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Nebraska Cornhuskers-Iowa Hawkeyes Rivalry: Tom Osborne is Excited

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On the last Friday of November in Lincoln, Neb., the college football teams from the University of Iowa and the University of Nebraska will square off in the first of what is expected to be a long and competitive and entertaining rivalry between one of the Big Ten Conference’s original member institutions and the league’s most recent addition. It could be the beginning of a … [Read more...] about Nebraska Cornhuskers-Iowa Hawkeyes Rivalry: Tom Osborne is Excited

Iowa Hawkeyes Welcome Back Heisman Runner-Up QB Brad Banks

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Former University of Iowa All-America quarterback Brad Banks led the 2002 Hawkeyes to a Big Ten co-championship; a perfect 8-0 league mark and an 11-2 overall record. That team made their first ever BcS appearance vs. USC in the Orange Bowl. Banks was runner-up to USC’s Carson Palmer (you might have heard of him, he made a lot of news with the Cincinnati Bengals lately) in … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes Welcome Back Heisman Runner-Up QB Brad Banks

Iowa TV Station Incites Stephen Colbert’s Wrath on Eve of Straw Poll (Video)

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If there's one thing I love to watch- it's a good all media smackdown. And there's a reason Stephen Colbert is probably my favorite show on television next to Family Guy. And with the Iowa straw poll set to take place this weekend. The nation is focusing on the midwest. And please no more comments about the deep fried butter on a stick at the Iowa State Fair! That joke is … [Read more...] about Iowa TV Station Incites Stephen Colbert’s Wrath on Eve of Straw Poll (Video)

#36 Iowa Hawkeyes: College Football 77 in 77

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What's the key to the Iowa Hawkeyes having a much better 2011 than 2010? "Got to make sure we're practicing well, and we go eliminate off-the-field distractions, and making sure we're finishing games," wide receiver Marvin McNutt told me at Big Ten  media day. So all those off-the-field distractions were they a big reason the team went downhill fast toward the end of last … [Read more...] about #36 Iowa Hawkeyes: College Football 77 in 77

Jerry Kill ready, excited about transition at Minnesota

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Despite being in the MAC, Jerry Kill had some success against the Big Ten in his three-year tenure with Northern Illinois. Kill’s Huskies beat Purdue in 2009, and beat Minnesota in 2010, which was one of the major factors in the firing of Tim Brewster. Now, Kill has begun to turn around the Minnesota program he beat 10 months ago. But Kill doesn’t think success at NIU will … [Read more...] about Jerry Kill ready, excited about transition at Minnesota

Iowa Hawkeyes Land Pair on Preseason All-American Teams

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Can college football season get here already? Well, I know it's get closer when media releases like this hit my inbox. Two University of Iowa football players earned preseason All-America recognition. Offensive lineman Riley Reiff has been named Playboy preseason All-America first team. Reiff and wide receiver Marvin McNutt, Jr., (Isn't that the most fun name you've ever … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes Land Pair on Preseason All-American Teams

Michigan State Survives Iowa 66-61: Rapid Reaction

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The Michigan State Spartans keep their NCAA tournament hopes alive with a 66-61 first-round win over the Iowa Hawkeyes on Thursday. Spartans Head Coach Tom Izzo said it best when he said, "It wasn't the prettiest of games," as the Spartans  and Hawkeyes combined for 28 turnovers in a back-and-forth affair which came down to the very last minute of play. But it was a pair … [Read more...] about Michigan State Survives Iowa 66-61: Rapid Reaction