WE'RE TALKIN' FOOTBALL: EVENING GAMES EDITION
by RossWB on Oct 29, 2011 6:15 PM CDT
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PrintHey there, party people. It's time for the night shift. What do the college football gods have in store for us tonight?
6pm: Iowa State at Texas Tech (FSN)
6pm: Ole Miss at Auburn (ESPNU)
6pm: Miss. State at Kentucky ("SEC Network," ESPN3.com)
6pm: Cal at UCLA (CSN Bay Area)
6pm: Kansas at Texas (LOLnghorn Network)
6:15pm: South Carolina at Tennessee (ESPN2)
7pm: Clemson at Georgia Tech (ABC)
7pm: Stanford at USC (ABC)
7pm: Wisconsin at Ohio State (ESPN)
9:30pm: Arizona at Washington (FSN)
Have at it. The standard open threading rules apply.
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Unless this game causes you to commit suicide.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Or you get banhammerd for approaching that level
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions
It may be a new thread,
but I’m still on the ground, writhing in pain.
by Lumberjack Justice on Oct 29, 2011 6:18 PM CDT reply actions
Where is the venting thread?
Not that i’m going to post. I am currently trying to kill my liver. Won’t be able to post much longer.
by somerandom on Oct 29, 2011 6:21 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I'm over it.
We are not that good this year. I have come to grips on that. Move on and play one game at a time. Huck it, Chuck it, Fuckin Football.
by KirksGumInHaydensStas on Oct 29, 2011 6:22 PM CDT reply actions
This.
We’re a 6-6 team. Hard to swallow but it’s happening. It’s still great to be a Hawkeye
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I feel like a missed field goal is an omen
… for losing a game :/ especially 2 missed FGs…
Now, I’m not a football player but I just feel like pretty decently distanced kick should be a shoe in…. GAH
and that's another Hawkeye first down... EHAWW!!
I'm sure the subtitle to this thread can be
“Who hates Iowa? We hate Iowa”
by hawk6894 on Oct 29, 2011 6:28 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I don't hate Iowa.
But the scales have fallen from my eyes. This team isn’t good anywhere. The O is inconsistent, Marvin disappears sometimes, the D I don’t want to talk about, and giving up that onside kick proved that our special teams are short bus special. I’m not going going to root for Iowa State. I still hate OMHR. But this Iowa team isn’t ‘02. It’s not ‘09. I hope to hell it’s also not ‘07. But they’re not the teams we’re used to seeing, likely because we’ve replaced all the good players on the D line (and they were very good), the linebackers are safety sized (see D-line), the o-line is only intermittently good, and the QB can’t seem to recognize pressure from the edge. Time goes on things change. I can’t hump hills for 20 miles with a metric shit ton of gear on my back and then drink beer either. Seasons, bro.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm not gonna let my frustration get past this post since pro sports are going so well for me but:
How is Kirk Ferentz so risk averse that his own risk averseness keeps him from looking at ways not to be risk averse (i.e.: how other coaches coach)?
Fucking ridiculous.
"...take it to Hamsterdam."
If he was as risk averse as you imply
He would have had the kick return team ready for the onside. “Went for it on fourth? Obviously considers this to be end game scenario. Stand by for onside kick.” At least that’s how it went in my head before it went down.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
That's the point
He’s so conservative that he can’t even fathom that another coach might try something like that so he runs the regular kick coverage. Minny would have been dumb to not try that. It would have been Coked up Werewolf straight down yo motha fuckin throat on that drive.
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Oct 29, 2011 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I think you have it backwards.
If he was that risk averse, he would always line up in onside recover, out of fear that the other team would try an onside.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
So, anybody else with a liver that has been bad and needs punished?
Join me!
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 6:53 PM CDT reply actions
I have a liver that's bad
but I punish it enough being a diabetic that still loves candy :P
Packers...Hawkeyes, need I say more?
Different strokes.
Carry on. Not too far though, don’t want you in the same boat as Norm.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I can still feel my toes...
funny story, saw him in the hospital once waiting for blood tests as I waited to hit my Dr. Appointment. he’s a super nice guy, I feel bad that he had to be put through the 4 levels of hell with diabetes though.
Packers...Hawkeyes, need I say more?
Iowa State OL just trucked a ref
Ref had to leave the game to seek medical attention
Executive Producer - WRNL TV
Did the ref contract an STD during the collision?
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
When do we play?
I haven’t been in contact with reality for a while. I fell asleep on the way home and dreamt we got beat by Minnesota again
I got 99 donuts cuz a bitch ate one.
Twitter: gregory_forbes and my radio show at 2ndShort907
by Pain in the Sash on Oct 29, 2011 6:57 PM CDT reply actions
What the fuck
Okay the good if you are in Glendale AZ the Copper Door is a great IOWA place to watch a game.
The bad WTF wake the fuck up Kirk and KOK. Coker has 250 fucking yards and we don’t even attempt a run with 2:43 left and one time our. This is twice this year Kirk has been out coached, not don’t want him fired but damn dude you are getting paid big fucking bucks to win games like this not to piss them away…… Okay I feel better now GO HAWKS
Go Hawks
I got 99 donuts cuz a bitch ate one.
Twitter: gregory_forbes and my radio show at 2ndShort907
by Pain in the Sash on Oct 29, 2011 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
No, just go with it.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Would misery like some company?
I’ll happily join in the lamenting.
"The open threads on game days are like fevered dreams: Everyone is hammered and then shit gets burned." - Truffle Shuffle
by The Ghost of John Hannah on Oct 29, 2011 6:59 PM CDT reply actions
No weeping and gnashing of teeth though.
We are not women.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I was going to ask at EDSBS if you wanted to get E-drunk with me
I got 99 donuts cuz a bitch ate one.
Twitter: gregory_forbes and my radio show at 2ndShort907
by Pain in the Sash on Oct 29, 2011 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions
No, I can't even do that
Been sick most of the day. Watching a shitty loss AND puking your guts out on the same day = VERY BAD SATURDAY.
By the way, Dan Roushar should have Cousins throw to Cunningham more. It was really effective!!!1
"The open threads on game days are like fevered dreams: Everyone is hammered and then shit gets burned." - Truffle Shuffle
by The Ghost of John Hannah on Oct 29, 2011 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
well fuck would like one team from Iowa to win today!
by nwyms Trebek! on Oct 29, 2011 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Piss on that.
Beat Iowa and a team that just thumped Oklahoma? No sir. Death to the imposters from Ames.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Bonus to Iowa State playing well in this game:
More chances of Adam James being knocked the fuck out.
"The open threads on game days are like fevered dreams: Everyone is hammered and then shit gets burned." - Truffle Shuffle
by The Ghost of John Hannah on Oct 29, 2011 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Can they get his candy ass dad while they are at it?
by nwyms Trebek! on Oct 29, 2011 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
whats the hooker count up to now?
we know it was 5 in college.. have his hooker-murdering ways abated much?
by LincolnParkWildcat on Oct 29, 2011 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
No, if you get near him
He’ll just start offing hookers. He drags several around in the ESPN truck to be held as hostage in case things go against his way.
"The open threads on game days are like fevered dreams: Everyone is hammered and then shit gets burned." - Truffle Shuffle
by The Ghost of John Hannah on Oct 29, 2011 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, ok.
But after that they have to suck again.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions
We need someone to keep us out of the "Tears of Unfathomable Sadness"
Maybe Clemson will lose to GaTech.
by Brock Sampson on Oct 29, 2011 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I may have misheard it but
I thought someone on Gameday mentioned that GaTech had never lost to a ranked team at home. Is that possible?
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Their performance thus far is making me wonder.
But, yes, they had to have lost to Florida State multiple times in the 90’s since FSU won every ACC title from the year they joined until (I think) 1999.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
My bottle of Red Stag says I don't know
I got 99 donuts cuz a bitch ate one.
Twitter: gregory_forbes and my radio show at 2ndShort907
by Pain in the Sash on Oct 29, 2011 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Iowa lost to what was generally regarded as the worst D1 team.
God that was tough to type.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
This is awful.
Last year, I came home from the PSU loss to Sparty, came here, asked the same question, got the same response, and now IT’S HAPPENING AGAIN.
Tom Bradley for offensive coordinator.
by ReadingRambler on Oct 29, 2011 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
There's a solution to this.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
What?
Fire Kirk?
Tom Bradley for offensive coordinator.
by ReadingRambler on Oct 29, 2011 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
We don't let Rambler go to anymore games?
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
For the record, I had the ability to keep track of Iowa's game.
I didn’t. I checked it when it was 21-10, Iowa, but was too concerned by PSU trying to commit suicide.
Tom Bradley for offensive coordinator.
by ReadingRambler on Oct 29, 2011 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I can see where you would stop there.
Up 11 on Minny? Put it in the W column. Oh well.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, there was some weather out East.
Yup, gonna be a long winter.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Early congrats on your team winning the Big Ten this year
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh what the fuck
I have about threeve channels showing USC-Stanford. I DON’T CARE. I WANT TO WATCH CLEMSON GET FUCKED.
"The open threads on game days are like fevered dreams: Everyone is hammered and then shit gets burned." - Truffle Shuffle
by The Ghost of John Hannah on Oct 29, 2011 7:11 PM CDT reply actions
Anybody else watching PSU-UNL womens volleyball?
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
I am now
Gettin’ my perv on!
Oh, and 2 quality volleyball programs too.
"Hi, I'm Bob Executive. Which way to business?"
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Women’s volleyball players:Men::Male swimmers:Women
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I think I need to go back and rewatch the Arsenal win from this morning.
I need to feel good about something.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
I have 2 options for you
1) go out and watch the skanks for Halloween
or
2) go out the next morning between 7 and 830 to watch the costumed walks of shame
and that's another Hawkeye first down... EHAWW!!
I live in a heavily Mexican & Korean part of Chicago
I can go watch people in Western wear or people eyeing suspiciously from behind convenience store counters.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
BEst walk of shame ever.
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Oct 29, 2011 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I dunno.
I think the feeling that you should be with somebody on New Years Eve makes New Years Day that much funnier. Plus, bowl games.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Should be some new ones around.
Pretty sure I saw a girl dressed as a feather duster on the way out last night. I really can’t figure out what else she would have been shooting for with that outfit.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
There's a lesbian couple I work with.
One went with scuba gear and ear muff on last year. Wait for it…
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
ewwwww
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
It's the beer typing!
The fact that it’s even identifiable makes me proud.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
She went as
a muff diver.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
And there it is.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
If by "gross" you mean "outstanding"
then, yes, totally gross.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Swarley is gonna Robles you.
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought it was just ok.
Definitely not gross. If it was a guy I would be thinking cheesy, on a female I would be admiring the chutzpah.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
It would only be cheesy on a guy
if his gal had poor personal hygiene.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
double ewwwwwww
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I live in West Hollywood
Halloween is the greatest imaginable possibility with the high concentration of gay men in this area.
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
You live in West Hollywood?
How is Halloween different than any other day of the year?
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
road blocks and Tokyo-like throngs of people
it’s spectacular.
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Whatever you do
don’t turn to pr0n, that doesn’t make anything better…
Packers...Hawkeyes, need I say more?
Mad-strabating doesn't help you?
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
It's not something I turn to for anger
I shoot people on Counter-Strike. You know, angry sex turns into rape…fucking nformd.net sexual assault training brainwashing bullshit.
Packers...Hawkeyes, need I say more?
I now have to spend the evening
with my friend from Wisconsin watching that game. Even in Alaska I will not be able to escape. Where’s my UAF hockey jersey……
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Oct 29, 2011 7:14 PM CDT reply actions
The Cheese Curtain is long and wide.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
It's a complete fucking mystery
This coaching staff is an enigma, wrapped in riddle, sealed in a thin candy shell. Or they are all autistic.
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Oct 29, 2011 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously, don't.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, good Lord, they missed an onside?
Good Lord!
Tom Bradley for offensive coordinator.
by ReadingRambler on Oct 29, 2011 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Marcus Coker could have had 400 yds. today. I am in no way exaggerating.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
He's not
That’s the most fucked up part.
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Oct 29, 2011 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
On the plus side
I just noticed your screen name. Wonderful.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I've had this account for a food long while
I am just fed up with HROT/Hawkeye Report. The fb board is a total tire fire right now. I think I will retire to this site.
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Oct 29, 2011 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Just don't
look at the game threads (especially the second half towards the end)
Packers...Hawkeyes, need I say more?
Yep. Stick to the other posts first
And check out my pumpkin!
(totally not a porn site)
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
This pumpkin is not full of seed...
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you looking for Gland-roids?
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I want to ask, but I won't.
I sent an email to Bellanca, hopefully he’ll answer when he’s not busy doing whatever it is he’s doing (Becoming a hermit?).
"Pick it, Moon'."
by ReadingRambler on Oct 29, 2011 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Making James Bond look like a pansy?
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I like to think he's writing a 700 page book combining naval history with football.
Tom Bradley for offensive coordinator.
by ReadingRambler on Oct 29, 2011 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
The Battle Line of the United States vs. The Offensive Line of 2002 Iowa
I’m putting my money on the fast BBs, no offense to Steinbach and company.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
bitchslapping Chuck Norris?
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Really obvious one too.
Minny went for it on fourth in questionable territory during the drive, scored a TD with about 8 minutes left. Iowa lined up and wasn’t even ready for the onside, not even close.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Missed it horribly.
Totally, completely unprepared for it.
by ThunderHawk13 on Oct 29, 2011 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions
?
He drops an awful lot of balls to qualify for “really good”.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Keep watching.
He will fail you.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
WEEEEEEEE ARE YOUR FRIENDS THE BACKYAAAAAAAARDIGANS!
