach Braff.
Also I know I’m late but if i could explode Ken O’Keefe with the power of my brain I think I would. Did he have to call such a slow-developing play into our own end zone? Just asking for Stanzi to get hit
by ABRACABOOYA on Nov 7, 2009 4:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
So a higher power only likes those armani-wearing cuntbags when they play Iowa?
Seems perfectly sensible.
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 4:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No other team's fans call them
jNWU
by ABRACABOOYA on Nov 7, 2009 4:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Feel free to chose to believe in such a capricious higher power.
Northwestern has been fucking with us a lot longer than BHGP has been calling them “just Northwestern.”
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 4:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dude...KOK has coached an offense to0 a 9-0 start that
has seen more injuries than the last five Hawkeyes teams combined. Claiming him as the scapegoat on a freak play is just ridiculous.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 4:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
let me have this please
Also, it’s just a bad playcall, regardless of Stanzi’s injury. I don’t hate O’Keefe as much as some Iowa fans. I try to temper my anger by making a note to myself when he makes a good playcall.
I understand that our offense has been rickety all year. It’s not like O’Keefe is sabotaging the early 00 St. Louis Rams.
by ABRACABOOYA on Nov 7, 2009 4:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Outback Bowl...
seems likely doesn’t it? PSU win, OSU beats us. PSU in the Rose, OSU in the Cap. One and we go Outback again….
"I'm not doing any good back here."
by Hawkaloogie on Nov 7, 2009 4:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I still think it depends on the Minnesota game.
If we win that and the rest plays out like you said, it’s PSU 11-1, Iowa 10-2, OSU 9-3. (And possibly Wisco 10-2 as well.)
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 4:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I could definitely see OSU jumping us though
They also travel really well, and would draw more viewers. A head to head win would also give them a way to easily justify it.
by NorseHawk on Nov 7, 2009 4:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That is a possibility.
The CapOne Bowl folks did to have us, but they also don’t get many shots at Ohio State.
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 4:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Probably depends on who wins the game, doesn't it?
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
by Oops Pow Surprise on Nov 7, 2009 4:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
OSU wins, PSU loses....
……assuming WE lose at OSU (which I hate to do, but I also understand that when I throw a hammer into the air, I better not be standing under it), the we have the old thing of who goes where and do any of us luck into the BCS?
Well, no.
So then we’re stuck with Iowa vs PSU vs perhaps Wisky for the Cap One.
Which would go to Iowa: we beat those two, we travel well, and that’s all that counts to the suits from the bowl place thingy.
And then there’s this nightmare scenario: can ANYONE imagine wanting to watch a USC-OSU rematch at the Rose Bowl? Anyone? Anyone? Ben Stein?
Anyone?
If it's not too much trouble, search your soul--and then ask yourself if maybe I might have a point.
by The Director on Nov 7, 2009 6:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if anyone was listening
to the radio broadcast today , (that’s what I have to do because I work on the weekends) but at some point in the 3rd quarter, they went down to Rob Brooks on the sideline for some special guests. Those special guests were reps from the Cap1 bowl.
Foreshadowing?
by TarHeelHawk on Nov 7, 2009 6:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Tarheel -
How has Cyclone Fanatic been today? More bummed about their loss or more in masturbatory ecstatic glee over ours?
by Bucketochicken on Nov 7, 2009 7:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Coming back and beating NAVY is grounds for winning a Heisman?
Don’t ever stop shilling, NBC announcers.
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 5:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He's been pretty amazing all year
If a QB is going to win it, it should be him
by NorseHawk on Nov 7, 2009 5:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm witchoo, Norsey....
….unless it’s Ingram (who was almost—ALMOST—a Hawk) then my vote would go to Claussen. And please, not Tebow, who hasn’t been super impressive (any more gushing over his 4 yd TD runs will send me for a lifetime supply of Imodium).
Hate ND, but think Claussen is pretty deserving at this point.
If it's not too much trouble, search your soul--and then ask yourself if maybe I might have a point.
by The Director on Nov 7, 2009 6:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
NAVY WINS!
St. Jimmy eats a safety to end it.
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 5:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hmm.
Not technically over yet. ND recovers an onside kick after the safety. Down 9, though.
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 5:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
they may yet win it
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 5:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
Fuck.
Navy better recover this next onside kick.
