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I think we probably both had a great time on Saturday! Cheers.

I think Wisconsin has been our biggest actual rival for the last quarter century. Nebraska? No. ISU? No. Minny? Also, no.

That's a tough call for me. I like wins. Not thrilled about 6 exciting losses per year, but you do you! I do agree that this program has become super stale and very difficult to watch at times.

I'm already feeling fairly disgusted about what has happened to "college" sports, so my transition to being a casual fan has already started. I'm in my 50s, and have been going to games in Kinnick since I was about 6 years old. My early memories were Bob Commings. Good times. I gave up my...

So going from 8,9,10 wins to 5 or 6 is aok with you? Could happen... I should note that I'm also ready to move on, but prepared for a lot fewer wins.

Good points, but why would Bret, Campbell, or Mark come to Iowa? Bret, for example, is a great coach who is currently at the helm of a program on the rise (I think). If Illinois can recruit Chicago well, take players from Wisconsin, etc., he could do pretty well at Illinois for quite a...

This is the shocking part. That senior-laden team was manhandled. Next year could actually be a lot worse, and likely will be. Iowa is a "developmental program" and we had good reason to think that 10 wins was very possible this year. Next year, they'll have much less experience, no...

You make good points. My worry is that our current recruiting level isn't going to keep pace with other teams in the conference, especially when you add in the NIL transfer$. I watched way too much football this past weekend and when I see teams like Indiana and Illinois playing very well...

I graduated with my undergrad in 1991, and really had a great time with FB and BB. Same!

Just feel the excitement growing by the day.

From the looks of it, Iowa has won twice in Columbus since 1960. These days we're just about on a once very ten year victory pace. OSU would have to decide to only run the ball, and to fumble 5 times.

I remember the magical year when Iowa brought in Banks, who could run and throw. Massive success, and one of my favorite years all time as a fan. It kills me that we recruit statues to play the QB position when it's obvious that having a good, mobile QB these days is a key. Teams have to...

Very good points.

I agree. Also, with Iowa's perplexingly porous pass protection, a more mobile QB makes a lot of sense.

I think this weekend against Washington will tell us a lot more than last week. If Iowa looks bad and loses to a decent (but not all-world) Washington team, it will be a disappointing year overall. OSU was always going to be a loss. Sorry, but thinking Iowa would win in the shoe is a great...

Graduated, but also have the same recurring dream as the other guys. One good memory was working for a couple of years at Carver in the summer doing odd jobs and mail delivery.

I hear what you're saying, but I'm not sure it will tell us a ton. We could lose by 3 touchdowns and win every remaining game. I hope I'm wrong and this game is close, but OSU has a ridonkulous amount of talent this year, and I wouldn't be surprised if they make the NC game. In terms of...

I think the new teams will create challenges. For example, UCLA men's basketball has the potential to be very good this year. Their last two years' recruiting rankings (from 247) note that they were rated 16th and 23rd the past two years. They have real talent.

I mostly agree, but wasn't our offense inside ISU's 5 yard line twice, and came away with zero touchdowns? To me, the game would've been out of reach if we would've punched it in.

I think Iowa is progressing, and will have a good year as we move forward, with the possible exception of the OSU game. I think beating them would require a perfect game, which includes a viable passing game. OSU's defense is really good and they will work to stop the run. I think Iowa will...