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
My 9 year old comes and tells me when it's on.
And then goes back to what she’s doing.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
My kids get excited when Anthony Bourdain comes on.
I’m not sure I’m doing right by them.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Mine love Hell's Kitchen.
and UFC.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Yours must be a little older than mine.
I’m going to introduce them to the original Star Wars trilogy this Christmas.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
mine are 6, 4 and 1 1/2
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Give 'em time.
They’ll want to know exactly how to bust heads and cook before you know it.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
They all sit on stools in the kitchen and watch me when I cook.
It’s as close to a family activity as we have.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope you're not paying for cable
there’s a channel that does that for your kids enjoyment
Packers...Hawkeyes, need I say more?
They watch that, too.
In fact they love (certain) cooking shows. They love Ina Garten. They hate Paula Dean. They love Steve Raichlen. They hate Rachel Ray. They love Rick Bayless. I won’t let them watch Guy Fieri.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions
"Whatcha watching kids?"
“Guy Fieri”
“He hates kids stop watching him NOW”
Packers...Hawkeyes, need I say more?
He'd love kids
if they had bitchin’ flames painted on them.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Before you turn them out in this world
Show them how to properly do a Thanksgiving/Christmas turkey. The first T-Day after the wife and I were married, she tried to do the deed. It ended in the microwave. I heard about it later, as I was at work. Don’t do that to your kids.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
And gravy that isn't lumpy.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't mind a little texture to my gravy.
I don’t know that I like lumps, per se, but I want to know it’s something semi-rustic and not just another sauce.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I actually don't even know how to do a turkey.
But they have seen me do Thomas Keller’s roast chicken a couple dozen times by now.
It’s honestly the most perfect bird ever.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions
So easy, even a caveman can do it.
Thaw the bird overnight in cold water in the sink. Go to butterball.com and get the cooking time for your size bird. Disposable aluminum foil pan, and Reynolds oven bag. Rub inside of bird with Kosher salt. Equal parts carrots, celery, and onion inside the bird, don’t compact them though. Cook however long butterball says. Best stuff ever. That’s it. Fuck all the spices. Fix the stuffing as dressing with Pepperidge Farms Herbed Stuffing using a package of sausage, 1 small can mushrooms, and 2 stalks celery. You’ll be a hero.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, we don't do "stuffing" in my family.
We do a “dressing” which is a dry, herb-laden concoction that acts as a perfect foil to a moist bird and a wet mess o’gravy.
I do have friends from NOLA that do a deep-fried cajun turkey every year that’s legendary. I’ve never had it and it makes me a bit sad.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
My grandma did stuffing.
I thought I hated stuffing for over 30 years, before I stumbled upon what I typed out for you. Once you get the hang of turkey broth(from the pan)/bread crumb sausage mixture you’ll have the perfect balance of slightly crisp top layer and nice and moist bottom layer for your dressing.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I fried a couple last year
It was 37 degrees and raining. Far from ideal outdoor cooking conditions. Some people will do anything to not talk to their in-laws.
It was good, I wouldn’t say it was better or worse than oven roasted. It will require further research.
by GaryDolphinSafeTuna on Oct 29, 2011 8:19 PM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions
channel block
the inventor had annoying kids too…not that your kids are annoying, but…if you want to…you know…prevent that kind of behavoir…you know?
Packers...Hawkeyes, need I say more?
Nah, I don't mind.
I like my kids.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
chicka, chicka chick-AH
Doug Doug
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
RAAAAAAAAGE
There are a couple of people at BSD comparing scrapple to dog food.
DEATH IS TOO KIND FOR THEM!!!!
Tom Bradley for offensive coordinator.
Ohio State's unis are turrible
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Oct 29, 2011 7:30 PM CDT reply actions
Do they have the words "Ohio" and "State" on them?
Then, obviously.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh how I hate
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
No words
It’s implied douche baggery.
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Oct 29, 2011 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone got a picture?
Tom Bradley for offensive coordinator.
by ReadingRambler on Oct 29, 2011 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Do all the Ohio State players get to have
the type of weapon in their glove compartment put on their jerseys?
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
The red looks more day-glo in live action
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Hell in a handbasket!
Tom Bradley for offensive coordinator.
by ReadingRambler on Oct 29, 2011 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank you.
Tom Bradley for offensive coordinator.
by ReadingRambler on Oct 29, 2011 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
We'll keep telling you about the game
because you can’t see them through your radio.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions
BHGP
uniform fashion police…but we come up with this shit.
Packers...Hawkeyes, need I say more?
by dirtydave on Oct 29, 2011 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Rec for recall
I’d give a second rec for awesomeness if I had it.
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I really need cheerleaders to dress in their Halloween gear in one of these games
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
Weird aside:
Are there two Goldie mascots at TCF or did Goldie have a costume change at the half. 1st half I saw Goldie as Russell Crowe’s Gladiator and then he was Austin Powers in the 2nd. Topical stuff there.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Was it Austin Powers or Elton John?
I have a tough time telling the difference.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
He wore four costumes.
First: Buzz Lightyear
Second: Donatello (TMNT)
Third: Gladiator
Fourth: not sure… either snooty professor or Austin Powers
The Donatello one was pretty great.
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
So that's were Maturi is spending money.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 30, 2011 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Not an easy costume to pull off tonight
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sure they'd help you pull it off with enough Appletinis.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
You get spicy when you get drinking.
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you implying there are times that I'm not drinking?
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Aside:
Some people got kicked out of the game today for Harassing the Iowa Cheerleaders. WTF.
by 99FormationsButFourWideAin'tOne on Oct 29, 2011 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
It's time to start drinking
Finally
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Oct 29, 2011 7:36 PM CDT reply actions
It's just time, that's all
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Oct 29, 2011 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I'm plowing through this growler at a terrifying clip.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I've started my second 'recyclables' bag after all the bottles
It’s going to be a long night.
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I will be creating only one bottle
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Oct 29, 2011 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Still have half a bottle left.
God, it’s good.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Brought 2 bottles back with me
From last summer. Cracking number 2 right now.
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Oct 29, 2011 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Still have never tried it
Might never. I’m a wimp when it comes to hard liquor.
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
That's probably because you've only drank stuff that's harsh.
Two fingers of Templeton with just an ice cube is perfect.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I owe a big thank you to
whoever gave the alert that a bottle was available at the Blair’s Ferry Target a few weeks ago. A BIG thank you.
I didn't invent the black turtleneck, but I was the first to recognize its potential as a tactical garment.
by KilometersDavis on Oct 29, 2011 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I think that was me.
And you’re totally welcome. I would’ve grabbed it myself. However, I already have about 8 bottles (I got a huge hookup about a month ago), and my wife said that was enough.
by StewMonkey13 on Oct 29, 2011 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I tried to find the thread where it was mentioned
to give a direct thank you, but I couldn’t find it. I’ve been trying to find a bottle for a while now without any luck. So thanks again.
I didn't invent the black turtleneck, but I was the first to recognize its potential as a tactical garment.
by KilometersDavis on Oct 29, 2011 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm just praying I get tired after this
because if I end up making it to the bomber of Stone’s Arrogant Bastard in my beer fridge tomorrow is going to hurt.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Same here, I think. These Guinness draught cans aren't drinking themselves.
I woke up with a bastard of a headache so I took some Excedrin Migraine and didn’t want to mix with booze. But it’s probably mostly cleared by now, and I wouldn’t want my liver to get complacent.
"Hi, I'm Bob Executive. Which way to business?"
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Am I the only one waiting for the MLS playoffs tonight?
Wait, don’t answer that. I already know.
I didn't invent the black turtleneck, but I was the first to recognize its potential as a tactical garment.
by KilometersDavis on Oct 29, 2011 7:38 PM CDT reply actions
Yes.
But I enjoyed the feature on Henry before the Chelsea/Arsenal game this morning.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll probably watch LA/NY tomorrow because the NFL lineup is shit.
"Hi, I'm Bob Executive. Which way to business?"
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
????
MLB playoffs ended last night
oh......I got it now
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Then why did you start your quote in French?
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
obscure joke is funny joke
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
annoying
all my friends are flaking out on going out tonight :( :( :(
….. after all that talk about skany halloween…
and that's another Hawkeye first down... EHAWW!!
Soccer is better than skanks!
No, no it isn’t. :(
I didn't invent the black turtleneck, but I was the first to recognize its potential as a tactical garment.
by KilometersDavis on Oct 29, 2011 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
LIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Quinn Early: Motivational Speaker on Oct 29, 2011 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
If ever there was a night that I needed copious amounts of alcohol and skanks
this would be it. Yet the MLS decided to schedule a playoff game.
Although, the St. Patrick’s day “coping” I did after the NCAA tourney loss is probably best not repeated.
I didn't invent the black turtleneck, but I was the first to recognize its potential as a tactical garment.
by KilometersDavis on Oct 29, 2011 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Just look for the players' wives.
That way you can have both.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I was hoping for the dove commercial
they clean their “uniforms” but don’t show nearly enough during that process…
Packers...Hawkeyes, need I say more?
I'm not sure the MLS WAGs are ever shown on TV.
I didn't invent the black turtleneck, but I was the first to recognize its potential as a tactical garment.
by KilometersDavis on Oct 29, 2011 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
More of a Premiership phenomenon.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, I think so.
I didn't invent the black turtleneck, but I was the first to recognize its potential as a tactical garment.
by KilometersDavis on Oct 29, 2011 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
this was all supposed to be a hint that someone said they're going out
and that's another Hawkeye first down... EHAWW!!
I know, sorry for derailing it.
I’m just so sad about the skanks.
I didn't invent the black turtleneck, but I was the first to recognize its potential as a tactical garment.
by KilometersDavis on Oct 29, 2011 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
So go out already.
And then start posting pics of skanks because we’re not going anywhere but we like desperate 20-somethings as much as the next person.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I am in the same boat
The last thing I want to do is hang around a Minnesota heavy house and stay inside
I got 99 donuts cuz a bitch ate one.
Twitter: gregory_forbes and my radio show at 2ndShort907
by Pain in the Sash on Oct 29, 2011 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not sure that this thread is appropriate background reading
to my Sunday School prep. Ah well. Floyd’s sort of like the ark of the covenant.
Just incorporate us in somehow.
“And this is why you shouldn’t listen to people who have a big toe for their avatar, children”.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions
And on the Seventh Day God rested
because watching Iowa shit its pants against Minnesota is draining.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
The melting down cooled off pretty fast.
Either we’re now numb, or if you ain’t laughing, you’re crying.
"Hi, I'm Bob Executive. Which way to business?"
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I think most of the crazies crazied themselves out.
I didn't invent the black turtleneck, but I was the first to recognize its potential as a tactical garment.
by KilometersDavis on Oct 29, 2011 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
and the others
they started drinking and didn’t notice the thread change…don’t tell them.
Packers...Hawkeyes, need I say more?
Or they're all on their way to Bloodpunch's house with pitchforks and torches.
"Hi, I'm Bob Executive. Which way to business?"
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Numb. And distracted.
Times like this make me so thankful I’m a rolemodel. Speaking of which, time to go read some Roald Dahl to the kids for bedtime. Be back in a bit.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Check out his autobiographies sometime.
They’re something else. I still like the BFG better, but his books about his experiences in the RAF are pretty damn cool.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, they are great.
And we finished the BFG last month. We’re reading “George’s Marvelous Medicine” right now. Kid feeds nasty grandma paint thinner and horse pills and she goes on a Godzilla smashing spree. How is that not great children’s literature?
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
It beats what would actually happen, I guess
Who would want a bedtime story about peritonitis?
by Brock Sampson on Oct 29, 2011 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
James and the Giant Peach was my favoritest book as a kid.
"Hi, I'm Bob Executive. Which way to business?"
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Also good.
Kill the evil aunts and float out to sea with no food or water? No problem!
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
And an excellent photoshop by hawks[a bunch of numbers]
I didn't invent the black turtleneck, but I was the first to recognize its potential as a tactical garment.
by KilometersDavis on Oct 29, 2011 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Also true.
"Hi, I'm Bob Executive. Which way to business?"
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I see your Pitbull,
and raise you a N-N-N-NAPA-KNOW-HOW!
"Hi, I'm Bob Executive. Which way to business?"
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
DISCOUNT DOUBLE CHECK
(I actually like that commercial, because yay Aaron Rodgers)
"Hi, I'm Bob Executive. Which way to business?"
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
It's newish
everyone’s doing his WWE belt move, but it stands for insurance or something.
"Hi, I'm Bob Executive. Which way to business?"
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
No. I went to the big guns too fast.
"Hi, I'm Bob Executive. Which way to business?"
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
the big guns are the MAN UP commercials
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I miss
real men of genius. though I do have almost all of the sound clips from them…it may be time to upload them to my server and start linking them in these threads…
Packers...Hawkeyes, need I say more?
Mr. footlong-hot-dog-inventor
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Mr. Rolling-Cooler Cooler Roller
That was probably my favorite.
by Brock Sampson on Oct 29, 2011 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Mr. Nudist Colony Activity Coordinator
it’s long, makes it far more fun.
Packers...Hawkeyes, need I say more?
Breaking news...
