21-17: NORTHWESTERN GOES UNDEFEATED FOR FIFTH TIME IN SIX SEASONS
by Adam Jacobi on Nov 13, 2010 2:29 PM CST
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PrintLord, here we go again. Iowa's defense wilts under pressure for the fourth time in nine games this year. That's a pattern. Ricky Stanzi's endgame management is startlingly suspect for the fourth time this season. Also a pattern.
Meanwhile, congratulations to Northwestern for winning their one-game season. Bravo guys. Didn't see the "turn the holding call meter down" move coming--at the least, it's measures classier than injuring Iowa's best player on offense. Northwestern will now finish the season 1-0 with the win over Iowa.
We've had some strong emotions in the game thread and one dude creating a fake account so he can bitch about the moderators (PROTIP: we can tell.), so let's avoid the fight-picking here. Lots to complain about as far as on-the-field stuff, and so long as it follows even the most basic rules of civility, it's cool. Let it out here. It's okay.
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Samual Adams Imperial Stout FTW
I didn't order assholes with my whiskey
by White Lightning on Nov 13, 2010 2:33 PM CST reply actions
dammit
too frustrated and angry to complain about stuff – try to stay centered around the word dammit and leave it at that.
Pat F looks like Matt Dillon with the teeth in about mary in that pic
Use the Force.
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by SomeJerkPoster on Nov 13, 2010 2:40 PM CST up reply actions
Well
I’d say the sun will rise tomorrow but with this Goddamn weather, I would not be surprised if it didn’t.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 2:36 PM CST reply actions
Good team match the emotion of the competition
we have not been able to do it. I also think we have been plagued by realy bad plays at really bad times. But in general, I think we might have entered some of these big ten games with too conservative of a game plan. Maybe I am wrong. But that is my kneejerk reaction.
"I wish you luck with a capital 'F'" - The Real Elvis.
Well stated master Stoops
Maybe next week KOK can slip in a 3rd down put to mystify OSU.
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LOL
Now THAT’S funny!
What's your deal?
by PCarroll_u_sm(j)irk on Nov 14, 2010 6:23 AM CST up reply actions
I think we need to stop calling them Just NWU
It’s starting to make us look bad.
"Next week's no good for me. The Jonas Brothers are in town."
But it's fun
Hawks for the win and falafels for the vagina
by DoYouLoveHawksorHate'Merica? on Nov 13, 2010 2:49 PM CST up reply actions
we diminish them not because they lose
we diminish them because the win. Bellanca, college football is not logic and order. It is disorder and emotion and catharsis. No one would diminish a cripple? Not anyone from Iowa that I know. If they were truly awful, we would give them the most insidious disrespect: apathy.
"I wish you luck with a capital 'F'" - The Real Elvis.
Look, I know PSU fans who call them that.
It’s not because PSU beats them, it’s because they’re Northwestern.
I’ll stop the jNW usage when they win a bowl game. Promise.
"Are all McGloins so ill-mannered?" "Yeah, about 99 percent."
Beat Ohio State.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 13, 2010 5:41 PM CST up reply actions
I'll continue to call them it
because they are as arrogant as OSU fans, without the history of accomplishment. Look, you have to pick one or the other: either beating Iowa is a huge upset (sadly, one that occurs yearly) and something to trumpet; or it is the expected outcome of the two teams matching. Unfortunately, most of the interwebz jNW fans want to have it both ways: it is a huge upset and totally expected – they want to simultaneously be the tireless underdogs overcoming adversity and the team that is good enough that a win over Iowa constitutes an “upset”. At the end of the day, you’ve got to pick one meme you going to go with, not try to ride two separate horses to the same finish line.
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by HoyaGoon on Nov 14, 2010 1:45 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm in
the ‘continue to use it’ camp because it’s funny. I have the nagging feeling, though, that the joke’s on us.
What's your deal?
by PCarroll_u_sm(j)irk on Nov 14, 2010 6:27 AM CST up reply actions
Until they consistently finish better than us
they will ALWAYS be jNW. And even then, they will still be jNW
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 2:38 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Maybe you didn't read the post...
This is their 5th straight undefeated season.
"Next week's no good for me. The Jonas Brothers are in town."
SHIT
wow. Does that mean ISU has had 3 straight winless seasons?
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 2:39 PM CST up reply actions
no...
but you didn’t graduate from nwu
"Next week's no good for me. The Jonas Brothers are in town."
New plan...
In order to speed up the ‘Mccarneyish’ dismissal of Fitzgerald, we need to talk up jNW in order to make them expect 10 win seasons. When that doesn’t happen, Fitzgerald will be fired and the next coach will have regular 12 game seasons. So….
Go jNW you’re the best, if you can beat us you should be able to win at least 10 games a year. You are too good for jFitzgerald. Fire him and get a better coach.
Pat Fitz looks like a fuckng horse with those teeth.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
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One-sided referees, lack of the C on S&C and basically tried to mail it again...
8-4 and a shit bowl with one of the best teams, on paper, we’ve ever had… seems typical.. frustrated…
How quickly a fan base can get spoiled.
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not spoiled, I think
But why should we waste money when we will not finish is the top 10. So no recruiting help, we wont go to a good bowl, so no help. And if we field the energy we’ve fielded the last two weeks, no help. Why screw ourselves worse?
I can't think of anything that would be LESS of a recruiting help
than turning down a trip to Florida for the team over winter break.
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SpartanDan
is a FOTP.. just let us say ridiculous shit and mourn for a few hours…. yeah not much of it will make sense but getting beat by JNU doesn’t make much sense either.
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Nov 13, 2010 2:58 PM CST up reply actions
There's mourning
And then there’s going full Eeyore.
You guys have a good team. And I want to watch you murder some SEC team in the Outback Bowl.
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agreed..
all is not lost.. we need to regroup and take care of business the next two weeks. i still don’t feel like beating tosu would be a massive upset.. lets get two more wins and put the smack on an overated SECSPEEEEEEEEEEEEED team.
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Nov 13, 2010 3:04 PM CST up reply actions
I also respect SpartanDan...
and I certainly disagree with Grixxly.
However, it would kind of make sense for a Spartan fan to think Iowa is a good team right now, because you are the only decent team we’ve beaten (I’m not sure if I can refer to PSU or Michigan as decent teams quite yet).
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by WaterlooChazz on Nov 13, 2010 4:25 PM CST up reply actions
Given the fight PSU's putting up in C-Bus
I think it’s safe to say they’re decent. Michigan’s a very one-dimensional team, but holy mother of God is that one dimension good.
Iowa’s not the top-10 team we thought they could be at the beginning of the season. But they’re still a solid team.
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1 thing that is less a recruiting help..........
I am not in favor of turning down a bowl trip but there is one thing that is less of a recruiting help. That is having a team full of talent then coachiing them into to the middle of the pack, now that is how you run off recruits.
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It’s evident that it really wasn’t a team full of talent; we just over-estimated them. They’re just not very good on defense. The defensive linemen are monsters, but the linebackers and corners aren’t good enough. At the beginning of the season I think everyone thought the D-line and Stanzi coming back meant that the gang was all back together and with the favorable schedule we’d win the league. Well, it turns out losing Spivey, Edds, and Angerer made a big difference to the defense.
Look at it this way: leaving out defensive linemen, would anyone on Iowa’s defense start for Ohio State?
If you want to say there’s “a team full of talent” that’s been coached into the middle of the pack, then you must think there’s a bunch of elite talent on the field that’s being underutilized. That’s clearly not the case if none of the players would start for an elite team.
Morris and Hyde are young.
And they wouldn’t start for an elite team right now, but maybe in the future. Prater might start for an elite team, and he has played well for us this year and most of last.
Sash and Greenwood have played quite well for us for two years, so it really doesn’t matter if they would start for OSU or not. OSU usually has better athletes, but some of those guys play like complete idiots at times. Sash and Greenwood haven’t been idiots lately.
Our defense is very talented, but I think this season shows how important healthy, quality linebacker play is. It would have been interesting to see (if he had not transferred) if a motivated Jacody Coleman would have made much difference at MLB.
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by WaterlooChazz on Nov 14, 2010 11:49 PM CST up reply actions
I don't disagree with any of that
There are obviously some good players on the defense, especially the safeties and the line, but a lot of the guys are young and/or middling talents. My point was, in essence, that saying the team was “coached into the middle of the pack” grossly overstates the overall talent level of the team. The problem (in retrospect) is not underachievement but inflated expectations. We all thought they could just reload at the linebacking position and it turns out it just isn’t that easy for a middle-class team like Iowa.
Dude.
Going to a bowl game over not going to a bowl game is a huge recruiting advantage. You should quiet yourself.
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by MissouriHawk on Nov 13, 2010 2:59 PM CST up reply actions
Completely disagree
Wouldn’t turning down a shit bowl let recruits know we are all in instead of… well shit, that didn’t work out but at least we get to go to Florida?
I think you misunderstand.
Being in a bowl game during winter break is better than turning one down. Turning a bowl game down is a really, really, really, really, really terrible idea.
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by MissouriHawk on Nov 13, 2010 3:07 PM CST up reply actions
Why?
What stats? A shit bowl game is better than making headlines saying we don’t want to play in a shit bowl game?
Yes.
Because then you don’t get an extra month to prepare for next season.
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by MissouriHawk on Nov 13, 2010 3:09 PM CST up reply actions
Well the GT game didn't help us much this year
And I would prefer the swagger of ‘we don’t need your stinkin bowl’… but I’m insane, disturbured, ect…
Your reasoning is also terrible, for what it's worth.
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by MissouriHawk on Nov 13, 2010 3:12 PM CST up reply actions
Why?
You think winning a BCS bowl isn’t good for a program? I think you’re the one that has to prove his point on that one
Do you even remember what you are arguing about?
You said the GT game didn’t help us. I said that a BCS bowl did help us. You said, “yeah, but that was last year.”
Recruiting, national attention, maybe Clayborn coming back, practice time for the younger players…that all helped us. Losing a couple of games doesn’t mean that it didn’t help. By your logic, unless we won a NC this year, last year’s bowl was a waste.
not at all
Not a waste, but we can do better. If middling is our goal then middling we will get. I think we have to ramp it up. That’s all.
For two reasons
1) Extra practice time.
2) Since even top-tier teams don’t necessarily go to a BCS game every year, recruits would probably think you’re delusional. That’s never good.
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Yes.
SpartanDan. He has the smart.
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by MissouriHawk on Nov 13, 2010 3:11 PM CST up reply actions
No.
What you term “swagger” recruits and their families would view as arrogance. That’s not good.
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by MissouriHawk on Nov 13, 2010 3:12 PM CST up reply actions
Didn't say they aren't.
But they’ve also never turned down a bowl game.
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by MissouriHawk on Nov 13, 2010 3:14 PM CST up reply actions
this is the dumbest convo ever
Grixx is a regular here and a FOTP but really.. we lost a few games we shoudnt have so we are going to turn down a bowl invite? REALLY… with KF at the helm we are going to say no no.. we are Iowa we are far too good for your Bowl game.. come on man.. WAKE UP.. that would be on Michigan level of arrogance.. we are not those assholes. We hope and shoot for the Rose Bowl every year but if we fall short we don’t throw a richrod fit..
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Nov 13, 2010 3:16 PM CST up reply actions
I'm saying
If it costs Iowa to lose money, what do we gain by going to a crap bowl; whereas I see a benefit to being swaggerific if we were to turn it down.
How would it cost money?
Just because you don’t want to go doesn’t mean we won’t fill our allotment (or most of it). Iowa is one of the biggest moneymakers in terms of bowls. We will be fine.
"There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe
If that's true then fine
But some bowls, actually cost the University money instead of making money. So if it costs us, why go?
Not really...
It’s the university’s fault the come in over allotment (that is, over budget).
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
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You're forgetting that...
A bowl game results in money to the conference, and each participating school gets an allotment for travel to the bowl game. If a B10 school turns down the game, the B10 does not get this money, and therefore, the money that gets split amongst each school goes down.
In the eyes of the admin of the B10, cash is king. And besides, I’d rather see Iowa go to a bowl game than turn it down.
Do me a favor and don’t ever insinuate that Iowa should turn down a bowl game if they finish their season better than .500. Come on. Have some dignity and pride in your school.
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by EnergizerHawk on Nov 13, 2010 5:52 PM CST up reply actions
its not swaggerific though
Just my opinion.. it exudes an attitude of unearned entitlement…. how many MNC’s do we have.. how many times have we won the conference outright lately… i don’t mean to hate on Iowa and smack down the swagger but like i said you are talking like we are a five time MNC and going to a mid range bowl is below us.. once again WAKE THE FUCK UP.
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Nov 13, 2010 3:23 PM CST up reply actions
IMO
you are being RIDICULOUS. turning down a bowl invite.. please pinch yourself.
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Nov 13, 2010 3:25 PM CST up reply actions
When's the last time _any_ powerhouse turned down a mid-tier bowl?
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Exactly!
And again, I’m saying if it costs the University to lose money, then turn it down. We make money, hell, it’s a trip…
Wait, what?
Iowa should act like all the powerhouse teams and turn down a mid-tier bowl like, oh, none of them have ever done?
I confused.
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THIS
thanks SpartanDan
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Nov 13, 2010 3:30 PM CST up reply actions
Did I say that?
I’m saying that we should up our swagger to all-in IF this shit bowl we get invited to would cost the University money.
We are going to travel
anywhere we get invited to. Just because expectations were high doesn’t mean everyone’s gonna shit out.
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 3:32 PM CST up reply actions
we just disagree
You seem to thinkt hat saying no to a mid range bowl would make people swoon about how tough our program is that we are soooo good that we won’t even play in a mid range bowl.. I think that everyone would look at it and say WHAT?
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Nov 13, 2010 3:33 PM CST up reply actions
I'd say that's accurate
I would really like it if we could build the hate against us but being a little arrogant instead of the ‘gosh, jeee willerkers’ (how ever that phrase is spelled) attitude that we seem to project.
what?
I would really like it if we could build the hate against us? what ……. what?
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Nov 13, 2010 3:36 PM CST up reply actions
Closest I can think of...
Notre Dame elected not to accept an invite to a third-rate bowl last season. ND had either six or seven wins, as I recall, so they weren’t going anywhere good.
That said, do you REALLY want to be identified with those deluded living-in-the-past entitled asshats in South Bend?
by Midnight Rambler on Nov 13, 2010 7:40 PM CST up reply actions
I forgot they actually did that.
I remember they discussed it the year before but eventually went.
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It is also easier to...
justify not going to a crappy bowl if you don’t have a coach.
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by WaterlooChazz on Nov 13, 2010 8:45 PM CST up reply actions
The hell with arrogance.
It’s downright stupid. It’s the same thing as sanctioning yourself. Do you think recruits want to come to a school that refuses to go to bowl games if the team isn’t perfect?
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
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Nothing personal
to Grixx but i’m with hkobb on this one.. be real guys.
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Nov 13, 2010 3:18 PM CST up reply actions
Swagger just makes you look ridiculous if you can't back it up.
And nobody can back up “BCS or bust” swagger every year, year in and year out. Except for USC, but being a professional team will do that for you.
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So you shouldn't try?
What do we actually gain by going to a shit bowl? TV time? No one respects us anyway so how does that help? Why shouldn’t we go for the brass ring? Just asking.
Nobody's saying don't go for the whole thing
But not getting a pony for Christmas doesn’t mean you have to return the PS3.
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Your attitude
is like that of a petulant child: I can’t get everything I want so I’m taking my ball and going home!!
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Really
So, because I can’t articulate my position to your satisfaction you have to degrade me? You can’t see that I’m trying to think of ways to make the program better so I’m just a child? I’m not saying I’m correct, but at least I don’t attack you. Or your though process.
Your position seems pretty clear.
The logic you’ve used to reach it, on the other hand, is entirely opaque.
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so If I dont tow the line
I get shouted down. What’s wrong with my logic? If it costs Iowa money, what’s in it for us?
Extra practice time. TV time. Attention from recruits that you wouldn’t get if you didn’t go.
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We've tried that argument
apparently none of it matters.
"There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe
Yeah, you have to go to a bowl game.
But it needs to involve a lot of preparation for next year.
I'm not sure how he's misinterpreting you
I think we understand completely what you’re saying. We’re just saying it’s a God-awful idea.
"There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe
Actually
I think you’ve articulated your position quite well. I just disagree with it and liken it to what, in my mind, is a close parallel.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Show me the personal attack
I didn’t say you were a petulant child, I said your attitude in re bowl games was analogous to one.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Did he call you a petulant child?
No, he said you sound like one. There is a difference there.
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everytime you are disagreed with
you perceive it as a personal attack.. this may be a personal attack because the act gets old.
I think that any bowl game we go to provides positive media for the team and on top of that I can’t imagine what kind of message it sends to people that we are not going to let our kids go play somewhere if they underachieve a bit. I just can’t imagine telling Rick and Adrian this year that we think its best to stay home..
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Nov 13, 2010 4:02 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, try telling Clayborn that.
I’ll speak at your funeral.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
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If you call repeating the same sentence over and over and ignoring all the reasons we’ve given that you’re wrong “discussion”, then there isn’t much point in having one.
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If you can’t find the three or four that have already been posted a dozen times, I don’t see why you think having us repeat them yet again is going to do any good.
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Dude
you weren’t “labelled”. He said you seemed like it. And people are discussing. The points have been made, and quite clearly. But apparently you haven’t been swayed, which is fine. But we just think your argument is ridiculous.
"There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe
And I stand by that
based on the comments that you made.
"There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe
Which again
Detracts from you. LIKE I SAID AND NO ONE SEEMS TO UNDERSTAND. IF it costs the U of I money, why go?
Which has been answered
Over. and over. and over. and over again.
"There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe
Considering
a large number of university teams cost them money, I don’t think that a small loss is a big deal. And let’s not blow it out of proportion, if somehow they are losing money on it, it ain’t much.
"There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe
I don't know about that
I’ve read articles that state some schools loose upwards to over a million going to bowl games
Some schools maybe
but again, we travel pretty damn well. I have a hard time believing the losses would be anywhere near that much. Not to mention we have to look at it in the scope of the whole season, in which case I think we’ll be OK. I don’t think the UI athletics department is starving.
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*Citation needed*
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by EnergizerHawk on Nov 13, 2010 5:55 PM CST up reply actions
Ok
So what happens if it does NOT cost the University $$, i.e. we more than break even? Do you have any objection in that case?
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Fine
then your entire argument is highly speculative given that it’s based on hypothetically losing money on a bowl game that hasn’t been determined yet. Given that, at worst, Iowa probably falls to the Gator Bowl, I find it unlikely that Iowa loses $$ on this arrangement (we may only break even, but won’t be behind the ledger).
Further, there would be pressure on Iowa to accept whichever bowl bid it receives from the Big Ten which wants to maximize the revenue it would receive from placing more teams in bowls.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
My orginal post
I think we should turn down any bowl invite… Will probably lose money for the university…
Should have stated “IF it” will probably lose money for the university…
Fuck you guys jump on fellow fans…
Don't be so butthurt
You, initially, made a rather inflammatory statement, then seem bewildered that people have stepped up to poke holes in your argument. It’s like you said “We should burn down Kinnick” and then are shocked that not everyone agrees.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Even with the
That’s what I thought I typed, I don’t see it as inflammatory. We lost, at best 9-3, and are not going BCS. I’m not saying bring in the trucks, but it surprises me that we, as fans, would be so hateful. You realize you, and others have spent more time shouting down my opinion then talking about the game?
If it was that poor of an idea
why would teams with even more cache than us, who don’t travel as well, accept bowl invites? Because it looks REALLY shitty to turn them down. In addition to the other reasons given.
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Hey Grixxly...
An article I just found says Ohio State lost money on last year’s Rose Bowl. So, should Iowa turn down a Rose Bowl if they were invited?
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by WaterlooChazz on Nov 13, 2010 4:33 PM CST up reply actions
Because of reasons
not articulated or fully formed that Grixxly is mad that we don’t just automatically know and/or understand
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
But it doesn't make sense from the money issue
which seems to be your biggest argument.
"There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe
Last post, I know you guys are glad
IF it cost the U of I money, the let the hubris flow. If it doesn’t then let the hubris flow…
So, is there a way to block a guy so you don't have to read his stupid repetitive comments over and over
and over and over and over and over and over and over.
by HawkeyeRecon on Nov 13, 2010 5:24 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Notre Dame did it last year
How’s that working out?
