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  1. MelroseHawkins

    Iowa Has Passed The Eye Test.

    The hope was that Iowa was going to be good and a different kind of team that could play defense. The question was how they would do in the BIG once conference games started. How would McCollum do, bringing a bunch of players up from Div II, to Drake than onto Iowa, a p4 team in a good...
  2. MelroseHawkins

    Rumor Has It. - Dylan Riaola

    I have heard from a couple sources that Dylan Raiola is entertaining entering the transfer portal. His brother Dayton recently announced he was leaving and there are stories mentioning Alabama may be going after Dylan. Will be interesting to watch. I kind of wondered after seeing Dayton was leaving.
  3. MelroseHawkins

    Was It Just Me? Anybody Else Notice?

    During the Robert Morris game, did anybody else notice just how athletic the team looked compared to all the previous years? The entire team athleticism was noticeable to me. Active bodies playing D and not having to switch a ton, staying with players beyond the 3 pt line, dunking, etc. It was...
  4. MelroseHawkins

    Iowa 2 Deep for Oregon

    I came across this in an article. I thought Iowa had the entire RB room healthy and ready to go. Anybody know what is going on with Patterson & Washington Jr? They are absent from the 2 deep. Are they healthy and just at 4 & 5 on in the depth?
  5. MelroseHawkins

    Loving The Diversity Of The Offense.

    Tim Lester is rolling, especially with Gron's legs. But, what may be the most important part about the offense, is that opposing teams can no longer scheme to or stack the box. Lester spreads them out to cover options, which creates large running lanes when the QB gets them into the correct...
  6. MelroseHawkins

    Viacom Back In The Day - Am I Crazy?

    I was thinking about the broadcasting of old football games in the 1980's & 90's. Many of the games were on I think Viacom or Raycom or something with local broadcasters like Wayne Larrivee. The BIG would prob have a nationally broadcasted ABC game with the likes of Ohio St or Michigan &...
  7. MelroseHawkins

    Matt Campbell & Job Openings.

    I have this strong feeling that he will be leaving Iowa St after this season. I feel there are just too many high profile jobs/opportunities that have opened up and that are going to open up in the BIG and the SEC. I think this is the year to be able to move and kind of pick his spot. I feel he...
  8. MelroseHawkins

    Wetjen In Space DOWNFIELD!?

    Isn't there a damn way Lester or coaches can design a play to get Wetjen a bit downfield in space to receive a pass. On O, it seems they either have a jet sweep, that when the D sees him in motion are going to key on him or a pass to the outside. As Iowa fans, we always cringe at the thought...
  9. MelroseHawkins

    Hot or Not?

    There are some celebrities that people just go crazy over or think is really hot that I don't get. It made me think what celebrities do some feel are extremely hot & who others think is not. Like Taylor Swift. For some reason, she just doesn't do it for me as moving the needle. I realize she's...
  10. MelroseHawkins

    Mark Gronowski - I didn't know!

    If you had the opportunity to watch Big Noon Kickoff, they did a heart tugging story about Mark Gronowski and about his relationship with his brother who battles severe epilepsy along with a development condition. I never knew of this story, and it really tells me a ton about his character and...
  11. MelroseHawkins

    Iowa's Surprising Depth.

    I was thinking about Iowa's depth, in particular in the QB, RB & WR rooms. I would have to say this is the deepest Iowa has been at these three positions for some time. To state the obvious, this is such a good thing and advantage as it not only provides depth for potential injuries, it also...
  12. MelroseHawkins

    Iowa Should Run At Least One Flea Flicker Every Game - Here's Why?

    First let me preface this post by saying that I am not a huge trick play guy. A team has to have the solid pieces/units in place to have an identity and to be consistent against opponents, especially good teams. But, I have always thought a team should run a flea flicker at least one time...
  13. MelroseHawkins

    Anybody Have FUBO TV?

    Pretty much wondering what your experience is and if you like the guide. It's pretty comparable to YouTube TV which I have had for years. FUBO includes the Marquee Network which interests me and is only a couple bucks more. Also, do you mind the guide? It looks pretty similar to YouTube as...
  14. MelroseHawkins

    Where is OkeefeforPrez???

    Anybody know? I don't recall seeing any post from him for quite some time, even in the Fire Tim Lester thread. I hope all if well with him and his fam. Makes one nervous not seeing posts from those who tended to post frequently.
  15. MelroseHawkins

    Olympics Thread - You Interested?

    I don't know what it is about this year, but I am really disinterested in viewing the Olympics. Not sure why but I just don't seek it out like years past. Anybody else have this same feeling? Just wondering. I suppose this could be a thread to post any discussion about events or the USA teams...
  16. MelroseHawkins

    Did Lisa Bluder, Jan Jensen and Iowa Basketball Change the Course for Women's Basketball?

    We all know the story of CC playing at Iowa and now possibly changing the way the women's game is played into the future. How cool it was that Iowa with coach Bluder, Jensen and the staff may be credited with this shift on the level of Michael Jordan or Steph Curry as far as changing the way the...
  17. MelroseHawkins

    Pat Angerer Named New Color Analyst for Hawkeye Football.

    There, after 20 yrs I finally beat everyone and Rob to the punch. https://www.kwwl.com/sports/pat-angerer-named-new-color-analyst-for-hawkeye-football/video_df06bcdf-ee0b-5095-afb8-769aaaa56d14.html
  18. MelroseHawkins

    Small Business Owners - Insurance

    I am in the process of starting my own business. It is service oriented (Data driven). I have no store front, no inventory and do not sell products. I provide a service and primary work remotely into computer systems. I will be the sole proprietor of a llc and the only worker at this point. Are...
  19. MelroseHawkins

    Luka Garza Awarded a NBA Standard Contract With Wolves.

    He had a two-way contract but was given a standard contract ahead of the playoffs. Good to hear. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/timberwolves-make-intriguing-roster-move-before-playoffs/ar-BB1l8pI6?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=4063f9efcf7242b8b47235a6bf565fc3&ei=95
  20. MelroseHawkins

    Run Iowa Run Against UConn??

    Iowa ran LSU out of the gym and the game plan was to run them to submission which they did. LSU came out gassed in the 2nd half. Iowa clearly is a very conditioned team as CC and Marshall often play the entire game. I don't know how well that will work against UConn as UConn I suspect is also...


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