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Location: Iowa City, Iowa | Founded: 1847 | Enrollment: 28,426 | Colors: Gold and Black | Stadium: Kinnick Stadium
Capacity: 70,585 | Coach: Kirk Ferentz

Record: (9-1, 5-1 Big Ten)
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Hawkeyes report: Strategy and personnel
 

 
 
Strategy and personnel · Inside slant · Notes, quotes
 

 
THIS WEEK'S GAME: Iowa vs. LSU, Capital One Bowl, Orlando, Fla., Jan. 1 -- Quite the heady destination and opponent for the Hawkeyes, who have overachieved this season and thrived despite injury trouble in the backfield. In order to beat the Tigers, the Hawkeyes will need consistent productivity from QB Drew Tate and a solid performance by the defense.

PLAYERS TO WATCH
QB Drew Tate -- It's been a fantastic year for Tate as he completed 213-of-343 passes for 2,499 yards with 18 TDs and 12 interceptions. Those numbers are good, but his leadership skills and his ability to come up with a big play at a key moment make him special. He was selected the Big Ten first-team quarterback, as chosen by the coaches.

LBs Chad Greenway and Abdul Hodge -- These two received a ton of hype before the start of the season and then they went out and played like stars. They have combined for 205 tackles, nine tackles for loss and nine passes defensed.

DT Jonathan Babineaux -- He is a bit undersized at 6-2 and 276 pounds, but Babineaux is exceptionally quick and consistent. In the 30-7 win over Wisconsin, Babineaux was a monster with seven tackles, including three for loss and two sacks, and a fumble recovery.

ROSTER REPORT
Running back Marques Simmons (ankle) should be ready to play by Jan. 1. Running backs Jermelle Lewis (knee), Albert Young (knee) and Marcus Schnoor (knee), fullback Champ Davis (knee), wide receiver Calvin Davis (knee), tight end Mike Follett (back), offensive lineman David Walker (arm) and defensive back Jonathan Zanders (collarbone) are expected to miss the bowl game.

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Reputation:77
Level:Pro
Since:Oct 23, 2007

November 7, 2009 11:58 pm
I won't for a second say that Iowa deserved to win this game, but what was clear to see is how the Big Ten Officials were not going to give Iowa any breaks.  Why?  Bill Lynch and his letter to the Big Ten office claiming Iowa was the recipient of biased calls.  To some extent, Lynch has a legitimate beef, but the way he cries and moans is pathetic. I knew before the game starte ...(more)
Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Dec 16, 2007

November 8, 2009 12:33 pm
First off this is not a slam on Iowa...I am here because i always do this on a big game....First off I am pissed you guys lost..was cheering for you. I wanted to come on here before all B/S starts and say Good Luck next Saturday at the The Shoe. You guys are having a great year and i project a great game on Saturday. This is for it all in the Big Ten.  How is Stanzi??? any reports on his inju ...(more)
Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Mar 6, 2007

November 7, 2009 5:00 pm

So after watching probably the 2nd worst Iowa football game in the history of my existence ('86 Rose Bowl was #1) I took my dog for a nice walk to clear my head. Probably an hour and a half, beautiful sunny day, 70 degrees here in Denver today. Yet I still couldn't shake this game. I know ragging on KOK has been a theme for Iowa fans for many yea ...(more)

Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Jan 10, 2007

November 8, 2009 12:17 pm
If you would have told me at the beginning of the year this team would be 9-1 at this point, I would have gladly taken that.  This year has been a great ride- drama and all.  Now we get to hear all the haters- most of them from teams the Hawks have beat or teams that are having crappy years that are jealous. Saying " I told you so". Very classy fans-no doubt ...(more)
Reputation:96
Level:Superstar
Since:Sep 7, 2006

November 4, 2009 7:30 pm
If Iowa’s first and fourth quarters were switched in every game this season, the final scores would all be the same, except the difference is that most people would be talking about how their games “weren’t as close as the score indicates.” Is there really any qualitative difference between dominating the first quarter and dominating the fourth? I’m confused.
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Level:All-Star
Since:Nov 29, 2008

