This makes sense. Despite the criticism thrown the Hawkeyes way, our fans are not the only ones who appreciate a well-played game, especially when one team is a huge underdog. Football fans around the nation turned into the Michigan @ Iowa game last year and were treated to a closely played contest, filled with drama and tension. Same thing with the Penn State @ Iowa game this year. That was an exciting game to watch. Anyone who loves college football would dearly love that style of football. I know I was on pins and needles the entire game.....
With The Kinnick Magic factor, national attention will be captured. Even though nobody seriously believed that the Hawks would win, even play a close game, there was still the possibility, however low, but it was there, that the Hawks could defy belief and win. People tuned in, at least, at the start, to determine if there would be another unlikely Hawkeye victory, or at least a well-played, exciting football game, They received what they were looking for during the first series of downs with the interception and touchdown. Kept them glued to the tube, especially when the Hawks stayed in the game.....
Ohio State was considered by many to make the playoffs and some thought they had a slight chance to upset the Tide. This was a must-win game for them, and national attention was piqued. The Hawks delivered. A game that shook the football world upside down.....
I imagine the Hawks at Wisconsin will also be highly viewed.....
Onward to Victory at Camp Randall......