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Admittedly
they were 6-6, so really not the same as our situation. But regardless, I still am not at all on board with the “screw going to a bowl” idea. Dumbest thing I’ve ever heard of. OSU, Oklahoma, USC, Texas, Florida, NONE of them have turned down a bowl invite, despite the fact that I’m willing to bet their fan bases don’t travel anything like ours. And you think they don’t have higher expectations than us? Dear lord.
"There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe
The only teams I can ever remember turning down a bowl game
were SoCar and Clemson after they had a brawl in their rivalry game. And that was as punishment for the brawl. (I think ND considered it a couple years back before they said “oh, okay, we’ll go to Hawaii”.)
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
A lot of people...
talk about turning down bowl games. I know Gopher fans and media up there used to talk that stuff when they kept going to the Insight Bowl for about 3 out of 5 years.
But SpartanDan is correct, teams don’t turn down bowls unless they have an easy scapegoat reason not to go (like So Carolina and Clemson above.)
If you don’t go to the bowl game, then you don’t belong in division I/FBS football. Sometimes, teams go even when they lose money, because they know it is a celebration of their team and their university. For example:
see the link below for when Central Michigan still went to a bowl despite the fact that it cost them $200k.
If you turn down a bowl, you will never be invited to that bowl again, and your school and your conference look like bad cheapskates. It might even violate contracts/agreements that have been signed between the conference and the bowl. This is why nobody ever declines.
And while you may not see the hit it puts on recruiting, imagine the message it does send to recruits about your football team. “They don’t care enough about football to go to a bowl they have been invited to. They don’t want me to have a celebration as an athlete at their school. I’m not going there, I can just go to Wisconsin/Michigan State/Purdue.”
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 13, 2010 4:44 PM CST up reply actions
Teams don't turn down bowl games.
But fans do.
And right now,
Iowa is still in the running for a CapOne bowl, and (more probably) an Outback, a Gator, or maybe an Insight Bowl. I don’t foresee us being passed over to the point that we have to settle for a Dallas Bowl, or a Houston Bowl, or a Detroit Bowl.
Here is how I would say it will shake out right now:
1) Rose Bowl: Wisky/OSU/MSU.
(also, it is still posible Wisky or OSU could play in a national title game, or if we are not in the national title game that we could still get a second BCS bowl).
2) Cap One: OSU/MSU/Iowa
3) Outback: MSU/Iowa/PSU
4) Gator: Iowa/PSU/Michigan
5) Insight: Iowa/Michigan
6) Texas Bowl (Houston): Michigan/Northwestern
7) Ticket City Bowl (Dallas): Northwestern/Illinois
8) Little Caesar’s Bowl: Illinois
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 13, 2010 4:54 PM CST up reply actions
we=Big Ten
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 13, 2010 4:55 PM CST up reply actions
Turn on them quickly??
This team is loaded with talent and suffers from a moron calling the plays. I could give 30 examples but I am too fucking tired. And as for turning on them quickly, after Arizona, Wisconsin and the last two weeks they have used up all the good will credits.
All of those who were not giving this team respect early knew what we were too blind to see, or they had a copy of KOK’s master game plan for doom. Be prepared to get your ass kicked again next week.
I love the smell of napalm in the morning...it smells like victory -- Lt. Col Bill Kilgore
I couldn't agree
less.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 2:54 PM CST up reply actions
I can't believe that I read
that whole big bag of stupid.
by iowabeakster on Nov 13, 2010 4:35 PM CST up reply actions
I gave up much earlier than you
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Nov 13, 2010 4:54 PM CST up reply actions
I didn't even have to read
I commented long before that got out of hand.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 5:27 PM CST up reply actions
Jesus Jump Roping Christ
If that’s one of the dumbest fucking things I’ve ever read.
We lost, we aren’t as good as we wished or thought we were all offseason and the one school we are better on paper beat us yet again. That kind of stupid fucking comment shows me how spoiled we’ve become as fans. Drink it off, find some strange and let Monday come with something that resembled “fun” this weekend. Jesus…
"I know you're from Middle America, and sometimes you feel like you're representing more than just a school or a conference, maybe an entire group of American citizens out there."
by Twin Cities Hawk on Nov 13, 2010 5:06 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Totally agree
Twin Cities COMPLETELY echoes my thoughts. It’s important to lose (and win) with some dignity. Some here seem to confuse dignity (and outdated concepts like sportsmanship) as weakness and take up the call for ‘swagger.’
Take the idiotic and petulance-driven idea that we turn down a ‘shit’ bowl. If we turned a bowl down because we thought it was beneath us, we’d be the only ones looking like shit (sorry, I don’t buy the ‘losing money’ justification because it was argued in tandem with the ‘we need to swagger our dicks around’ argument). I lived for 30 years in So Cal and spent the past decade observing creatures with disgustingly ego-inflated and absurdly self-entitled attitudes — otherwise known as Trojan Fans — and it’s a pretty ugly sight. I’ll take a National Championship any day, but not at the expense of humor, humility and dignity.
What's your deal?
by PCarroll_u_sm(j)irk on Nov 14, 2010 7:17 AM CST up reply actions
Grixxly...
shame on you for creating this verbal riot by your comment! Is there a font for sarcasm?
Lone Star Beer and Bob Wills Music
Really think we win if Stanzi didn't throw that foolish pick and we get even a FG
But the defensive holes in the team are really killing us….
That was a really bad throw on Stanzi's part
he decided he was going deep with it regardless of circumstances/coverage. And it really cost us
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Don't let Brent Musberger tell you its over tho
I think a two loss team is gonna win the Big Ten.
Adam
Black Shoe Diaries, SB Nation Pittsburgh
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
But Iowa's pretty much boned in any possible tiebreaker at two losses.
Unless you think Wisconsin will lose to Michigan and NW.
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
SHITASSBUTTCOCKarrgghllbllaarghblaarghlbla!!!!!!!!!!!!
that’s it, I’ve run out of frustration and hatred. Time to go lay face down in a ditch somewhere….
This season has failed to live up to its lofty expectations
However, I’ve still enjoyed the hell out of watching some fantastic performances by a very deep and talented senior class. This is the most immersed I’ve been in Iowa football in my life. As much as the losses have sucked, I wouldn’t give any of my time spent following this team back.
Well, isn't what LeBron did last night the living embodiment of The Secret, leaving millions on the table and turning himself into a hometown villain, all for the sake of winning?
Neil Paine, basketball-reference.com
Tired and pathetic.
They need to make Clayborn start runing on a fucking treadmill or something. He’s looked tired all season but today with him panting on the sidelines was just fucking embarrassing. Our entire front four are either partying too much, eating too much junk, or something. Something.
by stanzi's ex-girlfriend on Nov 13, 2010 2:40 PM CST reply actions
Like I said, it would have helped if the great "Block by grabbing the guy!" strategy hadn't been legalized by the NCAA.
It wasn’t? Oh.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
I'm not saying they totally suck, by any means.
I think they are all really talented guys but it seems like something is going on behind the scenes that is dampening their talent.
by stanzi's ex-girlfriend on Nov 13, 2010 2:45 PM CST up reply actions
Facing a no huddle offense
will do that to you. Big guys busting their ass and then having to turn around and do it again 20 seconds later takes it out of them.
"There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe
Also, didn't Clayborn have slight leg injuries in the Wisky and MSU games?
Maybe they are not making him train too much during the week to save him for game days?
But yes, probably has more to do with the spread offense/no huddle thing.
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 13, 2010 4:58 PM CST up reply actions
Against Wisky he was blocked almost entirely by the tackle, solo,
and pretty much owned. In the 2nd half he played a bit better, but the guy handled him well. And yes, he had a leg injury (the fucking Wisky FB dove into his knee from behind). He’s looked a little gimpy ever since.
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 5:01 PM CST up reply actions
Completely and utterly wrong. Clayborn, Binns, Ballard, Klug, and Daniels are the only reason we stayed in the game. These guys were on the field for 3/4 of the damned game, our coaching staff did nothing to help them out. Ferentz and O’keefe were much too conservative in the first half and in the fourth quarter they did absolutely nothing offensively to keep the defense off the field.
You have to get your defense breaks. You can’t expect the defensive lineman to single handedly generate a pass rush. It’s amazing that the guys were generating a pass rush up and until the fourth quarter. Norm never blitzes and never sends anyone else to blitz either. The first time they blitzed in the game they sent Morris up the middle and he got a -9 yard sack. Imagine if they had sprinkled that in a bit more throughout the game. Blitzes are high risk but they generate pressure and cause mistakes. Dan Persa was allowed to sit back in the pocket and throw 5yd completions all over the field because we didn’t blitz until the end of the third quarter.
by Zachary Scott Clary on Nov 13, 2010 2:46 PM CST up reply actions
and by “sit back in the pocket,” I assume you mean “scramble for first downs and throw on the run to receivers working back to get open”
He sat in the pocket quite a bit. Yes he did make a lot of throws on the run and scramble quite a bit. He wouldn’t have been making those runs though if an extra linebacker is set up to spy him. Instead we play the same defense we do against every other team we’ve played and Northwestern took advantage of it.
by Zachary Scott Clary on Nov 13, 2010 2:51 PM CST up reply actions
but which "extra" linebacker are you referring to?
we’re pretty much out of those right now
They brought the blitzes too late in the game. They should have blitzed a little bit earlier in the game. Extra linebacker was poorly worded on my part. I just meant they could bring a linebacker, or someone else to blitz like a CB or safety.
by Zachary Scott Clary on Nov 13, 2010 3:45 PM CST up reply actions
How the fucky fuck do you get 83 points put up on you?
Is Wisconsin the new Oregon?
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
ISU = Northwestern
Congratulations wildCat football. Your program revolves around one game a year.
"Hit them in the mouth early and let them know it’s going to be a long day"
~Mike Daniels
Iowa Hawkeye Basketball 2010-11
When was the last time they won their bowl?
Oh, sore subject? My bad.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
That's the better question
Because 1996 is the correct answer. Sure they’ve gone to bowls when we haven’t since then, but I’m fairly confident no bowl is better than Motor City.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 2:45 PM CST up reply actions
Heh.
The Motor City Bowl is great, but just make sure not to get stabbed going back to your hotel after the game.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
It going to be really funny when we go to a better bowl game again after losing to them again this year.
Deja Vu. Gotta pull it together and beat tOSU next weekend though.
love it or leave it.
We're going to go to the exact same bowl game as them.
Don’t kid yourself.
That would be interesting
"There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe
They lost. Who cares?
"The coaches don't know what they're doing! Start Newsome!"
Beat Sam Lickliter.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 13, 2010 6:11 PM CST up reply actions
He was just answering the question.
"If you need a rah-rah speech at halftime, you’re playing the wrong sport." - Pat Angerer
I wasn't paying attention I guess.
Sorry
"The coaches don't know what they're doing! Start Newsome!"
Beat Sam Lickliter.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 13, 2010 6:13 PM CST up reply actions
true
but I was just pointing out a prominent moment when they went to a better bowl than we did. we’re acting like spoiled children, which is understandable given this heartbreak, but let’s at least bash them accurately.
Sorry; I hadn't the thread above.
"The coaches don't know what they're doing! Start Newsome!"
Beat Sam Lickliter.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 13, 2010 6:16 PM CST up reply actions
read
"The coaches don't know what they're doing! Start Newsome!"
Beat Sam Lickliter.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 13, 2010 6:16 PM CST up reply actions
Ricky Stanzi’s end game management was suspect? Are you fucking kidding me. He threw one bad pick and he gets called out for the coaching staffs atrocious play calling and horrible gameplan? On the last drive of the game Stanzi hit three or four people right in the hands or chest and they dropped the damn ball. I believe he hit Koulianos, Cheney, and Robinson who were all open and still dropped the ball.
This game is NOT Stanzi’s fault. Northwestern matches up against us so well because they use the up tempo no huddle offense and throw nothing but 5 yard completions all game long. Our defense is set up to allow this kind of thing. We waited until it was too little too late to try and send extra linebackers to blitz. It doesn’t help either that our CB’s are playing 5yds off of receivers so the 5 yard completions turn into 5-10 yards completions after the catch and run. The gameplan for jNW was so atrocious it’s amazing to me. They do this same shit every time they play us, and we continue to allow it to happen. Sometimes the offense has got to be given the chance to put away games early.
by Zachary Scott Clary on Nov 13, 2010 2:41 PM CST reply actions
who the fuck is this guy
I’m not saying i agree or disagree but good god, be a little critical or the mods here and the coaches at Iowa.. just remember that this is one of the most succesful coaching staff’s in the history of Iowa football.
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Nov 13, 2010 2:53 PM CST up reply actions
I know I am bashing on them a bit but this was one of the worst coached games I think I have seen. I love Kirk Ferentz, and I love Norm but I think that Ken O’Keefe’s playcalling is making everyone look bad overall. I am just sick and tired of us crapping games away to teams like Northwestern.
by Zachary Scott Clary on Nov 13, 2010 3:25 PM CST up reply actions
everyone is not happy about today
but when you have a coaching staff with 10 years of proven success to jump on them after one game is ridiculous. Yes this season is dissapointing.. thats college football, its the hardest to predict sport out there because you are depending on 18-22 year olds to execute a game plan and lets face it.. crazy shit happens in college football. This coaching staff has been outstanding overall and its just seems crazy when we are in the middle of a decent season (which could be better) to start calling for heads.
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Nov 13, 2010 3:27 PM CST up reply actions
I am critical of this game but their coaching was suspect at Arizona and against Wisconsin also. Clock management has been an issue, and so has situational playcalling. As far as today’s game I would have to call them out for the overall gameplan. They played the game right into Northwestern’s hands.
by Zachary Scott Clary on Nov 13, 2010 3:47 PM CST up reply actions
its so easy to sit here and say
that we played right into their hands.. Give me a specific example.. We are Iowa, we set up the pass through the run on offense.. its good for 8 wins per year and we are in every game giving as an opportunity to run the table when the kids execute right. this is the strategy that has produced good winning teams for years and today the 18-22 year olds we depend on did not execute well enough…
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Nov 13, 2010 3:50 PM CST up reply actions
I will say
that our defensive scheme/philosophy needs some adjustment when playing pass-spread teams like Northwestern. Bend-but-don’t break works really well when we have top-level LBs who can cover WRs coming across the middle. But it really works against us when we don’t. This was a problem versus Arizona and Indiana and obviously today. The dink and dunk passes get first downs, which keeps the defense on teh field, which wore us out by the end.
All that said, I freely admit I don’t know what the answer is. I just know that continuing to do the same thing against teams like Northwestern is not working.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
My dad summed it up perfectly
“We should’ve killed him when we had the chance. All a broken leg did was piss him off”
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 2:41 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
Well, he does have horse teeth...
And aren’t you supposed to shoot a horse when he breaks his leg?
by Kinnick Stadium is my Graceland on Nov 13, 2010 3:13 PM CST up reply actions
THIS THIS THIS THIS THIS.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
I'm going to the Insight bowl!
Who’s comin’ with me?
"Next week's no good for me. The Jonas Brothers are in town."
Disappointed
I will not complain about the game, I only saw the 2nd half. I will just complain about this season as a whole. I feel like it is a borderline disappointment. Now if we beat Ohio State which we rarely do, then maybe that salvages it to some extent.
Coming into this season, I thought we would lose @ Arizona and @ Michigan going 10-2 on the way to the Rose Bowl. We beat Michigan which was a nice surprise to me but we lose to Wisconsin which makes me still sick to my stomach.
All I can hope for is we win out the reg season and our bowl game and I guess I just have to be happy that I didn’t have to spend 2k to go to the Rose Bowl. I will still think it is a disappointment, but I guess our Hawks will never be able to win with high expectations.
/wrists
kirk ferentz is the most overpaid coach in the country
AND THAT IS A FACT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But we make up for it
by paying KOK in Crayolas.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 2:48 PM CST up reply actions
Calm down, Tommy.
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 2:52 PM CST up reply actions
I can't tell if you're being serious.
But if you are, I’m going to the panic room and getting my rifle.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
One MSPaint for the road...
I’ve been lurking all day. Not a complainer, so I didn’t have much to add to the discourse (not that I’m judging those who do complain—this is America and you can say what you want within the rules). Do we need to remember the words of Ricky last year? Tomorrow, we’ll wake up, we’ll still be in America, no one will be shot over this loss. We just get after it again.
Who’s going to the B-Ball game tomorrow? I think I am, will throw on my FOTP shirt in case any fellow FsOTP are there.
Resume venting.
"You think you can take me? Go ahead on. It's your move." -- Thomas Jefferson Geronimo III
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Nov 13, 2010 2:47 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
Thank You.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 2:48 PM CST up reply actions
This picture was sorely needed.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
I just feel sorry
for the hooker I’m going to kill later in an attempt to take out my frustrations with this loss.
/joking, or am i?
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Hookers cost money
bar flies are free…
just sayin
"There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe
Not when you kill them they don't
It’s not like I bury her with the money. Hypothetically speaking, of course.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Shit
yea I totally forgot the order of operations…I’m a first timer. Hypothetically.
"There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe
Hypothetically
"There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe
Yeah, just don't forget to hypothetically have a hypothetical alibi.
Those help.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
We got your back Hoya
he was on here. All night. Yep, all night.
"There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe
Hypothetically
"There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe
Don't worry
I’m calling out to the escort service. I’ll have her come to Paul Allen’s apartment – it’s much nicer than mine – so that it can’t be traced back to me. Hypothetically, again, of course.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Good plan. I see I'm not needed.
But you were indeed here all night. I can vouch for that.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
I'm sick over this...
This is the most talent we’ve had in a long time. Certainly the most on offense in years. They just absolutely ran and hid that last half of the 4th. And to NW again, that makes it 1,000 times worse.
PERSA, was the entire difference in the game, He went rope-a-dope on us in the 4th and absolutely gassed us. I knew it was over as soon as we punted it back to them up 17-14. We haven’t gotten a big stop in the 4th all year (Indiana was a gift). Imagine if Belcher catches that ball last week?
by RodgersHasAHose on Nov 13, 2010 2:48 PM CST reply actions
Dan Persa is the most overrated QB I have ever seen in my life. The announcers were gushing over him so much I wanted to punch each and every one of them square in their stupid faces. The guy has no arm. They talk about him being accurate… all he does is thrown dink and dunk high percentage passes all game long to guys that are wide open. Our defense made him look more like Dan Marino than Dan Persa. The CBs were giving their receivers huge cushions all game long and they let Persa do what he does best, and that’s run around and throw girly little 5 yard completions.
by Zachary Scott Clary on Nov 13, 2010 2:56 PM CST up reply actions
And the fact that they've done this to us almost every year
for the past six years makes it all the more ri-goddamn-diculous that it still worked.
by Third Generation Hawk on Nov 13, 2010 2:57 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, he does suck,
He just got out of about 5 sacks, picked up about 6 first downs scrambling, and hit the winning touchdown throwing off his back foot to the outside shoulder of his receiver. If they don’t have Persa, we win 17-7
by RodgersHasAHose on Nov 13, 2010 2:59 PM CST up reply actions
He gets away because he’s so damned small, and when he runs he generally has huge holes to go through because Iowa is trying to either defend the pass, or they don’t having anyone spying him because they refuse to do anything but play straight up cover 2 most of the game.
by Zachary Scott Clary on Nov 13, 2010 3:09 PM CST up reply actions
At least we traded a Stanzi injury for a Persa injury.
And unfortunately for him, Skele-Gro isn’t real. :(((
by stanzi's ex-girlfriend on Nov 13, 2010 2:49 PM CST reply actions
+1 for the Harry Potter reference.
-1 Because Persa’s right tackle stepped on his foot in unspectacular fashion. And Iowa didn’t get seven off of that play, jNW did.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
I have to disagree
+1 for the Harry Potter reference (that was a given) but
-2 for the frowny face
by trhawk on Nov 13, 2010 2:59 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
On a different note
Cam Newton is a fucking freak.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 2:50 PM CST reply actions
I hate Cam Newton.
I hope he gets hurt. Not killed (I’ll probably only hope that if he helps Cheezick to a national title).
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 13, 2010 5:05 PM CST up reply actions
I just have this.
SHITFUCKCOCKSUCKERMOTHERFUCKERBALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLS.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go crawl into a bottle of gin and drink the pain away.
by fossilhawk on Nov 13, 2010 2:52 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Back from the store
Got some blue cheese (for blue cheese stuffed olive martinis), some 7 for my Beam, and a chest full of hate.
