Subjectively, the series is fun and creates buzz for both teams, but it will always feel like a lose/break-even for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Objectively, the series perpetuates in-state hatred and could be used towards another home game. The money "stays in state" but doesn't bring in any cheeks...
It's a delicate issue when you take into account that geographic names are almost impossible to apply to every school correctly, hence the names "Legends," and "Leaders," were created so as to represent every school without neglecting academic standards and historical importance. By that same...
A disappointing loss tonight that showed Iowa fans that we bleed all the same. This is no way hurts Iowa's chances of making a BCS bowl game or winning the Big Ten. Chins up, next week is a new week.