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 5:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
love it...
even more painful this way.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 5:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I can't imagine what Pitt and Stanford will
do to the Irish.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 5:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Crush them, hopefully.
I cannot fathom how Notre Dame can have such a terrible defense.
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 5:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Stanford about to jNU the Ducks
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 5:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
[choking on applesauce.]
Twitter: @scrappled
"When it’s third-and-10, you can take the milk drinkers and I’ll take the whiskey drinkers every time" - Max McGee
by Run Up The Score on Nov 7, 2009 5:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Big 10 Bowls
1.Ohio State (Rose)
T2. Iowa tie-breaker over PSU and Wisky (Cap One)
T2. Penn St (Outback or Alamo)
T2. Wisconsin (Outback or Alamo)
correct?
by KentuckyThunderPussy on Nov 7, 2009 5:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
They don't really use tiebreakers with bowls
It’s just whoever the committee wants, as long as there isn’t a team at least two wins better.
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
by Oops Pow Surprise on Nov 7, 2009 5:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
seems cruel
from BCS title game talk to the possibility of Alamo
by KentuckyThunderPussy on Nov 7, 2009 5:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Champs Sports picks before the Alamo this year.
So Florida once again seems like a likely bowl destination – where/when to be determined.
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 5:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh. I just hate OSU so, so much.
I (almost) don’t even care what else happens the rest of the waay, just please please please don’t let those horrible haughty entitled pricks win the B10 and go to the Rose Bowl. God that just makes me sick.
by Bucketochicken on Nov 7, 2009 5:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The insane thing
is that this would be the Sweatervest’s first trip to the Rose Bowl.
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 5:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
UGH. Come ON, Penn State.
Fucking OSU… Goddamn hillbilly-assed double-wide Indiana waste of geography backwards-ass cracker fucks. God I hate them.
by Bucketochicken on Nov 7, 2009 5:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
While I respect everyone's right to project where Iowa will end up this season....
lets just remember that we haven’t lost to OSU yet. We may be going into it next week with a banged up Offense but as jNWU proved today any game can go end up the way you least expect it. While I am disappointed today in our loss lets just consider that we STILL control our own destiny for the next two weeks. Win out and we still go to pasadena. Lose and we still end up somewhere warm and far away from the PIZZA PIZZA bowl. The season just got a whole lot more exciting. Two weeks, two games, anything can happen. Lets cheer loud and hope for the best.
by Argulor on Nov 7, 2009 5:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The PIZZA PIZZA bowl commitee
is currently praying to every God they can find a reference to for Michigan to win just one more.
In 100 years, we'll all be dead.
by Flakbait on Nov 7, 2009 6:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Saban throwing his headphones
Fucking hilarious.
by Brock Sampson on Nov 7, 2009 5:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The OSU over PSU actually made things more
straight forward for us. Once we lost to jNU we needed OSU to win. Now, it is as Argulor says, we win out we get Roses. We go 1-1 and we probably get the #2 bowl. Why? Well, we beat the other “considerations” and are equal to them in fan power and record. No way Wisky goes over us and the way PSU is losing they may drop into the 20s with this loss. We will drop to about 12 or so. Maybe not even that far.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 5:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, you're probably right.
You and your damn maturity and calm perspective and solid rationale. Curses!
by Bucketochicken on Nov 7, 2009 5:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Uh, I've been holding on to
a Teddy since 2:30pm and my daughter just told me to shape up.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 5:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
She's 6 years old
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 5:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
She made the post above
well, we collaborated on it.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 5:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Stoops....
Despite the fact that I do like Penn State a million times more than I like OSU I still wanted Ohio State to win this game. I just feel that even though we are no longer undefeated we have so much to play for still. The season may be down to two games but they are going to be fun to watch.
by Argulor on Nov 7, 2009 5:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
PSU must be a major depression
they looked anemic
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 5:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That was her...
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 5:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
SEC officials strike again
Twitter: @SouthSideCheat
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by The Cheat on Nov 7, 2009 5:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
GT wins... if anyone cares
by steaming_pile_of_awcrap on Nov 7, 2009 6:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I wish I didn't.....
but I hate the ACC so much.
by Argulor on Nov 7, 2009 6:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Guess it goes to show ya how strong the ACC is from top to bottom.
You know… Since GT struggled against Wake and all….