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
Tragedy.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
Hooray
for people too responsible to drive drunk and too cheap to pay for cabs. You are in good company.
by Third Generation Hawk on Nov 13, 2010 2:59 PM CST up reply actions
Try 911
"You think you can take me? Go ahead on. It's your move." -- Thomas Jefferson Geronimo III
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Nov 13, 2010 2:59 PM CST up reply actions
Oops. My Bad.
The reason I know that Clayborn didn’t injure their QB’s foot, is because Clayborn didn’t touch him. In fact, Clayborn didn’t touch anything all afternoon.
And if I was KF I’d tell everyone on our O-line and D-line to find their own way home. Because they sure as hell didn’t show up to the game. And I’d make KOK ride home on Greyhound.
by Zachary Letzring on Nov 13, 2010 2:55 PM CST reply actions
Didn’t show up. Are you fucking blind? Clayborn, Binns, Ballard, Klug, and Daniels were the defense most of the game. The linebackers didn’t do shit. Hunter made one good play and got dekleated two times by a running back named fucking “Trumpy”. I would love to see you go out and play d-line for Iowa. Those guys are expected to single handedly generate the pass rush for the defense and the coaches never give them any help. This is the first game this year that I have seen them get substituted for any substantial amount of time.
The coaching staff played this game right into jNW’s gameplan. They wanted to play dink and dunk all game and to control the clock and they got their wish. Ken O’Keefe was too conservative for the entirety of the first half and Norm Parker and Phil Parker failed to dial up blitzes early in the game to give the defensive line some help.
by Zachary Scott Clary on Nov 13, 2010 3:00 PM CST up reply actions
ZACHARY FIGHT!!!
"You think you can take me? Go ahead on. It's your move." -- Thomas Jefferson Geronimo III
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Nov 13, 2010 3:02 PM CST up reply actions
"I would love to see you go out and play d-line for Iowa."
So this was a well-played game? What, criticizing the team means you assume you could do a better job? Jesus, Zach on Zach warfare is awesome.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
I'm just sayin' . . .
I saw a lot of huffin and puffin out there. Hands on hips I think was the commentators phrase of choice? At least scrambling around that slick greased up QB today will be good practice for chasing Richard Pryor around next week.
by Zachary Letzring on Nov 13, 2010 3:03 PM CST up reply actions
No offense doppelganger but I just took offense to it because I think the coaches are unrealistic in their expectations of the defensive line. You can’t expect them to be on the field that much and to not get winded.
by Zachary Scott Clary on Nov 13, 2010 3:06 PM CST up reply actions
It sure sounds like he is assuming he could. He fucking said they didn’t show up. I thought it was the best game I saw the d-line play all year. They didn’t do shit against Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin, or Indiana. They generated a pass rush up until the beginning of the fourth quarter and got winded because the Parkers didn’t bother to give them some blitz help until Northwestern was already in scoring position.
by Zachary Scott Clary on Nov 13, 2010 3:05 PM CST up reply actions
The worst thing you can say about the D-line today
is that they missed a few too many tackles. But Persa is a slippery little fuck, so that might have had something to do with it
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
I had issues with the amount of pressure the D line got.
Persa didn’t seem hurried as much as maybe he should have been, but the contain was very good, so maybe I should look to the linebackers instead.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
The pressure seemed pretty good
but the contain, especially by the LBs, was often very bad.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
K..
firstly, hats off to jNW specifically Persa. Fuck to us, all of us. No finger pointin. I also wanted to put Wiscy and their fuck of a coach on my SHIT list. But after further review…good for them. Peeps been sayin that they need to win with an asterik, there it is. Like it or not. Go SEC…lets see you score 83..Oregon? Boise? come on…Big Ten is callin u out.
Ive been lookin for something to hit, but realize that it wouldnt do any good…so venting here…sorry for ramblin
"He was the one that didn't give us a touchdown, ... He didn't officiate for us again." ...Hayden Fry
by chuck longs mom on Nov 13, 2010 2:58 PM CST reply actions
Yeah, I had about 5 things I considered breaking but then just decided "what's the point."
I’d just be breaking my stuff, and then I’d have to clean it up. That would be more of a suck.
by HawkeyeRecon on Nov 13, 2010 5:38 PM CST up reply actions
So my day got a lot brighter.
I was helping my mom and dad carry an old grandfather clock downstairs. And somebody’s grip slipped on the way down the steps. My mom looks at it and says “We have worse clock management than Ken O’Keefe.”
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 2:59 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
SAT prep question
Hawks are to Penn State as Northwestern is to the Hawks.
Filed under: “we got their number” category
by Zachary Letzring on Nov 13, 2010 3:00 PM CST reply actions
Uh, except Iowa doesn't consistently have less talent than Penn State, and they play the same style of football.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
Penn State runs a spread offense. Iowa runs a pro style offense. So they don’t play the same style of football.
by Zachary Scott Clary on Nov 13, 2010 3:48 PM CST up reply actions
As I sit here watching Penn State after watching Northwestern, I'd say Iowa and PSU
Are much closer in style of play than Northwestern and Penn State. The same? Hyperbole, but it’s not like hyperbole hasn’t been in play all day here (no, it isn’t rational to call for the skipping of a bowl game or the firing of some or most of the coaching staff).
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
I think that PSU usually has better (or higher-rated) recruits than Iowa.
And they have more money (30k more seats in the stadium).
Sounds a bit like jNW v. Iowa to me.
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by WaterlooChazz on Nov 13, 2010 5:08 PM CST up reply actions
Neither of those things really translates to equity on the field.
The point in the original comment was that Iowa has Penn State’s number just as jNW has Iowa’s number. I’d contend that that’s not the case, and creating similarities in one’s head between the two relationship is just stretching.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
At the beginning of the season, I predicted 8-4
and it looks like I nailed it. Unless, of course, Minnesota channels its inner-Rickey Foggie and beats Iowa in Minneapolis.
Is it okay...
…to say things like…
A. Fuck Pat Fitgerald
B. I hope Pat Fitgerald dies
C. If there wasn’t a government I would burn down Ryan Field
D. I hope Pat Fitgerald dies.
…on this site?
by Pasadenadreams on Nov 13, 2010 3:00 PM CST via mobile reply actions
only in caps
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Nov 13, 2010 3:01 PM CST up reply actions
I would pay more money than I have to see Pat Fitgerald get unmercifully raped by 12 gorillas.
by Pasadenadreams on Nov 13, 2010 3:07 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
THIS
THIS THIS THIS THIS THIS… USING THE SAME LETTERS AS THIS.. SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT.
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Nov 13, 2010 3:09 PM CST up reply actions
Would it be funnier if you spelled Fitzgerald correctly?
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by WaterlooChazz on Nov 13, 2010 5:09 PM CST up reply actions
Your fucking pic gave me a fucking seizure.
thanks, i hope you’re happy.
by HawkeyeRecon on Nov 13, 2010 5:41 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, by the way
If you want to post pics or gifs, ALWAYS USE A SUBJECT LINE. When doing so, I can click on your subject line and it will collapse your pic/gif and not annoy the shit out of me for 4 hours.
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by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 5:45 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Nice PSA.
Going, going, going, going, going, going, going, going.... Alright, I'll stop for now.
by EnergizerHawk on Nov 13, 2010 6:03 PM CST up reply actions
Blech
I am not calling for KF to get the heave. I am not even going to call for KOK’s head, considering the defense has squandered opportunities to win. I am simply wondering where the fire went from a senior-laden squad. Despite great numbers, the magic Stanzi had last year is gone. Klug and Daniels have been the best players on defense, while Clayborn has been sucking wind on the sideline. Just disappointing all around.
this probably gonna be blasphemy
But I dont think Clayborn is the best DE in the Big 10. It might be a 3 way tie, but it always seems like Watt and Kerrigan step up and make plays while being double. I just havent seen that from Clayborn this year.
by HawkeyeBoiler on Nov 13, 2010 3:02 PM CST up reply actions
It's only blasphemy because of your name.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
Sorry for being unoriginal.
But you could be right. I haven’t watched Purdue or OSU enough to judge whether you’re right.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
its not a knock on Clayborn
But I just think we might have overhyped him some. Just like the team in general
by HawkeyeBoiler on Nov 13, 2010 3:10 PM CST up reply actions
I think they could be a lot better than they are.
I also think we lost sight of the season at large after the Orange Bowl. The incredible performance that game expanded our expectations for this year dramatically.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
I disagree. Clayborn is getting double and triple teamed throughout games. Obviously he isn’t going to get the numbers he did last year but in watching him he still is consistently getting penetration and pushing blockers back into the QB. He isn’t getting the numbers but despite being double and triple teamed by every team we have played he still is generating pressure. On top of that you have to factor in that because Clayborn is getting all of the extra attention guys like Klug, Ballard, Binns, and Daniels are getting more one on one situations.
by Zachary Scott Clary on Nov 13, 2010 3:16 PM CST up reply actions
i was in bloomington last week
and marveled at AC… Not once did he have less than two guys on him and on several occassions it took a third,,, the joys of being there in person is you get to watch what you wan to watch not what the network wants you to see and watching him in person made my year…
I too was one of the 8-4 at the start of the season,,, although beating the Buckeyes would be very sweet,,,,,
If Sarah Palin were any smarter rocks would be in trouble
And some teams (cough Wisky cough cough)...
have been cut-blocking the back of AC’s legs this season, so…
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by WaterlooChazz on Nov 13, 2010 5:11 PM CST up reply actions
Try being the star without Daniels, Ballard, and Klug next to you.
Ryan Kerrigan is the only player of note on OMHR’s defense. He gets the same amount of attention as Clayborn and his numbers have been outstanding. The best players on every team get the most attention, but the best players also rise to the challenge. This is not to say that Clayborn isn’t a special player, but he has not performed to the hype that was bestowed upon him before the season started.
by Feelin' Orney on Nov 13, 2010 6:11 PM CST up reply actions
OK... Here we go....
MN wins and now has a bye week to prep for the Floyd game….. Its their Sr day, too….
We get rolled by tOSU (which looks highly likely)….
What If we drop our last 3 games… We know KF ain’t going any place….
Are we in a spot for new coordinators? Norms health certainly isn’t helping and the O needs some new life…. With a big grad class and a huge chuck of Sophs and Frosh in line for next year, is it the right time to shake things up a little? It will take a year to get things up andmrolling and the talentnis so young, it appears to be a good window to make the change….
Not calling for heads, just a discussion to make some critical decisions….
This is a business and if it were a business with these results, talent forecast and window to make changes, is this the time tomdomit?
just to discuss
NO
Again, this coaching staff is one of the most consistently successful in the history of Iowa football…. I’m mad too but easy bud.
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Nov 13, 2010 3:03 PM CST up reply actions
KF is the poster child for stability.
You can’t question Norm’s ability to produce a high quality unit year in and year out…. But because of his health and the demands of this job, it’s a fair question.
KOK has run the “score when you can and don’t make mistakes” offense for 12 years. No one on this thread can argue that we just don’t put teams away like we should, aren’t as aggressive as we should be and don’t exploit opponent Defenses like we should.
I’m just asking a respectful question looking at the situation.
by Ordinary Joe on Nov 13, 2010 3:11 PM CST up reply actions
Ken O’Keefe needs to go. He’s the weak link in the coaching chain. Norm Parker is solid despite his health issues and Ferentz is a great head coach. Ken O’Keefe though is too conservative when he doesn’t need to be and is in my opinion on of the worst situational play callers I have ever seen.
by Zachary Scott Clary on Nov 13, 2010 3:19 PM CST up reply actions
KF is a good head coach
Sorry to blaspheme, but a GREAT head coach can see deficiencies and address them. This has not happened in twelve fucking years. A GREAT head coach can adapt and change as the situation requires – again, this hasn’t happened, either.
He does have a GREAT head coach’s salary, though. (I know, I know)
Life is hard. It's really hard if you're stupid.
Ferentz...
I don’t normally whine about him. And I know that he is more calm and collected than the average human. But I was a bit frustrated that he didn’t seem more ticked off today. We had an awful first quarter and a worse fourth quarter, and he stood there and watched. We all knew Persa was jNWs main/only weapon, and we let him get 300 passing yards, and several key first downs rushing.
Last week, we had a pretty-bad first 3 quarters, and an IU mistake gave us the game.
I don’t want a jerk or an idiot for our head coach (sorry, Bielema, Urban, Saban, Miles, Mack, Carroll, etc). But the best coaches usually don’t let their best teams play flat for two weeks in a row. And if we make it three weeks in a row, we will get roasted at Kinnick by those OSUcrooks just like the bad old days.
Kirk, I like you, but inspire your team and get them to clean up some mistakes if you want me not to call you overpaid.
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by WaterlooChazz on Nov 13, 2010 5:18 PM CST up reply actions
I'm not sure what the answer is
But I definitely like the way you’re approaching this. Generally we just see the “X MUST GO” people come through. I do agree it is a discussion worth having, and just because there were no changes after 06 doesn’t mean maybe there shouldn’t be. I agree that the biggest problem with Norm is simply his health. I don’t question his coaching ability at all, but at this point it may be best for him to give up coaching so he can tend to his health a bit, much as I would hate to see him go.
"There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe
If Norm is healthy enough
to coach he is one of the best in the game.. thats all.
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Nov 13, 2010 3:38 PM CST up reply actions
I'm not disagreeing with that
I’m just saying his health seems to be going downhill ever quicker. I think we are definitely a different defense without him around, even if he’s still involved (see Wisconsin).
"There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe
if the problem is health
thats one thing. i’m just saying i don’t think he’s a guy that you can point to for poor gameplan
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Nov 13, 2010 3:52 PM CST up reply actions
Never said he was
"There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe
good to know we are on the same page
there are just too many people jumping off the cliff and calling for heads.
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Nov 13, 2010 3:54 PM CST up reply actions
I think
this season has been disappointing but to look at coaches who have ultimately produced excellent results with mediocre talent over ten years and say after a few VERY CLOSE losses that they don’t have what it takes to get it done is a bit too fast for me… I will say again what I have said ten times in this thread, when you depend on 18-22 year old’s to “be perfect” prepare yourself to be disappointed. It is college football and it is tough to stay perfect, see TEXAS and FLORIDA who are both underachieving this year with far better talent.
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Nov 13, 2010 3:58 PM CST up reply actions
I think any fan calling this season "unacceptable" seems extreme.
Nobody is forcing us to be fans. This is still America, right?
by HawkeyeRecon on Nov 13, 2010 5:46 PM CST up reply actions
Oh I'm not calling for heads
I just said I agree that the discussion is worth having. Not going overboard about, but having. However, I will also say I do think our defensive gameplans against these dink-and-dunk teams is not very good. Our defense in general is very good, but against the Indianas and jNWs of the world, we have to do something different.
"There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe
Even tOSU fired a Rose Bowl-winning coach.
So it seems like a pretty fair question to me.
I'm unsure if I should contribute to this discussion . . .
but I think that everyone would agree that among our coaching staff’s many strengths, player development is prominent. Whether adjusting or situational management could be better is the subject for debate, right?
Talking to a friend today, I said that Ferentz and company spend months and months developing great chess pieces, and then insist on playing checkers.
But let’s not talk about the salary, okay? We’re clearly getting more than Iowa, historically and talent-wise, should expect. Whether our coaching could make an over-performing team over-perform even more is the question, not whether our coaches are good. I would like Iowa to take a step to the next level, but even if we don’t, having a perennial top fifteen team is awesome . . . and paying what it takes to keep the coach responsible for that around is money well spent.
by The Final Gun on Nov 13, 2010 10:18 PM CST up reply actions
We won't talk about salary
because it’s irrelevant. But there is a troubling tendency developing. KF’s philosophy, as has been noted ad infitum, is based on execution, i.e. he doesn’t believe that another team, comprised of college kids, can reliably out-execute a well-disciplined team for 15-20 plays in a row. And, in general, this is correct. But this philosophy meets its match in a team like Northwestern, one that is perfectly suited to countering our overall philosophy. Offensively, Northwestern is not a home-run team, they look to get 4-5 yards per play. The only difference between us and them, is that they look to do it through short, controlled passes rather than power runs. Northwestern faces many of the same hurdles Iowa faces, and Fitzgerald is aware of that and he tends to redshirt a lot of his players and develop them slowly, they only see the field (usually) after a number of years learning his system. As a result, Northwestern’s offense is well-tuned to beat our defensive, and general team, philosophy: they have players well-schooled in a philosophy that emphasizes patience and taking what’s given, not going for a kill-shot too soon. It is an indictment of KF – and I am not calling for scalps – that he does not realize this and seems unwilling to adapt to the realities of the teams he faces, instead he tends to treat every team we face as variation on a theme, regardless of the differences between ISU, Penn State, OSU, Michigan and Northwestern, etc. More often than not, KF’s philosophy/approach works, but when it doesn’t, it seems like we are left high and dry with no back-up plan to compensate.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Why can't we run a two minute offense?
I haven’t seen Iowa handle time management well since Ferentz took over. Love Kirk, but is this so hard to learn? Stanzi turfs the ball late in the first half with :39 left and two timeouts, costing Iowa another chance at a touchdown. That four points would have looked pretty good at the end of the game, wouldn’t it?
by Hawkeye Steve on Nov 13, 2010 3:02 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I think the clause "this season" is missing from your question.
Penn State 2008 and the drive ending with “7 got 6” are only two recent examples of cold-as-ice execution in the final minutes FTW.
by Third Generation Hawk on Nov 13, 2010 3:05 PM CST up reply actions
nice use of FTW
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Nov 13, 2010 3:06 PM CST up reply actions
Holy shit
anyone else watching the OSU game see that stat?
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 3:03 PM CST reply actions
What stat?
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
Penn St
got their first passing TD in the Shoe under Joe Pa
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 3:07 PM CST up reply actions
Holy fuck.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
The "JoePa's team has never thrown a TD pass in the Horseshoe" stat?
That’s kind of incredible.
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
That's the one
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 3:08 PM CST up reply actions
Didn't notice Pain in the Sash's last comment
Agree entirely.
gonna throw this out there
Go Penn Schtate
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by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Nov 13, 2010 3:06 PM CST reply actions
In other news...
Go Penn State. Also, first touchdown by PSU at OSU under Paterno??? That can’t be right, or are they really that shitty?
by stanzi's ex-girlfriend on Nov 13, 2010 3:07 PM CST reply actions
Passing TD
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 3:08 PM CST up reply actions
At the Shoe
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 3:09 PM CST up reply actions
No one reply to ZSC's comments a few inches up
I want this guy to set a record for self replies.
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 3:08 PM CST reply actions
Someone call Guinness.
Actually, someone call each Guinness, I’m coping.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
Sorry, I didn't know.
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Nov 13, 2010 3:11 PM CST up reply actions
You're good
I was talking about the one where he was talking to hkobb
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 3:12 PM CST up reply actions
Oh cool.
When I saw two Zacharys going at it, I couldn’t not comment. Such a rare thing to see…
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Nov 13, 2010 3:16 PM CST up reply actions
No problem
Also, I’m a little upset to see new posters losing their creativity and using their real names (exceptions of course are Jacobi and Vint). I would much rather have a poster by the name of “Assbubble Fartbleed”
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 3:18 PM CST up reply actions
Dammit
I may have to change mine to that. Unfortunately, I am an unoriginal bastard, so I basically just used my name.
"There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe
You have my permission
although I was really close to trademarking that.
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 3:41 PM CST up reply actions
So did I.
I’m not Mack Brown. I’ll take the hit on this one. I just couldn’t handle it anymore, and I hadn’t seen this yet.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
No
I was talking about the comments he started after you. He replied twice and commented on one of his posts once.
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 3:16 PM CST up reply actions
I replied to letzring, then hkobb, then letzring. I was in the middle of typing my last response when he posted the “i’m just saying” response so then I replied to him and told him I didn’t mean any offense to him. Not sure where you’re coming up with the record of self replies because it only looks to me that i replied to myself once.
No need to be a douche.
by Zachary Scott Clary on Nov 13, 2010 3:33 PM CST up reply actions
Now if you'll excuse me,
I’m going to go on an overnight drunk, and in 10 days I’m going to set out to find the shark Pat Fitzgerald that ate my friend hawkeyes and destroy it. Anyone who wants to tag along is more than welcome.
I'll meet you in IC. I'll drive and provide music.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
Fitzgerald looks like...
he can hold an oxygen tank in his teeth, so just practice your aim and wait for that sonofab!tch to smile.