My daughters are both apple bobbing champs at the Halloween Party down the street. I’m so proud.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 8:13 PM CDT reply actions
Now 24-3 at the half
Gonna need another big comeback like they had last week.
by Brock Sampson on Oct 29, 2011 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm just gonna skip the asking of what the hell happened and why we don't have Floyd back yet
And just skip straight to pointing out how ugly Ohio State’s uniforms are.
by NorseHawk17 on Oct 29, 2011 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I refer you to
my previous post, which links our fashion police credibility to this
Packers...Hawkeyes, need I say more?
texas up 33-0 on kansas
total yards:
texas 414
kansas 11
nobody cares, Clown!
sorry, had to step in for a couple posters that didn’t make it ti this thread
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
but seriously, congrats
been a tough year for all Iowan footballers, glad to hear yours are doing well
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Not the Sioux City Bandits
They went undefeated in their league and won every game by about 70 points it seemed like. I went to one when I was back visiting and it was hilarious, just one TD drive after another.
by Brock Sampson on Oct 29, 2011 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Have they been playing that QB who isn't Jantz for the whole game?
"Hi, I'm Bob Executive. Which way to business?"
by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
except for three plays when Barnett got knocked cold by a head-to-head hit out of bounds
Although I hear they have a medical shed at Tech for that
Executive Producer - WRNL TV
Medicine, Texas-style!
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I know nobody cares about the MLS
but good lord the playoff system is messed up
I didn't invent the black turtleneck, but I was the first to recognize its potential as a tactical garment.
by KilometersDavis on Oct 29, 2011 8:34 PM CDT reply actions
Gentlemen (and ladies, if present)
Good evening. I come not to troll or gloat, but to talk football because there’s actually an active community here during the night games.
Everyone fails. The successful learn from their failures. I just wish we'd quit giving ourselves so many learning opportunities.
by WhiteSpeedReceiver on Oct 29, 2011 8:37 PM CDT reply actions
YOU GET THE FUCK OUT
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by CyHawk on Oct 29, 2011 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Man, I hated that stuff..
Always had it around at Christmas..
by coltranemonk on Oct 29, 2011 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
My Dog Hates it too
Once my dog got into some lutefisk, he licked his ass for 3 days trying to get the taste out of his mouth…
I love the smell of napalm in the morning...it smells like victory -- Lt. Col Bill Kilgore
Right on.
This isn’t Nam, Donny, there are rules.
I didn't invent the black turtleneck, but I was the first to recognize its potential as a tactical garment.
by KilometersDavis on Oct 29, 2011 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
There's no reason anything should smell like lutefisk.
That garbage is rancid.
Everyone fails. The successful learn from their failures. I just wish we'd quit giving ourselves so many learning opportunities.
by WhiteSpeedReceiver on Oct 29, 2011 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Or if they even think about using him for rømmegrøt...
Even a Decorah native would not stand for that.
Clem Haskins sucks.
Tom Bradley for offensive coordinator.
by ReadingRambler on Oct 29, 2011 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I disagree.
He’s doing a great job of driving his tractor in Kentucky on his farm.
Everyone fails. The successful learn from their failures. I just wish we'd quit giving ourselves so many learning opportunities.
by WhiteSpeedReceiver on Oct 29, 2011 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
For some reason that cannot be explained my sister who currently lives in indiana is in Lubbock for the game
I mean she’s visiting her friend who goes to grad school in Lubbock. Point is though why is it happening? Most likely refer to CyHawk’s post
Shit.
I lost my mind, I thought LSU Bama was this week, not next.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 8:43 PM CDT reply actions
I'm sorry for this Off-topicness
But has anyone here ever been to Prarie Moon Winery?
We’re looking at wedding locations back home in Iowa.
Executive Producer - WRNL TV
Wow, 10 rush yards for Wisky!
Are conditioning issues kicking in for their giant line and RBs this far in the season?
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 8:48 PM CDT reply actions
Well Ladies and Gents
I think my time on BHGP needs to come to an end so that I can watch some comedy and get some laughs. Enjoy the night and keep your heads up!
Packers...Hawkeyes, need I say more?
I rec Sunny from Thursday if you have it Tivo'd
Just watched it, did wonders for me.
by GaryDolphinSafeTuna on Oct 29, 2011 8:54 PM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions
It was a very good episode.
Especially considering the entire episode takes place in one room.
I didn't invent the black turtleneck, but I was the first to recognize its potential as a tactical garment.
by KilometersDavis on Oct 29, 2011 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Seconded. I need some official rules for CharDee MacDennis.
Also, the league was good this week. Peebib!
by DJK's bongwater on Oct 29, 2011 9:16 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
okay, I left, but had to post
since I got a screen shot of it and it’s my only pic on my media computer, this picture (below) shows up as my screensaver
Packers...Hawkeyes, need I say more?
by dirtydave on Oct 29, 2011 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
ahahahahahahahahaha!
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Back from my pedicure, got a half marathon race in the morning
So unfortunately I can’t drink, tho the idea of going out and hitting on skanks that are probably not age appropriate… My fucking AARP card came yesterday … I turn 50 2 weeks from today…
Never *question* Bruce Dickinson!
http://www.thebirdcult.net
by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 8:57 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Sounds like you need a pedo-cure.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
My feet feel awesome
It costs 45 bucks but totally worth it… They scrub my feet and massage my calves for about an hour while I sit in a massage chair
Never *question* Bruce Dickinson!
http://www.thebirdcult.net
by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 9:03 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Is "Half Marathon" a model of windowless van or something?
I didn't invent the black turtleneck, but I was the first to recognize its potential as a tactical garment.
by KilometersDavis on Oct 29, 2011 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
It's 13.1 miles of running until I stop and vomit
4th half marathon race I’ve run this year…
Never *question* Bruce Dickinson!
http://www.thebirdcult.net
by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 9:01 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Had some desperate 20somethings tell me the other day I look 30ish
So I guess it wouldn’t be THAT creepy would it? :-p
Never *question* Bruce Dickinson!
http://www.thebirdcult.net
by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 9:00 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
No, still pretty creepy.
and the sticking-your-tongue-out-emoticon isn’t helping your case either…
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously I'm only kidding
I don’t date/hit in < 35
Never *question* Bruce Dickinson!
http://www.thebirdcult.net
by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 9:24 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Okay.
Chris Hansen still has half an eye on you.
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
What a terrible shame, eh?
Why do bad things happen to good people, like Bret Bielema?
Everyone fails. The successful learn from their failures. I just wish we'd quit giving ourselves so many learning opportunities.
by WhiteSpeedReceiver on Oct 29, 2011 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Dunno ... How's gopher land feeling about the win?
I’m guessing you’re glad we decided to not run Coker moar…
Never *question* Bruce Dickinson!
http://www.thebirdcult.net
by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 9:07 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Lucky?
As the Iowa fans next to us said “We’ve got an offense, but we don’t have an offensive coordinator.” Having survived Jedd Fisch, I feel your pain.
Everyone fails. The successful learn from their failures. I just wish we'd quit giving ourselves so many learning opportunities.
by WhiteSpeedReceiver on Oct 29, 2011 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
That name appears to have way too many consonants
I didn't invent the black turtleneck, but I was the first to recognize its potential as a tactical garment.
by KilometersDavis on Oct 29, 2011 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Bielema must be auditioning for the lead in the new Tintin movie
That hair just makes me angry for some reason.
by Brock Sampson on Oct 29, 2011 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
brief synopsis of Iowa game today, please?
I was tryin to pay attention, but work got the best of me, and I couldn’t really follow. All I know that is that it seemed like Iowa was cruising to a win (although not many points) and they lost. Any explanations?
Ragnarok.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
hmmm...
Is that the reaction to the O or the D?
by iowabeakster on Oct 29, 2011 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
How about A through Z?
I didn't invent the black turtleneck, but I was the first to recognize its potential as a tactical garment.
by KilometersDavis on Oct 29, 2011 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
and also 10 through ∞
I didn't invent the black turtleneck, but I was the first to recognize its potential as a tactical garment.
by KilometersDavis on Oct 29, 2011 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Ragnarok?
That required me to use the wikipedia. At least the result is that the earth will be born again new. So at least we have that to look forward to.
I can’t believe Floyd remains in hell, and smells like fermented fish. The world is certainly coming undone.
by iowabeakster on Oct 29, 2011 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
How did he write a book about today's game already?
j/k
So I take it was just a defensive implosion? Don’t make me read the game thread, PLEASE.
by iowabeakster on Oct 29, 2011 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
No, it was a Norse Mythology reference
but “The Areas of My Expertise” is fantastic. Especially the hobo names.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
And now I've inspired myself.
Going to go watch “Thor” with the wife. I need a little nerdery to make me happy. That and the bomber of Arrogant Bastard I promised myself I wouldn’t open. Pray for me.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Thor was pretty awesome. I got it on blu-ray. Sublime!
by EnergizerHawk on Oct 29, 2011 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Book rec (+) movie Rec (+) painful art
Equals:
“We don’t want to talk about the game, it was just that bad. You really don’t want to hear about it. Enjoy the ignorance, it is far better than knowledge of what happened today.”
Gotcha.
I’m off to add Thor the netflix queue. I’ll check out that book later, too.
by iowabeakster on Oct 29, 2011 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
When is California vs. Indiana not a non-con match-up?
When the Vulcans are playing the Indians.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
Knowing nothing about either team
I hereby proclaim lifelong allegiance to the Vulcans, based on nickname alone
I didn't invent the black turtleneck, but I was the first to recognize its potential as a tactical garment.
by KilometersDavis on Oct 29, 2011 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
That thing on tOSU's helmets looks like it should be blinking
It’s like the plastic over a rear turn signal or something.
But his batting average was .800 for the game!
I didn't invent the black turtleneck, but I was the first to recognize its potential as a tactical garment.
by KilometersDavis on Oct 29, 2011 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
So, wait
did Kansas beat Iowa anyway?
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm reading the Iowa drive chart now.
ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHADASDGASDGASEASDGSADGASDGFSDGASD
BARK BARK BARK
Tom Bradley for offensive coordinator.
Coker could have had 350-400 yards
Coaching staff fucked up big time. I am firmly in the its time for KF to go from here on out. We should fire him.
Never *question* Bruce Dickinson!
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 9:25 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
This kind of talk belongs in the venting thread.
Oh, there isn’t one? Well then.
by EnergizerHawk on Oct 29, 2011 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
It's anarchy tonight!
RELIGIOUSLY POLITICAL PORN!!!
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I want some of that
Jesus and Obama double team on Michelle Bachman bondage three-way, please.
by iowabeakster on Oct 29, 2011 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Jesus' seed cures nymphomania!
(Too far?)
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Is that combo even possible?
I guess it would have to include a rabbi, a governor and a stripper.
by EnergizerHawk on Oct 29, 2011 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm gonna stop you, I've already heard that one
I spent half my life's earnings on wine, women & song. The other half I wasted.
by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
If Pizza Combos™ are possible
then any combo is possible.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree.
The Black Heart Gold Pants commentariat should fire the Iowa football coaching staff. Just to keep folks guessing.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
We created Bloodpunch! We can destroy him!
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Is that you, Syphilitic Titweasel?
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
We're going to have to call in a hazmat team to dispose of it
Don’t want anyone else to get hurt.
by Brock Sampson on Oct 29, 2011 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Also, hooray for JoePa, Greatest of All Time!
Did it by beating the Zooker, the Goatest of all time.
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
My buddy is an Illini fan
He wants the same thing.
Hates Zook.
by iowabeakster on Oct 29, 2011 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't mind so much that Iowa lost
I think we all knew this was a 6-6 team, and we’d be lucky to go 7-5 this year.
I mind losing to Minnesota. Greatly. The loss to Iowa State stings less than losing to the dumpster fire of a football team that is the Minnesota Golden Gophers right now. And I say that with some affection, I have a personal connection to one of Minnesota’s starters. But Minnesota is horrible, horrible, horrible, in every way that a team can be horrible.
I can stomach losses to Penn State, Michigan State, Nebraska. But …. Minnesota? I mean. This team needs 2 more wins to get to a bowl game. I know we’re eligible with 1 more win but realistically, we need 2 more, and I don’t see two wins on the schedule.
At BEST, we beat one of the Michigans and Purdue. The Minnesota win was a critical piece, and given how this team has played on the road, I think we can probably flush Purdue and Nebraska.
Ugh!
A man may leave Iowa, but Iowa never leaves a man.
I really don't see another win
on the schedule. Not with those coaches and that defense.
by ThunderHawk13 on Oct 29, 2011 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you not banned yet?
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
No mods around today.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Him and "Hatched a Hawk"
Breaking out the Kirk brings in Criminals because Kirk’s pay is criminal should be more than a worthy offense.
by KirksGumInHaydensStas on Oct 30, 2011 1:47 AM CDT up reply actions
I think we are more likely to beat Nebby
than the Michigans.
We will become more intensity!!! --What Reading Rambler thinks Tom Brands should do.
by WaterlooChazz on Oct 29, 2011 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope we can get Purdue
But road games are a huge struggle. I think we play great against Michigan next week (and lose, but look good doing it), and play wll against MSU. But Purdue and Nebraska… it could get ugly.
Just beat jNW.
by One_ill_KevinJ on Oct 30, 2011 1:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Also
What a horrible, horrible year for Big 10 football.
Let’s look at the usual suspects:
Ohio State — all but an irrelevant afterthought
Michigan — an irrelevant afterthought
Wisconsin — losing yet again to a mediocre Michigan State team and struggling against OSU
Iowa — ha!
Michigan State — HA!
Illinois — HAHA!
And you’re off in the deep weeds after that.
A man may leave Iowa, but Iowa never leaves a man.
Oh. Yeah. Penn State.
God help us.
A man may leave Iowa, but Iowa never leaves a man.
by hawkeyeinstl on Oct 29, 2011 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
That we knew from the get-go.
This is the worst Big Ten in some time.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
That's about all she wrote for Bucky.
PSU almost has their ticket to Indy punched…
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 9:53 PM CDT reply actions
Holy shit Bucky!
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 10:11 PM CDT reply actions
I'm not sure you should be testing Bielema's heart health every week like that!