/sarcasm
by steaming_pile_of_awcrap on Nov 7, 2009 6:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just peeked in on BSD
and they are taking their loss to Ohio State pretty well. It’s unanimous though, everyone hates OSU. Vandenberg will not have to work another day in life in Iowa if he pulls it out next week.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 6:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Alabama is not very good
Florida will bury them.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 6:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
CHAOS!!
Too bad alabama just missed. Is anyone else really excited for the rose bowl? No matter who ends up in it?
by Argulor on Nov 7, 2009 6:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If Iowa goes to Rose Bowl
it will be huge. We have a chance and we have to show up and hope for some good fortune. But this is still a young team. The last thing it needs to do is start a habit of giving up—and they won’t.
I wouldn’t want to play us. Let’s put it this way.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 6:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Kind of
I am excited in the sense that this looks like the best shot the Big Ten has had to win it in a long time.
On the other hand, I really don’t care to see Ohio State there. (So hopefully we pull one out next week, of course.)
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 6:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, no.
I thought you meant is anyone excited for Iowa in the Rose Bowl. If it is Ohio State I won’t watch (closely).
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 6:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
OSU or not, I just really want to see the Big Ten win the Rose Bowl this year. I won’t be be very excited to watch if it’s OSU, though.
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 6:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
While I agree an OSU BCS would suck....
I still think they are due to prove themselves again on the big stage. They are playing better now then they were against USC. They could be competitive…..although not fun to watch.
by Argulor on Nov 7, 2009 6:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I quite drinking a few years back...
looks like my buddy, Johnny Walker, is back in my life. Good news is I will have absolutely no tolerence, so I should get fucked up pretty quickly!
by Dip-Shit on Nov 7, 2009 6:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Black, Red, or Blue?
It matters.
If it's not too much trouble, search your soul--and then ask yourself if maybe I might have a point.
by The Director on Nov 7, 2009 6:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good question my friend.
I bought a bottle of Gold and a bottle of Blue when I was in Scotland a few years back. I was saving the Gold for a Rose Bowl win and the Blue for a MNC win. I think I might have to crack open the Gold and down my sorrows. What do you think?
by Dip-Shit on Nov 7, 2009 6:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Crack the blue
we still have an outside chance at a Rose Bowl, if not this year then next.
In 100 years, we'll all be dead.
by Flakbait on Nov 7, 2009 6:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I Like
the way you think. I took your advice and cracked the Blue a few minutes ago. Damn, talk about some damn good scotch.
I think my wife is in shock. I just woke up from a nap, grab my laptop, and poured a glass of scotch without saying a word.
by Dip-Shit on Nov 7, 2009 6:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If you quit drinking I would assume it was for good reason....
so please be careful…
by Argulor on Nov 7, 2009 6:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I only quit
beacuse my wife annoyed the fuck out of me when we drank. I then agreed to never drink again if she promised to do the same!
by Dip-Shit on Nov 7, 2009 6:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
no more questions asked.....
it was the health science graduate student getting the best of me. I do not me to intrude in your personal life I assure you.
by Argulor on Nov 7, 2009 6:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing wrong
with having a little concern for a fellow Hawk fan. I am actually impressed someone I have never met actually cares for my well being. Cudos to you Sir!
by Dip-Shit on Nov 7, 2009 6:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
StoopsMyAss
good assessment on the bowl shakedown. agreed on all fronts, except Stanzi’s injury will factor in the Cap One’s decision. high ankles are pretty unpredictable, if he’s iffy they’ll pass on Iowa for fear of a non competitive game.
by KentuckyThunderPussy on Nov 7, 2009 6:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The Cap One is 2 months away
he’ll be completely healed.
Oregon was the talk of the town this past week, and then they give up 51 points FIFTY-ONE. The PAC – 10 sucks. I think Arizona might win that thing. You have to go back to the first half of the Michigan State game to get to 51 for our defense.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 6:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and that's with 9 offensive turnovers to deal with!
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 6:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Cap One Bowl
would take Iowa reguardless if Stanzi was hurt or not. It’s about how many butts are in the seats, not so much how the teams match up.
by Dip-Shit on Nov 7, 2009 6:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Of course
not.