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by WaterlooChazz on Nov 13, 2010 5:28 PM CST up reply actions
Paid a whole lot of money for the Ohio St game
to see Iowa fight got a mediocre Florida bowl birth.
extremely disappointing season
Georgia has a guy with the last name "Rambo"???
Fucking AWESOME!
by Kinnick Stadium is my Graceland on Nov 13, 2010 3:18 PM CST reply actions
It's not quite LSU's Barkevious Mingo
But it’s an impressive name nonetheless.
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
Does he have guns?
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
Just the two you are born with
/Anchorman’d
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 3:20 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
You sir,
just made it worth my time to come through and read this thread.
/single tear
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by MissouriHawk on Nov 14, 2010 11:58 AM CST up reply actions
No? Then Barkevious > Rambo.
Damn it, SpartanDan, you beat me, yooooouuuu bahstahd.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
Didn't tOSU have a Rambo a few years ago?
"They're not people, James Ingram. They're Jimmy Buffett fans."
by SomeJerkPoster on Nov 13, 2010 3:21 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, he's in the CFL now.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
Ah, the sweet taste of victory.
A familiar flavor when Northwestern and IOA meet on the gridiron.
Why do I spell the name of your university without its “W,” you ask?
Because the W, once again, belongs to Northwestern.
After listening, as usual, to you IOA fans getting too big for your britches, making designs on the Big Ten title you don’t come close to deserving, your team lays yet another egg against the Wildcats of Northwestern.
Your quarterback is once again exposed as a never-will-be, your defense as lacking the tenacity to focus every week, your team as incredibly overrated.
I really hope we didn’t hurt your boys.
Now to head home, strap on my Armani suit, and perhaps go out to slay some corn-fed women.
by pummer on Nov 13, 2010 3:22 PM CST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
This is an interesting comment.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
Do all jNW fans say the same thing?
because ive had kids saying this on my FB wall all afternoon now
by IrishHawkeye7 on Nov 13, 2010 3:24 PM CST up reply actions
Of course they do.
There are only 4 of them, you know.
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
by SpartanDan on Nov 13, 2010 3:24 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I thought it was because the chair had become sentinent
And they all exchange information instantly.
Like the aliens from Ender's Game!
/Orson Scott Card’d
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
I think it may or may not be a satirical troll.
As in, it’s an Iowa fan operating as a one-man false flag.
Or maybe he’s just the stupidest NW graduate in history. One or the other.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
it definitely could be
he’s not a reg at sippin on purple anyways
Iowa: bounce back and beat the fuck out of Ohio State next week please
He originally showed up here
at the end of the 2008 season to rail against Iowa jumping you for the Outback Bowl. Had disappeared for a while, nice to see he’s still alive.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Now that I look at his profile, I see that he's had 22 comments at the Pants
And only one “recently”. So, I look forward to getting to know him.
Er….
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
Bout time we get
some empty chairs posting on here.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 3:24 PM CST up reply actions
WE'VE MISSED YOU SO MUCH!!!!
Where have you been pummer? I see you’re still swinging that huge e-cock.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
I apologize...
….for douchebag Northwestern fans that post crap like this.
Please carry on with the schadenfreude.
Schadenfreude
is the emotion you’re feeling, not us. It is, simply translated, the joy in another’s misfortune, a feeling I’m sure many of the elevens of Northwestern fans are feeling tonight.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
I understand Ferentz’s philosophy. These are 20 year old kids, and we can only practice 20 hours a week. So we are going to play a fairly basic offense and defense, execute it well, and capitalize on the inevitable mistakes from the other team. But it doesn’t work against NWU. We are 1 and 5 against them. At some point you have to evaluate yourself and make some changes.
by Ratface McDougal on Nov 13, 2010 3:24 PM CST reply actions
Was that a Hives reference?
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 3:25 PM CST up reply actions
Nah, I'm too bummed out to be that clever.
I mean, yes, of course it was.
by Ratface McDougal on Nov 13, 2010 3:27 PM CST up reply actions
Ah
the only time I heard that was in a Hives song. So yeah.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 3:27 PM CST up reply actions
It's supposedly a quote from Einstein
but i think that’s probably apocryphal
by Ratface McDougal on Nov 13, 2010 3:29 PM CST up reply actions
ah
Gotcha. I’m gonna stick with the Hives. Because they are sooooo much cooler than Einstein.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 3:30 PM CST up reply actions
general relativity will blow your mind!
by Ratface McDougal on Nov 13, 2010 3:31 PM CST up reply actions
The Hives do that
without giving me a massive headache.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 3:33 PM CST up reply actions
you're not playing them loud enough then
by Ratface McDougal on Nov 13, 2010 3:34 PM CST up reply actions
Loudly played music
is strictly reserved for Metallica, Megadeth and Iron Maiden for me.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 3:35 PM CST up reply actions
I think that we are all disappointed.
Hopefully calmer heads will prevail (mine included). Here is what I saw.
1) A metric ton of missed (or disregarded) holding penalties by the NW Oline.
2) A defense that isn’t what we thought it was. Clayborn is either getting doubled, or has regressed…and if he is getting doubled, I thought the rest of the line was good enough to make teams pay for it. A linebacker core that is very average…and admittedly hurt (losing Tarp really really hurt). A secondary that plays so much predictable zone cushion that opposing offenses know EXACTLY what to do with it.
3) Ricky. My opinion is that the coaches know that he has some magic when it counts, and that he has the arm to get it done. Somehow, someway, he makes crucial mistakes that are hard to overcome, at terrible moments. He often misses his man, sails balls, holds on too the ball too long, stares down receivers, etc…Playing DI big ten QB is incredibly tough, and his record is pretty damn kick ass. It seems to me that the coaching staff is afraid of the Stanziball (stanziscramble, stanziballslipoutofhand, stanzietc.), and as a result, they make their playcalls accordingly.
4) Aforementioned playcalls. I would need to rewatch the game (which sounds flat out masochistic) to see if this is truly the case, but when we get a few good runs, and then follow it with a PA, then the results are pretty nice. Problem is, is doesn’t seem like we run the PA very much at all. What is the point of having a top notch running game, if we can’t use it for misdirection?
5) Clock Management…nuff said.
6) Dumb luck. That went our way lots of times last year, not so much this year. Of course, the NW game last year was when that seasons dumb luck wore off, eh?
There, my 18 cents.
by persecuted hawk on Nov 13, 2010 3:26 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
agreed
i’m ticked, but not nearly as ticked as the Zona or Wisky game. NW runs the same thing every year and we never change our approach, so its hard to expect much of a change.
lots of frustrating aspects to this game. Time to go play spoiler to OSU
by IrishHawkeye7 on Nov 13, 2010 3:29 PM CST up reply actions
@1, I believe that's metric tonne.
grumble grumble British spelling grumble
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
Sincere apologies to the moderators...look forward to a conversation later.
I was the douche. Lesson learned. Look forward to better understanding.
by persecuted hawk on Nov 13, 2010 3:27 PM CST reply actions
People here are really abject apologizers when they're called out.
Dude, we understand passion. The moderators were cool enough to not name you in public. You could have just taken the lesson in private and moved on or whatever. But, like I said, we have all thought most of the things that are said here.
by The Final Gun on Nov 13, 2010 10:25 PM CST up reply actions
With any luck...
With any luck, Fitz will be replace Richt at Georgia next season. If not, Fitz will replace JoePa. Or stay put.
Fitz? Replace JoePa? Can't see it.
Maybe Harbaugh, likely not.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
What happens if Fitz goes to PSU?
Will our ability to own PSU win out, or Fitz’ ability to beat us?
"You think you can take me? Go ahead on. It's your move." -- Thomas Jefferson Geronimo III
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Nov 13, 2010 3:32 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe they cancel and we can have a normal game against both for once.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
I think I'd be okay with that.
"You think you can take me? Go ahead on. It's your move." -- Thomas Jefferson Geronimo III
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Nov 13, 2010 3:34 PM CST up reply actions
If Fitz goes to PSU...
He’ll bring Hershey’s Kisses to life to hurt Iowa players instead of baked potatoes.
Yeah.
I don’t want to see Fitzgerald at PSU. I’m not super-afraid of what he’d do to Iowa (because we’ll only play him twice every 4 or 6 years anyway). But because I don’t want to see his probability of success get higher, and I don’t want the PSU fanbase to be subjected to that joker.
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 13, 2010 5:34 PM CST up reply actions
Um . . . Nwestern will be in Iowa's division
meaning Iowa will play jNW every year.
That was if he went to PSU
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 6:20 PM CST up reply actions
Correct, Sash.
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 13, 2010 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
Throwing across his body all day? Impossible to tackle?
If the show fits…
I have the same fashion sense as Tom Arnold.
Imagine if NW's WR didnt catch that last TD
Persa ruptured his achilles. Backup QB coming in? I’d take Iowa in that. But he caught it. ’Tis typical Iowa jNW
Recently Iowa has been making superstar/nfl draft busts out of backups.
I still kind of feel bad for all of the backups that we allowed to gain tracktion in 2004. ie @ LSU and Ohio st
How did he get through most of that game...
and all those hits and near hits, and then rupture the achilles (some sources say tore his ACL) by stepping awkwardly? Bizarre.
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 13, 2010 5:37 PM CST up reply actions
Has it been said yet That our O
ONLY put up 17 points against a horrible jNW defense… AND last week ONLY scored 18 POINTS against one of the worst defenses (including Michigan’s!!)
Horrific offense… Bad decisions by Stanzi, and staff…
Yes, that's been said
But it needs repeating.
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Nov 13, 2010 3:39 PM CST up reply actions
Part of the problem was that the D couldn't get off the field.
So your offense spends the day sitting on the sideline getting cold and wet. Did the Hawk D have a single 3-and-out today?
I think PSU really really really wants to win
If Sarah Palin were any smarter rocks would be in trouble
Mushberger is in rare form today
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Nov 13, 2010 3:42 PM CST reply actions
Silent?
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 3:42 PM CST up reply actions
Splain then
because I don’t know how else he can be than annoying. (I’m watching UGA Auburn)
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 3:43 PM CST up reply actions
Well
Let’s just say his store house of home spun sayings is lower than a doodle bug in Aunt Tilly’s root cellar. At least he hasn’t talked about Nascar yet.
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Nov 13, 2010 3:46 PM CST reply actions
Getting your ass kicked by Colorado will do that to a man.
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
This cold weather
is really cutting into my pants-less time. Two things I hate more than anything. Pants and cold weather are working together to make sure my Saturday doesn’t get any better.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 3:51 PM CST up reply actions
I also hate everything
Guess I really need to drink more so I hate less things.
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Nov 13, 2010 3:49 PM CST reply actions
I find that my productivity sucks after a hawkeye loss.
by persecuted hawk on Nov 13, 2010 3:50 PM CST reply actions
JoePa has gone for three 4th down tries in the first half.
ALL THAT YOU KNOW IS AT AN END.
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
Can you blame him? I’d be going for broke also.
by Zachary Scott Clary on Nov 13, 2010 3:53 PM CST up reply actions
No, I think it's been the right call
But JoePa going for it frightens and confuses me.
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
I hope Penn State wins. JoePa is a classy coach. I like to see guys like him win over the likes of Bielema and Fitzgerald.
by Zachary Scott Clary on Nov 13, 2010 3:59 PM CST up reply actions
Dear Utah
Denny Green has a few words for you.
"They're not people, James Ingram. They're Jimmy Buffett fans."
game tomorrow
anyone know if i can just go to carver tomorrow and buy tickets there?
by clay-born to party on Nov 13, 2010 3:58 PM CST reply actions
I'm sure you can.
There’s excitement around the team this year, but not THAT much. Not yet, at least.
When I walked into an Iowa game last year...
…I was able to scalp tickets for under face value just across the street from the ticket office. I’m sure you’ll be able to do the same.
Now I know why attendance at Carver has been suffering...
because Hawk fans are publicly wondering if they can even buy tickets at Carver.
@Clayborn to party: I hope you never try to buy drugs. You will probably get stabbed in the process.
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 13, 2010 5:40 PM CST up reply actions
It's Fran Appreciation Day
I think tickets are like $8 or something.
"You think you can take me? Go ahead on. It's your move." -- Thomas Jefferson Geronimo III
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Nov 13, 2010 4:03 PM CST up reply actions
i just hope we can appreciate Fran,,,
or he gives us something to appreciate him,,,, its been a long time since being a hawks hoop fan has been fun
If Sarah Palin were any smarter rocks would be in trouble
If nothing else, you'll at least be losing highly entertaining games instead of yawnfests.
So you’ve got that going for you, which is nice.
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
for sure
i told my friend even if they only win a 3 or 4 more games atleast they wont make my eyes bleed… last year was just such: iowa had to shoot good and the other team had to shoot bad to have a chance
by clay-born to party on Nov 13, 2010 4:12 PM CST up reply actions
$12 for adults, I think
Unless Gary Dolphin has been misleading me on the radio.
by Luke Recker No-Look Pass on Nov 13, 2010 4:07 PM CST up reply actions
$8 if you're a fan of Iowa Hawkeyes on Facebook and use their link.
"You think you can take me? Go ahead on. It's your move." -- Thomas Jefferson Geronimo III
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Nov 13, 2010 4:09 PM CST up reply actions
Well, $12
after a “per-ticket fee” and processing fee. Anyway, I got mine. Section F, row 18, so I’m guessing there are quite a few tickets left.
"You think you can take me? Go ahead on. It's your move." -- Thomas Jefferson Geronimo III
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Nov 13, 2010 4:17 PM CST up reply actions
I can't believe they act like it costs $8...
and then charge you a fee on top of that. Just say it costs $12. Who are the sports marketing wizards who came up with that one?
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 13, 2010 5:42 PM CST up reply actions
I refuse to pre-order tickets for Texas Stars games
The cheap seats are $10, plus something like $9 in Ticketmaster fees and $3 in processing fees if you order online. Buy them at the game, and they’re $10.
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
Is it just me or did Fitzgerald seem to be a little butthurt over the intentional grounding call against Persa. It seemed like everytime Stanzi got rid of the ball Fitzgerald was out there throwing a fit and crying for a grounding call.
by Zachary Scott Clary on Nov 13, 2010 4:00 PM CST reply actions
He does that all the time.
Just like Mike Stoops, and Bill Lynch.
I have to say, I’m kind of glad Ferentz is judicious in his frequency of scolding the officials.
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 13, 2010 5:43 PM CST up reply actions
holy shit fratman, the priests are taking utah to the woodshed
If Sarah Palin were any smarter rocks would be in trouble
This is apparently a good week for MSU to have off.
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
Just check your W-L tomorrow
make sure Idle didn’t pull the upset.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 4:04 PM CST up reply actions
Fratman?
“LET HER GO!”
"You think you can take me? Go ahead on. It's your move." -- Thomas Jefferson Geronimo III
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Nov 13, 2010 4:26 PM CST up reply actions
I think this is part of the plan.
Look on the bright side. Instead of getting barely any credit for beating an overrated team from the ACC with a gimmicky offense, this year we’ll get to pound on a top 25 team from the SEC in the Gator Bowl, since the SEC is sooo deep and doesn’t have overly inflated records from only playing high school teams and the ACC.
Bethany: Were they sent to Hell?
Metatron: Worse. Wisconsin. For the entire span of human history.
This does not help me right now
No, not at all.
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Nov 13, 2010 4:12 PM CST up reply actions
I don't like this "plan."
Let me know when the “plan to get to a Rose Bowl” starts.
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 13, 2010 5:44 PM CST up reply actions
August 2011?
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
So I just found my phone charger
And turned my phone on and had a text after the game ended from a girl saying “that game sucked but the only reason I watched it was to know when it was ok to talk to you again” I think i’m in love.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 4:12 PM CST reply actions
I am just not into the other games right now
Any other activities that could distract me?
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Nov 13, 2010 4:14 PM CST reply actions
A few
but i’m not allowed to go into detail on here.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 4:15 PM CST up reply actions
Thank you
for making this crappy weather bearable with another Hawkeye win! Wait, what? We didn’t beat jNU again?!
Hawkeye fail is fail.
Jermelle Lewis is workin' the Minnesota D like a part time job.
In addition to the loss today
it appears my magic touch in picking games is wearing off. I have like 4 right so far today. Ugh.
"There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe
There is no magic of any kind
Except the Wizgerald’s dark magic.
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Nov 13, 2010 4:21 PM CST up reply actions
I just glanced
but did I see a “stand by your Cam” sign?
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 4:20 PM CST reply actions
They also had an Obama-like "Yes We Cam" sign.
Man, I hate that kid and those people.
(“Those people” refers to Auburn fans).
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 13, 2010 5:46 PM CST up reply actions
That's rac-
Oh, nevermind.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
Auburn commercial
begins with Bo Jackson saying “When I came to Auburn…” is it wrong that I really expected the next words to be “I got fucking paid!”
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
by HoyaGoon on Nov 13, 2010 4:22 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I'm biased, because two of my best friends are from Auburn
but I think they’re about the best you can hope for in the SEC.
If Kirk Ferentz and Norm Parker are such great coaches
Then why the hell does there defense always play 10 yards off of there receivers, that is why they lost today, and that is why they should of lost last week against Indiana, and that is why Iowa will never be a championsip team!!! They are great practice coaches, but horrible game time coaches when they need to make adjustments. New coaching staff is needed immediatley if Iowa ever wants to play in the national championship game, these coaches will never get it done!!! And these are all facts!!!
Dude
This is the most successful coaching staff in Iowa history. Will we never play for the NC? Perhaps. However, it will not be because of these coaches. There are far worse coaches that have won NCs (see: Les Miles). Maybe Iowa just isn’t in the top tier of college football. So be it. These are good coaches.
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Nov 13, 2010 4:32 PM CST up reply actions
ya way good coaching, losing 5 out of 6 to northewestern
when we are favored by 10 or more
That still does not further your argument
Teams lose games regardless of coaching talent. We beat a much better PSU team in 2008. Iowa State inexplicably beats us. Alabama lost to South Carolina, even though dick-shit Saban is a great coach. NW has our number.
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Nov 13, 2010 4:39 PM CST up reply actions
you must not be much of a motivational speaker
when you cant get grips of reality, PLAYING 10 YARDS OFF THE RECEIVERS YEAR END AND YEAR OUT TO NORTHWESTERN AND NOT MAKING THE ADJUSTMENTS IS ON THE COACHING STAFF, AND MY STATEMENT IS A FACT, CAUSE IOWA CANNOT BEAT NORHTWESTERN WITH THAT DEFENSE, FACT, FACT, FACT, FACT, FACT- 5 FACTS FOR HOW MANY TIMES SHIITTY NORTHWESTERN HAS BEATEN US IN 6 YEARS
I can see
you are very emotional about this. I will just leave it at this. Ferentz has taken us to multiple Jan. 1 bowl games, 2 BCS bowls and resurrected a program that was at rock bottom by the end of the Fry era. The losses to NW are tough on the stomach for sure, but do you really think with the end results of most years being a New Years bowl we could be doing better? I honestly don’t. Ferentz is one of the most respected coaches in the country for a reason. The team just laid an egg today.
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Nov 13, 2010 4:53 PM CST up reply actions
And last week
and 5 of the last 6 against jNW. His point is valid. Just because “this is how we do things” does not mean we can’t make adjustments. Something about repeating the same behavior and getting the same results.
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 4:57 PM CST up reply actions
Hey...
Is there a way to communicate with you (or other moderators) that doesn’t involve posting on here for all to see? Another way to send a message?
by persecuted hawk on Nov 13, 2010 5:04 PM CST up reply actions
carrier pigeon?
Also, there are little envelope looking icons at the bottom of the page next to our names.
Or, you can just send it to blackheartgoldpants@gmail.com
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 5:14 PM CST up reply actions
banned.
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 5:47 PM CST up reply actions
I think I have met Hawkeye23 somewhere...
…that’s right, he/she is the chick avatar in the RichRod “hater” animation.
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 13, 2010 5:48 PM CST up reply actions
I don't know what that means
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 5:53 PM CST up reply actions
Certainly, you saw the...
cartoon in the fanshots about the RichRod “hater”? I was calling H23 that lady in blue.
Maybe it doesn’t make sense.
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 13, 2010 5:54 PM CST up reply actions
To be fair, I'm in a chili coma
and wasting my time arguing with someone who was banned 3 times today.
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 5:55 PM CST up reply actions
That has got
to be some kind of record
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 5:57 PM CST up reply actions
ugh
And now we had to change the settings so you can’t comment until a day after you create your ID. We don’t like to do that but it prevents incidents such as this. Also, my chili got cold while I was arguing and I haven’t even had a drink yet.
