Rose Bowl tv ratings lowest since 1983.

The game was over after the first quarter so that likely sent a lot of viewers elsewhere.
 
Calculator said:
Agree. After the pick 6 to go up 21-0 we were done for.
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I've said it a bunch, if we score there, even a FG, I think it changes the entire game. We were moving the ball, had some mo. Now, I don't think we win, but I think it's a ballgame into the 4th qtr.

As it was....that pick 6.....ugh.
 
HawkeyeWalker said:
I've said it a bunch, if we score there, even a FG, I think it changes the entire game. We were moving the ball, had some mo. Now, I don't think we win, but I think it's a ballgame into the 4th qtr.

As it was....that pick 6.....ugh.
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I don't.....the game was lost before it even started. Iowa looked like they were running in quick sand.
 
I saw it live and also gave it poor ratings. Talk about one team being focused and ready, and one team still on vacation and fighting the meat sweats from "winning" the beef bowl down at Lowery's...
 
The ratings on all the New Years 6 bowls in general were down this year, including the two playoff games. It was not just specific to the Rose Bowl.
 
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trj said:
I don't.....the game was lost before it even started. Iowa looked like they were running in quick sand.
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You may be correct, but I still think any momentum we gained by moving the ball disintegrated on that pick 6. It, along with that hit CJ took on the play before it, seemed to affect him a lot, which I hadn't seen all year.

Momentum is huge in college ball, and we had it for all of one drive, and then.....blam.

Oh well...I guess I'm still trying to recover and find peace :cool:
 
We mustn't allow tv ratings to detract from our program's progress. I've still got a good 10 years left.
 
I am hearing more reports about problems with the turf. The main problem is that it was too slick. They change the surface from rye to bluegrass shortly before the bowl.

As it happens Stanford plays on a bluegrass surface so they are used to it. Iowa played most of its games on artificial surfaces. Of the grass fields I doubt any of them were bluegrass.

So Iowa did not start the game with the correct cleats or experience on slick grass fields. That made a huge difference especially on defense and punt coverage. All though the team did make corrections at half time and won the second half 16-10.

In the second half Iowa adjusted to the surface Matt Vandeberg got great separation on his TD reception. He had 2 steps on his guy. In addition the line blocking was much better that drive. Wadley as a pass receiver also made a lot of guys miss.

I wish Iowa could get another shot at this. Maybe in a cold Midwestern outdoor stadium. I doubt that pretty boy McCaffrey could handle the cold. I could just imagine him failing in the NFL if he has to play at Lambeau Field or Soldier's Field on a cold December day. I think Iowa wins in those conditions too.
 
Sure wish they could put up another big screen at other end.We had two Iowa fans that wouldn't sit down,he was 6'5" and she was 5'11" so my wife and I couldn't see the game even when we stood.Can't believe how some people just don't care about others.He finally sit down but she wouldn't in sec. 11.We finally left at end of 3 Rd quarter.
 
ClintonIAfan said:
I am hearing more reports about problems with the turf. The main problem is that it was too slick. They change the surface from rye to bluegrass shortly before the bowl.

As it happens Stanford plays on a bluegrass surface so they are used to it. Iowa played most of its games on artificial surfaces. Of the grass fields I doubt any of them were bluegrass.

So Iowa did not start the game with the correct cleats or experience on slick grass fields. That made a huge difference especially on defense and punt coverage. All though the team did make corrections at half time and won the second half 16-10.

In the second half Iowa adjusted to the surface Matt Vandeberg got great separation on his TD reception. He had 2 steps on his guy. In addition the line blocking was much better that drive. Wadley as a pass receiver also made a lot of guys miss.

I wish Iowa could get another shot at this. Maybe in a cold Midwestern outdoor stadium. I doubt that pretty boy McCaffrey could handle the cold. I could just imagine him failing in the NFL if he has to play at Lambeau Field or Soldier's Field on a cold December day. I think Iowa wins in those conditions too.
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Hilarious.... So the turf is why we lost 45-16? Stanford could have hung 80 points on us, just like Tennessee last year. Matt Vandeburg was playing against the 2nd and 3rd string Stanford defense, that's why he got open. My God, come back to reality. The talent and speed/strength difference on the field was mind boggling. That's why we lost. Don't forget the fact our coaches were completely clueless and out coached the entire game as well.
 
This will be the trend for awhile which will accelerate once the playoffs expand to 8 teams.

Bowls will be fun for, but only primarily watched by, the fanbase(s) involved.

Heck, the almighty Rose Bowl will be 'inviting' the 3rd place B1G team in the near future. Imagine that.
 
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