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 10:12 PM CDT reply actions
that's what happens when
you wear horrendous unis like that
by IAinCA on Oct 29, 2011 10:14 PM CDT via iPhone app reply actions
Oh my God!!!!!!
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 10:16 PM CDT reply actions
Next time, Bucky, just put all 11 guys in the endzone and wait.
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 10:17 PM CDT reply actions
Bucky needs to get right with the guy above
Hail mary again
by IAinCA on Oct 29, 2011 10:18 PM CDT via iPhone app reply actions
Clemson...
Welcome to the ranks of the defeated.
Bucky
going for some Hail Mary of her own.
So does Luke Fickell get the OSU job?
by 99FormationsButFourWideAin'tOne on Oct 29, 2011 10:21 PM CDT reply actions
This
But OSU looks a heck of a lot better than they did against MSU.
by coltranemonk on Oct 29, 2011 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
They actually came pretty close to beating MSU.
by 99FormationsButFourWideAin'tOne on Oct 29, 2011 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Meh.
Last second touchdown brought them close. I don’t think it was as close as the score. They had a chance, maybe, but the game wasn’t close (at least the way I was hearing it)..
by coltranemonk on Oct 29, 2011 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I watched it and MSU looked almost as terrible as OSU in that game.
by 99FormationsButFourWideAin'tOne on Oct 29, 2011 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I won't (can't) argue..
I was listening to the OSU feed on satellite radio, so my impressions were coming from them..
by coltranemonk on Oct 29, 2011 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
getting herron back has been huge
made a big difference for their offense. plus, no more worst of all time bauserman
Urban's wife
might say hellz no to that
by ThunderHawk13 on Oct 29, 2011 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I think if Fickell wins out
He’ll probably get B1G coach of the year. No way he doesn’t get the job if happens.
by 99FormationsButFourWideAin'tOne on Oct 29, 2011 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Um, uncatchable?
It was way OOB!
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 10:23 PM CDT reply actions
What kind of moron facemasks
on the final play?
Bucky and Herky...
Both have 2 B1G losses.
That ain’t right.
Bucky
should devote some practice time to Hail Mary prevention.
But at least they are completely irrelevent this year..
by coltranemonk on Oct 29, 2011 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
That's true.
Media still jerks off on them though.
by ThunderHawk13 on Oct 29, 2011 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Any MLS experts left on here?
How do the playoffs work? My TV says it’s a 2 game playoff-is it an aggregate score deal?
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 10:33 PM CDT reply actions
That's a pretty standard soccer thing
Two games, aggregate wins. In a tie the team with more ‘away goals’ takes it.
by Brock Sampson on Oct 29, 2011 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks, I figured as much. My interest in futbol has grown fairly recently.
I don’t really have a favorite team or anything yet. The Galaxy looks damn good on paper, but they also look like the Yankees in terms of payroll, and I really hate the Yankees.
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Me too. I spend a lot of time in real Mexican restaurants out here
Local joints, they all have big screen TVs with futbol on all the time. Its growing on me, fast. For those that complain that futbol is low scoring, so is American football, we just assign more points to the type of score. a 5-3 score in soccer could be the equivalent of 35 to 21 in American football, etc.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
You spend time in "real" Mexican restaurants?
You must be like the Trev Alberts of soccer!
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions
WTF is USC doing trying to win this game
in regulation? 3 TOs? So what!
Kneel and take it to OT!!!
Sincerely,
Kirk Ferentz
Yeah, but I'd rather have KF as our coach than Lane Kiffin.
by 99FormationsButFourWideAin'tOne on Oct 29, 2011 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'll take his dad as OC though
by IAinCA on Oct 29, 2011 10:40 PM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions
I think they might get a second put back on the clock
Enough time to miss a field goal by half a mile.
by Brock Sampson on Oct 29, 2011 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Kiffin special.
Douche player making douche play for a douche coach.
This “clock review” shit at the end of regulation is suspect.
by ThunderHawk13 on Oct 29, 2011 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought about going in costume for my half marathon tomorrow
But then the Hawks FUCKED UP and lost. So I’m not about to wear my # 12 jersey – although people usually yell “Go Steelers” so I could go as a Steelers fan. Nah, fuck it. When does basketball start? I’m officially in Football Apathy now.
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I wish I was a fan of wrestling... and its great we've got one of the best wrestling programs period...
But its a sport I just can’t get excited about. I feel the same way about baseball, although wrestling is a hell of a lot more interesting to watch than baseball, IMHO.
I’m really starting to like soccer more and more, and the NFL and NBA less and less as I get older (shrug)…
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Plus, if you run in a Hawks jersey
you’ll have to quit after 3/4 of the race. Ba-dum-pum.
by Brock Sampson on Oct 29, 2011 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Good point. Although I'd like to continue improving on my half marathon time this year
I’m a long ways from my PR (2007) of 1:58:12; I ran a 2:09:49 4 weeks ago. Amazing what a 2+ year layoff from serious running from a left IT band injury will do to you…
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey Brock, you just made me realize that our ability to finish games is a problem that keeps moving
It used to be that we didn’t have enough offense to win games… now we appear to have adequate offense, but the defense isn’t finishing games. In other words, that persistent inability to close out games we should win has continued to be a problem – its just manifesting itself in different ways.
And I’m unfortunately coming to the conclusion, stated by another poster today, that perhaps we are seeing a decline similar to that which occurred towards the end of Hayden’s career at Iowa. The talent isn’t there, and everyone has figured out how to beat us…
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
You know, there are only two good teams in the B1G this year - IMHO
Gulp – Nebraska and Penn State.
Everyone else is in varying degrees of sucktitude.
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You are vastly overvaluing Nebraska
And besides, Wisc and MSU are also good.
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know about MSU either.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I was arguing in favor of your point just 3 days ago
They’re not great, but they’re good.
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
The whole fucking league - particularly after today's game - is schizo this year
One thing that really bothers me about Kirk’s teams, though, is we really have a fucking hard time winning on the road most of the time, except when we are a huge underdog against a good team. Then we somehow seem to pull a win out of our ass.
But you really don’t know this year in the B1G what team is going to show up regardless of the matchup. Although it sure looks like Illinois is going into classic Zookering right now.
I’ll tell you this – other than the conference champion and maybe the top 1-2 teams after that, I’m not sure I’d want ANY B1G eligible bowl team actually in a bowl – except that its probably going to be a win for the opposition.
What also concerned me today is Vandenberg is demonstrating a tendency to be unable to win on the road. Honestly, if Rudock is coming on strong now and will be the solid # 2 next year, I think Vandenberg might lose his job if he doesn’t start winning on the road. Although if we’d simply kept handing the ball to Coker we would have won today.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
How much do you want from Coker?
I’ll admit, Vandy needs to do a better job on pressure from the edge. But the real problem with this team is on the lines. The D absolutely requires pressure from the front 4 as a scheme. The O absolutely requires being able to block 5-7 from the line. They can’t do that.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
The staff needs to teach Vandy to recognize the blitz better
If he’s going to have as much control out there as they say he has, then the game plan has to be designed to figure that in road games the other team is going to blitz Vandy until we figure out a way to make the other team pay.
I don’t have an easy answer to that, and honestly, I think Coker is probably doing as much as he can with getting injured in the process, but when you’re getting almost 10 yards a pop, keep running.
Those two missed FGs changed the whole tone of the game, too – we piled up a lot of offense and got nothing out of it. But again, this is symptomatic of our inability under this staff to FINISH GAMES, and I think that stems from their inability to adjust on the fly – there’s too much of the “execute better and you’ll beat the other guy” attitude. This is why Bo S. had to retire – everyone started to figure out towards the end that they knew WTF Michigan was doing and would shut it down.
The same thing is happening to us.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I think the real question is why did we promptly put De'Andre Johnson in the first time we got in the red zone.
by 99FormationsButFourWideAin'tOne on Oct 29, 2011 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Coker tired?
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions
That was immediately after the 50 + yard run..
by coltranemonk on Oct 29, 2011 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions
You know what's really scary? Think of a better line and Coker a year older
But we really, really really need a fucking # 2 backup right now and we really don’t have one.
I also second the notion of putting Canzeri back to catch punts if we’re tanking this season. We might as well let the young talent play.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Hyde will leave?
He’s having a pretty mediocre season.
Just beat jNW.
by One_ill_KevinJ on Oct 30, 2011 1:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I didn't think of that.
But putting De’Andre in (who ran for 1 and 2 yards on the next couple plays) seems like a terrible decision.
by 99FormationsButFourWideAin'tOne on Oct 29, 2011 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Not to yank chains
But KF has won a BCS bowl. I love HF as much as the next guy, but claiming that KF, Parker and O’Keefe can’t get the kids to execute is flat wrong. I ’ll happily admit recruiting constituencies, but on the whole these guys are solid.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
i think its mainly everyone knows that we're gonna keep
On runnin the same defense and I may be wrong but I don’t think the players are buying into Norm’s system anymore
by IAinCA on Oct 29, 2011 11:09 PM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions
I would not be surprised to see Norm retire after this season
I watched one of the pressers from earlier this year and you can tell the diabetes is taking a toll on Norm. Type 1 is a bitch – well, so is Type II at his age – my GF is almost 47 and has had two minor strokes related to her Type 1 diabetes.
Its a vicious horrible disease :(
I am quite frankly surprised Norm has been able to coach for this long given how stressful being a DC is.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I really don't like getting into arguments..
But this team isn’t that far away from a defense that was considered one of the best ever at Iowa – playing Norm’s system to perfection (2009).
by coltranemonk on Oct 29, 2011 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Well if you look at our losses, none of them have been blowouts
We were in the game at PSU even in the 4th quarter.
I believe that if the ISU game had been played at Kinnick we would’ve won the OT.
We had this game fucking won and pissed it away in the 4th quarter due to the coaches’ having their heads up their ass… 2 of our 3 losses, i think you can place the blame squarely on the coaches… I think %ages caught up with us at PSU.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm disagreeing with you totally, btw.
Just in case that wasn’t clear. The ’09 team was filled with experienced NFL-ready LBs, experienced D lineman who were perfect for 2 gap defense, and a solid secondary.
Look harder. YOu’ll see the differences.
Just beat jNW.
by One_ill_KevinJ on Oct 30, 2011 1:11 AM CDT up reply actions
I was watching the GT game tonight
And the announcers pointed out that you had to be “perfect” to beat that offense. Did you guys forget that quick how Parker shut them down to where the only option they had was “run away”?
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions
The option is hard to shut down during the season
And I’m not saying that anyone could’ve done to GT what we did, but… the option is one of those offenses that when you have a month to prepare for the game you SHOULD be able to shut it down. There’s a reason that it has pretty much been abandoned in college football… its not that effective against most teams anymore.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions
c'mon
the option is one of the oldest offensive schemes around, that with say three months to exclusively practice for is pretty easy to figure out
by IAinCA on Oct 29, 2011 11:16 PM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions
This is for you and Bird
Are you really trying to tell me that NP had three fucking months to plan for Georgia Tech? He some how, some way, managed to shit himself MONTHS into the season to prepare for option football?
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
ok i was way over with the prep time
But one month to figure out the option is plenty, but its obvious to me Norm has no idea how to stop the spread
by IAinCA on Oct 29, 2011 11:41 PM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions
The Big 8 didn't figure out Nebraska's option for three decades
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions
The defense was decent today
And they’ve certainly not quit on the coaches by watching how guys fly around. Your thought is reckless conjecture.
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions
They were decent
except when it really, really mattered.
Yet a-fucking-gain
by ThunderHawk13 on Oct 29, 2011 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions
He can recognize the Blitz
It’s just that it occurs when his face mask snaps violently against his shoulder pad chest plate and the ball squits into the hands of a defender……
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Respectfully disagree
The defense is weak, but the coaching staff leans on them like they are the 2009 NFL-bound squad. Open the playbook up, be aggressive, score a shit ton of points, and give them a little breathing room. When you have the best WR in the big 10, a running back that goes for 250, and a QB that (we think) can deliver, this isn’t too much to ask.
The offense had 5 fourth quarter yards. That ain’t gonna do it.
Just beat jNW.
by One_ill_KevinJ on Oct 30, 2011 1:07 AM CDT up reply actions
When they play
I don’t think PSU matches up too well against Nebraska.
by ThunderHawk13 on Oct 29, 2011 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
penn state is not good
they’re the poor man’s version of MSU last year. lots of very narrow escapes vs shitty teams.
But they do it with a lot more class than MSU..
by coltranemonk on Oct 29, 2011 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
very true
in terms of power rankings right now in the B1G (who id bet on if they played tomorrow)
1. Wisconsin
2. Nebraska
3. Michigan
4. Sparty
5. Penn State
6. tOSU
7. Illinois
8. Iowa
9. Purdue
10. Northwestern
11. Minnesota
12. Indiana
Fixed that for ya...
1. Wisconsin
2. Nebraska
3. Michigan
4. Iowa (at home)
5. Sparty
6. Penn State
7. tOSU
8. Illinois
9. Purdue
10. Northwestern
11. Minnesota
12. Indiana
13. Iowa (on the road)
by 99FormationsButFourWideAin'tOne on Oct 29, 2011 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Fixed again
1. Wisconsin
2. Nebraska
3. Michigan
4. Iowa (at home)
5. Sparty
6. Penn State
7. tOSU
8. Illinois
9. Purdue
10. Northwestern
11. Minnesota
12. Indiana
13. A non B1G team
14. Iowa (on the road)
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
And I think its legit for the press and fans to question KF about the road problems
I mean, obviously, Kinnick is a huge advantage for us. That said, why is our team always a fucking dumpster fire on the road, other than recent history?