MY LIFE IS SO HARD!!!
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 6:05 PM CST up reply actions
That's why mods make the big bucks.
"You think you can take me? Go ahead on. It's your move." -- Thomas Jefferson Geronimo III
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Nov 13, 2010 5:57 PM CST up reply actions
Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results
"Don't talk about me like I'm not here!" Shelby
You don't say
I didn’t get that from jebus’ post. OK, you probably have a good point about adjustments needing to be made against spread offense teams like NW. However, I would still say the results this coaching staff has produced are in most cases positive.
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Nov 13, 2010 5:04 PM CST up reply actions
I agree with you...mostly...
but while it was cool to sit back and say “here is our defense…no tricks, no surprises…we are just gonna do our thing…and do it so well that you will fail” when it was working, it appears to be stupid when it isn’t. Good coaches will find a way to scheme against a defense and set up an opportunity for their players to win. I am not completely agreeing with 23, as while I think that they really aren’t making adjustments…it is out of stubbornness, not stupidity or lack of coaching skill.
by persecuted hawk on Nov 13, 2010 5:07 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Disagree completely.
Until we get into a Rose Bowl, Hayden is still #1. Besides, look at where all of those assistants went after him. If our staff is so good, why isn’t KOK getting attention as a head coach?
You know, Hayden never won a Rose Bowl
And Kirk won a bowl that’s just as good as the Rose, so….yeah.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
@ Nytewind
I think Ferentz kept a Fry assistant or two. Carl Jackson. Maybe one more.
Certainly, Ferentz has work to do to overtake Hayden in many peoples’ minds, and he did take us to the #1 ranking for awhile. But Ferentz has taken the program to some great heights (the Orange Bowl win, and three straight years of top-ten finishes). Their overall winning percentages are very close (within about 2%). Ferentz is 88-57 at Iowa, and Fry was 143-89-6.
It is difficult to pick one. Fry was more flamboyant/lovable, but I remember more of the Ferentz years.
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 13, 2010 9:07 PM CST up reply actions
I meant that Fry took us to the #1 ranking for awhile.
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 13, 2010 9:08 PM CST up reply actions
You could also ask:
If Norm Parker is such a poor coach, then why the hell does our defense regularly rank in the top 10-15 in the country?
LOL
Georgia is “saving themselves” for the 2nd half. What are they? Prom going cockblockers?
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Nov 13, 2010 4:26 PM CST reply actions
Was there even a postgame presser?
I haven’t read a word from one…?
I think
Kirk needs to drink this one off.
“No comment” :chug:
Jermelle Lewis is workin' the Minnesota D like a part time job.
As I look around at all the broken shit laying around my living room
I’ve realized it’s probably a good thing that I didn’t get to go to Evanston as I had planned today, as there is a good chance that I would be in jail for assaulting anything wearing purple. So in closing, Fuck Dan Persa…Fuck The Evil Wizgerald…Fuck jNW…FuckFuckFuckfuckfuckfuckshitcockdamnwhorebitchassholefuckingshitshitshitttarrrrraaaagggghhhh!!!!!!!!
Now i gotta find my bottle of Captain Morgan. We’re going to go hang out for awhile.
I'll take "The Penis Mightier" for $500, Trebek.
The sudden disappearance of our offense
has been the most disturbing part of the past two weeks. Whatever else happened, up until the Indiana game, we were putting points on the board, but we seem to have gone inexplicably conservative lately. And, while I’m not calling for KOK’s head, his playcalling at times seems perplexing. Take the first half today. In the first quarter, when going into the wind, it seemed like the passes we were callling were almost all deep throws that are more difficult in the rain; then, in the 2nd quarter, we start throwing check-down and shorter passes, even though we have the wind. I understand having to alter gameplan/play for weather conditions, but it seems like ours were the EXACT OPPPOSITE of what one would think were coming given conditions.
The 4th-qtr pick, however, was entirely on Stanzi as he really seemed hellbent on going for it all on that play despite having options open underneath.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Indeed.
For whatever reason, the past two weeks Stanzi has not been the Manzi.
by Third Generation Hawk on Nov 13, 2010 4:42 PM CST up reply actions
I'm going to sound really stupid.
Maybe Bad Rick decided to not make himself so obvious?
Or, I could just point out that there is a startling inability to develop QBs once they hit the field. They win the 1st season, then regress after each progressive off-season with possible exception to McCann. Stanzi’s L column has increased every year. Look at JC and Tate. Maybe we should be thankful that Banks had that one great year and Chandler only started for a year.
Yes, Stanzi has improved on TD-INT and completion, but the game management and je ne sais qoui have dropped off.
Bethany: Were they sent to Hell?
Metatron: Worse. Wisconsin. For the entire span of human history.
I don't think that he takes (or is allowed to) chances anymore.
No “stretching” the field…no play action. The coaches are forcing the conservative approach. It is like he is a pitcher, and the coaches decide quickly if he has his “stuff” today…and whether or not they will let him open it up.
by persecuted hawk on Nov 13, 2010 5:09 PM CST up reply actions
Small sample size
But isn’t it amazing that this happens with every QB in KF era?
Everyone had high expectations when Tate came back, we expected improvement from JC, now Stanzi just isn’t leading the team to Ws.
Bethany: Were they sent to Hell?
Metatron: Worse. Wisconsin. For the entire span of human history.
Who knows?
He’s already seen the field in 3 meaningful games. Maybe we’re screwed. Maybe he’ll be the exception to the rule.
I just know it’s been around 15 years since the last Rose Bowl trip and while we’ve been to the Orange Bowl twice under KF, I’d like to see Iowa when the Rose Bowl at least once in my life time or before a playoff is instituted.
Or maybe I’m just being pessimistic.
Bethany: Were they sent to Hell?
Metatron: Worse. Wisconsin. For the entire span of human history.
It's been
exactly twenty years since our last Rose Bowl. And with the seniors we lose, I’m not optimistic for next year.
by Third Generation Hawk on Nov 13, 2010 5:35 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe we have some young guys...
…who are learning from their elders how NOT to prep for games. I’m looking forward to seeing them.
@Kurthy
KOK and Ferentz don’t make huge changes in the offense, and so when we have a QB who starts for more than a year, other schools (especially Big Ten schools) make adjustments. I don’t know why it seems like the lesser schools (jNW, Indiana) seem to play us closer than the others, but…
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 13, 2010 5:52 PM CST up reply actions
National championship
Anything less is proof that he’s completely incompetent
/Hawkeye Nation’d
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Has SoundOff gone downhill since I lived in-state...
…or was I just young and impressionable? This is flat-out amateur hour on the radio. It sounds terrible, there’s not much being said…?
Yes.
I don’t enjoy it or the other after-shows much anymore.
They don’t have Zabel, right? Plus, he’s gotten older.
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 13, 2010 5:53 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe he is still on there.
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 13, 2010 5:59 PM CST up reply actions
He's still on there
but it seems like every 10 minutes he’s plugging his book.
I didn't order assholes with my whiskey
by White Lightning on Nov 13, 2010 6:57 PM CST up reply actions
Well...
wouldn’t you? There are only so many free ways to publicize a book to Iowa fans.
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 13, 2010 9:09 PM CST up reply actions
Penn State is pissing this one away
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Nov 13, 2010 4:58 PM CST reply actions
BOOOOOOOOOO
Not that I’m the least bit surprised, but still, BOOOOOOOO.
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
Fuck that
I’m saying “BOO”, not “BOOM”.
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
I was saying Boo-urns
"You think you can take me? Go ahead on. It's your move." -- Thomas Jefferson Geronimo III
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Nov 13, 2010 5:04 PM CST up reply actions
Tressel knows how to get it done, every year.
That’s why they fired John Cooper.
but if they could do it without being such assholes
If Sarah Palin were any smarter rocks would be in trouble
Well, Herbstreit just said that the loss today
pretty much rules out GameDay in Iowa City next week.
Sounds like they were planning on being there.
by Ratface McDougal on Nov 13, 2010 5:04 PM CST reply actions
Yep, I heard that too
The last kick to the gonads on this shittiest of days…..
I'll take "The Penis Mightier" for $500, Trebek.
The only good that can come from today
Is that Herbstreit won’t pick us next week in the predictions. The man has been expectations death for Iowa all season long.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
The offense is not to blame
could they have sealed up this win? Sure. But that is true in every game. For 1/4 of this game the conditions were awful no matter which way you were going. Then, it turns out, the wind made a huge difference. Today we learned why KF always wants the best O-line and running game he can create. Passing in the weather than can sometimes crop up in the Big Ten is a crap shoot on some days.
But, defensively, we run the perfect scheme for jNU’s offense. We played heroically from middle first through early 4th quarter. But, We never left base D and by the time we did, it was too late. We are very short on the depth chart with DBs it now appears, and throw in the thininig LB corp and you got a disaster in Evanston.
Having said all that, I think KF has had a bad year of Xs and Os. It happens. He was caught off guard on the faked punt. He got away with a too-early shut down against Penn State IMO. He played that Arizona game with too few seniors on special teams, and that can be debated but I would have gone that route to stabilize things. But today, he did what he has done in every close game he has coached in the past three years…he handed the game to the defense. I was okay with it today. We had a 10 point lead with 10 min. left. We should be able to shut that down. We couldn’t and that is that.
I belive we are capable of anything next week. We could destroy Ohio State or get destroyed or win close or lose close. That is this team’s identity. Unpredicatable. At this point, you live with the Outback Bowl, hope for a good opponent and clobber them to create momentum for the young guns. That’s the revloving world of college football.
"I wish you luck with a capital 'F'" - The Real Elvis.
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 13, 2010 5:05 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Agree mostly...
But the Stanzi(noun) has to be accountable for at least a portion of the fail pie. The drive killing sack (get rid of the ball), the ball falling out of his hands (who does that happen to?), and the terrible INT (blind spot much), killed three drives. If one of those drives results in points (or at least more time off of the clock) then I think our defense isn’t put into such a pressure spot.
by persecuted hawk on Nov 13, 2010 5:14 PM CST up reply actions
but then you have to also look at missed blocks and dropped passes. Those might shift the blame off Rick and onto someone else, if we’re going to assign blame to individuals.
Isn't it clear?
This loss was due to wizardry.
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Nov 13, 2010 5:22 PM CST up reply actions
Well, to say it was a team loss, really makes it hard to make adjustments...
Coaching was a big part of it…but those are individuals too. I didn’t see too many bad missed blocks. And there were a number of dropped passes (especially late). However, the QB always has to also share in dropped passes. If the receivers are not accustomed to getting the ball in predictable spots, then it makes it harder to catch. I think that DJK and McNutt (and Reisner) are better receivers than many, many teams. I don’t think that Stanzi is in the same echelon as the best QBs…comparatively. Not saying that he is bad, but he is essentially a three year starter, and we use the term “stanziball” for a reason.
by persecuted hawk on Nov 13, 2010 5:37 PM CST up reply actions
I read just a tiny bit of the pregame thread...
SMA predicted that we would make some surprises with the D game plan (like DE’s dropping into coverage).
We must establish a game-time red phone hot-line from SMA to Norm and KF.
Defensive adjustments were just not there. The LB’s were in serious trouble. The nickel play put in Q4 was too little too late.
by iowabeakster on Nov 13, 2010 5:32 PM CST up reply actions
to thier credit
we did drop Klug into coverage on at least two occasions that I noticed. One time, Persa scrambled and Klug tripped in an effort to chase him…it was inside the red zone. The other, they threw wide.
"I wish you luck with a capital 'F'" - The Real Elvis.
Stoops, I love ya
But you seem to have a blind spot to the idea that KF is adaptable, in-season. The unfortunate truth is, there is no evidence to date that this happens. Every week, it seems, we sit here in the comments and expect KF to understand that this year’s team is different from the past few years, that we no longer have an elite defense and spotty offense. We confidently expect offensive innovation, five-wide sets and an open playbook, only to be left bewildered when it doesn’t happen, when Ferentz plays it “safe”, turtles up the offense and asks the defense to win the game. We’re ten games into the season and, regrettably, the defense has shown that it cannot accomplish this. It’s not a question of fault, we’re decimated and young in the LB position and the Dline hasn’t quite performed up to expectations. But, at a certain point, it is a failure of coaching to acknowledge where our particular strengths and weaknesses are. Sadly, Ferentz seems too determined to play 2010 like it was 2009, ignoring the reality we see on the field every week.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
This is my number one criticism of the coaching staff
There is a clear lack of adaptation from year-to-year. KF and company just keep trying to force everything into their preconceived box from week-to-week, year-to-year regardless of the players they have available. Maybe that works at fOSU or Texas where you just reload with your pick of the litter every year, but at IOWA it clearly doesn’t.
Fuck it, I am so frustrated………………..
Life is hard. It's really hard if you're stupid.
Darkness warshed over the Dude - darker'n a black steer's tookus on a moonless prairie night. There was no bottom.
by AcrimoniousAngerererer on Nov 13, 2010 5:06 PM CST reply actions
I would punt that little fuck.
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 5:15 PM CST up reply actions
It would but much cuter
if it was a puppy.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 5:32 PM CST up reply actions
Dumb luck.
Two guys running routes to the same spot, ball batted away from one and goes straight to the other.
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
Bobby Bowden "I am not to old to find you son"
now thats advertising
If Sarah Palin were any smarter rocks would be in trouble
Much better than the Leprechaun with a Lisp.
Bethany: Were they sent to Hell?
Metatron: Worse. Wisconsin. For the entire span of human history.
Is Stanzi well-coached?
That check down to ARob (which he fortunately dropped) was perplexing. If he catches it, the clock runs out before we run another play. He did the same thing against Wisky, flipped that little shovel to ARob and then clock runs out. Doesn’t change either game, but a 5th year senior should know better. He certainly shouldn’t be making the exact same mistake over and over.
by Ratface McDougal on Nov 13, 2010 5:28 PM CST reply actions
See my comment above
About the regression of Iowa QBs from season to season.
Bethany: Were they sent to Hell?
Metatron: Worse. Wisconsin. For the entire span of human history.
We're starting to build a pattern.
And JC6 kind of regressed after his first year, too. Guess who the QB coach is?
Bethany: Were they sent to Hell?
Metatron: Worse. Wisconsin. For the entire span of human history.
Apparently Vandy had better win next year.
It’s his only hope.
Ken O'Motherfucking Keefe.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
His interception total is way up from last year too. Sad.
"Are all McGloins so ill-mannered?" "Yeah, about 99 percent."
Beat Ohio State.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 13, 2010 5:38 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah
I don’t see how losing the ability to pull rainbows out of your ass is regressing. Plain and simple, the kid’s stats are heads and shoulders better. He’s making better decisions and is a better 4 quarter QB than he was last year. Do I miss captain Clutch, yes. But I still think he is one of the most improved players on our team.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 5:40 PM CST up reply actions
I do miss the rainbows
But he has been struggling much more on the deep ball this year and Stanzi just hasn’t had it to bring every game this year. While the defense hasn’t shown up at the end of games, those games should have never been in question if Stanzi and the rest of the offense had been on their games (see jNW, Indiana, Wisconsin, UM, and UA).
Bethany: Were they sent to Hell?
Metatron: Worse. Wisconsin. For the entire span of human history.
Yeah that's fair.
But those checkdowns are just terrible decisions.
by Ratface McDougal on Nov 13, 2010 5:40 PM CST up reply actions
Absolutely.
He should throw it at people that are covered, and get his pick total back up in double digits again.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Nov 13, 2010 7:01 PM CST up reply actions
I have no problem with the checkdowns in general
But you can’t check down to a back in the middle of the field with 20 seconds left and no TOs. That’s just terrible game management.
by Ratface McDougal on Nov 13, 2010 7:07 PM CST up reply actions
On the one hand, I want to agree with you.
On the other hand, A-Rob has just enough game-breaking ability to possibly turn a short pass into a long gain to a sideline. While an FB might be a better blocking option in the backfield, Morse can’t release and move as easy. It really depends on if the other team will send more than 4.
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 13, 2010 9:11 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe.
If ARob is headed to the sideline, or up the sideline (the wheel route thing Marshall Faulk used to run), I would be OK with it. But he essentially ran a 4-yard hook. we are at the 50. But he was going to get tackled in the middle of the field by two guys, time was going to run out, and we were going to lose three games this year where we had the ball with a chance to tie or win and didn’t get a shot at the end zone in any of them.
At that point in the game, you have to take risks down field. Hell, run a hook and ladder with ARob. I think that throwing down field is less risky than throwing a four yard pass and hoping your back can make a bunch of people miss heading toward the sideline.
by Ratface McDougal on Nov 13, 2010 9:19 PM CST up reply actions
Yes, not a great route.
But I think they want him to block first if needed, and then release. And by the time he does all that, he can only run about 5 to 10 yards and look for the ball before the pocket closes in and Ricky has to throw it.
Plus, I think A-Rob is the final option, and the defenses (who know we are throwing it) are just doing a good job of covering the WRs and Reisner.
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 13, 2010 9:30 PM CST up reply actions
Sure, I just think at that point in the game
you are better off to throw it away, rather than risk having the clock run out. The four to six yard gain is not worth the risk of having the game end without even a shot to the endzone.
by Ratface McDougal on Nov 13, 2010 9:33 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah.
Ricky doesn’t throw it away much. He’s kind of the anti-NateChandler in that way.
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 13, 2010 9:35 PM CST up reply actions
I know
Its kind of like they beat most of the risk taking out of him. So less pick, YAY! But he still refuses to give up on a play. So sacks and bad checkdowns, BOO!
by Ratface McDougal on Nov 13, 2010 9:37 PM CST up reply actions
Stanzi has been checking down a lot this year
Part of his new-found accuracy and mistakelessness (made up word alert) has been a tendency to check-down to the safe throw. More often than not, this is for the best; but on a depressing frequency, this has meant short throws that have no hope of going for big gains when we’re behind the sticks. I don’t know what the answer is, but a dump-down pass on 3rd-15 with little time left is not the answer.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
Murray for UGA looks good
But JC6 could look good throwing to AJ Green
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 5:31 PM CST reply actions
Not so sure about that....
Green has a vertical, but I don’t know how he’d react to being overshot by fifteen feet.
by Kinnick Stadium is my Graceland on Nov 13, 2010 5:40 PM CST up reply actions
You're right
it’s still illegal to sit in section C, row 75 to catch a pass.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 5:41 PM CST up reply actions
Oh, well, figures.
Anyway, Pryor is a junior with three seasons of starting experience and his throwing motion is, technically speaking, less advanced than the throwing motion of PSU’s qb who just threw two pick sixes.
Persa >>> Pryor
"Are all McGloins so ill-mannered?" "Yeah, about 99 percent."
Beat Ohio State.
Oh, and you better believe BSD is blaming McGloin for this.
sigh. I hate it when both my teams lose. “Nowhere to hide!”
"The coaches don't know what they're doing! Start Newsome!"
Beat Sam Lickliter.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 13, 2010 5:44 PM CST up reply actions
A few of us are mixing in some levity here, I'd say.
I mean, uh, RAWWWRRRR, FIRE EVERYBODY!!
"You think you can take me? Go ahead on. It's your move." -- Thomas Jefferson Geronimo III
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Nov 13, 2010 5:52 PM CST up reply actions
Sorry Rambler
we’re a sad and disappointed lot over here today.
I'm sad to see people blaming the offense
we gave up a 91 yard and 85 yard drive inside the 10:56 minute mark with a 10-point lead and it is the offense that is to blame? The two drives took 24 PLAYS! So there were a lot of chances for defense to make “plays”.
I think Stanzi’s INT was a mistake he did not need to make, but it was 2nd and 11 and he tried to make a play. It was tthe kind of agression everyone begs for around here. But i realize the offense, and the QB in particular, always takes the blame. But our problems have not been the offense this year.
We had a 4th quarter lead in the two BT losses and could not hold them. I blame in-game coaching decisions and a failure of defensive playmaking in both games. Wisky and jNU went on death marches of many plays to win these two games. The opportunities were there to stop them. Multiple 4th down plays in Wisky final drive and jNU converted a 2nd and 19 on their penultimate drive, after which we did not force another 3rd down that whole drive.
We just got whipped when the game was on the line by their offense against our vaunted defense.
"I wish you luck with a capital 'F'" - The Real Elvis.
If we actually have the type of talent that most of think we do...
on offense (a good-to-great QB, a good RB, one of the best WRs ever to play at Iowa, another good WR, and a good TE), then we would hope to score more than 6 offensive points against IU and 12 offensive points against NW (yes, I deducted Meyer’s kicking points).
