Well, shows what I know, huh?  Maybe I should stop doubting the ability of Iowa fans to pull off stadium participation gimmicks.  A year after pulling off a smashing black and gold stripes effect against Penn State, Iowa went back to that well -- with even better results this year. 

But even more impressive was the pair of massive card stunts that Iowa fans took part in immediately before kickoff. Here's the video footage if you don't believe me:

(BTN also has some good footage and @BlckGldfan tweeted a really nice panoramic shot of the patriotic card stunt.)

So, well done, Iowa fans.  You folks are great and you pulled off tonight's activities brilliantly.

Oh yeah... FINALLY A TIGERHAWK ON THE WATER TOWER!  (H/T @bvak)