TELEVISION: Kickoff is set for 11 am (CT). ABC and ESPN will have the broadcast from Kinnick Stadium. Here is your coverage map:
ABC/ESPN coverage map for Wisconsin at Iowa pic.twitter.com/euvlupEnUG
— PlannedSickDays (@PlannedSickDays) October 31, 2013
RADIO/INTERNET. As always, Ed and Dolph can be heard on various AM and FM radio stations. WHO 1040 AM from Des Moines and 600 WMT in Cedar Rapids will have the call. Check out ESPN3 for an available stream for your mobile device.
WEATHER. (Source)
THE SPREAD. Wisconsin opened as a touchdown favorite over Iowa. That line quickly moved to 9.5 in less than 24 hours where it has stayed steady. Even with the movement, the money (67%) is going to Wisconsin. The over/under opened at 50 and has moved down to 48.5 at the time of this post.
DON'T FORGET TO WEAR BLACK.
One more day and we're tailgating on Blackout Saturday. Got your gear? Got your game tickets? GH! pic.twitter.com/YCjAXfLBA4
— The Iowa Hawkeyes (@TheIowaHawkeyes) November 1, 2013
PREDICTIONS. I can't find anyone taking Iowa. That's no surprise in a game with a 10-point spread. All four Big Ten Network predictors believe Iowa will lose by double digits. Marc Morehouse breaks down the advantages and disadvantages for both teams and says the Badgers by eight.
THE HONORARY CAPTAIN.
Former Dubuque Wahlert Golden Eagle (and Iowa OT) Pete McMahon is the honorary captain.
— marcmorehouse (@marcmorehouse) October 31, 2013
THE KID CAPTAIN.
UI Children's Hospital Kid Captain 2013: Mason Shepherd (via UIChildrens)
JAMES MORRIS NAMED NFF SCHOLAR-ATHLETE. He's one of 16 players nationally that will receive a post-graduate scholarship. Kirk Ferentz talked about the award:
Iowa Coach K. Ferentz (via Iowa Hawkeyes)
MEET DESMOND KING. Hawkeye Sports have an interview with Iowa's starting cornerbacks. B.J. Lowery and Desmond King talk about learning from one another.
B.J. Lowery and Desmond King (via Iowa Hawkeyes)
THE BIG TEN MEDIA DAY FOR MEN'S BASKETBALL WAS YESTERDAY. Here's Fran:
Iowa Men's Basketball Coach Fran McCaffery Speaks at 2013-14 B1G Media Day (via Iowa Hawkeyes)
THERE'S PLAYER VIDEO TOO. Hawkeye Drive was in Chicago and captured interviews with Melsahn Basabe, Roy Dev Marble, Zach McCabe and Aaron White. They're longer videos than usual, 8-10 minutes, and worth your time.
THE HAWKEYES WILL BEGIN THE SEASON IN THE "OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES" CATEGORY. The first AP Poll for men's basketball was released yesterday. Iowa is not in the Top 25 but received enough votes to be considered 30th. Wonder who voted for Iowa and who didn't? Take a look.
NICKNAMES?
I-Club president introduces Fran, makes mention of PSD's "British Air" nickname when making a comment about Gabe Olaseni last week.
— Brendan Stiles (@thebstiles) November 1, 2013
IT WAS MEDIA DAY FOR THE LADIES TOO.
Iowa's Samantha Logic a preseason all-Big Ten pick by media, not coaches.
— Rick Brown (@ByRickBrown) October 31, 2013
OTHER LINKS:
- Hlas Podcast: Getting the skinny on the Badgers
- Badgers flying high with Gordon jet sweep
- Hawkeyes haven't forgotten Badgers' fake punt in 2010
- Iowa vs. Wisconsin: What to expect
- 1-on-1: Hailey Schneden
- The ritual of the postgame handshake
- Bullock finds his role at running back
- Chris Borland returns to practice, plans to play
- Delany talks November night football
- Defense keeps it simple
- Big Ten Hoops Media Day: Notebook
- Iowa: Five things I hate about you
- Talkin Hawks podcast: Wisconsin
- Izzo: Iowa could take a monster step
- Former Hawk Earl Douthitt killed while raking leaves
- Iowa hoops ready to live up to the hype
- Iowa and Wisconsin: common enemies
- Basketball media day: photo gallery
- McCaffery building a contender
- Born to play Iowa
- Hawkeye Sports Report 10/31/13
- Heartland Trophy and rusty toolbox up for grabs
- Ferentz radio recap
- James White has unfinished business with Iowa
- BTN's Week 10 previews
- UW pass defense preps for Iowa's tight ends
- Iowa's DEs are definitely different
- Hawkeyes among first half half-dozen
- Hawkeye LB Christian Kirksey
- 11/1/2013: I-Club breakfast video
- Men's Basketball Hosts Augustana Sunday in Exhibition: Game Notes
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