The Takeaway: Michigan State

by Oops Pow Surprise on Oct 6, 2008 1:32 AM CDT

Sure, Iowa just snatched another defeat from the jaws of victory, 16-13. But how much do we really know? What was really important about losing to Michigan State? What does it all mean, Basil? The Tak...

Moeaki and Stross already hurt

by Oops Pow Surprise on Aug 11, 2008 8:29 AM CDT

Shit. Word on the street is it's Moeaki's foot and Stross's hamstring. Neither's supposed to be severe, but goddammit, you know?

I Think We Can Talk About Riley Reiff Now

by Oops Pow Surprise on Jul 28, 2008 9:46 AM CDT

 Way too white to be a "character liability" out of high school, right? Um, about that.... Lost among the unpleasantness of last week (and the mind-rattling willpower it's taking not to continue...

He's Like Bob Dylan... AND a Hawkeye Fan

by Oops Pow Surprise on Jul 4, 2008 4:15 PM CDT

Jesus Holy Christ, Tony Freeman Leaves Iowa Basketball Team

by Oops Pow Surprise on May 2, 2008 9:33 PM CDT

Rumors had been flying all week that Tony Freeman--you know, that guy that led Iowa in scoring in eight of his twenty games played--was on his way out. The UI made it official tonight, announcing that...

Immediate Post-Spring Game Mood? "Dour."

by Oops Pow Surprise on Apr 19, 2008 5:21 PM CDT

If you missed the game, go here: PlayOn Sports, click on the Iowa Spring Game button (don't worry, it's all free), and watch the proceedings. As near as I can tell, it's the audio feed from the radio ...

Iowa's Starting Tailback in the Spring Game Is... Is... Oh No.

by Oops Pow Surprise on Apr 17, 2008 6:45 PM CDT

It's no secret that Iowa's backfield is a concern for 2008. Only one scholarship tailback is on campus right now--juco transfer and confirmed Mightymouse Nate Guillory--so it stands to reason that he ...

Worst Tournament Ever

by Oops Pow Surprise on Mar 14, 2008 5:26 PM CDT

When I say "worst tournament ever," of course, I'm not talking about BHGP Bracket Madness, which is hard charging like an unstoppable demon train as we speak. I mean the Big Ten Tourney, which is curr...

Albert Young is MOTO

by Oops Pow Surprise on Feb 27, 2008 1:11 PM CST

Forget George Bush, Hannah Montana, Oprah, and DMX; there is only one ruler of the entire universe. That is MOTO: Master Of The Obvious. The current monarch of the MOTO Universe is none other than out...

Iowa's Assault on Fulmer Cup Continues Unabated

by Oops Pow Surprise on Feb 23, 2008 6:02 PM CST

Let's get the bad news out of the way right now: WR James Cleveland, two counts of misdemeanor drug possession, one felony count of tax stamp violation.* QB Arvell Nelson, possession of marijuana. Bot...