TELEVISION.
Michigan State at Iowa on Saturday will be televised on ESPN2 at 11 a.m. #hawkeyehomecoming
— The Iowa Hawkeyes (@TheIowaHawkeyes) September 29, 2013
HAPPY HOMECOMING. The weather is being difficult. If you had plans for today in Iowa City, you may want to stay tuned.
We have delayed the decision of parade cancellation until 2:15. We will announce it via email, news outlets, and social media.
— Iowa Homecoming (@uihomecoming) October 4, 2013
IF YOU'RE HEADING TO THE GAME. Wear the appropriate color! It's the spirit game in Kinnick so stripe out the stadium.
WEATHER. (Source) There's a chance of severe weather but the current forecast shows rain in the early morning and moving on by game time. Still, this is Iowa and the weather changes frequently. The University of Iowa would like you to be aware of the forecast for severe conditions and plan accordingly.
RADIO/INTERNET. You can listen to Dolph an Ed on WHO 1040 AM or WMT 600 Cedar Rapids (no stream). Online, gametracker is available at Hawkeye Sports. So is audio ($$). You can also check ESPN3 for online viewing if your Internet Service Provider allows.
THE SPREAD.The line has been fluid this week moving from Iowa -1.5 to MSU -1 back to Iowa -1. It'll continue to move up to kickoff as it appears to me Vegas is trying to keep this game at 50/50 to play the juice. Consider this a coin toss.
PREDICTIONS. ESPN Big Ten Bloggers Adam Rittenberg and Brian Bennett are again split on who wins this game. Bennett doesn't believe in the Hawks. Folks at the BTN are also split on the winner. Football Study Hall has Iowa winning 4.2-3.1. And finally, Marc Morehouse gives Iowa an edge in his advantages and predicts an Iowa win, 16-14.
GREG DAVIS TALKS OFFENSE.
Greg Davis Post-Practice Interview - Oct. 3, 2013 (via Iowa Hawkeyes)
KIRK FERENTZ ALSO SPOKE AT THE I-CLUB BREAKFAST. Source: Hawkeye Drive.
BO KNOWS BASEBALL.
Bo Porter is Iowa's honorary captain this week. You might know him as the manager of the Houston Astros.
— marcmorehouse (@marcmorehouse) October 3, 2013
IOWA'S GONNA NEED MORE OOPS POWELL SURPRISE. He's a weapon. Perhaps like one we haven't seen in a Hawkeye uniform in a long time. How he went from Toledo to Utah to now Iowa is an interesting journey. Read about it here.
THIS GAME IS ALL ABOUT DEFENSE. Both teams have studs at middle linebacker. They're the leaders of their defense.
IOWA'S IMPROVING DLINE WILL NEED TO TAKE ANOTHER STEP FORWARD. Louis Trinca-Pasat and Carl Davis have played better than anyone expected back in August. This game is another challenge and another chance to prove they're legit.
I'M SURE THEY ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO MSU/IOWA.
@PlannedSickDays tell me you saw this #jNW pic.twitter.com/pRxAzD6eDq
— Eric Haywood (@ehaywood2) October 4, 2013
HOOPS. It's basketball preview season. Get ready for more links like this. The Big Ten Network announced its basketball schedule for this Winter. Iowa has seven games that will air on the network. Also, Fran McCaffery did some talking to the Daily Pennsylvanian. Iowa will take on Penn this season. McCaffery played for Penn from 1979-1982.
ALSO.
More Black & Gold Blowout details. Do not miss this exciting event! #Hawkeyes first public appearance on Oct. 25: pic.twitter.com/QCyLbJju9f
— Iowa Women's BBall (@IowaWBB) October 4, 2013
OTHER LINKS:
- Kid Captain: Alex Kirby
- Iowa vs. Michigan State (What to expect)
- Like Iowa's Kirk Ferentz, Michigan State's Mark Dantonio endures a bumpy ride
- Live chat: Does Iowa represent a must-win for Michigan State football?
- Strongmen and beef, Spartans and Hawkeyes
- Crowded Kinnick Stadium keeps Spartan coach on his toes
- Podcast: ‘On Iowa' with Rudock, Weisman, others
- Hawkeye receivers in for a challenge
- Jake Rudock's calm nature helps Hawkeyes
- Iowa football mirrors Michigan State in many ways, teams balance out in comparison
- Iowa writer: Hawkeyes will beat MSU in a close one
- Podcast: ‘On Iowa' previews MSU game
- Grinz on Green Blog: Expect Another `Bruising Battle' Against Iowa
- Previewing MSU at Iowa
- Hawks expect to see another strong running attack
- Macgarrett Kings Jr. likes idea of being answer to Michigan State's 'explosive plays' challenge
- Three and Out - Here's the tape, now what?
- Ah c'mon, not this stuff again
- What to watch in the Big Ten: Week 6
- 10/3/2013: Talkin' Hawks podcast (Iowa vs. Michigan State)
- Spearman Grateful for Playing Time
- Ferentz radio - Hot front, cold front meet up
- Michigan State-Iowa series 'a man's game'
- ISU police zero in on suspect in locker room heist
- 3 Things to Watch for Against Michigan State
- Michigan State QB Connor Cook ready to take positive steps at Iowa, handle noise
- Some tough answers to your tough Michigan State football questions; the truth hurts
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