Kirk is paid way too well to lose must win games on the road, as well as losing the ISU game. When is his contract up, because if this continues, I say there needs to be a clause built in that when he loses road games against opponents we should beat, he – AND the staff – lose salary.
In fact, if the state is going to insist that we play ISU, it should cost at least 250K from salary when the ISU game is lost.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Road weakness
is totally on the coaches. Reveals a lack of fortitude.
He pretty much has a lifetime contract so contract clauses are a nonissue.
by ThunderHawk13 on Oct 29, 2011 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions
What it would probably take to remove him - three losing seasons in a row
I can see it happening, too, as I’m going to be very surprised if we don’t drop all of our remaining games.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Not a single losing season in a decade now
You are getting ridiculous
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions
2006 would like to have a word with you.
by 99FormationsButFourWideAin'tOne on Oct 29, 2011 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions
6-6
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Bowl loss
You’re really going off the deep end on the pessimism there
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I think we have a chance to beat Michigan next week.
But it probably won’t happen, because I’ll be at the game.
by 99FormationsButFourWideAin'tOne on Oct 29, 2011 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Its always interesting, each season, each sport, the phrases that become common here
This year its dumpster fire
My personal favorite is brain fart… Nebraska is one of those teams this year that seems to engage in brain farting a lot, but, for the most part they’re getting away with it.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Would you sign that contract?
I don’t know your occupation, but do you get fined (and yes, you’re basically talking about fines) for not meeting quotas?
I’m not saying we should re-up the guy after such a frustrating year and a half, but your clause is the craziest fucking thing I’ve ever heard (Colbert’d).
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions
For 3.5 million a year, I'd sign it in a heartbeat
Because he’d still clear 2+ with a bad year.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Whatever dude.
I guess you called my hypothetical bluff, but personally, I’d be pretty damned insulted if my bosses tried to put that offer in my contract after so many years of loyalty. I guess if your intentions are to encourage him out the door, it’s a good idea.
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions
He's signed to 2021, right?
So let’s all cool this stupid speculative bullshit.
Just beat jNW.
by One_ill_KevinJ on Oct 30, 2011 1:15 AM CDT up reply actions
I'll bite
1) PSU
2) Wisconsin
3) Michigan
4) MSU
5) Nebraska
6) Illinois
7) OSU
8) Purdue
9) Iowa (oy that hurts)
10) Northwestern
11) Minnesota
12) Northwestern
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Disagree
People generally discount teams that rely too much on defense to their detriment. PSU is good. Their defense is elite. I think they have a very good chance to go 8-0 in the B10 with never winning by more than, say, 13.
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions
i wouldnt say their defense is elite
northwestern put up 24 in a half against them. purdue moved the ball pretty well too. also, their 5 wins are against 7,8,9,10 and 12 in my B1G power rankings. their B1G schedule has been very weak.
and their qb play is really shaky. i’d expect them to lose at least two of their final three games.
I really think Nebraska
is gonna lay the wood on them.
by ThunderHawk13 on Oct 29, 2011 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
And I'll take that bet. 100 blogbucks, good sir?
They finish 7-1 at worst in B10
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
eh
I don’t think they’ve played a good Defense yet in the B1G. They’ll struggle to score and lose at least one, I’m thinking to OSU
by IAinCA on Oct 29, 2011 10:56 PM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions
There is a lot of pent-up hatred for OSU within PSU personnel
They’ll be blowing that one wide open out of spite now that OSU is no longer excellent.
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions
You're right.
Wisconsin is bad because they lost a squeaker at the B1G’s toughest venue to a team that now has its full compliment of players back while nursing a major hangover after losing their shot at the MNC in a game they know they should have won.
Your posts are going to give me eye cancer.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 29, 2011 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Lane Kiffin
just oozes cheezy douchiness. What a fuckin’ tool
WTF refs?
Take control, tell Lane to fuck off, and go to OT
They deserved the second more than Texas in the 2009 Big 12 championship. That was bullshit.
by 99FormationsButFourWideAin'tOne on Oct 29, 2011 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, Texas owns the big 12
So that was just par for the course.
And probably the final straw for Nebraska.
by ThunderHawk13 on Oct 29, 2011 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Put us in the Orange Bowl, so I didn't care..
by coltranemonk on Oct 29, 2011 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep
I was glad the homer refs shafted the Skers for just that reason. Any other night I’d be pissed that Don’t Mess With Texas (Ahem…Cardinals…you really fuckin’ messed with Texas) cheated their way to another win.
by ThunderHawk13 on Oct 29, 2011 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Fine with me. I'm just getting up to watching football again after this afternoon.
And I am a complete kool-aid, coaches can do no wrong, rose-colored glasses, blinder-wearer..
by coltranemonk on Oct 29, 2011 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I shit a brick after the game. That hurt, but I can also check that off the bucket list now.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions
this game is gettin boring honestly
by IAinCA on Oct 29, 2011 11:12 PM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Unless you're Kentucky from a few years ago.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions
What about Michigan last year.... seems like they had a few ridiculous games
BTW, where did Dick Rod land?
And even though I do think we need a new coaching staff – and I think within five years someone else will be coaching Iowa anyway – I think Ron Zook might get his walking papers at Illinois if they continue to tailspin. They’re not going to repeat The Ron Turner Experiment.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm still amazed
that Ron Zook is a head coach.
by ThunderHawk13 on Oct 29, 2011 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he's someone whose worth serious money as a Recruiting Coodinator
But he’s a living embodiment of the Peter Principle as a Head Coach.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't recall watching Michigan play any 7 OT games.
I remember watching Kentucky do it. They didn’t win. But they did it.
by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Oct 29, 2011 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions
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Fucking great farmer nose blow……
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Great, he's infecting the other team. Awesome win to WIN
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Way goddamned dyslexia
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Watching other teams all try to...why is Iowa one of the very few teams
that rarely tries to score with the 2-minute drill at the end of the first half?
So it is no wonder we cannot run it when we have no choice.
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Still mad? I am. Not irrationally so... I'm not going to put my Iowa gear in the shredder or anything
But the return of the Inability to Finish Off Weak Opponents and New Ways To Lose Road Games to Teams We Should Not Lose to… I thought we’d finally shook that off starting in PSU in 2008 but its bacckkkkkkkk like the Halloween Dude in a hockey mask.
Honest question, do you think Vandenberg’s status as # 1 is in trouble if he continues to struggle on the road this year and next, if the rumors about Rudock being The Real Thing are true?
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I do think we have a coaching breakdown in several areas
1) special teams not good for going on three years
2) 4th quarter meltdown going on two years (lack of in game adjustments on defense)
3) 2-minute drill at high school level (largely due to lack of using it in myriad opportunities)
4) trickery works EVERY FUCKING TIME against us
Am I upset at KOK for not running it more? Not really. We ran it for over 250 yards thru 3 quarters and scored all of 14 points against one of America’s worst teams. So the people wishing we ran it more need to reconcile that wish with the lack of SCORING. I don’t think we are a poised team. I don’t think we have the fire in the belly of previous teams.
But I am really concerned with relying so heavily on a defense that only works with a good pass rush from the D-line. We did some blitzing but we rarely do what won the game for Minny, which is bring several blitzers.
Bottom line, we are an underachieving team now. That’s who we are. We’ve lost four straight road games when we were a favorite and should have lost five (Indiana from last year).
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by StoopsMyAss on Oct 29, 2011 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions
What's interesting about your four points
In my view is that it shows there’s wayyyyy too much focus on a plodding style of football – maybe I don’t have the right words to describe this, but “execution” football for lack of a better word… rather than focusing on ALL aspects of the game – particularly the parts of the game that we continue to suck at…
Perhaps focus is a better word. I honestly don’t know.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions
i agree with everything you wrote
except giving up on the run which was unstoppable and also chewing up clock. This was where KOK or KF failed, not running it at opportune times like say on 4th and goal on the four yard line. If we score it shows them we’re out to win and we’re gonna keep rammin it down their throat. If we don’t they’re pinned deep in their own territory. Or again with 2:30 on the clock and needing chunks of yardage to get within field goal range
by IAinCA on Oct 29, 2011 11:59 PM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions
I think the issues are deeper than calling more run plays...much deeper.
I think this Rhabdo aftermath might be worse than I thought. I think KF has stripped the program of youthful, buoyant energy by being such a organizational freak. We seriously lack enthusiasm.
He eschews two minute offenses, he refuses to be an in-game tactician, he is repeatedly caught off guard by bold play calls by his opponent…and maybe today he ran it too little. But, we lost today because of special teams and defense and lack of a killer instinct.
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by StoopsMyAss on Oct 30, 2011 12:10 AM CDT up reply actions
We've lost other games because of
lack of good-to-great special teams, or lack of killer instinct.
I’m not sure excellent coaching always overcomes those.
I don’t think we’ve lost all our buoyant energy. I think Prater and McNutt still have some. Some of the other guys just seem like usually-quiet hard-workers (Vandy, Coker, Hyde, Morris, JFerentz, Reiff, Kirksey?) Perhaps an answer to that would be to let Daniels, Binns, Bernstine, KMM, Rogers, a healthy KDavis, and a few others “take the reins” and fire up the boys.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:17 AM CDT up reply actions
KF demonizes swagger (see DJK)
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by StoopsMyAss on Oct 30, 2011 12:19 AM CDT up reply actions
See my comment below about
DJK being a young player when the sunglasses thing happened.
I don’t often see KF tackling guys who are legally celebrating with their team-mates. That would be “demonizing swagger.”
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm fine with it when the team is right
KF’s level-headedness pays of big time during games. I remember watching Brian Kelley lose his shit weeks 1-3 while his team just broke under the weight of a psychotic coach who lost faith in them. When Iowa came back against Pitt a friend noted to me that Kirk’s demeanor and focus on winning never ends up in that shit happening.
The fire has traditionally come from the team. Angerer is a legendary locker room force (who once punched a complaining underclassmen in the face during a team meeting and asked, “does anyone else want to complain?”), and certainly countless others precede him. Maybe there is a leadership problem with the team. I dunno.
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by One_ill_KevinJ on Oct 30, 2011 1:22 AM CDT up reply actions
I think I'd pay a few thousand dollars to have witnessed
that Angerer anecdote, if it really happened.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 1:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Sometimes, getting that killer instinct means living with players that might embarrass you
Off the field. I think if you suppress these young guys too much, its going to pop out in unhealthy, unproductive ways (like arrests and drug use). Who knows – perhaps DJK doesn’t end up hooked on drugs and in trouble at the end of his career – as well as guys who have left the program recently – if KF wasn’t such a control freak.
This goes back to how badly Iowa handles things like the internet and press conferences, too. Iowa isn’t an isolated place anymore, the entire world is open and moving a lot faster than KF would like… and if he doesn’t adapt, he will be out of job much sooner than later.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 12:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Wasn't it just last week
That a large part of this commentariat was chiding Rhoads for being so fired up on the sidelines?
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No one is calling for KF to be Mike Stoops or Rhaods
the coach should be composed and poised, but he needs to nurture leadership and he defines it by choosing to reward certain type of play and certain types of guys. Right now, KF is really into the choir boy.
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by StoopsMyAss on Oct 30, 2011 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions
You know what I wonder, if there's some really horribly shit behind the scenes
And he’s overreacting, but, OTOH, I’m guessing he’s just being stubborn, figuring he can fix his press problems by being draconian on the players.
That is not going to work in today’s environment.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 12:37 AM CDT up reply actions
I think he's just trying to help them
have a good public image, for the sake of his program, and for their own sake if they happen to be good enough to head to the NFL.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:46 AM CDT up reply actions
WHAT?
“Today’s Environment?!?!?” You’re aware KF won a BCS bowl 2 years ago?
Just beat jNW.
by One_ill_KevinJ on Oct 30, 2011 1:24 AM CDT up reply actions
But I don't see anything wrong with a kid that runs their mouth a little bit as long as they're productive
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Seriously?
You are blaming DJK’s drug habit on Ferentz?
by coltranemonk on Oct 30, 2011 12:19 AM CDT up reply actions
So you tuned into the DJK thing during the last 30 seconds of the show?
you missed the movie son.
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by StoopsMyAss on Oct 30, 2011 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions
I know I only have half an eye on this, but..
“perhaps DJK doesn’t end up hooked on drugs and in trouble at the end of his career – as well as guys who have left the program recently – if KF wasn’t such a control freak.”
by coltranemonk on Oct 30, 2011 12:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, that's reckless and dumb
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 12:24 AM CDT up reply actions
DJK was the only player with any outward fire last year
at the Bank. That was after KF sat him instead of starting him. He almost won the game for us with that kick return. The kid was dumb off it, but on the field he was pure gold.
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by StoopsMyAss on Oct 30, 2011 12:30 AM CDT up reply actions
I also love DJK
I’m damn forgiving of his off-field issues.
But to say it’s Ferentz’s fault for pushing him into that is dumb.
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 12:32 AM CDT up reply actions
Pushing him into what?
I’m saying KF kills guys with personality. You are very adept at reading things into my comments. Stick to the text though…it’s pretty straightforward.
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by StoopsMyAss on Oct 30, 2011 12:36 AM CDT up reply actions
No, I was replying to The Bird Cult's comment
the quote:
"perhaps DJK doesn’t end up hooked on drugs and in trouble at the end of his career – as well as guys who have left the program recently – if KF wasn’t such a control freak."
