The Clancys

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

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)

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

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

Ouch! Can’t let home teams have momentum through poor special teams play and the hawks did this the entire game. Great comeback, shows a lot about their fortitude and character. Problem is only people who watch the game will ever realize that. To everyone else it is simply a loss. We need to put a whipping on Ball State.

Game Ball(s) – R. Stanzi, DJK, B. Binns

Game Jock(s) – Special Teams, Special Teams

Always puts a warm feeling in my heart when the Hawks beat state. I hated seeing them give up that last quarter touchdown to end their streak of touchdownless quarters at 18, but a victory is just that a victory. I guess we will find out what we are made of next week in the desert

Game Ball(s) – A. Robinson, Iowa D (3 Qtrs Anyway)

Game Jock(s) – Special Teams