IU and NW are not exactly fearsome defenses. NW has allowed the opponent to score more than 20 points in all but four games this year. Those 4 games were Illinois State, Rice, IU, and us.
IU has allowed all but two opponents to score 20 points or more. The 2 that did not were Towson and us.
Yes, the weather slowed us down some today. And certainly, NW gears up to play us. But that doesn’t really change the fact that our offensive talent has played way worse than most people expect in the last two weeks.
Yes, the defense looked bad at times today, especially with Persa running all over the place and throwing for 300 yards.
But, I think we should be able to expect 21 points from this set of offensive players against middling-to-weak Big Ten teams. I still love Ricky, but today is on the offense (3 points in the first half?)
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 13, 2010 9:27 PM CST up reply actions
Chazz, we had the wind in a rain storm and it cancelled it out, and then once more...
that once more produced 14 points or a 56 point clip. It’s November in the Big Ten. Conditions matter. As to the Indiana game, yes, they played poorly and could not convert. But we moved the ball just fine and broke down in the red zone.
"I wish you luck with a capital 'F'" - The Real Elvis.
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 13, 2010 10:19 PM CST up reply actions
Of course McGloin should be blamed
he is, after all, a soulless ginger. No mercy can, nor should, be shown to such a hell-spawn.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
My dad
just said “Yeah. I’d Pay good money to have Cam Newton on my…oh wait” He’s on fire today.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 5:46 PM CST reply actions
Your household sounds frickin hilarious....
Any comments about the Jackrabbits laying an egg in the Fargodome?
by Kinnick Stadium is my Graceland on Nov 13, 2010 5:49 PM CST up reply actions
nope
Haven’t even checked. But it’d be fitting that they lost. And this house becomes very weird after losses.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 5:50 PM CST up reply actions
FSN North
O’Brien looks like Arnaud back there…. and by that I mean that he’s better throwing passes to the wrong team.
by Kinnick Stadium is my Graceland on Nov 13, 2010 5:52 PM CST up reply actions
He is just not very good
I really hate to say that because I know him but Lord. And he’s going to play because Steig is worse than Ferentz when it comes to playing seniority.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 5:53 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe we should have your dad write "Shit my dad says"
I’ve chuckled more at his two comments today than I have for the entire first season…
Bethany: Were they sent to Hell?
Metatron: Worse. Wisconsin. For the entire span of human history.
I think Iowa beats Ohio State.
I really don’t know why or how.
I guess….because…Iowa rebounded from the Wisconsin game? Eh.
"The coaches don't know what they're doing! Start Newsome!"
Beat Sam Lickliter.
I think this is going to be a bloodbath.
tOSU looked GOOD in that second half, and I have a terrible feeling that Iowa’s about to pack it in for the season. I hope I’m wrong, but after today I’m not even overly convinced that if they’ve lost two in a row that they’ll care about Minny.
Iowa isn’t coached by Ron Zook. Iowa may lose, but with this staff and these seniors, I highly doubt a Zooking is about to happen.
And seriously, AJ is right about the holding.
"The coaches don't know what they're doing! Start Newsome!"
Beat Sam Lickliter.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 13, 2010 5:54 PM CST up reply actions
I really hope you're right.
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
i was lucky enough to be there in 04,,,
and i could only wish i could be there next week,,, but if we have a sine wave going we might be in good shape
If Sarah Palin were any smarter rocks would be in trouble
Yeah, we'll do just fine until the 4th quarter
at which point the D will crap out. Again.
See, I have faith in them.
"If you need a rah-rah speech at halftime, you’re playing the wrong sport." - Pat Angerer
Well, yeah, but….still.
"The coaches don't know what they're doing! Start Newsome!"
Beat Sam Lickliter.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 13, 2010 6:01 PM CST up reply actions
I know I wasn't the only one
who knew we were gonna lose when NW got the ball for their last drive.
"If you need a rah-rah speech at halftime, you’re playing the wrong sport." - Pat Angerer
I refuse to admit that I knew
but I was not feeling good.
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 6:04 PM CST up reply actions
the second Stanzi threw the pick
I said “Oh shit, we are screwed”
and them my mom told me to watch my language
by IrishHawkeye7 on Nov 13, 2010 6:20 PM CST up reply actions
Kind of the same thing here
but I had to tell my mom to watch her language.
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 6:31 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I was hopeful we could get a pick...
with Sash or Prater or Greenwood. But NW was smart to throw to the sideline or corner, away from the safeties. And notice they were throwing at Hyde?
Hyde has done a decent (not great) job this year, but I’d almost “go Auburn” and pay Spievey $150k to have him around this year.
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 13, 2010 9:33 PM CST up reply actions
Can somebody...
please tell me what happened on the Stanzi pick?
triple coverage… bad throw… receiver stop to tie shoes?
I really don’t know, didn’t see it, can’t find replay…
by iowabeakster on Nov 13, 2010 6:31 PM CST up reply actions
Ill-advised
went down field into double coverage. floated it too much and a guy stepped right in front of it.
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 6:32 PM CST up reply actions
Fuck...
That assesment hurt just as much as seeing it live…
thanks for the reply
by iowabeakster on Nov 13, 2010 6:34 PM CST up reply actions
No thanks necessary
it hurt to type it out
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 6:36 PM CST up reply actions
The pick today really, really hurt
But after last season if anyone had told me that this year Stanzi would only have thrown four picks after 10 games I would have been elated. Really, only two of them have been significant, and the first wasn’t even completely his fault.
OK ...one time Randy Beaman had to take baths with his brother ... so one time his little brother took a potty in the bathtub ... and now Randy Beaman gets to take showers by himself. 'K. Bye
I don't know, man
Guessing he just didn’t see the safety over the top. Knowin Rick, he couldn’t tell you.
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by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 6:32 PM CST up reply actions
I replied 2nd fastest!
Where are my accolades??
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by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 6:39 PM CST up reply actions
Right here...
Thanks to you too,slowpoke you wonderful creature from heaven(fearing the hammer).
by iowabeakster on Nov 13, 2010 6:41 PM CST up reply actions
No banhammer here
I’m drinkin now so it’s locked away in a safe on the top shelf of the closet.
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 6:43 PM CST up reply actions
Double coverage
Looked like he lost the safety, thought he had come up on one of the underneath routes. Ball hung in the wind and was a pretty easy pick.
by Ratface McDougal on Nov 13, 2010 6:33 PM CST up reply actions
I sooooo almost posted this
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
Hope you're right.
And I hope the seniors get the recognition they deserve, even if this season has been a bit disappointing.
"You think you can take me? Go ahead on. It's your move." -- Thomas Jefferson Geronimo III
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Nov 13, 2010 6:03 PM CST up reply actions
Hey SpartanDan
How good is MSU’s run defense? Really looking forward to the game in two weeks.
"The coaches don't know what they're doing! Start Newsome!"
Beat Sam Lickliter.
Decent, for the most part.
NW somehow managed to run on us a bit, and absolutely nothing went well against Iowa in any phase of the game (except maybe our punter), but we managed to shut down Wisconsin reasonably well, at least as much as it’s possible to shut down Wisconsin.
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
I'm not sure what to think yet.
Penn State’s improving, don’t let this game tell you otherwise, plus MSU always seems to play scared in State College.
"The coaches don't know what they're doing! Start Newsome!"
Beat Sam Lickliter.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 13, 2010 6:00 PM CST up reply actions
To be fair
Every time we’ve been any good, the game’s been in EL. Except for two years ago, but Penn State was a great team that year and we were just good.
I’m nervous about it, but for the moment I get the feeling the offensive renaissance under McGloin was more a “hey, we’re playing two of the worst pass defenses in the league” than anything else.
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
Yes, but I don’t think MSU’s line will give us the problems that OSU’s line did.
Cousins scares me however.
"The coaches don't know what they're doing! Start Newsome!"
Beat Sam Lickliter.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 13, 2010 6:05 PM CST up reply actions
If he figures out that throwing off his back foot is a bad idea
Then you gonna die.
If not …
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
Losing to Ohio State like PSU did is an indicator of nothing
that game just got away. If that was in Penn State that is a whole different game. OSU was on their heels.
"I wish you luck with a capital 'F'" - The Real Elvis.
Same could be said of losing to Iowa like MSU did.
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
although MSU never had anyone on their heels in that game...that was a total wipe out
PSU was winning and playing toe to toe for over a quarter.
"I wish you luck with a capital 'F'" - The Real Elvis.
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 13, 2010 10:25 PM CST up reply actions
That Fairley guy (DT #90 for Auburn)
is one HELL of a football player. Wonder how much he was worth?
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 6:03 PM CST reply actions
5000 Chizik nickels.
by Kinnick Stadium is my Graceland on Nov 13, 2010 6:05 PM CST up reply actions
Then why didn't ISU get him
because I KNOW that they have at least 3.5 Million.
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 6:07 PM CST up reply actions
They could have bought 700 of him.
/math’d
"You think you can take me? Go ahead on. It's your move." -- Thomas Jefferson Geronimo III
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Nov 13, 2010 6:08 PM CST up reply actions
And with ISU's coaching
3 could’ve gone to the pros.
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 6:10 PM CST up reply actions
guy is dirty as sin
now causing a fight between UGA and AllBarn
by IrishHawkeye7 on Nov 13, 2010 6:23 PM CST up reply actions
Wheeeee! What fun!
Just got back from Ryan Field…a little hazy after that…is there a basketball game tomorrow?
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
Indeed there is
at 2:01pm. On BTN.
"If you need a rah-rah speech at halftime, you’re playing the wrong sport." - Pat Angerer
GO JACKRABBITS
/just kidding’d
I couldn’t give less of a fuck about SDSU basketball. Although are women are mid-major powers.
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 6:11 PM CST up reply actions
*our
Jesus.
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 6:12 PM CST up reply actions
was it as bad in person
as it looked at home?
by Ratface McDougal on Nov 13, 2010 6:12 PM CST up reply actions
I would guess worse
but that’s just because I reserve a certain hatred for standing in a cold rain watching a loss.
"If you need a rah-rah speech at halftime, you’re playing the wrong sport." - Pat Angerer
This.
As a survivor of MAKE PLAYS 2006, I can attest to this. Standing in a cold rain watching what appeared to be an exciting win over a rival? That part was fun. Watching them claw their way back and beat you, you realize you’re cold, sopping wet, probably going to get pneumonia, and all for the pain of watching your team choke live.
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
Oh, no.
It was a great time. After we’d feng shui’d the throw pillows on the seats of the Purple Line train from Evanston, we had a jolly conversation on our way back into the city about how our saturated clothes and ill tempers must have made us look like a curious lot to onlookers. What laughter ensued! Also, fuck that fucking shithole of a stadium; Ross needed to be talked out of setting a match to it as we left.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Nov 13, 2010 6:21 PM CST up reply actions
Rec'd
for simplicity yet effectiveness
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 6:14 PM CST up reply actions
OK-still pissed here
I’m gonna try lots and lots of alcohol now.
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Nov 13, 2010 6:12 PM CST reply actions
If you're still pissed after that
please refrain from posting.
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 6:13 PM CST up reply actions
Noted
That never leads to good things.
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Nov 13, 2010 6:26 PM CST up reply actions
CBS is having a Chisek Love Fest
ought to check with the Ames residue
If Sarah Palin were any smarter rocks would be in trouble
He's such a douche
His house of cards is about to be blown down.
Can’t wait.
Excuse me for my bellicosity. And spelling. Bellicosity and spelling.
by Blackheartnopants on Nov 13, 2010 6:23 PM CST up reply actions
I could see them winning...
against Bama and Florida. It would be cool to see Oregon or Wisconsin at full blast against them.
And, no matter who Auburn plays, I am rooting for a decapitation of Newton.
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 13, 2010 9:41 PM CST up reply actions
And I just remembered that Auburn had some players get ejected...
and they will have to sit out the first half at Bama.
Yes, that’s right. They only have to sit out a half. I would get all high-and-mighty about this, but one of the Big Ten teams did let someone play straight out of jail.
(Looking at SpartanDan).
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 13, 2010 9:45 PM CST up reply actions
Hey, I'm not happy about that myself.
I’m fine with him coming back, but even given that he missed a game before his jail sentence he should have missed one after as well.
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
Yeah. I know you were not real happy that Rucker played.
I just thought I would throw that dig out there, since you guys are still playing for the Big Ten trophy and we aren’t.
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 13, 2010 10:39 PM CST up reply actions
And I lost my Penn State +17.5 wager
Thanks, McGloin.
Can the day get any worse?
Yes, it can. Utah -5.5 didn’t quite pan out as well and . . . wait for it . . . my wager on Wisconsin/Indiana to go under 59.5 doesn’t appear to be a winner.
…my wager on Wisconsin/ Indiana to go under 59.5 doesn’t appear to be a winner.
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 13, 2010 9:42 PM CST up reply actions
Brawl breaking out in the Auburn/UGA game.
Good thing they have Morpheus as the head official to keep an eye on the ESS EEE SEE speed.
"You think you can take me? Go ahead on. It's your move." -- Thomas Jefferson Geronimo III
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Nov 13, 2010 6:24 PM CST reply actions
I hate Chris Hassel (sp?)
Iowa is just fighting for New Year’s Day. True, but it’s better than fighting for a bowl at all. Like your Cyclones did in miserable fashion today.
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 6:27 PM CST reply actions
is it I, or do I remember kicking Garcia's ass
maybe an Outback bowl,,,, two years ago?
my age is showing
If Sarah Palin were any smarter rocks would be in trouble
Correct
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 6:28 PM CST up reply actions
You are correct.
"The coaches don't know what they're doing! Start Newsome!"
Beat Sam Lickliter.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 13, 2010 6:29 PM CST up reply actions
There was a QB controversy between he and the Smelley Cock.
by Kinnick Stadium is my Graceland on Nov 13, 2010 6:42 PM CST up reply actions
My Brother in Law By Marriage #1
who lives in Columbia likes to say you can play with our cock’s but you better not beat our cock’s
If Sarah Palin were any smarter rocks would be in trouble
Brother in law by marriage?
Is there another way to get in-laws? More importantly, is there another way to get rid of them?
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
Anyone saying we lose due to some form of Northwestern taking this game more seriously is kidding themselves.
They just know how to beat us. They know our gameplan, we know theirs. It seems to me that the coaches are either unwilling or unable to adapt. 5 losses in 6 games? This isn’t about the names on the jerseys. We got out-coached and outplayed and out-schemed.
Yeah
Persa even said, “we have luck against them because they don’t run anything we’ve never seen before.” Sadly, it’s true.
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 6:33 PM CST up reply actions
Ubran looks like he could use a vacation
in some place other than Florida
If Sarah Palin were any smarter rocks would be in trouble
I have the lady ballers on the radio in the background right now.
They just barely hung on to beat Arkansas State 50-47. A lot of bad mojo in the Iowa Athletic Dept. today. Here’s hoping Fran reverses the trend tomorrow!
"You think you can take me? Go ahead on. It's your move." -- Thomas Jefferson Geronimo III
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Nov 13, 2010 6:54 PM CST reply actions
Is this where the scotch is being served?
We got Ginger Sabotaged.
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by Run Up The Score on Nov 13, 2010 7:00 PM CST reply actions
Bourbon.
Pull up a stool.
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 7:01 PM CST up reply actions
Rye
grab a seat and bitch about your O-coordinator.
by Ratface McDougal on Nov 13, 2010 7:03 PM CST up reply actions
I think my FOTP shirt is to blame for this.
I have worn it while watching two games thus far: Today, and against the Arizona…Wildcats. Whether the curse is just the shirt, or the shirt/wildcat combo, I do not know. But I sure as hell don’t want to find out the hard way, either.
OK ...one time Randy Beaman had to take baths with his brother ... so one time his little brother took a potty in the bathtub ... and now Randy Beaman gets to take showers by himself. 'K. Bye
YOU BASTARD!!!
"You think you can take me? Go ahead on. It's your move." -- Thomas Jefferson Geronimo III
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Nov 13, 2010 7:01 PM CST up reply actions
I'm sorry
But a curse just one game does not make. Two, though, is clearly enough to make sure to avoid the common factors in the future.
That, and I was at Merkle’s for the game, and hung around until halftime of aOSU/Penn State waiting for the group. But by then I had eaten two baskets of wings, mozzarella sticks, 6 beers and 5 cokes, and was on the verge of losing it all in grand fashion, so I cut out early.
OK ...one time Randy Beaman had to take baths with his brother ... so one time his little brother took a potty in the bathtub ... and now Randy Beaman gets to take showers by himself. 'K. Bye
Meh, could be my fault too.
My M.O. (when I’m at home) is to switch shirts when we need a swing, and I didn’t do that.
"You think you can take me? Go ahead on. It's your move." -- Thomas Jefferson Geronimo III
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Nov 13, 2010 7:10 PM CST up reply actions
I am hiding my "Gold Bowl I" shirt with OSU
everytime i wear it the hawks lose,,, but it did bring good karma when i was recovering from cancer surgery at the OSU James ,,, the nurses all thought it was cute that someone would even consider rooting for Iowa
If Sarah Palin were any smarter rocks would be in trouble
A Hawk fan in Ohio AND cancer?
Talk about a hundred miles of bad road…
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 7:07 PM CST up reply actions
i am grateful for all they did, but
your analogy of bad road reminds me of when i was working in sioux city and lving in death moinez,,, now that was bad road
If Sarah Palin were any smarter rocks would be in trouble
Scarlett Johansen
finally a reason to watch SNL
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 7:08 PM CST reply actions
But here hair's too short!
/ hawkfan’d
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by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 7:10 PM CST up reply actions
I think
I could get past that
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 7:11 PM CST up reply actions
Her boobs are too big... and pillowy.
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 7:16 PM CST up reply actions
BLASPHEMY!
Don’t ever say such a thing, even in jest.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
If there's a pasty young man playing bass in the front row of the SNL band
That’s my buddy. A few weeks ago, the usual bass player was missing for some reason, and my friend Kevin filled in. He was over Jon Hamm’s right shoulder throughout the entire monologue. His handsome, chiseled right shoulder.
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by Run Up The Score on Nov 13, 2010 7:14 PM CST up reply actions
That's awesome
but he does not have SJ’s boobies. And those are the only two reasons to watch. Because I’ll admit, those things are niiiiiiiice.
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 7:16 PM CST up reply actions
Oh, don't get me wrong.
Kevin could be wearing a clown suit and rocking a Hitler moustache, I probably won’t even notice him in the band.
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by Run Up The Score on Nov 13, 2010 7:19 PM CST up reply actions
That really is cool though
talk about a rare opportunity
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 7:20 PM CST up reply actions
Don't forget Scarlett's butt.
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 13, 2010 9:50 PM CST up reply actions
Being a musician is mostly a shit life, but that is freaking great. Good for him.
And fuck Fitzgerald.
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 7:22 PM CST up reply actions
A good friend of mine from high school
is a writer for SNL. But I’m not tuning in for a witty turn of phrase.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
I see that Wisconsin scored 83 points.
And whatever, that’s weird. But fucking Minnesota won? Seriously?
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by Run Up The Score on Nov 13, 2010 7:16 PM CST reply actions
I fear Zookers
got some of our bad mojo,,,,
If Sarah Palin were any smarter rocks would be in trouble
Rooting for chaos here!
Cal came to play!
by Kinnick Stadium is my Graceland on Nov 13, 2010 7:23 PM CST reply actions
Yes! Good news. Go Cal!
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by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 7:24 PM CST up reply actions
Of course they did.
Home game.
If they played at Autzen they’d get blown out so badly Indiana would point and laugh.
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
Then Monte Ball
would score another TD.
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by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 7:26 PM CST up reply actions
How did Bill Lynch survive that game?
I would have guessed his head would explode after the 3rd string QB threw a TD
by Ratface McDougal on Nov 13, 2010 7:27 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe it did.
How would we know? All of us were watching the shitshow in Evanston.
by Kinnick Stadium is my Graceland on Nov 13, 2010 7:30 PM CST up reply actions
I am pretty sure
I would have seen that on the replays
by Ratface McDougal on Nov 13, 2010 7:32 PM CST up reply actions
Shit.
You’re probably right.
by Kinnick Stadium is my Graceland on Nov 13, 2010 7:34 PM CST up reply actions
Reaons Why I Hate Northwestern
I thought I would get over losing to these guys again but I haven’t, and it is seeming to piss me off more and more. I hate losing to a team that can’t even fill its stadium, even when they are good. Evidently there aren’t enough Northwestern fans and alums in the town of Chicago to fill the 49,000 seats at Ryan Field.
