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My thoughts after today

HoyaGoon — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:46:11 -0000

My thoughts after today

This is, at best, only tangentially related to the Hawkeyes. But this has to be the most...

HoyaGoon — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:35:51 -0000

This is, at best, only tangentially related to the Hawkeyes. But this has to be the most gloriously awesome rendering of the jNW mascot out there. A picture is truly worth a thousand words, for it is impossible to convey the sense of utter ridiculousness that is jNW in such a way as this picture does.

(h/t Marc Morehouse)

No respect

HoyaGoon — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:56:44 -0000

No respect

Granted, we didn't exactly blow anyone's mind with this game. But still, I would expect something more from the alleged world-wide-leader in sports than the seeming "Iowa wins on fluke" spin they're putting on the game. If only because it denigrates the defensive effort both teams exhibited in this game. Once again, however, if an SEC team wins 16-13, it's evidence of how amazing ESSS EEEEE CEEE defenses are; if it's a Big Ten team, it means that someone stole a game they didn't deserve.

Amazing finish. Great game Sparty. 8-0 for first time ever!! GO HAWKS!

Programming Note: Ferentz to be on Dan Patrick Show

HoyaGoon — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:21:57 -0000

Programming Note: Ferentz to be on Dan Patrick Show

As he wrapped up his radio show today, Dan Patrick mentioned that he would be interviewing Kirk Ferentz tomorrow. Which probably means we're now jinxed.

ESPN embraces BHGP

HoyaGoon — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:09:03 -0000

ESPN embraces BHGP

It would seem that the WWL is buying products from BHGP. Quoth Rittenberg: Stanzi was the Manzi for Iowa. Congrats gents, you've gone mainstream.

Some thoughts after the Michigan game

HoyaGoon — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:45:59 -0000

In full disclosure, I'm pretty drunk when I type this

1. The STANZIBALL per game needs to stop. NOW. One of these days, our defense isn't going to be able to bail Stanzi out. I don't care if Stanzi only completes 30% of his passes, as long as one isn't to the other team for 6, I'll take it.

2. Who'd of thought, Vandevelde is actually the answer at guard. I love Reiff, but he wasn't getting it. done.

3. DJK is our best receiver. I don't care if he has carnal knowledge of Ferentz's daughter on the 50-yard line during practice, he needs to be in the game. Quite simply, he makes catches no one else does and bails us out of situations that we have no business being saved from.

4. This team is going to give me about eleventy billion heart attacks before the end of the season.

5. We are 10x better with Moeaki than we are without. If only Mr. Glass could stay healthy for the rest of the season.

6. Greenwood has finally arrived. It was forever and day coming, but he has finally learned how to not get killed in coverage. This is a good thing, and one I am happy to say I was wrong about.

7. Everyone of our back 7 except for Spievey now has an interception. This is a good thing.

Whatever, we're now 6-0! It's been a rollercoaster of a season, and promises only to be more so until the end of the year. I don't yet believe, but dear Lord, I want to.

GO HAWKS or get herpes!

Woman Arrested for Harassing Football Player

HoyaGoon — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:44:19 -0000

Woman Arrested for Harassing Football Player

[UPDATE: it's Adrian Clayborn, per the P-C.]

Apparently, an Iowa City woman (with great seats, btw) was arrested at the Ark State game for harassing one of the players on Iowa, she had previously been arrested for harassing/heckling/stalking/throwing her panties at the same player at an earlier game. The player in question is not named, but I'm betting it's Eric Guthrie. I mean, c'mon, who can resist the charms of the backup punter?

Greene a witness in Clayborn's assault trial

HoyaGoon — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:30:48 -0000

Greene a witness in Clayborn's assault trial

I think as a soon-to-be NFLer, Shonn should employ the Ray Lewis strategy: "I didn't see nuthin'!"

jNW Freezes Ticket Prices

HoyaGoon — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:07:11 -0000

jNW Freezes Ticket Prices

From our friends at LTP, it seems that jNW is instituting a price-freeze for tickets at Ryan Field. Which is a relief to all those worried that jNW's home-sellout streak could be another casualty of the economy.

College Football Transitive Calculator

HoyaGoon — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:47:52 -0000

College Football Transitive Calculator

Finally, Clowns fans have something to cheer about: they're No. 1!