I don't think the powers that be have heard the last of the Hawks. It will take some time but I will bet we are humming again by the latter part of next season.
It is hard to beat Heinz ketchup but Del Monte was about as good. Also hard to beat good sausage. Goes really great with bland foods like English Muffins.
There is plenty of practice time to get routes right and blocking right. Further, the offense practices against one of the best defenses in the country. Move up 30 places on offense and you have got something. Move up 30 more places the next year.
It is all about money. As long as they turn a profit there will be a game. I think Fryowa's idea has a lot of merit and would be a fun watch for the fans.
Lisa Bluder certainly deserves every kudo she gets. One of the great coaches in Iowa history. She coached at least three national players of the year. And she left the program totally under control with a great successor. Has any other Iowa coach done that?
The O/U for Nebby and Iowa should tell you all you need to know about gambling. If you gamble put your money where the deck is not stacked. Enrich your friends and not your enemies. Also we should note that Nebby fans gambling with the big boys means less money to nebby for acquiring players.
Could it be that they promise someone the start to get them? Or promise them the first three starts? Maybe someone who is not yet in the portal? Cade might even agree to that.