And the whole bit about Nortwestern being “SUCH a good school” that they are somehow a little bit “above” athletics (but try to win anyway) and the chant “we don’t care about our losses because someday we’ll be your bosses”. ..look at the rankings for Medicine, Business, Law, and Engineering and you will find Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin right there with them, so they are no better than any other Big Ten school.
They have no tradition other than pretentiousness, their colors are ugly, they have a dreary stadium by the lake, and what fans and alums they do have don’t care enough to come and watch them play, even at home. Now that’s a Big Ten team that I would like to see succeed and represent the conference in a bowl. Barf.
by TuPakiOMeara on Nov 13, 2010 7:30 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I just put the Cal/oregon game on
In a surprising upset, the Ducks do not have the ugliest unis in the
by Ratface McDougal on Nov 13, 2010 7:32 PM CST reply actions
Cliffhanger!
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by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 7:33 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
pants
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 7:46 PM CST up reply actions
hellhole that is Evanston, Somalia.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
So with the BigTen expansion, etc.
Any chance we’ll get some Big Ten night games in November? I’m all for top ten teams losing, but this is kind of an anti-climatic end to my Saturday.
by Kinnick Stadium is my Graceland on Nov 13, 2010 7:44 PM CST reply actions
*shrug*
Your guess is as good as mine. I’d like to have them.
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
Some people think yes...
but they have been posters on here, so grain of salt.
It will probably depend on if modifications are made to TV contracts. Then we have a shot to get some evening games, but maybe only one per Saturday. So at least one of those will probably be OSU-Michigan. I’m not sure if Nebraska-Iowa has a shot, or not.
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 13, 2010 9:54 PM CST up reply actions
Just re-watched the game. Don't know why, but that's what I do. I need answers? I love torture?
Really enjoyed Lou Holthes’ breakdown of the game:
“Th biggeth pwoblem I see wid Iwah if Ice looking to defenthem…they down’t have enough thwpeed to really thretch the entire fiewld. Conthequently moscht of their pathes are within 10-12 yardz’s and they don’t thweaten anybody deep.”
Translation:
“The biggest problem I see with Iowa if I was looking to defend them…they don’t have enough speed to really stretch the entire field. Consequently most of their passes are within 10-12 yards and they don’t threaten anybody deep.”
He’s old, senial and wrong, but I like making fun of him. Here’s what he should of said in my opinion:
Iowa plays up for big games and finds a way to play down to bad teams. Iowa has no killer instinct to close out games. The coaches are some of the best in the Big Ten and the team has been one of the most consistent in the nation for the past 10 years or so. Being consistent can hurt you in football though if it means you are predictable and Iowa has proven it. As is becomming the norm, Hawk fans are again all wondering how they could “bend but don’t break” themselves to another loss. Iowa could have been something special this year, but a lack of focus and some poor plays at key times and pathetic special teams have relegated them to another respectable but not great season.
In my view, our coaches are what take our 2 and 3 star recruits and put them in the NFL. The coaches keep us towards the top of the Big Ten every year and have put us in the National discussions very few teams are fortunate enough to be in. They deserve a lot of credit and to call for their heads is ignorant. I am proud to have them and of the job they do. BUT there are a couple things that need to be adjusted and it’s amazing they don’t adjust these obvious things that hurt us every year. Giving unlimited free 5 yard passes to anyone willing to take them needs to end. Not keeping the hammer down and playing too conservative with a lead needs to end. For jebushchrist’s sake, please practice some of those late game clock management scenarios and be prepared! It’s embarrassing how clueless they’ve looked this year in those fundamental situations. Overall, the coaches do a great job, please just make these adjustments and we can get to the next level one of these years. Maybe 2012? I hate to see potential like this wasted over a few small things and I don’t want this feeling again next year and the next year, etc.
Sorry for the long rant. Thanks again for the fun week of posts and giving me a chance to vent here. On the bright side it was funny to see jNW rush the field with all 45 of their fans.
Beat sweatervest.
love it or leave it.
You are a man among men.
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by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 7:54 PM CST up reply actions
Sounds fair to me
At some point in time we need to throw the “respecting your apponent by not running up the score” shit out the window and just start murderfucking these assholes! Untill then, we will be in situations like this more times than not.
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by Dip-Shit on Nov 13, 2010 9:29 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
We should put in two or three...
new plays per week, perhaps plays that we could easily use twice if we reverse their orientation (I didn’t just want to say “reverse them”).
We need to find some ways to get DJK, and ARob, and maybe some of the younger receivers the ball without one or two guys right there to clobber them. I’m not sure exactly what those plays are.
And while the special teams made no big mistakes today, they didn’t contribute a darn thing either (0 yards on kickoff returns, and -1 on punts). Yes, that was smart to not try returning while it was raining, and I’m sure Sandeman’s absence played into it also, but we must have a little something from this phase of the game.
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 13, 2010 10:00 PM CST up reply actions
Yowch....
I have avoided college football for the rest of the day after Iowa’s loss so I wouldn’t have to see HIGHLIGHTS of the growler the hawks dropped today against Northwestern!
by TuPakiOMeara on Nov 13, 2010 10:40 PM CST up reply actions
I am only half paying attention to the oregon game
they scored on a punt return and went for 2.
8-7 Oregon, 2nd quarter.
by Ratface McDougal on Nov 13, 2010 7:47 PM CST reply actions
UFC 122 (from GERmany, yah!) for free on Spike in 5 minutes
I can’t watch anymore football today. Join me.
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Possibly the worst fight card I've ever seen.
Which usually means the fights are going to be awesome. Fighters give a little more when they are trying to make a name for themselves. Also usually less technical and more sloppy = das slugfests.
love it or leave it.
Yeah, I am pretty locked in on MMA
And I haven’t heard of 2 guys on the card. At all. But watching guys sell it all out in hopes of getting a long-term contract should be fun.
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by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 8:10 PM CST up reply actions
Is it just me, or does Chip seem a little pissed off at the halftime interview?
As if he doesn’t know how to respond when he doesn’t have a three TD lead?
by Kinnick Stadium is my Graceland on Nov 13, 2010 7:59 PM CST reply actions
He also looked ticked at the end of the game...
when they only won by two.
Of course, he claims they don’t care about how big they win, but you know that after the Michigan-Illinois game last week, and after Wisky’s outburst today, that he was looking forward to at least a forty-burger today, too.
I kind of dislike Chip Kelly. I really dislike Oregon. But I think I’d rather see them win the national title than Cam Newton and his employers.
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-- Judge Smails
by WaterlooChazz on Nov 13, 2010 10:05 PM CST up reply actions
ESPN just said Persa blew his achiles tendon
and is done for the season, now if that’s not IRONY (only they won last year)
If Sarah Palin were any smarter rocks would be in trouble
Irony
would have been if it were in the middle of the 2nd quarter.
"If you need a rah-rah speech at halftime, you’re playing the wrong sport." - Pat Angerer
i stand corrected
but i also hate seeing kids get hurt,,, no pleasure in that
If Sarah Palin were any smarter rocks would be in trouble
Injuries are bad
but he should be fine after the surgery.
"If you need a rah-rah speech at halftime, you’re playing the wrong sport." - Pat Angerer
Very typical of our kind of luck with NW...
….that our star QB gets hurt in the first half of a close game—that we are ahead in at the time—but theirs gets hurt on the LAST fucking play that guts us to basically win the game for them.
Not the second to last play. Not in the late 4th qtr, I’m talking the TOUCHDOWN play.
Imagine if that pass is incomplete, Demos makes the FG, and we go to OT—without Persa.
Nope! Not gonna happen to the Hawks. The Hawks get nothing and like it! By God, if the NW star QB is going to get hurt it’s going to be on the TD pass that wins the game.
Of course, watch NW tank the rest of their season, just to reduce our strength of schedule, with Persa hurt.
Par for the “jNW” course for us Hawks, though.
"Apparently, riding Joe Paterno like a small horse is FROWNED UPON IN THIS ESTABLISHMENT!"
by The Director on Nov 13, 2010 8:22 PM CST up reply actions
GET OUT OF MY HEAD!
thank you.
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 8:25 PM CST up reply actions
Didn't know I was IN your head.
But I guess that explains the cobwebs and moldy containers of old Chinese carry-out.
Carry on.
"Apparently, riding Joe Paterno like a small horse is FROWNED UPON IN THIS ESTABLISHMENT!"
by The Director on Nov 13, 2010 8:27 PM CST up reply actions
Fail.
I would never allow Chinese to get moldy.
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 8:28 PM CST up reply actions
Did you look in that space behind the produce drawer?
Because sometimes things will fall off the main shelf and hide back there for….years.
Better check!
"Apparently, riding Joe Paterno like a small horse is FROWNED UPON IN THIS ESTABLISHMENT!"
by The Director on Nov 13, 2010 9:00 PM CST up reply actions
I'm a freak, I clean the fridge every 2 months.
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 9:01 PM CST up reply actions
I find that refreshing.
I have in-laws that usually have three-year-old Country Crock, and brown mustard that used to be yellow once.
I will withdraw my Moldy Chinese comment, in honor of your fridge compulsion.
"Apparently, riding Joe Paterno like a small horse is FROWNED UPON IN THIS ESTABLISHMENT!"
by The Director on Nov 13, 2010 9:14 PM CST up reply actions
I don't think strength of schedule is much of a concern at this point of the season!
"The possibility of physical and mental collapse is now very real. No sympathy for the Devil, keep that in mind. Buy the ticket, take the ride!" HST
by Dip-Shit on Nov 13, 2010 10:03 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
And he's already gimped up, so there's no crime in wishing it'd happened 2 hours earlier
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by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 8:19 PM CST up reply actions
I was at the game and the weather didn't do us any favors
Compounding our lack of execution….1st and 4th Quarter we were driving into the wind—it was nasty. I’m not positive, but I don’t think either team scored going that direction. Stanzi threw two long passes going into that wind—the first was off target and sailed right at a JNU secondary but he didn’t come up with it but Stanzi gave them another chance and they picked it.
So when we change direction 2nd quarter and get the killer wind at our back it starts pouring rain. Like, Noah and the Ark pouring. Those early penalties killed us too, both the ones we committed and all the crazy holding that WASN’T called against our defense.
I was at the game.
And the weather didn’t do ME any fucking favors either. I just got home back in Iowa, and my ass is still damp.
It was a bizarre weather sort of thing, too! Just as the game ended, the rain stopped. Also, some kid yelled “Iowa sucks!” in my direction, and though I am about 35 yrs older than him, somehow I could not help but yell “You suck!” right back.
It was that sort of game. My only consolation is that somehow I scarred that punk kid for life, but I doubt it. If anyone is going to be scarred for life after that cluster-fuck masquerading as a FB game, it’s going to be ME.
"Apparently, riding Joe Paterno like a small horse is FROWNED UPON IN THIS ESTABLISHMENT!"
by The Director on Nov 13, 2010 8:25 PM CST up reply actions
"Iowa sucks!"
My response at the time would have been “FUCK YOU, YA LITTLE PRICK! I’m not too old to find out where you live!”
Of course, quoting a DiscoverCard commercial to threaten a teenager is as classy as it gets.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
These guys are throwing bombs on Spike
I want to check on Oregon, but don’t want to see UFC spoilers… Has the 2nd half started?
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
Oregon 15-7. 3rd barely started cashed in the fumble.
And Nebraska lost their shutout, which is nice.
love it or leave it.
I thought he was from Denmark
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by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 8:37 PM CST up reply actions
Fitzgerald's teeth aren't even facing in the right direction
I mean does he go to the dentist is Transylvania?
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
We need to accept the fact that Northwestern is not a bad football program
Because they keep beating our asses, because if the fanbase is not taking them seriously, well, obviously our players and coaches aren’t taking them seriously either.
Guess what?! I got a fever, and the only prescription...is more cowbell!!
by The Bird Cult on Nov 13, 2010 8:40 PM CST up reply actions
I never said they were bad
Our program is better than theirs. However, head to head, they will continue to beat us because of the match-up. We don’t match-up well with them and are too stubborn to make (even rudimentary) adjustments.
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 8:44 PM CST up reply actions
Do you think having healthy LBs would make any difference?
I think our scheme depends so much on the LBs covering those short passes and we’ve been thin there all year…
Guess what?! I got a fever, and the only prescription...is more cowbell!!
by The Bird Cult on Nov 13, 2010 8:46 PM CST up reply actions
I do
Working with a true and redshirt freshman out there sure isn’t helping us any
We lost to them in 2005 in Evanston, also.
And I think we had Hodge and Greenway then.
I am starting to think that, because we have great fan support at Kinnick, that when we go to a concrete valley like IU or NW, it is a bit weird for us.
Therefore, it is all of us Hawk-fans’ responsibility to make sure we fill the “Bank” in Minneapolis to make sure it is not silent for the Hawks. We can quit banging in the restrooms, though.
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 13, 2010 10:12 PM CST up reply actions
Half the stadium yesterday was wearing black and/or gold.
I don’t think “concrete canyon” quite applies to Ryan Field. Memorial Stadium, yes, but Iowa won there.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
Yeah, I mean that's clearly a problem, but leaving guys a 10-yard cushion
when there is no way they can run past you is a problem. Particularly against a 73% passer. They could have simply watched tape from last week, called the exact same plays, and won.
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 8:51 PM CST up reply actions
Two problems I've seen since, oh, about 2005:
One is that we KNOW they’re likely to pass, yet we don’t have a nickel back in much at all. And when they run, it’s usually the QB anyway.
Two is that we lay so far off the receiver, that we’re basically conceding 5-8 yards on first down. If this were run-plays we’re talking about, people would say we’re CRAZY to concede 5-8 yards on first down. I say you can’t concede that much either from runs or passes. With a QB like Persa, hitting 75+% of his passes, that’s a losing strategy.
We need to watch tape of how OTHER teams beat NW—was shocked to hear they’re only 3-3 in the Big Ten now—and do what THEY do, not what WE do!
It’s no coincidence that we play pro-style Wisky teams tough, and get beat by NW all the time. Why we don’t adjust is the only mystery to me.
"Apparently, riding Joe Paterno like a small horse is FROWNED UPON IN THIS ESTABLISHMENT!"
by The Director on Nov 13, 2010 9:04 PM CST up reply actions
Its that whole "execution" philosophy
Which, when playing teams like NW, executes only us.
Things have got to change. I suspect Kirk is going to hear it from the boosters and possibly Barta after this one. They have GOT to adjust. That’s what truly great staffs do.
Guess what?! I got a fever, and the only prescription...is more cowbell!!
by The Bird Cult on Nov 13, 2010 9:07 PM CST up reply actions
On offense, my question is this:
Where were the screen passes? PSU killed the ‘Cats with screens, I recall. Why so many long passes? Slants and passes to the TE’s down the seam and on the sideline are our bread and butter this season. Ricky hasn’t been as accurate with the deep ball, for whatever reason.
When we need 6, we throw 25 yard passes. When we need 20, we throw for 8. I think some of this is Stanzi, but our lack of screens—admittedly, I am addicted to screen passes—has to fall on KO or KF.
"Apparently, riding Joe Paterno like a small horse is FROWNED UPON IN THIS ESTABLISHMENT!"
by The Director on Nov 13, 2010 9:12 PM CST up reply actions
With a wet field...
it is tough for O-Linemen to get out in front of screen passes and stay on their feet.
That can also affect us in pass coverage: the refs were calling nothing. So, if a WR can push off of our CBs with a sloppy field underneath, you could be talking TDs. The cushion makes a tad bit of sense. But it does get tired after we fans see it so often.
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 13, 2010 10:15 PM CST up reply actions
we ran a couple of screen passes
but didn’t really work to well. I’m still waiting for the jailbreak screen to return to the playbook, which hasn’t been seen since circa 2001.
I didn't order assholes with my whiskey
by White Lightning on Nov 13, 2010 10:36 PM CST up reply actions
I agree with this a great deal
Iowa made only minor adjustments in this game. The conditions blurred KF’s vision. I can assure you he never thought jNU would score 10 4th-quarter points.
"I wish you luck with a capital 'F'" - The Real Elvis.
I agree with you agreeing with me
But why doesn’t KF see what we see? He HAS to watch more film than us and HAS to know more than us.
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 9:20 PM CST up reply actions
He apparently still thinks if the players execute, we'll win
Most teams can’t do what Wisky and NWU did. They don’t have the patience and they’ll make a mistake, a la Cousins a couple of weeks ago.
But NWU is perfectly fine taking 5 yards at a time, and that O-Line for Wisky is great.
Our D last year got a number of TOs, and the statheads will tell you that TOs are mostly luck and tend to average out. Sash and Greenwood haven’t had nearly as many INT this year. I don’t know if offenses are more aware of them, if they are having to play closer to the line because of the youth of the backers or what.
by Ratface McDougal on Nov 13, 2010 9:30 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe it is the ultimate accountability.
While I’m sure the Iowa players spend plenty of time lifting weights, and at least some time watching film, Ferentz also isn’t going to kiss their butts and tell them that every loss is the coaching staff’s fault.
Maybe these guys (especially the younger ones) start watching more film and lift a ton of weights from here until next September. Maybe the older players come out next week and give some super-human effort to beat OSU.
Maybe, maybe, maybe.
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 13, 2010 10:19 PM CST up reply actions
I'm ashamed to say this, but, today's loss has killed my interest in Iowa football for the rest of the season.
I will not be surprised to see us drop the last two, but hey, Detroit isn’t too bad, right?
I hope I feel different coming into next week, and yes, its only a football game, but its like Mr. Rogers has strangled my new Christmas puppy in front of me, OK?
Let’s face it. Northwestern has a decent football team, and our coaches need to get us readjusted vs. them as they’ve done with Iowa State. We need to take this game seriously, and we didn’t (as we almost didn’t Indiana either). It looks like we are sinking back into our old pattern of blowing close games that we reversed with PSU 2008.
Ohio State will beat us by at least two TDs next week.
Guess what?! I got a fever, and the only prescription...is more cowbell!!
I sort of felt this way earlier this afternoon.
What do we have to play for? Is there any reason to continue to watch? Do we have a chance against Ohio State? Then I cooled off and remembered, F you, we’re Iowa! And I’m still a fan. I will still be on my couch screaming at the TV next Saturday. The sky did not fall; the world did not end.
by Kinnick Stadium is my Graceland on Nov 13, 2010 8:50 PM CST up reply actions
In my heart they really have killed me this time
Its just too many disappointments. There was no reason for us to lose this game, and I don’t see this coaching staff changing its ways to become less conservative and more unpredictable, and that’s what they’re going to have to do.
Guess what?! I got a fever, and the only prescription...is more cowbell!!
by The Bird Cult on Nov 13, 2010 8:53 PM CST up reply actions
Man this is really depressing
Guess what?! I got a fever, and the only prescription...is more cowbell!!
by The Bird Cult on Nov 13, 2010 8:59 PM CST up reply actions
Try watching the last 2 seasons of Iowa basketball.
This football season is anger inducing, but it won’t kill you. Try being a Gopher fan.
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 9:01 PM CST up reply actions
Unfortunately, I see some disturbing trends here..
We are going to be lucky to be 7-5 next season with what we’ve got coming back… we keep making the same mistakes season after season and losing to people that we shouldn’t….
Guess what?! I got a fever, and the only prescription...is more cowbell!!
by The Bird Cult on Nov 13, 2010 9:16 PM CST up reply actions
Agree completely.
There is simply nothing meaningful left for this team to accomplish. They had a number of goals at the beginning of the season, and they accomplished none of them. This will be the real test of Iowa fans and bowls, because if they can get any meaningful number of fans to a means-nothing bowl game, then they might as well go to Detroit from now on. The fans will go anywhere, and Detroit hasn’t seen a shiny nickel in about fifteen years.
While they are not symbolic of a Big Ten Title...
I think a CapOne, or an Outback, or a Gator would be OK, especially if we take on Arkansas or Alabama or LSU.
I actually probably have the highest probability of being able to go to an Insight Bowl, but that doesn’t really pique my interest, since ISU made it there in Rhoads’s first year. I would consider Detroit, Houston, and Dallas as pretty major disappointments.
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 13, 2010 10:37 PM CST up reply actions
That made me realize that Iowa could potentially rematch against
Iowa State in the Insight Bowl if they beat Missouri. Shit, someone shoot me.