Just thought I’d pick a name that suited my level of IQ
by Dip-Shit on Nov 7, 2009 7:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Just a thought
OSU’s win+Iowa’s loss+ Michigan the next week= trap game? OSU might assume they just need to show up to beat us. We then give them the beating they so richly deserve led by 2 to 3 defensive TD’s when Pryor blows up….. I like the sound of it. ( Might be the Patron I’m drinking)
by nwyms Trebek! on Nov 7, 2009 7:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I am drinking too....
and I completely forgot that they have michigan the next week. These next two weeks will be so fun in the big ten. Here is hoping they look ahead for a least a half of the game next week.
by Argulor on Nov 7, 2009 7:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
God bless you guys for being so optimistic
I’m pretty sure we’re going to get our heads kicked in, though.
by Brock Sampson on Nov 7, 2009 7:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
@Ohio State?
yeah, you’re probably right. The defense is going to have to play it’s ass off for Iowa to have any chance to win. If they can get Greenwood and Sandemann back, that probably wouldn’t hurt either.
by TarHeelHawk on Nov 7, 2009 7:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think you need some scotch
Then you’d be a little more optimistic!
by Dip-Shit on Nov 7, 2009 7:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Can't argue there
That’s what I get for not drinking!
by Brock Sampson on Nov 7, 2009 7:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
can you please add a brock sampson profile pic?
I love venture bros. so much.
by Argulor on Nov 7, 2009 7:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jahvid Best just had a SCARY play
leapt into the end zone, landed on his back and is now laying there unconscious
by Eubanks on Nov 7, 2009 7:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
they’re immobilizing him now to cart him off the field, very scary. hope he’s alright
by Eubanks on Nov 7, 2009 7:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hate to see good players like that go down....
I hope this whole week would would get to see Kafka. He didn’t kill us not did his back up today but I just want to see every team have their best 11 on the field at any time.
by Argulor on Nov 7, 2009 7:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Really too bad
Nobody want’s to see a player go down like that. I hope he will be alright.
by Dip-Shit on Nov 7, 2009 7:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Man
I have been watching these guys for 30 years. All through the game today, i knew we were destined, despite all the obstacles, for a victory. I couldn’t believe we lost. How could this happen?
I know we have overachieved all year, but this loss still stings. To be that close to perfection is a tough pill to swallow. I guess I understand how Penn State fan felt last year.
It’s gonna be hella tough next week especially without MANZI, but a sure cure for an upset is to stick it to those treenuts in the shoe.
GO HAWKS!
by Nomo Stanziballs on Nov 7, 2009 7:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Refs in Cal - Oregon St game
All wearing single blue sleeves on one arm. Is it Allen Iverson night at the stadium or something?
by Brock Sampson on Nov 7, 2009 7:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
Although maybe next time pick something not reminiscent of a guy having his arm all the way up something.
by Brock Sampson on Nov 7, 2009 7:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Papa Smurf died of prostate cancer in '04
The rest of the Smurfs aren’t willing to take that chance.
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
by Oops Pow Surprise on Nov 7, 2009 8:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The way I see it...
It’s gunna be awful god-damn hard to corn on the cob with no fucking teeth or win at the Horseshoe with no fucking offense.
by Stay thirsty, my friends. on Nov 7, 2009 7:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i'm calling for McNutt wildcat next week, anything to shake it up.
who’s next in after Weinke??
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
by pfac51 on Nov 7, 2009 7:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It doesn't matter what scheme we run
because we can’t block anybody. Heaving it downfield is really the only chance.
by Brock Sampson on Nov 7, 2009 7:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And Eubanks
just can’t keep his paws off of the defensive line. Doesn’t he realize you can’t pancake your oponent without a holding call being made. Also, if you are an offensive tackle on the oposing team, you can hold Clayborn and Binns as long as needed if the QB is in jeopardy of being sacked.
by Dip-Shit on Nov 7, 2009 8:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
was the refs today, the same effing refs from the LMAOmichigan/Hoosier game?
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
by pfac51 on Nov 7, 2009 8:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
THe kid Vandenberg has a gun
he’s a redshirt freshman who’d played three snaps before today. Give him a chance. I think his movement and arm were impressive. Of course he was a deer in the headlights a bit. We could use Robinson and some turnovers next week.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 7:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This.
Exactly. I think Vandy has a TON of potential to be awesome.
And it’s gotta feel kinda good seeing a cannon-armed #16 back there again, no?
by Bucketochicken on Nov 7, 2009 7:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Adam Robinson is out until the Bowl game, right?
and why, WHY no Moeaki / Risner square outs?