November 7, 2009 3:14 pm
A few things. One how many people would have really thought we would be 9-1 this far into the season. Two we simple got outplayed today! Four turnovers and no offensive production means you don't deserve to win. We can complain about the calls but we still need to make more plays because we know every game is going to be tight. Three nice freaking play calling again on the offensive side of the ba ...(more)
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Since:Oct 29, 2008

November 7, 2009 5:57 am
Boise State is currently offering to play a road game against any BCS conference team on September 3, 2011, with no return date.  This link takes you to an article that discusses the offer and how no one is willing to take them up on it. 
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Since:Aug 7, 2008

October 31, 2009 3:31 pm
Watching Iowa is play is like watching a moive.   The good guys always get themselves in a precarious situation, but you always now the good guy wins.   This team just will not quit.  IF they have a panic button (which I doubt) they never push it.  Just amazing to see a team so constantly on the ropes that never doubts themselves for a minute.  What a great seaso ...(more)
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Level:Superstar
Since:Mar 31, 2008

November 7, 2009 1:10 pm
Hey Hawkeye fans, just wanted to say that I saw Stanzi go down earlier today. Huge loss for you guys and it really sucks. It's still early in the game and hopefully your backup improves rapidly throughout the game from his first pass. You should be good with Wegher back there leading things, but it's going to be a tough game. Good luck the rest of day and season. Hopefully it's not too serious and ...(more)
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Level:Superstar
Since:Mar 6, 2007

October 31, 2009 5:22 pm
.......at sucking!!! Kudos once again to Ricky effing Stanzi for turning around a horrendous performance and playing a great 4th quarter. Can't say enough about Ricky this year, I believe the proper term is resiliency. Granted, Joe Montana may have not had such a great game with that 30mph wind either, but Stanzi came to play today and he doesn't get enough credit for the games he plays. I know a ...(more)
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Since:Apr 24, 2008

November 3, 2009 10:28 pm
Since I am finished talking and reading about last week, what are the thoughts from my fellow Hawkeye fans about this seasons next cardiac game?  Seems to me that we owe a bit of payback to the Wildcats.  This team has been a thorn in our side for quite a few recent seasons now and I would love to see us put a whooping on them.  Recent games lead me to believe that won't happen ...(more)
Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Mar 6, 2007

November 1, 2009 5:20 pm

I see we dropped a spot in the AP poll. Can someone clarify to me why an 18 point win over a .500 team whom we were only favored by 17.5 points is considered a "struggle"??? I'm so tired of hearing all of the so-called experts claim we should drop after struggling against Indiana. WE WON BY EIGHTEEN POINTS!!! Let me repeat that....WE WON BY EIGHTEEN POINTS! And we won by 18 points eve ...(more)

Reputation:87
Level:All-Star
Since:Apr 1, 2009

November 6, 2009 3:46 pm
For awhile now, I've been hearing everything wrong about the Hawkeyes and the BCS rankings. This week, the complaints and downright rage over our 9-0 Hawkeyes being ranked 4th in the country has crescendoed to an eardrum-rupturing shriek.

My blood boils every time a nay-sayer talks trash of my beloved Hawkeyes. Too many have called B.S. with complete disregard of the facts.
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Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Apr 2, 2008

November 6, 2009 2:38 pm

Despite all the arguing the best thing to get rid of the BCS is have 4 or more teams undefeated and Iowa from a major most of all. If you hate BCS you want Iowa to win out in big fashion and not play in the national championship. That will put a lot of pressure on the BCS. Plus if you have a few undefeated non majors then its all that much sweeter. So whe ...(more)

Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 21, 2006

October 26, 2009 11:19 am
I am so fed up with looking at articles that are backhanded praise for Iowa.  You would think that 8-0 for first time in history and doing well, playing with heart and fighting back against adversity would be praise worthy.

Then all the posts from fellow Big 10 fans, SEC, Big 12, Pac 10, etc that just want to moan and complain that this is a fluke and we are no good.

She
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