I couldn't have said it better myself Franstheman. Even if I were allocated 3 posts in which to attempt it.
I would, however, be remiss if I didn't inquire as to your feelings regarding Purdue. Do you, as is good and proper, hate them as well?
When I see a Texas helmet I think of salad dressing. Nobody can look at Michigan's helmet without immediately thinking of Deleware. The boxing mick only brings a mental association with the NBC peacock.
The Hawkeyes had a cameo in that movie in which the pulling guard broke the star LBs leg...
I like the OPs optimism, but agree with the last several posters. If we lost to Iowa State because we didn't want to tip our hand, then I'm officially in rabble rabble rabble mode.
I'm not sure we would all need to comment on it, but if I heard Pierre Pierce predicting he was going to score I would definitely hide my daughter and hide my wife.
Chalk me up as another UNI alum that roots/has always rooted for the Hawks. I didn't attend the university because I wanted to get excited about the sports programs.
As a matter of fact, meeting many of the athletes did not enhance my school spirit at all. Most of the wrestlers I met were fun...
I would like to change my answer to this. If we are competitive in every game and the ball just doesn't bounce our way, I'll hold off on the rabble rabble rabble.