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
by pfac51 on Nov 7, 2009 8:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think they were keying on pretty hard on Moeaki and focusing on locking him down
I don’t remember seeing Reisner at all. And the locking in on Tony should’ve meant a lot of one-on-one for McNutt & DJK, right? Sucks we couldn’t get the ball to them more effectively.
I have faith in Vandy though; that’s a tough situation for any freshman (or hell, even a junior) to be thrown into.
by Bucketochicken on Nov 7, 2009 8:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
if only Wegher could have broke one....wait, he did and we got efffed
on the holding. i’ve not seen the replay, but from our seats in Sec 212 it didn’t look too haneous….
that Rogers kid for Oregon State is sneaky quick.
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
by pfac51 on Nov 7, 2009 8:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There was no holding.
Not on Eubanks, anyway. He took his man to the ground, but he didn’t hold him in doing so.
by Bucketochicken on Nov 7, 2009 8:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
so we were proper fucked?
it’s a shame that the big 11 office can man up and reprimand the officials like the SEC does, not that KF would call out the refs…i’m sure they’ll waste their time and “send in a tape” to the big 11 offices.
was it pretty heinous?
shit, i hate the Fuskers….
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
by pfac51 on Nov 7, 2009 8:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah! fumble....Helu, you suck.
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
by pfac51 on Nov 7, 2009 8:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Proper, yes.
On replay, there’s nothing but a textbook pancake block where Eubanks flattens his guy and then rolls off him. And it was all about five yards BEHIND the play. No effect on it whatsoever.
On the final series, egregious holding/bumping of our WR’s downfield was de rigeur, without any flags, natch, to move us down the field. Often, the ball was already in the air.
Also, I’m told there was a phantom “block in the back” on the final punt return that cost us over 30 yards as well.
Not our day.
If it's not too much trouble, search your soul--and then ask yourself if maybe I might have a point.
by The Director on Nov 7, 2009 8:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The block in the back was the right call
The holding was an awful call though, and they also missed a blatent roughing the passer call on one of the last drives, and a bunch of DPI on the last drive. I have a hard time bitching about the refs too much given what happened last week, but it was bad.
by NorseHawk on Nov 7, 2009 8:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the block in the back was horrible...just horrible...
Iowa would have had the ball near the 45 yrd line…
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
by pfac51 on Nov 7, 2009 9:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It sucked for us, but that doesn't mean it was a bad call
Looked like a pretty obvious one to me, and I called it before the ref had thrown a flag.
by NorseHawk on Nov 7, 2009 9:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think there's an exact timetable for Robinson's return.
Bowl game is probably still most likely, but you never know.
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 8:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Paki had a few touches, was that to give Wegher a rest?
or part of a rotation like Adam Robinson/ Wegher had before the injury?
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
by pfac51 on Nov 7, 2009 9:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wyatt Suess
True Fr outta’ CR Wash.
by Bucketochicken on Nov 7, 2009 7:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No, but I'm pretty sure he's Star-Bellied.
Also, his Dad (Phil) was a QB at Iowa back in the day. Very early Hayden years, I think.
by Bucketochicken on Nov 7, 2009 8:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How bad is it you ask.
Dolph and Eddie interviewed Bulaga after the game and told him the offensive line is going to have to lead the way next week since they have the most experience. Eddie asked Bulaga if James had practiced with the first squad, Bulaga replied that he didn’t think JV had ever taken a snap with the ones, that he always practiced with the twos. If that’s true, then JV’s first snap with the ones happened today. Right before he threw his first completion, errrr, pick.
by Stay thirsty, my friends. on Nov 7, 2009 8:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i heard that on the post game as well after the Campbus ride...i was surprised that
Vandy never even took, um, likeONEsnapwiththeOne’s…is that classic KOK or normal D1 practice?
Fuskers 10/ Stoops 3
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
by pfac51 on Nov 7, 2009 9:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
HoyaGoon = Inconsolable
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
by HoyaGoon on Nov 7, 2009 8:20 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Inconsolable=The Director
Your turn.
If it's not too much trouble, search your soul--and then ask yourself if maybe I might have a point.
by The Director on Nov 7, 2009 8:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
my seats in Section 212/ Row 36 are INCONSOLABLE
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
by pfac51 on Nov 7, 2009 8:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Continuing the scotch thread.....
I’ve lost track: how many styles of JW are there? I’ve had Red and Blue before, but never Gold, Green, or Black. They’re all blends, and frankly I’m a single malt man.