Just crossed wires here, SMA
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 12:38 AM CDT up reply actions
ah
cool
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by StoopsMyAss on Oct 30, 2011 12:39 AM CDT up reply actions
And I do think that with young guys like that with egos
And lots of testosterone, they’re going to do stupid shit as a reaction to feeling like their contributions aren’t being recognized or appreciated by their coaches…
Something is wrong when you’ve got DJK on weed/coke, ARob on it, and rumors that other players tested positive for illegal substances…
The only way I can see to deal with this and not suppress kids’ personalities is to make it clear, up front to recruits AND kids once they’re in the program that certain behavior WILL result in suspensions and/or being kicked off the team, period, no matter who you are.
I’m guessing in the current atmosphere that AJ may have used his one and only get out of jail free card, for example.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Young men that want to rebel, will rebel.
Doesn’t matter if their dad is Ward Cleaver. Do we really need to discuss this?
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 12:44 AM CDT up reply actions
We agree on this
And I honestly don’t understand why, other than the control freak issue, but what we see on the field with the lack of in-game adaptability – its like Kirk tries to coach from some alternate universe that flickers in and out of our reality enough to win enough to keep his job but not much else.
Is being mediocre really what our fans want?
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 12:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Is an Orange Bowl win
and ten wins (nine in a row) really “mediocre” and “winning enough to keep his job but not much else”?
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:48 AM CDT up reply actions
With the amount of talent that team had?
Granted, Ferentz did develop that talent, but the coordinators have relatively little to do with player development and I think that’s where most of the problems lie.
by 99FormationsButFourWideAin'tOne on Oct 30, 2011 12:49 AM CDT up reply actions
I can't agree with that.
When the DJK sunglasses thing happened, wasn’t he still quite young?
Maybe more freedom stops guys like A-Rob, Hampton, Wegher, and others from transferring. But I don’t think it leads them to their bigger mistakes.
Finally, I just don’t think Iowans will tolerate a Miami-FL-from the 1980s situation for our flagship football team. I know I don’t want it.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:20 AM CDT up reply actions
I am not calling for thuggery
there is a huge swath of gray in between.
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by StoopsMyAss on Oct 30, 2011 12:22 AM CDT up reply actions
Maybe, maybe not.
Just ask LSU. Or MSU. Or OSU.
I don’t think we will win more Big Ten games if we let the kids “let it all hang out.”
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:34 AM CDT up reply actions
We don't let kids do ANY hanging out dude
are you watching the same program that I am?
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by StoopsMyAss on Oct 30, 2011 12:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Sigh. I've started a flame war. Didn't mean to.
But this is the main reason I left home. Iowa just doesn’t tolerate people that show much personality. Can you imagine someone from NYC being able to survive in IC more than five minutes? I don’t.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 12:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Bryce Cartwright for one
Compton is a wee bit different from IA, we haven’t chased him back over the Missouri yet.
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 30, 2011 12:46 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec
One quick indicator: Iowa allows gay marriage, NYC and Cali do not.
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 12:47 AM CDT up reply actions
ooops
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/24/gay-marriage-legalized-new-york_n_884434.html
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by StoopsMyAss on Oct 30, 2011 12:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Dang it, there goes that point
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 12:52 AM CDT up reply actions
And yay NYC
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 12:52 AM CDT up reply actions
That's crap.
How about Melsahn Basabe?
And in regards to personality, I love Acie Earl, Brad Banks, Mo Brown, Clinton Soloman, Sedrick Shaw, Tavian Banks, Tim Dwight, and probably 75 more guys I’m not thinking of right now. As long as you try to be a decent human being, Iowans eat up personality.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:52 AM CDT up reply actions
This is just ridiculous.
I’ve really never seen such absurd crap be posted. Furthermore, I’ve never seen it be touted as some kind of meaningful analysis of football, regional culture, or sports psychology. It’s beyond pathetic.
Just beat jNW.
by One_ill_KevinJ on Oct 30, 2011 1:31 AM CDT up reply actions
McNutt is a team leader.
Prater is probably the leader of the defense.
Those guys do show emotion. They just can’t go on facebook/twitter and talk shit at every other Big Ten coach/player/whatever.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:49 AM CDT up reply actions
We keep talking about swagger, something that is sorely missing from our team
A little bit of wacky behavior and mouth tends to go with swagger. But its going to be hard to find players with that who ALSO stay out of trouble off the field…
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 12:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Iowa runs a clean program and they pay for it.
Sure, things happen with our players that are unfortunate (accused rape, credit card defrauding, etc…) but KF takes care of that shit fast. And those guys never set foot in the facility after that comes to light. KF will never, unlike Dantonio at MSU, allow a Chris L. Rucker to be reinstated the day after getting out of Prison to play in a big game (which was us, and we annihilated them: glory!), or initiate an “investigation” when a D-Lineman plays dirty with an opposing QB. He shouldn’t, either.
Just beat jNW.
by One_ill_KevinJ on Oct 30, 2011 1:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Or hides info from his compliance department
about several players and their possible involvement with a drug-dealer/tattoo parlor owner.
OhHowIHateOhioState.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 1:34 AM CDT up reply actions
No.
Iowa City cops are… (profanity bad, but you get the idea). Being a law student here is a hilarious nightmare. They are running a cartel that rivals any form of corruption I’ve seen or studied in the U.S.
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by One_ill_KevinJ on Oct 30, 2011 1:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Vandenberg's status is not in trouble
He is not a big time QB as of yet. He freaks out at pressure, particularly on the road, but he will get better. I am seeing our problems as being not one unit. We have breakdowns all over the place, all game long. Defense stands out though…they can be awful.
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by StoopsMyAss on Oct 29, 2011 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Team cohesion, in other words?
I’m starting to think that all the player defections have had a much greater impact than any of us realize… which is why I would – as an armchair guy here – put someone – who doesn’t have other duties – in charge of whatever it takes, legally and within the NCAA rules, to teach our players to keep their shit together and to stay on the team.
Look at all the problems we’ve had at RB, for example, beyond just injury related… if ARob and Wegher had kept their shit together, there’s not question that this would be a much better team than simply relying on Coker – good at he is – to keep running the ball for us…
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 29, 2011 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions
We lack depth, which hurts everything...practicing, injuries, etc.
but we also lack certain kinds of players that often help a team rise above their ability. We don’t have emotional clubhouse leaders. Ferentz has been elevating the choir boys and demonizing the edgy players. Perhaps he’s stripped the team of any edge. Turned us into IBM circa 1980, while Apple-type teams are just laughing at us now.
I don’t know. I have to process it. But, today, for me, is one of the lowest points of the KF era.
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by StoopsMyAss on Oct 29, 2011 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions
We need a few Matt Roths right now
Aggressive guys that keep their aggressive behavior on the field, rather than getting into trouble off the field. We could use a Bob Sanders or two as well. There’s got to be some overachievers out there we can go after…
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Where were the Matt Roths in '05-'06?
We’re two years removed from Pat Angerer. I’d love to say those type of players are on every team but they just aren’t. You’re lucky when you find one. That’s the amazing thing about the internet age: everything is so instant-analysis. Do you know how many of Hayden’s teams would have been crucified in the internet age? His teams consistently got beaten soundly by the big boys in the league. Where were his “attitude” guys then? Get some perspective. And I don’t mean compare us to Oklahoma and Alabama and USC. Perhaps you’ve been away too long.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 30, 2011 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions
This is what's wrong
You can’t win big if you don’t go big.
You CAN be a big time winner at Iowa, but you’ve got to take the right attitude, and saying “oh we just need to work harder” is not cutting the mustard. In fact, when that phrase is uttered and its obvious that a program is tanking – like ours – it should be a warning flag for the AD to start putting together a short list of replacement coaches.
If we do not see improvement the rest of the season, I think Barta should seriously consider firing Kirk, or demanding wholesale changes in coordinators – the stuff we are talking about has been a consistent problem since 2002.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 12:27 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes. Everything has been a bummer since 02.
Hayden really let everything go after 1986.
Notre Dame should have fired Holtz right after they won that national title.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Do you understand what a red flag it would be for "serious" football coaches
to fire Ferentz right now? He’s won in a manner at a place that by rights he shouldn’t be able to. And you can give me this poormouth, thinking small crap all you want but the reality is that few outside of Iowa fans consider Iowa prime destination. You live a thousands of miles away. I live in the heart of Big Ten country (quite literally, Chicago) and Iowa is about the 6th or 7th school people around here think about.
UCLA, Arizona State, Washington, Florida State, Texas A&M, Georgia, Pitt…those are just a few of the schools where it should be far easier to win consistently given the resources and recruiting available and yet Ferentz has then all trumped over the last decade. Guys like Stoops and the like don’t come to Iowa just because they don’t pay as well or have the facilities or whatever. They don’t come because they know it’s harder here than many other places. And yet Ferentz’ curse is that he’s had such great success that we put him under the microscope each time he fails to deliver a Big Ten Championship caliber team.
Yes, he has several glaring flaws. But I’m challenging you to find me more than a half dozen nation-wide who aren’t already at destination jobs who don’t. Hell, even Les Miles has some huuuuge flaws and he may very well win his second MNC there this season.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 30, 2011 12:44 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Honestly, Kyle, in California, outside of their fans, college football is not a big deal here
No one gives a shit about Cal, USC, Stanford other than their graduates and fan bases. There’s too many other things to do in a state of 50 million people that has the 9th largest economy in the world. The only reason Stanford and USC get so much press is because of their geographic location in large media-saavy cities; although if the 49ners and Raiders hadn’t been big in pro football I kind of doubt that Stanford would be as desirable as it is today.
UCLA has been in the dumper a relatively long time now, and outside of LA, no one gives a fuck about whether UCLA wins a football game, particularly if the surf is up. :)
In Les Miles’ case, he’s got the advantage that no one in SEC country gives a shit whether these guys graduate with a degree or not LOL
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 12:48 AM CDT up reply actions
As an example, I went to the Bay Bridge construction project last week
And I work in an office of 60 people. One of our new hires is from North/South Dakota, and she’s been in California for 15+ years now, she’s in her mid to late 30s, and has 0 desire to return to the Midwest because the weather and job opportunities just aren’t all that great (although as a civil engineer she’d have no prob finding a job). She doesn’t have kids – the guy she’s married to kids are grown – so she doesn’t care about the schools.
I’ve lived in Iowa, MN, SD, MI, IN, OH, VA (DC, Fredericksburg and Richmond) and MS (Jackson metro) and here. All places have their pluses and minuses. I’d list them BUT I don’t want to get banned because some of my opinions may hedge on violating BHGP’s forum rules :) and besides, its just an opinion.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 12:52 AM CDT up reply actions
I get it.
Your friend doesn’t want to return to the Midwest after living in CA because our weather is harsh and the economy sucks therefore we should expect to lure the best coaches in the country to coach the University of Iowa’s football team. I retract my point.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 30, 2011 12:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes, I'm aware and said as much in an earlier post.
I happen to live in the 3rd largest city in the country (and one, that in many ways, is more of a metropolis than anything in that state) but you can continue to talk down to me as though I’m some untraveled bumpkin. You picked one school that I mentioned (largely due to their location in one of the richest recruiting grounds anywhere) to refute my argument.
The Les Miles advantage might mean something if every other coach in his conference weren’t playing by the same rules. Seriously, make a cogent point.
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by Kyle McCann't on Oct 30, 2011 12:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Not meaning to talk down to you at all!
California is not necessarily better than anywhere else, but dude, after having lived here almost five years – and California really is different. Really different.
You’re in Chicagoland, if I recall correctly… there’s no comparison between California and Chicago – although I would equate Chicago being much more like SF than LA if you want to compare metropolises… except Chicago doesn’t have the hippie influence. The thing is, the weather makes a huge difference in attitudes. In the Midwest, particularly in winter, you’re just trapped inside, so this tends to create an environment more favorable to breeding rabid sports fans than out here, where its nice almost all the time… and if your team loses, well, hey, the weather’s nice and you can go do something else to forget it, rather than being trapped inside in the ice and snow…
Believe me when I say, though, that I get tired of it being sunny all the time and being hot most of the year. It does get old after a while…
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 1:40 AM CDT up reply actions
I remember why I hate California.
Just beat jNW.
by One_ill_KevinJ on Oct 30, 2011 1:41 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
The thing is, this place is like the Hotel California
After you’ve been here long enough, even with the crowding and still ridiculous prices, you look at other places and go “hmmmmm” and then start filling in the negatives for the other places…
Its a nightmare man.
I do get really tired of the crowding.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 1:50 AM CDT up reply actions
And those half-dozen ain't leaving their sweetheart gigs for Iowa
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 12:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Thank you Kyle McCann't
For Thinking list a responsible adult.
Just beat jNW.
by One_ill_KevinJ on Oct 30, 2011 1:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Simple
Idiot Offensive Coaching. Hunker down…back into it…..be safe……
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Congrats to Iowa State
smoked #20 Texas Tech on the road 41-7
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 29, 2011 11:33 PM CDT reply actions
WOW
This ISU win also helps Iowa as it elevates the quailty of competition quotion for Iowa which should keep them in the top 120 of the Sagrin ratings ahead of most 1AA teams…..This win too helped my depression over the loss to Minnesota but not quite as much as the Wisconsin last minute loss to The OSU. I love seeing Wisconsin lose while Brett wears his good luck warmup blouse he has on loan from the girls vollyball team….Major Doof, we should finance the removal of his ankle tat.
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Ooh, Monty Python's Meaning of Life!
Haven’t seen that one in a while.
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 11:45 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah, we're flipping between Weird Al and Arizona/Washington..
by coltranemonk on Oct 29, 2011 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Aw shit, I didn't see Weird Al!
Almost over now, dammit.
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 29, 2011 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I was quite pissed earlier today.
But, this may be Iowa’s worst game of the year (maybe tied with the PSU game). I’m not SURE we win another game, but I bet we play better than today for most or all of them.
