Is Oregon Going To Take Iowa Seriously?

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Been thinking about this a lot lately.

Yeah, their coaches obviously say so in the media. Same for the players. You have to. You can't give off an air of being cocky in public.

But...we're Iowa. They're Oregon. Flashy, high-dollar, national bandwagon fan base that played in the PAC12 where everything was high scoring, air raid, ESPN highlight offense with video game numbers and no one worried about defense. They've been to the big time. We haven't. They get Fowler and Herbstriet calling their games and we don't.

Are we going to get overlooked by that squad (regardless of what they say on TV)? Are they thinking that the Indiana thing was a fluke and they're going to roll into a little flyover Midwest town and shithammer a bumpkin team? Show a bunch of farm kids what the Hollywood life is all about?
 


I have this feeling they aren't really taking the atmosphere at Kinnick seriously and may be in for a rude and surprising awakening for them. Not sure they realize how suffocating it can get with all the fans closer than at usual stadiums.
 


I think they understand who Iowa is and take the hawks and environment seriously. This coach was the DC under Kirby at UGA. He's tough and intense. I think he brings a more physical culture to Oregon.

Of course it could be that some players dont take the hawkeyes that seriously. That will be a good thing.
 


I think you're on to something and I have had similar thoughts. Lanning is a good coach and I believe he knows what he is getting into Saturday. But getting 18-22 year old kids to buy into that is a whole other thing. I don't know if we win but I really believe we can take these guys by surprise with the crowd's intensity and likewise from the Hawks on the field. You know this staff is preaching physicality all week. Not sure that Oregon will be ready for that.
 


Dan Lanning is an excellent coach with an excellent staff, and I think they will take it seriously. And will pound that message into the players.

If we win, we will have earned the win. It won't be because Oregon took us lightly.
 




We are probably the 4th hardest game on their schedule coming into the season. It is the second toughest road game behind the White Out. Iowa is 6-2. Kinnick's reputation is pretty well known. They have a damn good coach. I don't think this a game they take lightly by any stretch of the imagination.
 


NorthKCHawk said:
We are probably the 4th hardest game on their schedule coming into the season. It is the second toughest road game behind the White Out. Iowa is 6-2. Kinnick's reputation is pretty well known. They have a damn good coach. I don't think this a game they take lightly by any stretch of the imagination.
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They should've made that stupid Rutgers game an 11:30 kick so this Oregon one could be a night contest. Kinnick at night is hell on earth.

https://hawkfanatic.com/2018/07/25/...nted-until-you-speak-with-an-opposing-player/
 




Styles make fights so they say. To me a lot will be known in the first half. It won't take very many possessions to know if we'll be in this or not. I think they'll take us seriously. They got their wake up call with Indiana. It doesn't take much research to see how Iowa and Indiana was the battle it turned into. It should be a fun game.
 




I wonder if the talent and gameplay of the two teams will help determine the outcome.

Seems like many think the kickoff time and "taking it seriously" are the primary determinants.
 


ICHawk24 said:
I wonder if the talent and gameplay of the two teams will help determine the outcome.

Seems like many think the kickoff time and "taking it seriously" are the primary determinants.
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That and the weather. Some apparently don't realize that it gets cold and wet in Eugene Oregon.
 




hawkdrummer1 said:
That and the weather. Some apparently don't realize how cold and wet it gets in Eugene Oregon.
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Since the beginning of 2023 the coldest weather Oregon has played in was 52 degrees in a November game against Wisconsin.

I have no life and yes, I looked at the past 3 years' box scores for Oregon.

If it was below freezing or close to it it would be a huge advantage against a bunch of players who are 95% from California, Hawaii, Nevada and Arizona and who've never played a cold weather football game in their life.
 


Supposed to be 50 and rainy at gametime.

One positive of the time change is the sundown will be 4:52, so the game will finish under the lights.

I know many wanted an 11am game, but man a 2:30 game finishing under the lights in poor weather is gonna be awesome.
 


A key to being successful is the mindset. Hayden Fry said when he first arrived was the key thing that needed to happen in Iowa City is to change from a losing mindset to a winning one. Believing you can.

Why winners are winners

In almost every field — sports, business, relationships, personal growth — “winners” tend to share a few core traits:

They take responsibility.
Winners see their life as something they can shape. When things go wrong, they ask, “What can I do differently?” not “Who’s to blame?”
  1. They embrace discomfort.
    Growth hurts. Winners understand that. They push through fear, boredom, or pain because they value long-term results over short-term comfort.
  2. They have a vision or purpose.
    Winners usually have a clear “why.” They know what they want — and more importantly, why they want it — which gives them energy when most people quit.
  3. They learn relentlessly.
    Winners rarely see themselves as “finished.” They’re always tweaking, learning, and evolving — which keeps them climbing when others plateau.
Why losers are losers

The term “loser” here isn’t moral or final — it’s about mindset, not worth. But certain patterns are common:

Avoidance of responsibility.

“Losers” often externalize blame: the economy, the system, bad luck, unfair people. That mindset kills initiative.
  1. Comfort addiction.
    Many people trade potential for predictability. The small comforts of mediocrity — TV, routine, excuses — become anesthetics against the discomfort of striving.
  2. Fear of failure (or success).
    It’s safer not to try than to risk being exposed as “not good enough.” So they never climb — they rationalize staying at the base.
  3. No compelling vision.
    Without a sense of purpose, striving feels pointless. And without purpose, “greatness” feels like unnecessary work.
Why it doesn’t bother them

For some people, mediocrity doesn’t sting because they’ve learned to numb the discomfort:

* Rationalization: “I don’t care about that stuff anyway.”
  • Distraction: Constant entertainment or busywork.
  • Comparison: “At least I’m better than them.”
  • Low self-worth: They’ve convinced themselves greatness is for “other people.”
  • Also — not everyone defines greatness the same way. Some find peace in simplicity or routine, and that’s okay. The real tragedy is not being average — it’s settling when something inside you knows you could be more.
Bottom line

Winners win because they decide to — not once, but every day.

Losers lose because they avoid the pain of becoming.

And the biggest difference isn’t talent or luck — it’s hunger.
 


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