Springbank and MacCallan, my friends. Springbank and MacCallan. If you have the means, you must pick one up (they are so “choice,” as Ferris might say….)
If it's not too much trouble, search your soul--and then ask yourself if maybe I might have a point.
by The Director on Nov 7, 2009 8:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Johnny Walker
I have a bottle of Black Label stuck way back in the liquor cabinet from our honeymoon cruise many years ago. My go to drink is Jack on the rocks. I’m working my way through other bourbons though; Buffalo Trace, Bulliet, etc… Fond of Irish too, Jameson or Bushmills.
by Stay thirsty, my friends. on Nov 7, 2009 8:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Truth be told...
I’m really more of a beer man. Got a few bottles of “the good stuff” in the cellar, but in general I save that for special occasions. Besides, I think saying one is more of a “single malt man” must make me sound terribly pretentious, so please let me back off that sentiment a bit.
Though you must try Springbank if you have the chance. Seriously.
If it's not too much trouble, search your soul--and then ask yourself if maybe I might have a point.
by The Director on Nov 7, 2009 9:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of beer
I’m partial to IPA’s and Sam Adam products. Occasionly I’ll have a Miller Lite or PBR, just to mix things up. Something KOK would be wise to do, mix things up.
by Stay thirsty, my friends. on Nov 7, 2009 9:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i didn't know there was anything but the Black, Red and Blue label
guess I was wrong. i know the Blue label is way over my pay grade.
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
by pfac51 on Nov 7, 2009 9:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm proud of these players
They have played without Hampton, without Brinson, without Dace, without A-Rob, and now without Stanzi, to a 9-1 record. Have they all been out that long? No, we all know that. But the guys have played their asses off, and KF has coached them to a good position, regardless of who was playing. Next man in, indeed.
I hate that this is the way the undefeated season goes down, because I have no doubt we win with Stanzi in the lineup, but I’m so happy I was able to see the magic happen for as long as it did. Thanks, Hawks.
by imadirtyoldman on Nov 7, 2009 9:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Coach of the Year award for KF? or will it go to fucking Mac Brown?
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
by pfac51 on Nov 7, 2009 9:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Or Brian Kelly @ Cincy.
Or Gary Patterson @ TCU.
I think KF needed to go undefeated to win COY.
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 9:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You guys have a lot of people coming back next year...
Just saying.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Nov 7, 2009 10:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I know Rambler
But these guys are already playing out of their minds. Dare I get my hopes up? Or ride the storm that is Hawkeye Football as it exists this year? That’s my issue.
by imadirtyoldman on Nov 8, 2009 12:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It hurts so much to say, but next year...
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
by HoyaGoon on Nov 7, 2009 10:16 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Very true sentiment
This team is so good, and they’ve worked so hard. So many balls have bounced their way. Will they get the same bounces next year? Who knows?
More importantly, do too many guys graduate / leave early to make the same run? We get the away schedule at home next year, which makes it pretty fun, but like I said, who knows?
This ride was just so much fun, and I hate that it had to end on (another) freak injury. Rose Bowl, potential NC invite, all down the toilet with Stanzi’s ankle. Damnit.
by imadirtyoldman on Nov 7, 2009 10:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
But what about this year....?
It may be the beer talking…but we still have a change to do something great. Lets let it all play out. And lets enjoy it in the process. Remember that it wasn’t until Penn State last year that we were even bowl eligible. There is so much more potential now.
by Argulor on Nov 7, 2009 10:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree.
I’m as excited as anyone about the potential of next year, but I’m of the opinion that there will be eight months to obsess over that come January. This season has been a crazy ride and this week was a really unpleasant stumble along the way, but who knows how the next three games will play out.
by RossWB on Nov 7, 2009 10:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think jNU's little run of victories against us
is just karma’s way of “evening out” her own bitchmade poster after all the years Hayden dropped 50+ on the ‘Cats (not suggesting Stanzi’s on that poster, just the Hawks in general).
Also, whatever grief we fans get for getting our “brag” on here the last couple of weeks is probably deserved (yours truly included).
Finally, I think a “stunned” Iowa fan should be added to the poster. Why? Because F**k you, we’re Iowa and we know how to take a loss… with a shot (or 5) of whiskey and bit of self-depricating humor.