The coaches definitely need to clean up plenty of issues. And grow some balls. But, the players deserve some of the blame, and it was a losing effort in all three phases (4 if we include coaching) today.
And, after watching the evening games, maybe the Big Ten is just a more difficult league than we think. Certainly, no excuse to lose to Minny, but nobody is dominant. Everyone can drop a game (including PSU).
If I combined the standings, here’s what we get:
1) PSU
2) Michigan
3) Nebby
4) MSU
5) Wisky
6) OSU
7) Iowa
8) Illinois
9) Purdue
10) jNW
11) Minny
12) IU
(I fudged jNW, Illinois, and Purdue a bit).
If you really believe our coaches should be fired, I can’t change your mind. But acting like we have any control over that is absurd. And, I’d say it would be unwise and stupid for anyone to set up a “fireKF.net” website. Boycott with your money, and politely make your opinion known on these boards, but don’t be an ass and act like you will get Barta to do your bidding.
If KF and staff take us into a tailspin for 3 or 4 years, we’ll know I’m wrong. But history has shown that won’t happen. We will grow a defense that isn’t young and underperforming. We will grow an offense that doesn’t wet its pants for every road game. I can’t make promises about special teams.
We will make a bowl game and win it, this year or next. I think our road to a conference title is more difficult with a championship game, but OSU and Wisky don’t look like goliaths anymore, so maybe we can get one.
Right now, we focus, we rebuild, we do what Iowans do. We don’t panic, we don’t fire everyone in sight, and we don’t set this program back a decade or two (that’s the shit Jamie Pollard would do). Floyd and the Cy-Hawk will return home. It will just have to be 2012 instead.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:00 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs
REC
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions
a level head and optimism for the future but
we just lost to arguably the worst team in D1 so I’m still gonna be pissed for a while…but rec’d
by IAinCA on Oct 30, 2011 12:09 AM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Yeah.
It’s fine to be pissed. If I’m being honest, I probably will be for awhile.
But, imagine how awesome it could be to beat Michigan next Saturday. Or beat those criminals from MSU again. Or win at Lincoln?
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions
If we do any of that, I will be amazed
and the first to admit to having overreacted. I’m not holding my breath though. I was at Penn State and I saw this and I am not encouraged.
"I wish you luck with a capital 'F'" - The Real Elvis.
by StoopsMyAss on Oct 30, 2011 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions
We've got to quit "thinking like Iowans" its that kind of thinking that got us into 20 years of losing seasons
Do you think in today’s atmosphere of uber political correctness that Fry would be hired today? I don’t.
You have to be bold in football to win – bold in the same way that Gable was and Brands is now. Why is wrong for us to have a fiery coach with emotion and that encourages his players to play with emotion like Brands, like Fran appears to have done so far…
Control freaks don’t seem to do well at Iowa – look at how Name Redacted and Lick ended up. Ferentz has been more successful but his overtly cautious and stubborn nature may be catching up with him…
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Except that
Ferentz has already show he can have success with “his type of guys.”
I bet Fran is more of a “control freak” in many ways than KF is.
And, thinking like Iowans is not a bad thing. And, to be fair, I’m not sure KF even does that, because he spent his first 25 or 30 years elsewhere, anyway.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes, Stoops.
I’m not predicting it will happen. I’m just saying it will be awesome if it does.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Well, that's where we are at. Those games are going to be our bowl gameq
‘cause we ain’t going to a bowl game. Purdue murdered Minnesota. I mean they just kick the living shit out of them.
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by StoopsMyAss on Oct 30, 2011 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions
I think Purdue turned the corner against Illinois
Somewhat – now Michigan beat them today so they’re not there yet, but I don’t see us winning there; we have a history of tanking in West Lafayette historically anyway.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 12:32 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't think it will be easy.
Maybe not even probable.
But it sure as hell isn’t impossible.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:37 AM CDT up reply actions
SMA, you're too smart to use the transitive property for sports.
Iowa beat Northwestern going away yet that same Cats team beat IU by about the same margin Iowa did. Iowa lost to ISU in a nailbiter. Do you think the Hawks would wipe the floor with Texas Tech? Or by that logic beat Oklahoma?
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 30, 2011 12:48 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm not making that argument
Iowa does not win on the road going since Michigan last year. Iowa was a Pick 6 away from a dog fight with Northwestern. I am evaluating this team based on performance. We are not very good.
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by StoopsMyAss on Oct 30, 2011 12:52 AM CDT up reply actions
How many teams DO blow the doors off teams
on the road?
We are not good. But even teams like MSU and PSU and Michigan run into trouble on the road.
None of this excuses today’s loss. But Iowa hasn’t sucked horribly forever, either.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Chazz, in 4 of our last five road games
we have been a favorite…and lost. We were 15 point favorite today. We are not only losing the games we should lose, we are losing the ones we should win.
"I wish you luck with a capital 'F'" - The Real Elvis.
I know. I read that from you earlier.
It would appear that we should have beaten ISU. We should have beaten Minny (now and last year). Probably not PSU.
jNW – maybe, maybe not.
If we lose to Purdue, I’ll be worried. For now, it is just a funk, to me.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 1:06 AM CDT up reply actions
Iowa State just took down a ranked team
But that may not be a good example ;)
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 1:04 AM CDT up reply actions
I think, Chazz, the issue is the staff is like IBM in the 1980s
they scoffed at Apple and other innovative, energetic high tech companies and within 10 years they were half the company they were.
Right now, we need an infusion of something. That people see coaching as a starting place is very understandable. Because, for example, the talent differential between us and Minnesota was stark. They are fucking awful. But coaching and enthusiasm won them this game. Kill is going to get better recruits and when he does where does that leave us. Because Nebraska is in our conference now and Michigan has made a huge leap forward by dumping their coach. I see some dark days ahead. I do.
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by StoopsMyAss on Oct 30, 2011 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions
In fact, other than us, jNW and Indiana, every team in the conference is on the upswing from their recent history
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by StoopsMyAss on Oct 30, 2011 12:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Minnesota is on an upswing because of one win?
C’mon, man.
Wisky and Nebby don’t completely appear to be on an upswing.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:29 AM CDT up reply actions
YOu're nuts. Nebraska is on a bee line to play for the Championship. Wisconsin was Top 10 before two hail mary passes
before last year that they were playing in the 4th best bowl of the conference.
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by StoopsMyAss on Oct 30, 2011 12:32 AM CDT up reply actions
Nebby played for a B12 title two years ago.
Wisky has WON Rose Bowls in the not-super-distant past.
To me, they are having good years (or were having them) that aren’t better than years they’ve recently had.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:39 AM CDT up reply actions
I think Nebraska is all set up for a BCS game, the first of Bo Pelini's career.
Wisconsin is going to lock down the third best bowl. I’d say they are both doing well.
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by StoopsMyAss on Oct 30, 2011 12:40 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't see BCS for Nebby
Maybe I’m wrong, but man I don’t see it. PSU and Wisconsin from the B10, I think.
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 12:41 AM CDT up reply actions
PSU plays Wisky...so one is going to be eliminated
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by StoopsMyAss on Oct 30, 2011 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Why? Both could end up 10-2 if Wiscy wins
Winner faces a 9-3 Legends team in the conference Championship.
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 12:45 AM CDT up reply actions
I see only one of them in the BCS
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by StoopsMyAss on Oct 30, 2011 12:53 AM CDT up reply actions
Fair enough
I don’t think the other B10 team is Nebby, though. We’ll see when it gets there. It could be Iowa if we win out.
(just wanted to type it, obviously don’t mean it)
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 12:56 AM CDT up reply actions
I think you're right on "one of PSU or Wisky."
But I think Nebby could lose out to Michigan or MSU, as well.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:57 AM CDT up reply actions
I saw people suggesting Leach on the other message board.
Is batshit insane really a better alternative than overly conservative?
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 30, 2011 12:33 AM CDT up reply actions
no
CyHawk was being facetious.
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 12:34 AM CDT up reply actions
I know he was
but it was actually being discussed as a real option on another board I peeked in on.
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 30, 2011 12:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Ah. I avoid those boards like I avoid Chelsea Handler.
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 12:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Heh, she's the worst. I normally do to
but I guess I wanted to see the slow motion train wreck. It was only for a minute, I swear!
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 30, 2011 12:38 AM CDT up reply actions
to, too, whatever.
Long day.
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 30, 2011 12:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes, long day
Let’s just rejoice in the glory of Kingsbury and sing Kumbaya
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 12:39 AM CDT up reply actions
If Kingsbury were our FG kicker,
we’d have made both of those early kicks with about 80 yards to spare.
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 30, 2011 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
And taken shots with the cheerleaders after each one
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 12:46 AM CDT up reply actions
And pissed in/vomited in/or both, a garbage can on the sideline.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:58 AM CDT up reply actions
While smoking an entire pack of Marlboros
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 12:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Did you see the same thing in 2000? Or 2006/7?
Yes, our coaches need to keep learning and adapt. But we are not the new Minnesota or Indiana. And I don’t think we’ll get there.
I think we are very much over-rating Kill. Today’s win is nice for him. But UM won’t turn a corner for another year or two.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:28 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec again
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 12:29 AM CDT up reply actions
He just out coached KF today
they have ZERO talent. Yet, they won. He’s won everywhere and he will win there. They guy has been in a hospital until two weeks ago. Sheesh.
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by StoopsMyAss on Oct 30, 2011 12:34 AM CDT up reply actions
He's not a legend.
I’ve seen him in person when he was at SIU.
I’m no Brewster fan, but they have some talent in Minnesota. I’m not sure it is close to B10 average, but they have a few guys that can play for almost anyone.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:41 AM CDT up reply actions
I think they are less talented than Indiana and have two starters that could crack our lineup
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by StoopsMyAss on Oct 30, 2011 12:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Gonna disagree there.
They have a few recruits that could have played for almost anyone, but Brewster didn’t develop them at all. Plus there are huge disciplinary and toughness(metal and physical) problems that were created by Brewster basically letting the inmates run the asylum during his tenure.
Also, Brewster just went after all the top recruits according to rivals, etc. There is no uniting scheme to the recruits Minnesota has and the pieces don’t fit together.
Basically SMA is right, I think only Royston and possibly Tinsley or Rallis would be starting on our team.
by 99FormationsButFourWideAin'tOne on Oct 30, 2011 12:47 AM CDT up reply actions
You guys don't think Gray would be playing at most schools?
Maybe not QB, but maybe so at some schools.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:59 AM CDT up reply actions
He was a highly prized recruit IIRC
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 12:59 AM CDT up reply actions
If he had been developed properly, he might be playing QB at most schools, but as he is now, no.
He wasn’t a very good WR last year either. He pretty much disappeared as soon as Big Ten play started.
by 99FormationsButFourWideAin'tOne on Oct 30, 2011 1:00 AM CDT up reply actions
Iowa's staff would have moved him to WR
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 1:01 AM CDT up reply actions
What Iowans do is end up running their best talent off to other places
I would love to come home and work. But Iowa is so damned risk adverse and intolerant of people with eccentric personalities I don’t think I’ll ever be coming back home.
I want to… but the price is too high to “fit in”.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Bullshit. You'd be back in an instant if they matched your salary.
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions
For 300K a year, I'd come back.
That’s tripling what I make. And six weeks of vacation, so I could get out of Iowa during January – March because that’s the time you REALLY don’t want to be there. :)
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 12:29 AM CDT up reply actions
Nope, still calling bullshit. Competitor from Iowa calls matching your salary, you do it.
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 12:33 AM CDT up reply actions
If my kids move in with me, I'd say sure
With that caveat. Because the schools out here are horrible. That’s the only reason I’m not fighting with the ex over them being with her in suburban CT. California public schools are a disaster statewide.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 12:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Glad we agreed you were bullshitting.
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 12:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Sacramento is different than LA though
I can see staying here, even though its not all that great. I don’t think I could ever live in LA. Its just too much… great place if you’re young but I don’t have the energy or patience anymore to put up with the traffic and the high prices…
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 1:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Do you think that is, in part,
due to the fact that Iowa schools are run somewhat in line with “Iowa philosophy” ?
Did you enjoy your childhood in Iowa at all, dude?
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Iowa is a safe, boring, vanilla place - which is what makes the schools good
And there’s tradition with education that has been there since it became a US state, UI, as the first school to admit women.
Chazz, I think the reason kids learn in Iowa is because they don’t have to worry about some classmate pouring lighter fluid on them and setting them on fire because they “snitched” about some kid stealing a bicycle.
Yes, there are gangs in Iowa too – but its not the scale that it is in other places.
Its a great place to grow up, but – if you want to make big money or have a challenging career, you have to move away.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 1:03 AM CDT up reply actions
That's crap.
And not every school in CA is like that. I’m sure way more than in Iowa, but not all.
And if you “have to” move to find a challenging career or big money, maybe you just didn’t win the “application contest” in Iowa. There are millionaires here, too (no, I’m not one of them).
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 1:08 AM CDT up reply actions
i did not want to work in agribusiness or insurance
Iowa does not like creative people either – if you are a creative person, you have to move somewhere else.
One of my profs at Iowa did a lot of economic development studies, and one of the conclusions they came to was “Iowa is great at producing well educated people and we should try to build universities that attract the very best students”. That’s great for professors but little else…
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 1:09 AM CDT up reply actions
Again, not true.
There are ad agencies in Iowa. There is one in Cedar Falls.
Do you make $5 million a year? No. Do YOU do that in CA? Probs not.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 1:11 AM CDT up reply actions
The writer's workshop disagrees
Korn, Grant Wood, Tom Arnold (okay, that was a joke)…
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 30, 2011 1:12 AM CDT up reply actions
I love Tom Arnold
and your point is valid.
