Who are we to "boo" the hawkeyes? I think we quickly forget a few things. These are college kids (I would say young adults, but I was no way an adult of anything between 19-22). These are not professionals making multi-millions on Sundays. Yes, there are adults that are coaching these kids, but they are on the sidelines. Also, we are the Iowa Hawkeyes. Oh, that's right we went 8-0 the last four seasons so we can boo after poor play and and poor play calling....wait, we have never gone 8-0 (now 9-0 and remember that). We are not Florida, Alabama, Texas or USC (go ducks!). We will never be. We are the Iowa Hawkeyes who traditionally have done an amazing job of putting together some great seasons with great kids. Not every season has been that way so why are we booing the best season we have had in school history. I know it isn't over, but we are 9-0 and that is something that has never happened...period. For those of us that have been fortunate to witness this season, what great memories we will have while talking "hawks" with our friends and family for years. The Ricky Stanzi Show (sponsored by nitroglycerin) who always ends his show with a standing i "O" w a. The fab frosh, the Clayborn "rumble" to block the punt, the recruited "athlete" known as Sash (and what an athlete he has become), and how about those 2nd half adjustments. We are all midwesterners, even those recruits from down south. We buckle down, and play until the end. We never give up. So why did we "boo?" We got a little scared, but it was Halloween people! And was there really a doubt that we weren't going to win? Have we not been watching the entire season? We don't "boo" our priest on Sunday after the 4th consective financial/fiscal sermon, and we don't "boo" the meteriologist for the 4th inaccurate weather calling of the week (we just ignore them) so lets not "boo" the hawkeyes. So next week against Northwestern when Stanzi throws a pick (it may just happen), and that guy in front of you turns around in disgust and raises his cupped hands...jump off the bandwagon, don't be part of the mob theory. Reach inside that North Face coat, grab your flask, and sit down quietly and patiently wait for the defense. And always remember...we are the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Who are we to Boo? (not a halloween joke)
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Great Post! I was at the game and couldn't believe how many fans were booing an 8-0 Team at Half and then booing Stanzi a week after he lead The Drive. A few fans ruin it for everyone. I mean seriously.....we are 8-0 and in the middle of a once in a lifetime season and you are booing the undefeated Hawkeyes?! Come on people!
Also - Love the North Face reference! It's like Iowa City students are sponsored by North Face as everyone is wearing them!
Also - Love the North Face reference! It's like Iowa City students are sponsored by North Face as everyone is wearing them!
I was at the game as well and there always seems to be a few in the stands, that for some reason, want to boo. Those people don't seem to think about what they are doing. The players, the coaches, and others around them that do understand what the game is about. These are student athletes who put everything they have into the game. It takes discipline, pride, and commitment. I'm sure that is something many of boo'ers in the stands do not comprehend.
deanvogs
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Love the post! I personally can never boo the Hawkeyes, I love em too much! To those who feel they paid and they have the right to boo, I would agree with you, as you do have that right. Yet just because you have the right to boo, doesn't mean you can't also have the CLASS to do what is right and that is support the Hawks in victory or defeat!