Still a great season and still a fun ride.
by hmbfossil on Nov 7, 2009 10:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Stunned Iowa Fan
I like that idea. Sort of a “It takes a big man…” kind of thing.
by Bucketochicken on Nov 7, 2009 11:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just watched the game tonight...
Since the weather was perfect today, I decided to hit the links with some friends and DVR’d the game. I kept up with the game on my phone and needless to say, I wasn’t happy to see a 10 pt. lead turn into a 7 pt. loss. It actually gave me the shanks on the course. Terrible thing.
So here’s my thoughts FWIW:
The D and D-line especially, were straight up NASTY. They totally make this team fun as hell to watch. I swear I saw Ballard and Clayborn rip off a Wildcat head and drink blood from its neck.
Stanzi would never have been injured if someone would have, at the least, chipped Wooten, but both TEs took off and Wooten was licking his chops. Stanzi had no chance. The playcall wasn’t terrible but QB protection is vital in those situations.
Vandy has a gun but his timing is off because he’s not working with the starters on a daily basis. All things considered, he has the potential to step in and perform.
Wegher looked explosive on a bunch of his runs and the O-Line opened a ton of holes for him. If he can improve his footwork and add about 10 pounds, he’s going to be a hell of a ballcarrier. I’m really surprised that they stopped giving the ball to him, even when the Hawks were down. NU didn’t do much in terms of stopping him…that one goes on KOK.
Oh, and that was a phantom hold on Raf. He pancaked the fuck out of the DT.
On a similar note, the Hawks got NO CALLS from the refs today, as OPS mentioned in the opener. I really got the sense that they were making up for some of the “questionable” calls from last week. Regardless, one or two of those calls puts NU on their heels and who knows what happens. Consistency is all we’re looking for, zebras.
NU didn’t outplay the Hawks today. They got a number of breaks that the Hawks didn’t get, which really was the difference in the game.
Although the loss sucks for a number of reasons, if you would have told me we would be 9-1 at this point, without 2 dynamic RBs, and a multitude of weekly injuries, I would have pooped myself.
This team has shown what it takes to be a force and that’s heart regardless of the outcome. They are coached to fight and KF does an incredible job of keeping his team in the game.
Still a kick ass season, regardless of what happens from here on out. And it’s exciting to think of what a healthy team is capable of…and next year, with a bunch of solid recruits, this team is going to have some serious teeth.
Let’s go into Columbus and play like we’ve got nothing to lose. Because at this point, I think it’s safe to say that all of our expectations have been exceeded.
by Dunkdropsa2 on Nov 7, 2009 10:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to paraphrase Ferentz from his press conference after the game:
We will go to Columbus and play aggressively and see how it stacks up.
I took that as him being happy to finally be the hunter, instead of the hunted. I think the odds are long, but I’m watching that fucking game. Turnovers have flipped on us in recent games. But, let’s see if we can do something special. I like us on the road (we play much more focused) and in search and destroy mindset. We could have a USC type game with them.
Honestly, you have to be happy to have a game that could send you into the Rose Bowl. Because if we beat OSU and lose to Minnesota we still go to Pasadena.
In fact, if we beat OSU it’s OVER…we go to Rose Bowl no matter what. We hold tie breakers with everyone.
IN
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 10:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I really hope you can pull it off
I won’t be expecting much honestly, but God, their trolls are such douchebags. They claim they don’t care about Penn State, and yet they still take the time to troll at 11:30 PM.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Nov 8, 2009 9:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ignore thant
IN
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 7, 2009 10:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
IN
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
by Oops Pow Surprise on Nov 8, 2009 12:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fatigue the source of our woes?
I think the bigger problem by far was the freak injury sustained by Stanzi; without him, the teetering deck of cards that was our offense collapsed.
But still — a bye week certainly would have been nice, especially after having so many grueling, drama-filled games this year.
by RossWB on Nov 8, 2009 12:16 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hey again
Some of you guys might remember me — I posted on BHGP after last year’s loss to “JNU.” And I reminded you all that a loss to a team that’s taken 3 of 4 from you is not a “monumental upset.” I also called Iowa a fat lonely drunkard compared with the Armani-wearing hot-girlfriend-having NU, which I’m happy cut you all so far to your cores.
On that note, it’s great to see OPS still alluding to my comments even a year later. I’m e-famous! Or at least, e-famous in Iowa. Not sure what that means because I don’t know about anything in Iowa other than corn and cattle. Someone at ESPN agrees with me, at least judging from the bump videos used on the broadcast yesterday.
