A few observations about Friday's game

theobserver

theobserver

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I sincerely hope I am wrong but this could be the worst Kinnick Stadium experience in a long, long time:

1) A dispirited Hawkeye fan base already upset with a dismal season, likely to see a Penn State-like pounding -- if not worse -- as the program finishes the season at 4-8, the third worst finish in the career of the B1G's highest-paid and longest-tenured coach.
2) The boo birds, aware of likely defections and de-commitments from ranked recruits, in full throat as Greg Davis dials up a one-yard pass on 3rd-and-3, or as Nebby shreds Iowa's line and secondary for record Kinnick Stadium yardage.
3) A stadium that more closely resembles Memorial Stadium East as Cornhusker fans pull out all stops to get tickets. Not difficult as some Iowa fans give up theirs or sell extras at face value ... or less.
4) Bo Pelini prowling the visitor's sideline like an angry cockroach on crack, getting the most out of his players. Kirk Ferentz, meanwhile, chewing gum and taking notes.
5) Rick Kaczenski, winner.

This could be one day when fighting Black Friday crowds will seem more attractive than sitting through three hours of what from all counts appears to be an approaching train wreck.

But that's football. *snort*
 




I really hope none of the seniors get booed coming out for their Senior Day moment.

I have a bad feeling some idiots will boo JVB. Embarrassing if that happens.
 






theobserver said:
I sincerely hope I am wrong but this could be the worst Kinnick Stadium experience in a long, long time:

1) A dispirited Hawkeye fan base already upset with a dismal season, likely to see a Penn State-like pounding -- if not worse -- as the program finishes the season at 4-8, the third worst finish in the career of the B1G's highest-paid and longest-tenured coach.
2) The boo birds, aware of likely defections and de-commitments from ranked recruits, in full throat as Greg Davis dials up a one-yard pass on 3rd-and-3, or as Nebby shreds Iowa's line and secondary for record Kinnick Stadium yardage.
3) A stadium that more closely resembles Memorial Stadium East as Cornhusker fans pull out all stops to get tickets. Not difficult as some Iowa fans give up theirs or sell extras at face value ... or less.
4) Bo Pelini prowling the visitor's sideline like an angry cockroach on crack, getting the most out of his players. Kirk Ferentz, meanwhile, chewing gum and taking notes.
5) Rick Kaczenski, winner.

This could be one day when fighting Black Friday crowds will seem more attractive than sitting through three hours of what from all counts appears to be an approaching train wreck.

But that's football. *snort*
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FYI, Urban Meyer is the BIG highest paid coach......
 












theobserver said:
I fear I woke up on the negative side of the bed this morning.
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Do you suppose? You appear to be a glass half empty sort of person.

Yes, it's a down year. But if you truly are a gardener, as your avatar infers, you certainly will understand there are times of clearing and no growth to make room for the planting of something bigger and better. Think of all the playing time top recruits can get in coming years.

Ferentz is just laying the groundwork for a stronger program for future years.
 


You wont hear many boos. Fans have accepted what this season is already, terrible. If Iowa gets off to a good start, the crowd will be in it.
 


GhostofBTT said:
I went to the Iowa Nebraska game in 1999. Nothing will be as bad as that murder.
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Wouldn't bet on that. I was in Husker Stadium to witness this debacle. 14-0 before I found my seat. You could substitute a few names from the recap of this game and could be looking at this Friday's summary.....don't think it will be this bad. I think this might have been the game that Fry coined his phrase "we might have to get the baseball bat out to get the boys off the bus". He was early in his time at Iowa and Nebraska was loaded as always in those days.

Sept. 20, 1980 game recap .........

Nebraska completely shut down Iowa's heralded runner Jeff Brown, putting to rest Iowa's hope for a rushing contest with Nebraska IB Jarvis Redwine. Redwine left the game shortly after halftime after collecting 153 yards on 12 attempts, while Brown added only 51 to his career total during the entire game. Other Iowa rushing attempts went the other way, and the Hawkeye ground total netted only 44 yards as the Cornhuskers allowed Iowa into Nebraska territory only twice in the entire game on their way to delivering a painful 57-0 shutout
 


Section136 said:
I really hope none of the seniors get booed coming out for their Senior Day moment.

I have a bad feeling some idiots will boo JVB. Embarrassing if that happens.
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Not going to boo the players but most likely will take the advice of Thumper's mom.

I discovered an alternate expression over the past several weeks. - chuckling while screaming "Wooooo". I've used it often and expect it to be my most used vocalization at the game Friday, for example:

as T-Mart is leaving the DL grasping at air and Jimmy M pirouetting like a ballerina -- "Woooooo!"

as JVB dumps it off at the l.o.s. on 3rd & 4 resulting in Weisman getting blown up for a 2 yard loss -- "Wooooo!"

I find it to show the proper respect and admiration for good football play (unfortunately, it is always the opponent) as well as an expression of disrespect and contempt for the ineptitude of the Hawks' play.
 


ohhawk said:
Wouldn't bet on that. I was in Husker Stadium to witness this debacle. 14-0 before I found my seat. You could substitute a few names from the recap of this game and could be looking at this Friday's summary.....don't think it will be this bad. I think this might have been the game that Fry coined his phrase "we might have to get the baseball bat out to get the boys off the bus". He was early in his time at Iowa and Nebraska was loaded as always in those days.

Sept. 20, 1980 game recap .........

Nebraska completely shut down Iowa's heralded runner Jeff Brown, putting to rest Iowa's hope for a rushing contest with Nebraska IB Jarvis Redwine. Redwine left the game shortly after halftime after collecting 153 yards on 12 attempts, while Brown added only 51 to his career total during the entire game. Other Iowa rushing attempts went the other way, and the Hawkeye ground total netted only 44 yards as the Cornhuskers allowed Iowa into Nebraska territory only twice in the entire game on their way to delivering a painful 57-0 shutout
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Ahhhhhh, the good ole' days, how I yearn for them...........
 


eveningnewsteam said:
You wont hear many boos. Fans have accepted what this season is already, terrible. If Iowa gets off to a good start, the crowd will be in it.
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Fans won't boo during the senior introductions as we haven't taken a snap yet. But after 2 off tackle runs and a 1 yard pass play the first series, you damn straight they will boo.
 








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