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
I see where you are coming from.
Usually a beer and a nap brings me back though (even though it’s probably some sort of unrealistic hope). Maybe I won’t feel the same way tomorrow. I wasn’t as hardcore of a fan in 1997, but maybe we’re looking at that sort of level of individual talent with that sort of record again.
by Kinnick Stadium is my Graceland on Nov 13, 2010 9:01 PM CST up reply actions
I hate to agree with you
but I do. I’m not that old (so I keep telling myself), but I’ve seen enough Iowa teams in my life that were going to have “their year” only to come up so depressingly short. I’m not naive, I don’t think we’re a team that should expect national titles or even Big Ten titles every season. But when, once a generation, we have the talent to legitimately contend and we fall so short, it just hurts. I will always love this team, and my hope will spring to new optimism by next Saturday, it is legitimately paining me to see Iowa never take the next step.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
I am not at practice each week
But Ferentz doesn’t seem like the kind of guy that changes his approach week to week based on the quality of the opponent. My bet would be that the approach from him is the game this week is the most important game of the season. The problem is a stubborn refusal to change the defense when it has been shown again and again that NWU will beat that system.
Now I don’t know if there is a lack of player leadership on this team. I remember reading some articles about how Bob Sanders changed the culture at Iowa, and it seems Ferentz really relies on players like Sanders for the emotional, fire’em up sort of stuff. I would have guessed with AC and Stanzi this would not be a problem, but this team has come out inexcusably flat in three games this year.
by Ratface McDougal on Nov 13, 2010 8:58 PM CST up reply actions
AC is a great player and a great guy...
….but I’d be a LOT more afraid of fucking up with Pat Angerer looking over my shoulder.
I think that might be the difference. Guys like Edds and Pat kept up the heat all day long for the defense. I’m not sure that the present defenders have the same sorts of personalities.
"Apparently, riding Joe Paterno like a small horse is FROWNED UPON IN THIS ESTABLISHMENT!"
by The Director on Nov 13, 2010 9:09 PM CST up reply actions
Edds and Angerer
were also much better at playing the defense than Morris (though he will probably be) and Tarp/DiBona/Johnson/Petersen/whoeverisplayingthisweek are. It’s unfortunate, but we were spoiled by their play the past two years.
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
understandable
but disagree…
I have always been a Hawkeye fan. Last year, I just fell in love, again, with the Iowa football team. Madly, mancrushingly in love with the effort of this team. The reason was… they totally over-achieved. It was a ton of fun.
This is the same team as last year (well kinda y’know). I think it is inaccurate to say that this year’s performance is poor. I think the hype this year… was just hype. It’s just not the constant over-achievement that last year was, and therefore not nearly as fun. For this team to have the same success as last year was truly a long-shot.
I can’t think back two weeks ago against MSU, and give up on this year’s team. We’re out of race for a major bowl… yes… but there still might be some fun left in this team (thinking OSU next week).
by iowabeakster on Nov 13, 2010 9:00 PM CST up reply actions
OSU is going to destroy us
They’re smelling blood. I see us having 0 chance of winning this game.
Guess what?! I got a fever, and the only prescription...is more cowbell!!
by The Bird Cult on Nov 13, 2010 9:01 PM CST up reply actions
Eh they may beat us
But their style is not nearly the problem for our D that NWU is. Pryor is not accurate enough to hit those 5 yard slants at a 78% clip. However, needing our LBs to make plays as he gallops around the corner……
gulp.
by Ratface McDougal on Nov 13, 2010 9:04 PM CST up reply actions
This fight is booooring.
Any update on Oregon?
Perhaps my best years are gone... but I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back.
Cal missed a 24-yarder
they scored earlier because they had a D-lineman make a play. Like us last year.
by Ratface McDougal on Nov 13, 2010 9:06 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks, all
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by jebushchrist on Nov 13, 2010 9:07 PM CST up reply actions
I really do find
Oregon’s uni’s abnormally standable
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 9:17 PM CST reply actions
probably why it's a close game.
Cal isn’t blinded by the uniforms
They're blinded by the light...
wrapped up like a douche in the middle of the night.
by Kinnick Stadium is my Graceland on Nov 13, 2010 9:25 PM CST up reply actions
Deuce. I believe the word is "deuce."
As in, rolling snake-eyes on a dice-roll.
Also, there’s a bathroom on the right.
"Apparently, riding Joe Paterno like a small horse is FROWNED UPON IN THIS ESTABLISHMENT!"
by The Director on Nov 13, 2010 9:48 PM CST up reply actions
Now
excuse me while I kiss this guy
/Hendrix’d
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 9:49 PM CST up reply actions
Cal is looking very tough
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 9:27 PM CST reply actions
Oregon's offense hasn't done shit
and they’ll still probably win
Going for two
really worked out for them.
by Ratface McDougal on Nov 13, 2010 9:39 PM CST up reply actions
Chip Kelly appears to be an asshole
by Kinnick Stadium is my Graceland on Nov 13, 2010 9:47 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I thought that sounded
very Ferentz-like actually. He’s right. A W is a W
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 9:48 PM CST up reply actions
Chip Kelly IS an asshole.
A few weeks back he was pimping out his team talking about their 50 point and 600 yards of offense games. Now, when his offense sucks it up he homers it and does the ol’ a win is a win bullshit. The fucker needs to keep to his guns. Nobody likes a whiney bitch who constantly makes excuses. I hate the arogant fucker!
"The possibility of physical and mental collapse is now very real. No sympathy for the Devil, keep that in mind. Buy the ticket, take the ride!" HST
by Dip-Shit on Nov 13, 2010 10:19 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
yes, he's an asshole
you know who is a better than coach than him? Petersen at Boise. Watch the tape of that game last year and that is the template to beating Oregon. Cal did it tonight but they have a bad FG kicker and no QB.
"I wish you luck with a capital 'F'" - The Real Elvis.
by StoopsMyAss on Nov 13, 2010 10:23 PM CST up reply actions
I really do like Petersen.
In fact if it wasn’t for them whining about respect all the time, I’d love Boise. I have an uncle who lives in Boise and knows Petersen. He says he is a class act and a very active member in the community. Every time I see him on TV, he always seems positive towards his players even when they mess up and just seems thrilled to be there.
THE MOON WALK WAS A HOAX. YOUR POPCORN IS SHIT. JOLLY TIME FOREVER. FUCK PURDUE-RossWB
by Pain in the Sash on Nov 13, 2010 10:25 PM CST up reply actions
Same here.
I haven’t seen him even act interested in other, bigger jobs, either. Certainly, Colorado has a nearly 0% shot to get him since they just canned his former boss. I’m not sure what other program could actually pry him.
If the geography weren’t so wildly different, I’d like to see Penn State or Michigan bring him in. It might be bad for Iowa, but it would be cool to see what he could do with a real stadium/recruiting budget/fanbase.
If I were the Minnesota AD, I’d offer Peterson about $4 million per year.
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 13, 2010 10:43 PM CST up reply actions
You make an excellent point SMA.
Petersen has to be considered one of the best out there. Too bad call shit the bed and missed those filed goals. Imagine what the BCS would look like if Cal pulled off the upset!
"The possibility of physical and mental collapse is now very real. No sympathy for the Devil, keep that in mind. Buy the ticket, take the ride!" HST
WHEW I'm back
I kept getting cat calls from old jNW guys after the game :/ it was gross
and that's another Hawkeye first down... EHAWW!!
CAT-calls.
I see what you did there.
LOL
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 13, 2010 10:44 PM CST up reply actions
Not posted in a while, but...
My heart hurts after today. I was in Boulder for CU-Iowa State (I go to grad school at CU, but my heart is still in Iowa City) when the Iowa game went final. I watched all but about the last six minutes before I headed to Folsom, and we were still winning when I left. When I refreshed my phone and saw that we lost, I could barely see and my head was spinning. To make it worse, I was there with one of those guys who loves to trash-talk his friends’ teams for no reason, so he was giddy for the rest of the game. Yea, a CU fan, despite having attended CU during the most miserable stretch their program has seen in decades, was trash-talking a freaking Northwestern victory. It was brutal, but thankfully I kept mostly cool. Anyway, since this is the venting thread, and that really, really sucked today, I had to get it out somewhere.
Go Hawks! Believe.
We are glad to have you amongst our fans.
And I’m sad to hear that you are forced to watch Colorado football for the last year or two.
I have a cousin who is a TA/grad student at CU. He is from western Iowa, and not the biggest sports fan in history, but I still wish he had better football to enjoy.
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 13, 2010 10:46 PM CST up reply actions
Yea, it’s certainly a bit of a change. The stadium today was probably 3/4 full and the fans in the student section are just awful. Of course, as you alluded to, the quality (or lack thereof) of CU’s football has probably not helped any. But hearing an 18 year-old who knows nothing about CU football screaming obscenities about how he could call a better game because of his Madden skills is embarrassing. But I guess bad college football is better than none. I rep my Hawkeyes regardless.
by BroncoHawkeye on Nov 13, 2010 11:13 PM CST up reply actions
I was there too
I saw you
No self-respecting man from Iowa goes anywhere without beer
by Hayden Fry's Moustache Ride on Nov 14, 2010 12:13 AM CST up reply actions
Dig it.
I’ve not gone to a game this season without running into another Hawkeye fan. Today I ran into a girl wearing an identical “Cyclones Blow: Blackout 2008” t-shirt from Iowa Book or where ever. I enjoyed that.
by BroncoHawkeye on Nov 14, 2010 12:30 AM CST up reply actions
What section were you in?
No self-respecting man from Iowa goes anywhere without beer
by Hayden Fry's Moustache Ride on Nov 14, 2010 8:52 AM CST up reply actions
I was in the student section on the east side at around the 20 for part of the game, and I spent part of the second half on the west side in the section right next to the ISU fans with a friend who has real season tickets.
by BroncoHawkeye on Nov 14, 2010 12:38 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Interesting, I was in the section right next to the ISU fans as well.
Section 103. I was wearing a Hawkeye stocking hat and a Friend of the Pants shirt. I’m only mentioning this because I saw a few other Iowa fans leaving that section and we gave each other a dissapointed nod. Thought it was possible we shared a moment……
No self-respecting man from Iowa goes anywhere without beer
by Hayden Fry's Moustache Ride on Nov 14, 2010 7:19 PM CST up reply actions
AAAARRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHH FUCK NORTHWESTERN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
there finally got it out. can’t it be fjNWU after today? or has someone already suggested that? all i can say is fuck northwestern, can’t explain it. and they don’t even have persa the rest of the season and will have to run out a freshman the rest of the season which pretty much assures them that this is their last W of the year and won’t have a shot at wiscy to close out the season. so ya, fuck northwestern in fitzgerald’s horse mouth forever.
by blackgoldandcubbieblue on Nov 13, 2010 11:39 PM CST reply actions
And one other thing.
I love Clayborn and the D-Line as much as anyone else but this is getting pathetic with all the little “breathers” at key points in the games. Come on! I’ve watched a ton of college football this year while stuck in Oklahoma with nothing better to do. I haven’t seen any other teams that “rest” their star players at key points of games like we do. It’s football. You get a break every 15 seconds or so anyway between plays and then you get all the TV timeouts and team timeouts on top of that. Is our cardio training really that bad? WTF? Unless our best guys are hurt, I don’t want to see them on the sideline watching the key plays. If Jared from Subway can run a marathon, I would think our young NFL-bound linemen can play for 5 minutes straight without a “breather”. Suck it up!
love it or leave it.
Here is a question that nobody here will be able to answer...
and it will probably start too much dumb reckless speculation, but whatever.
Do you think Clayborn and others smoke weed much or at all? I probably can’t blame all of our conditioning issues on it, but today’s repeated rest-stops did make me wonder a bit.
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 14, 2010 12:21 AM CST up reply actions
speculative shmeculative
I doubt that’s the problem… weed is the answer… bronchiodialator BABY!
Those lineman are conditioned for short bursts of extreme power, with substantial rest between bursts. They had to deal with a “hurry-up-no-huddle” offense all game… and couldn’t get off the field. There were some horrendously long (down laden) drives.
I don’t remember which drive it was (one of the 4th quarter TD drives)… but NW averaged about 2.5 yards per down, for about 14 plays in a row. Against a hurry up offense… that’ll kick the crap out of any D lineman in college or pro ball.
by iowabeakster on Nov 14, 2010 12:54 AM CST up reply actions
major stat fail
It was Iowa’s failed last drive that averaged 2.5 y/d.
anyway… I don’t think the conditioning was suspect given the situation.
by iowabeakster on Nov 14, 2010 1:20 AM CST up reply actions
Not to go all science-y and shit
but running a marathon and running repeated sprints while pushing against people and changing direction are not the same things. At all. Like, really, at all.
"There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you're a pussy." -Mark Rippetoe
Thank you Captain obvious.
For both the science lesson and missing the point.
If our linemen are “conditioned” to do short bursts of extreme power, then maybe they need to be conditioned to do a few more short bursts at a time before sitting on the sidelines. I don’t remember seeing stupid Knomdongongongokiokng Suh on the sidelines for Nebraska last year for “breathers”. Somehow all the other teams I watch on TV manage to keep their starters in for most of the games and certainly the key series’ at the end. If you think their conditioning is at the normal level for college D-Linemen, then you are the one smoking beakster’s weed bronchiodialator.
love it or leave it.
Should have read previous posts.
I completely agree.
by tyler slasher on Nov 14, 2010 8:37 PM CST up reply actions
No self-respecting man from Iowa goes anywhere without beer
by Hayden Fry's Moustache Ride on Nov 14, 2010 12:19 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
No self-respecting man from Iowa goes anywhere without beer
by Hayden Fry's Moustache Ride on Nov 14, 2010 12:19 AM CST reply actions
No self-respecting man from Iowa goes anywhere without beer
by Hayden Fry's Moustache Ride on Nov 14, 2010 12:19 AM CST reply actions
good night
No self-respecting man from Iowa goes anywhere without beer
by Hayden Fry's Moustache Ride on Nov 14, 2010 12:20 AM CST reply actions
As terrible as today was
and it was – it really, really was – I look forward to a new day, a brighter tomorrow. To wit, tomorrow I take on (and fully expect to best) the Shula’s Challenge. No matter how bad life gets, it can always be made right by copious amounts of beef (and more than a couple rounds of Scotch).
I ate the blue ones ... they taste like burning.
I seriously hate
them cocksuckers. Yea you go “undefeated” and it’s only karma that you lose ur best player. HAHA douchebags. FUCK YOU.
I'm ready to trun the page
on this season. I am loyal, so will follow this team the rest of the way, but with no passion. Stanzi never matured. The defense, which was supposed to be freaking awesome, is not as good as last year. The sight of “quite possibly the best defensive line in the nation”(not) sucking wind on the sidelines while the purple people cruised down the field was embarrassing. I will tune into basketball this afternoon and hopefully be impressed and enjoy it. I have a feeling Vandenberg is going to be a great one, but we shall see. I don’t think we should sack the coaching staff, but I hope some adjustments could take place. Most players get better in this system, except quarterback….why is that?
In fairness to Stanzi...
he has gotten better in terms of stats. And he still is a great leader for the offense (perhaps with the exception of two minutes versus Wisconsin).
You can’t really pin the Arizona loss on him. While he had a bad last couple minutes against Wisky, his numbers were quite good for that game (no INTs). And if you want to pin the NW loss on him, that’s fine, but several commentors on here have been blaming the defense a bit more.
If the weather for the OSU game is fine (no rain/snow, and around 35 to 45 degrees), then I’d like to see our special teams let it all hang out and really make OSU think about what they are doing.
While I am certainly bummed about the NW loss, I am also hopeful about what Stanzi and DJK might have in store for an OSU program that never really showed them much attention. And I’d have to think that Clayborn, Ballard, Klug, Greenwood, Reisner, Vandervelde, Johnson, Hunter, Morse, Tarpinian, Sandeman, and Donohue all want to go out in their last game at Kinnick and leave it all on the field.
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 14, 2010 11:28 AM CST up reply actions
Ricky
I agree with most of what you said here. Yes, his interceptions are down. Many times, however, his passes continue to sail away over receiver’s heads-like the entire Indiana game until the last drive. My main complaint is consistency and end of game clock management. He has a deer-in-the-headlights look about him as he comes to the line at the end of games when they are driving. I thought he would be calm and in control this year in those situations.
What a weird choice.
Sure, the game is at Wrigley, but it is the Big Ten’s #5 vs #8 teams.
I’d say any of the following would be “better games for a Gameday appearance”:
Wisky @ Michigan
OSU @ Iowa
Nebraska @ Texas A&M
Oklahoma @ Baylor
maybe even Stanford @ Cal
I guess I’m thankful that they didn’t go to the Notre Dame-Army game at Yankee Stadium.
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 14, 2010 11:38 AM CST up reply actions
All of those except Tree/Hippies have already been on.
They try to avoid repeats (except if it’s the OMG ESS EEE CEE).
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
considering NW has 4 fans
and Illinois just lost to MinneLOLa, this could be the worst GameDay ever
by IrishHawkeye7 on Nov 14, 2010 11:49 AM CST up reply actions
A big part of the GameDay atmosphere...
is the fans. Northwestern apparently doesn’t have a ton of them, and will a ton of Illinois fans make this trip from Champaign?
Also, are they going to set up the GameDay area inside Wrigley? Because there is not much room outside of it.
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 14, 2010 12:21 PM CST up reply actions
parking lot out front?
either that or on the L track
by IrishHawkeye7 on Nov 14, 2010 12:25 PM CST up reply actions
hehe
“CORSO! IT’S A TRAIN! NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!”
"Yeah, and that’s bullshit, cause Boise plays Kirkwood every other weekend".
Smokin' Herb Grigsby's Mom (+1, I say)
That's what I'm saying.
They have one small parking lot. Usually taken up by Cubs players, stadium staff, and media.
I guess they won’t need the players’ spots, but that still seems real cramped.
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 14, 2010 1:22 PM CST up reply actions
Other Big Ten fans in the Chicago area might show up.
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
Maybe.
But their teams will be playing later that day. Won’t they care more about their “own” games?
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 14, 2010 1:23 PM CST up reply actions
Probably.
Still, Chicago’s as close as we’ll ever have to a conference-wide GameDay.
Bradley-Terry ratings for college football and basketball
Because there aren't enough computer rankings already.
You may be right.
I’m just cranky right now because I’m in Iowa, and the only NFL game I can watch at the moment is the Bears-Vikings pillowfight. So, I am channeling my hate against anything Chicago-related or Favre-related. No AFC game on CBS right now makes me bored and irritable.
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 14, 2010 1:28 PM CST up reply actions
I wonder what
Norm’s amputated foot is thinking right now? No way he would have put up with this.
by Nomo Stanziballs on Nov 14, 2010 3:07 PM CST reply actions
Im so tired of getting 5 yard passed to death
I think they figured out our weakness, because every game i have to sit and watch them pass to a wide open guy for 5 yards. no long passes, not real running from jNW, even the QB was contained relatively well after a while. they 5 yard passed us to death the whole damn game, just like everyone else has. that and the rediculiously bad timing of some penalties. felt like every time the offense did somethin good it was pulled back.
by justsomehawkeyefan on Nov 14, 2010 5:30 PM CST reply actions
Also, as good as stanzi has been
i want to see a new QB who can throw it long on a consistant basis. he has missed so many TD throws this year and its killing my soul. hes very good on short and medium passes, but he cant throw the long ball accuatly.
by justsomehawkeyefan on Nov 14, 2010 5:32 PM CST up reply actions
Well, here's something to think about:
If Iowa wins out and Wisconsin loses to UM (wouldn’t be all that surprising, all things considered) and MSU loses to PSU (again, same thing), that would give us a 4-way tie for the conference. Although it would take a second Badger loss to jNW (without Persa) to send us to the Rose Bowl.
The biggest problem with this projection, Iowa has to beat OSU first. All three of those teams face their own personal demon in the next few weeks. Wisconsin gets UM, Iowa gets OSU, and MSU gets PSU. If only OSU was playing USC or an SEC team not named Kentucky or Vandy in the next two weeks.
Bethany: Were they sent to Hell?
Metatron: Worse. Wisconsin. For the entire span of human history.
My only question: Where is Clayborn and Ballard?
On two separate occasions I saw them both on the sidelines on a 3rd and 1. Our “Big Stars” aren’t conditioned. I don’t know who is to blame, but with the kind of shape they are in, if we played against a team like Oregon they would be out half the game. We need to pull our shit together.
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