It’s absolutely ridiculous the excuses you’re all generating to explain away this loss. Losing Stanzi cost you the game? Is this the same Stanzi you’ve been complaining about all year? The same Stanzi that accounted for 7 turnovers the last two weeks? Come off it already. You just aren’t a great team, plain and simple. You’re a good team, one that’s been lucky so far this year, which you should be happy with. Why did Vandenberg only have 3 snaps coming into yesterday? Because Iowa has eked and squeaked out too many wins for him to see meaningful playing time. You almost lost to Northern, for God’s sake.
I’ve been telling everyone I know that Iowa was by far the worst undefeated team in the country — thank your guys and Captain Kirk for proving me right.
I’d be gloating a lot less if you didn’t insist on referring to NU as “Just Northwestern” — but I think you’re only insulting yourselves, really. How in God’s name have the mighty Hawks managed to lose to such a diminutive team 4 out of the last 5 times? And three straight at Kinnick?
Hope we didn’t hurt your boys.
by pummer on Nov 8, 2009 2:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Congrats on a great upset win, kiddo,
and on finally becoming bowl-eligible.
Rest assured, we will all be rooting for jNWU in whatever bowl it is that takes the inherently massive business risk in inviting you. Good luck the rest of the way.
by Bucketochicken on Nov 8, 2009 2:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Root however you like, but...
we will all be rooting for jNWU in whatever bowl it is that takes the inherently massive business risk in inviting you.
I won’t. I hope they continue their 60-year streak without a bowl win. I’m happy to root for any other B10 team during bowl season (even OSU), but the Wildcats and their 20 loudmouth fans can go fuck themselves.
But congratulations to them on making it to back-to-back bowl games for the first time in 15 years. Helluva program you have there. Maybe you guys should spend less time focusing on Iowa and more time getting ready for everyone else.
by RossWB on Nov 8, 2009 3:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm with RossWB on this one
Fuck the ‘Cats and the 20 or so bandwagoners they’ve got running around the internet. jNWU is the Big XI equivalent of ISU.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
by HoyaGoon on Nov 8, 2009 4:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, we remember you
You’re an internet tough guy who can’t be bothered to show up until AFTER the issue is decided, but then immediately pops up like a weed to mouth off. As much as it pains me to say this, I actually don’t mind the 3-4 fans at Lake the Posts, at least they have the testicular fortitude to hope/predict a win before it happens.
Congrats on the win. For whatever reason, jNWU seems to have our number and is one of the humps we just can’t get over (the other being OSU, and we’ll obviously see how that goes this weekend).
Savior the victory but you (pummer) are still nothing but an overfilled colostomy bag.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
by HoyaGoon on Nov 8, 2009 3:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Pummer...
revealed he was not to be taken seriously when he said Iowa only has “corn and cattle.”
I will remind you we also have soybeans and hogs.
Oh, and go f*** your purple self.
By the way, I know I sound vindictive and bitter, but I have yet to meet one person with a jNW degree who knows what the f*** they are doing or talking about. I can’t judge you all based on that, but I’m just saying…
I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.
-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Nov 8, 2009 9:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
NU fan here
Sorry, but I just have to post this:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
That’s all.
Go ’Cats!!!
--
JHodges
http://www.hailtopurple.com/jhodges/
by jhodges on Nov 8, 2009 4:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Way to enjoy your win.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Nov 8, 2009 4:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, they won
they get the moment. However fleeting.
"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 8, 2009 6:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Your inevitable 6-6 season
will be huge for recruiting.
And I think your avatar may have overtaken Jimmy Clausen for “Most Punchable Face”.
By the way, your upside-down post of the SI cover? I’m nominating you for a Pulitzer. Congratulations on mastering image rotation! What a brilliant turnabout!
by Ed Podolak of Good Judgement on Nov 8, 2009 11:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good read
Keep up the good work guys. Have been reading these posts for a while now. The comments are priceless. Sharp wits.
Fuck You Northwestern. Ruined my night in 2005 and ruined my whole damn day yesterday. Go Hawks. Here’s hoping Iowa defense turns Pryor into a JaMarcus Russell.
Dear Diary, Kevin is so hot. Today he was raking the yard. God I wish he'd throw me into that pile of leaves.
by GotDebt on Nov 8, 2009 9:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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