Published on: 3rd January, 2010
In a season that was a roller-coaster ride for the Iowa Hawkeyes' football team, big moments and unforgettable plays were aplenty. Both the offense and the defense made big play after big play, propelling the Hawkeyes to a 10-2 season and a berth in the FedEx Orange Bowl. And if this ...Published on: 1st January, 2010
As the clock struck four zeros at the Rose Bowl, celebrations kicked off in Pasadena and Columbus, as the Ohio State Buckeyes knocked off the Oregon Ducks 26-17. Joining the Buckeyes in cheering were fans from Iowa City, State College, Madison, and Ann Arbor. Bitter rivals joined together and cheered as one ...Published on: 1st January, 2010
This is the seventh in a series of articles that I will be writing about the Orange Bowl. In this one I analyze each phase of the game and make a prediction. To view my past Orange Bowl coverage, check out my profile. The last article in the series will ...Published on: 31st December, 2009
This is the sixth in a series of in-depth articles I will be writing about the Orange Bowl. This focuses on five reasons to watch and why the Orange Bowl is such a good matchup. To read my past Orange Bowl coverage check out my profile and stay tuned for ...Published on: 29th December, 2009
After he arrived at Iowa, it was pretty clear that Marvin McNutt was never going to play quarterback for a Division I school. He has great athleticism and leadership qualities, and while he was a good quarterback, he didn't have what it takes to play the position at a higher level. But ...Published on: 28th December, 2009
This is the fifth in a series of in-depth articles I will be writing about the Orange Bowl. This one focuses on the NFL decisions of players on both Iowa and Georgia Tech. Check out my profile for more Orange Bowl articles and stay tuned for more to come before ...Published on: 28th December, 2009
The last undefeated NFL team's run to perfection ended Sunday night as the New York Jets beat the Indianapolis Colts 29-15 in Indianapolis,but the loss didn't come without controversy. With a 15-10 lead in the third quarter, the Colts decided to pull star quarterback Peyton Manning and many other starters to ...Published on: 27th December, 2009
While the 2008 and 2009 college football seasons have been dominated by the historically elite teams such as Florida, Alabama, Texas, and Oklahoma, many other teams have started to emerge over those two seasons. Programs such as Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, Iowa, and Oregon will have been to at least one BCS ...Published on: 26th December, 2009
With Urban Meyer announcing his resignation from Florida after the Sugar Bowl, the hoopla surrounding the program and its coaching position is sure to heat up. But who will be the candidates? There is no doubt that Florida's coaching position is coveted by virtually every coach in America and expect loyalties ...Published on: 26th December, 2009
Ever since last year's horrendous 1-6 bowl record, the Big Ten has faced constant scrutiny, and has lost respect among most people involved with college football. This year's slate looks a bit more manageable, but the conference still has some very tough games. Insight Bowl: Minnesota vs. Iowa State Let's be honest, ...