I decided to skip trick-or-treating with my kids this year to check something off my “Bucket List”. (Rant: Isn’t it about time we had a new name for this thing called Bucket List, please?) Attend a World Series game - √.
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Author: brian
Halloween 2010 has come and gone. Unfortunately, I missed this years festivities as I was attending a World Series game. For more on that see my next post. However, the rest of the family did partake.
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Iowa – 37 Michigan State – 6
Finally! Iowa brought out its whipping stick and played tha game all Hawk Fans knew they could. Now this keeps us in the running for the Big Ten, but we need a lot of help. Let’s just hope we are not looking past the Hoosiers (Hoose-your-daddy!)
Game Ball(s) – R Stanzi, S Prater, J Morris
Game Jock(s) – I have to give one even though I do not want to. I hate missed PATs. M Meyer
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Wisconsin – 31 Iowa – 30
Yikes! Probably one of the best offensive lines in the country going up what I thought was one of the best defensive lines in the country. The defensive line really let the Hawks down today. They did a fair job at stopping the run but they gave Tolzien way too much time in the pocket. As Hawks fans we know what a veteran QB can do to you if you give me time and this is exactly what Tolzien did. Timely 3rd conversions and ball possessions. Two things Wisconsin did better than we did today. Oh yeah, so you think extra points are not important. Hawks need some help in the kicking game! Big Ten title hopes are not gone but we are going to need to play better and get some help.
Game Ball(s) – T Sash, A. Robinson, M McNutt
Game Jock(s) – Defensive Line, M. Meyer
We attended a Disney Live event over the weekend at the Allen Events Center. The show was called Mickey’s Rockin’ Road Show. Now I will give it to Mickey and his crew, they do put on an entertaining show. Blake and Brayden really enjoyed the show and that is the important thing. No complaints from us.
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Iowa – 38 Michigan – 28
You know if this Michigan team had a different coach, they would scare the crap out of me. Michigan is a team with a really bad defense and a high-octane offense. Those two never mix well. Iowa was able to run and throw on them and for the most part they controlled Michigan’s all everything Mr. Robinson. When he went down injured I started to worry. Robinson’s backup Forcier is one of those rare QBs that can play in the moment. He loves clutch time and because of this I started to panic. Luckily my fellow Hawks fans kept me in check and stated, “Don’t worry he will make a big mistake”. Ahh never doubt the Hawk fans. Oh boy a Heartland showdown in Kinnick, can’t wait!
Game Ball(s) – DJK, R. Stanzi, A Robinson, J Hunter
Game Jock(s) – 2nd Half Pass Defense (Frocier almost threw for as many yards as Stanzi)
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One quick year!
Our son Brayden turned one year old today. Holy Cow that went by fast. I seriously think I blinked and missed it. Thankfully, we took a lot of pictures and video so one day when we do have time we can go back and remember it. A lot of people tell you to live for the moment and I agree.
The State Fair of Texas is hard to describe in words. The only word that comes to mind is awesome. Back in Cedar Rapids, IA where I am originally from, my school and church put on the biggest festival in Cedar Rapids, The St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival.
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Iowa – 24 Penn State – 3
Yes, that is right. We were there for the Penn State game. You know honestly, I didn’t know if we could pull off the yellow and black stripe look, but as you can see by the picture below hawks fans never cease to amaze me! It was a great game full of exactly what I expect and love from this Iowa Hawkeye football team, defensive stops! Our defense never gave them a chance. Of course our offense did a great job too, but as I love to say, “In the Big Ten (11 or 12) defense wins games”
Game Ball(s) – J Hunter, C Ballard, S Prater
Game Jock(s) – Kickoff Coverage
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Iowa – 45 Ball State – 0
Love the home game to a bad team after a devastating loss on the road. This is a recipe for a beat down and this is exactly what the Hawks delivered today. Offense clicked and Defense Stopped, Now that is how it is supposed to work. Bring on the Big Ten (or 11 or 12)!
Game Ball(s) – DJK, M. Hyde, R. Stanzi, A. Robinson
Game Jock(s) – The Kicking Game