Creative people create, no matter where they’re from. They don’t work an office job and complain about salaries if they’re the next big thing.
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 1:13 AM CDT up reply actions
I find Tom Arnold a huge embarrassment and a no talent hack
But – that’s just my opinion.
OTOH, Gene Wilder was a great talent when he was young and hot – he’s basically given up acting because he doesn’t like show business.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 1:16 AM CDT up reply actions
I will say his toilet scene in Austin Powers 1 was great, though
There are certain things he’s very, very good at – but he’s had his 15 minutes.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 1:18 AM CDT up reply actions
You need to stop ripping on Tom Arnold
Or I’ma drive up to Sacto and Figure 4 you.
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 1:19 AM CDT up reply actions
Hahah. We'll have to agree to disagree on Tom, dude
There’s a lot of modern comedy I don’t get, but, for example, I’ve never found the Marx Brothers or the Three Stooges funny, or most of SNL over its entire history.
OTOH, Robin Williams is a fucking SCREAM :)
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 1:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Well, and you have to go to certain places if you're creative
The movie industry is in LA. A lot of the art scene is in NYC, San Francisco, etc.
If you are an aspiring musician, actually one of the best places to be now is either Nashville or Austin (its not all country music, either).
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 1:19 AM CDT up reply actions
I agree with this.
But acting like Iowa is a barren wasteland that has never seen or contributed anything culturally meaningful is an affront to Grant Wood.
And that, I will not abide!
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 1:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Grant Wood = awesome
There’s a lot that has been contributed… but – people have generally had to leave for their contribution to be recognized elsewhere.
As someone who loves to read, I find it a little disconcerting that good novels/novelists are becoming more and more scare as I get older… but there’s a lot of interesting history to read though…
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 1:26 AM CDT up reply actions
Right.
Are those the places to be because everyone is there, or is everyone there because they think that’s where they have to be? Does that even make sense?
I’m not an artist, but it seems like you can make art wherever the fuck you please, and if it appeals to people, you will be found.
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 30, 2011 1:28 AM CDT up reply actions
There's probably more networking involved in creative activities than most other professions
All of the musicians I know are constantly trying to make their network bigger to a) get gigs and b) get better which = c) more gigs.
I have friends who are media (painting for example) artists and its just a lot of hard work meeting people to get your art out there and sold. It takes time. One of my oldest friends lives in KC and works for a grocery chain as a store manager but he spends almost all of the rest of his time painting on the side and going to shows. That’s what he’d rather be doing, but painting isn’t bring bringing in enough to pay the bills, raise his daughter, etc.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 1:32 AM CDT up reply actions
Okay, I can see that.
But there are plenty of actors, musicians and artists working as waiters and barristas in those towns. And I still disagree to the original point, up there somewhere, that you have to leave Iowa to avoid having your creativity stifled.
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by IPeeBlackAndGold on Oct 30, 2011 1:41 AM CDT up reply actions
I would think it is more difficult
to make a good living in Iowa from performing arts or other arts.
And yes, I would think networking would be very important.
But, I also think that a person who really wants to find those opportunities can do so in Iowa.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 1:45 AM CDT up reply actions
If you want to play in the big leagues, you have to leave
See somewhere in this mess my post about my buddy in KC who paints. He’s not playing in the big leagues – at all – but he needed a larger metro than anything available in Iowa to get his painting career off the ground.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 1:54 AM CDT up reply actions
I actually don't think very much of the Writer's Workshop
Way overhyped… and I have a degree in English and took a lot of writing classes. The WR teaches people to write the “perfect novel as defined by MFAs” not necessarily a book you’d want to read that’s GOOD and that sells a lot of copies.
They’ve graduated a lot of MFAs who are teaching writing around the country, and the vast majority of the grads don’t sell a fraction of the books over an entire career that a bestselling author like King does in a week.
Most of your best selling authors didn’t go to a MFA program, they sat down and learned to write stuff that sells.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 1:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes.
Why try, or learn the craft, because you’ll never be Stephen King.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 1:18 AM CDT up reply actions
People that work office jobs for a large corp
and wax poetic about what it takes to make it as an artist or entrepreneur are worse than Ron Zook.
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 1:21 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't work for a large corp
But we are also officially discouraged from posting whom we work for publicly. Its a job… I enjoy playing guitar and writing stories for my friends, but I’m not particularly interested in being a professional musician or writing horror novels for a living. They’re hobbies – no different than woodworking, knitting, building model trains, etc.
I am working on starting a second career in communications so I have other options to replace my income when I have 20 years in a few more years :)
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 1:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Sounds nice.
I sincerely wish you as much success as you can (or want to) handle.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 1:26 AM CDT up reply actions
Chazz, I may criticize as a fan
But I’m not unhappy. Here’s an example why – I was at a meeting last week with some fairly high up people, and there’s a guy at the meeting who is my age, well respected – and – dying from cancer. He has less than 3 months left to live, he’s got kids in high school, yet he was there, cheerful, looking worse than Jobs did in his last few pictures, with his chemo bag with him (and I’m guessing morphine too).
While I do not have everything I want in life, I have enough, and it would not be interesting if you did not have the challenge and was getting everything you wanted.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 1:29 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes.
I didn’t mean to imply you were unhappy. Most of your stories you share with us make you seem pretty happy, aside from maybe wanting to see your children more often.
I know, having turned 30, that I’m struggling with figuring out if I’m happy (sometimes, I really think I’m not) and what I’d really like from life. One thing that I’m struggling with is that my sister, who is 3 or 4 years younger than me, is now “more successful” in terms of career and finance than I am.
Or maybe I just need to find some good anti-depressants.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 1:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Its really hard being 2,000+ miles from my kids
Its a little easier since they’re old enough to use Skype and we do talk frequently on the phone, I get some email, but I am missing out on them growing up.
OTOH, their mother and I hate each other, and if we were in the same town it would be constant war. I can see it being OK if I were a couple of hours away. I did have an opportunity to interview for a job in Philly last fall but turned it down because nearly everyone I talked to said “don’t go there – that place SUCKS” and these were well traveled people who had worked in a lot of places.
A couple of years ago, I could have been a lock for a job in Providence, RI that I passed on. Big mistake – but, at that time, my kids were living with their mom and grandparents in Savannah, GA and their mother swore up and down that she wasn’t moving to the NE to be closer to her BF.
Two weeks after that job closed, she calls me and tells me she’s transferring to Hartford… that “this opportunity had just come up”. Um, she works for a large airline, there’s no such things as “sudden opportunities”
I’m still mad. I’d be a little over an hour’s drive away and have perfect access to Boston and NYC as well.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 1:46 AM CDT up reply actions
IIRC King was a high school English teacher before he got Carrie published.
by 99FormationsButFourWideAin'tOne on Oct 30, 2011 1:20 AM CDT up reply actions
He did a lot of scratching and had a huge pile of rejection slips before he sold that book
Nice article about King in the Friday WSJ
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 1:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh please cut the martyr shit.
You’re such a tortured genius, we get it. Enjoy California. In fact, pick a team out there and go with that.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 30, 2011 12:27 AM CDT up reply actions
Honestly, I don't like California that much.
Its gang banger land. My kids live in CT. I’m stuck because of the damned economy. I would be probably be in the NYC metro right now IF I could find a different job, and I have been trying. I did not move out here because I wanted to – its a long story and not something that’s suitable for posting here.
I love the Hawks, but I think we can do better, but we need to be smart in how we go about it.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 12:30 AM CDT up reply actions
So AJ Derby is just an eccentric talent,
not a kid who has yet to be able to hack it?
When is the last time you spent more than a few days in Iowa? I’m not sure it is as you perceive it. But we will probably not ever embrace college football players who enjoy cocaine with their social media.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:32 AM CDT up reply actions
I'd bet some of the guys in the late 80's we lionize now liked them a little booger sugar
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 12:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Maybe.
Although, most of the Hawks I lionize were from the 90s.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Dude, I'm not saying that we recruit coke/crack heads or tolerate it, OK?
I sure as hell do not want to see Iowa like Miami.
I was back in April 2010 to take care of my mother’s estate. But I don’t have any real reason to come back. I have no close cousins, I’m an only child, and my parents are dead. My BFF in the world is moving out of Iowa in a few years when his youngest graduates because he and his wife can’t stand the weather anymore.
What I’m saying is there’s nothing wrong with having mouthy, emotional players as long as they back it up, and the coaching staff needs to quit being so damned over controlling, because our problems smack of over control…
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 12:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Sometimes, those mouthy emotional players
give everyone a “bad name.”
Not everyone loved the Fab Five.
Most of us around here respect the hell out of Joe Paterno, and he has never put up with that stuff.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 12:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Joe Paterno does not have Iowa's recruiting base
bad comparison. That school is underachieving too. With that talent pool they should have gone to at least two more BCS games last decade. Maybe more.
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by StoopsMyAss on Oct 30, 2011 12:47 AM CDT up reply actions
See Hayden Fry's comment about recruiting and Penn State...look it up
and that was 25 years ago.
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by StoopsMyAss on Oct 30, 2011 12:47 AM CDT up reply actions
They would - with a different coach
I respect Joe Pa immensely but his legacy has cost PSU wins. A lot of wins.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 12:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Or not.
PSU has not had the dark ages that an Oklahoma, Texas, USC, Bama, UNL, fuck: every other power has endured in the last 40 years.
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 1:01 AM CDT up reply actions
And they SHOULD
All the ingredients are there except you have a very nice friendly dinosaur that doesn’t realize his geologic age ended long ago.
You put the guy from Boise in State College and PSU will open a can of whoop ass on everyone.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 1:05 AM CDT up reply actions
I think Saban would have a MNC with Penn State over last 5 years.
they DOMINATE east coast recruiting with a good coach. Those kids want to play at winner, before 100K fans, close to home.
"I wish you luck with a capital 'F'" - The Real Elvis.
There just aren't a ton of Sabans and Petersons out there, guys.
And finding a young one is more of a gamble than we think.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 1:09 AM CDT up reply actions
They've got a good road into State College now. Its not nearly as isolated at it used to be
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 1:11 AM CDT up reply actions
The age-ism gets old quick
Especially from a dude who has said elsewhere in the thread he’s turning 50 in a couple weeks
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 1:09 AM CDT up reply actions
They've been damn close
2008, 1995, a couple others.
All you can do is get close. From there it’s the football gods deciding which of 5-6 elite teams win it all for that year.
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 1:09 AM CDT up reply actions
So wow.....
I just watched the game because I was at daughters’s swim meet. Typical clusterfuck up at Minnesota. BTW, we are terrible. I was up at the dome years ago when they upset us when we were good. We are not good now. We will not be good next year.
I look at these things because my friends decide whether to spend $$$$ to fly back to IC based on the team. Frankly, I do not see them being worth it for the next few years. Too bad as I am 54….
by GuttedSnowBird on Oct 30, 2011 12:47 AM CDT reply actions
I turn 50 in two weeks. I hear ya.
Yeah, to fly myself back for game, stay with my BFF, ticket, that’s two days of vacation + $500 flight + ticket and food. You can get great deals to Maui right now… that’s five days at Disneyland if you stay at a cheap hotel… choices, choices. I can see the Hawks lose for the price of a burger and some beers at The Graduate sports bar over in Davis and not use any vacation time :(
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 12:57 AM CDT up reply actions
True that...
Just booked a week in Maui for the middle of January.
by iowabeakster on Oct 30, 2011 1:36 AM CDT up reply actions
I think we'll win two between OMHR and the Michigans.
by 99FormationsButFourWideAin'tOne on Oct 30, 2011 12:53 AM CDT up reply actions
If you think we will beat Purdue...
You should consult the history books. Purdue is a nightmare and this team will not win a road game. Nebraska will beat us bt 30…
by GuttedSnowBird on Oct 30, 2011 12:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Sounds like a bet
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by therealCatnuts on Oct 30, 2011 12:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Well, one unfortunate thing I've learned about Ferentz's teams
the likelihood of us getting blown out is next to none. We’ll lose. And it will be painfully close, which is what makes these boards that much more contentious.
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 30, 2011 12:57 AM CDT up reply actions
We haven't played one team capable of blowing a team out yet.
I think it’s very possible this team could get blown out.
by 99FormationsButFourWideAin'tOne on Oct 30, 2011 12:58 AM CDT up reply actions
I think Nebraska will blow us out
I didn’t think so, but between PSU and today’s debacle, I don’t see us surviving that game losing by less than 20.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 12:59 AM CDT up reply actions
I am fearful that we will get embarrassed soon. IT could be at home too.
and I can see the fan base being caddy.
"I wish you luck with a capital 'F'" - The Real Elvis.
Both Michigan and Michigan are totally capable of ripping us a new asshole
And this team appears dangerously close to me to going in a complete tailspin.
There’s evidence enough that the coaches lost last year’s squad and I’m not sure they have the team back – yet.
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 1:07 AM CDT up reply actions
But what about Michigan?
Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.
by Kyle McCann't on Oct 30, 2011 1:07 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Michigan state FUCK
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by The Bird Cult on Oct 30, 2011 1:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Well, even good teams/programs get torn a new one once in awhile.
The sun doesn’t shine on the same dog’s you-know-what for a full decade at a time.
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by WaterlooChazz on Oct 30, 2011 1:21 AM CDT up reply actions
I am not surprised either
Didn’t “brew” recruiot well ??. We sure didn’t
by GuttedSnowBird on Oct 30, 2011 12:54 AM CDT reply actions
Well anyway,
I suffered thu numerous losses at Minny
by GuttedSnowBird on Oct 30, 2011 12:59 AM CDT reply actions
Heh. Blair Witch Project.
IT’S TOTALLY REAL YOU GUYS.
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