Stanzi leads the Hawkeye attack once again.We're counting down the weeks until kickoff by profiling a different Big Ten team each week. We decided to switch up the order to reflect 11W's predicted finish for the upcoming season, which can be found here and we'll also reach out to fellow bloggers for their inside opinion on important matters.
This week we take a look at Iowa, a team that has lead the nation in arrest over the last 2 years, but have a chance to place in the top 3 of the Big Ten this year and earn a second straight January bowl bid.
The Hawkeyes went 9-4 last year and finished fourth in the Big Ten at 5-3. They return 14 starters, including 8 on defense and possess perhaps the best set of offensive tackles in the conference. For the local expertise, we lean on Hawkeye State of BHGP, the fine, funny Hawkeye blog, with a deep hatred of the Buckeyes.
COACHING: Ferentz has taken some heat recently for the off field problems of his program and his 21-17 record over the last three years isn't that great, but Iowa still signed him to a 7-year extension in the off-season, keeping him in Iowa City until at least 2015.
Ferentz is the second longest tenured coach in the B10, winning 2 COY honors and registering a 43-37 conference record in his 10 years there. Norm Parker (DC) and Ken O'Keefe (OC) have been with Kirk since the beginning of his time in IC and will once again lead their respective sides.
OFFENSE: Ricki Stanzi, the 6'4" junior is back after throwing for 1956 yards and 12 TD's last season. The Mentor, Ohio native, who started 11 games last year, ranked 4th in passing efficiency amongst B10 quarterbacks, while completing just over 59 percent of his tosses. His improvement and understanding of the offense will be the catalyst for this team, as he looks to squeeze his name into the group of Williams, Clarks and TP.
Last season, Shonn Greene came out of nowhere to rush for 1850 yards and 20 touchdowns, rushing for over 100 yards in every game and capturing the Doak Walker Award, after being left off their preseason watch list (Sound familiar Penn State fans?). We asked BHGP is there was another back ready to make the Shon Greene plunge and help this team control the clock.
He's not necessarily out of nowhere, but it's looking increasingly likely that sophomore Jewel Hampton will be the starter. Hampton acted as Greene's understudy last year, racking up 463 yards on 91 carries as a true freshman. He doesn't have Greene's size (he's currently listed at 5'9", 210), but he has the same bruising style and a little more elusiveness. There have been rumors he suffered a knee injury in late July, however, and while Hampton and Ferentz have said it's all systems go for fall camp, the backups might get some work. The name that might come from nowhere is Jeff Brinson, a redshirt freshman from Florida who was actually a more highly-rated recruit out of high school but picked up an injury last August and missed camp. He's currently the co-backup, but has been drawing positive reviews in spring ball (when Hampton was injured again) and has had a good summer. If Hampton is injured or picks up another ding during the season, Brinson is the most likely replacement. Behind this offensive line, that's enough to make you a star.
Receivers is where this team could struggle. Derrel Johnson-Koullianos, another Ohio native, lead the team in receptions with 44 for 639 yards last season, while injury riddled TE's Allen Reisner amd Tony Moeaki return to give a veteran presence at that position. Beyond DJK, the Hawkeyes are very green. Former QB Marvin McNutt will try his hand at receiver and senior Troy Stross also returns after snagging 13 balls a year ago. Freshman WR Keenan Davis, a 4-star local Cedar Rapids product, could make a first year impact.
As mentioned, Iowa might have the best tackles in the B10. LT Bryan Bulaga could be the best player at any position in the conference, while RT Kyle Calloway joined Bulaga on the 2nd team all-conference last year. Ferentz is a OL coach at heart and has produced a number of good linemen that have gone onto Sundays, so it shouldn't be a shock if the interior line of 2 seniors and a junior develops into one of the conference's best. If they can get close to last year's 189 YPG rushing and keep Stanzi upright, that game in November against the Buckeyes could have more implications than we want to believe right now.
DEFENSE: The Hawkeyes have 5 of their top 6 tacklers back and could boast the conference's best secondary. Iowa gave up just 13 points a game last season, giving up more than 23 only once, a 21-27 defeat at Illinois. Norm Parker uses a base 4-3 defense and has been known to develop some D-Linemen that wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks and according to Hawkeye State of BHGP, that's where we should look for a couple of new names this season.
There are 8 returning starters on defense, so there aren't too many new names to draw from, but there could be two getting some attention. First, Karl Klug is a defensive tackle who (1) is replacing Mitch King in the "crazy undersized nutjob high-motor defensive tackle" role, (2) is the only defensive tackle guaranteed to play every down he can, and (3) is named Karl Klug, thereby continuing the Iowa defense's tradition of fielding at least one player with a kickass-sounding name (Mike Klinkenborg, Mike Humpal, and Pat Angerer being the original members) and guaranteeing slobbering praise from Brent Musberger for anything he does. The other possibility is Broderick Binns, who is currently a backup defensive end but should see plenty of snaps, especially in passing situations. Iowa's defensive line is inverted: the two ends are 20 pounds bigger than the two tackles. On first and second downs, that might be passable. On third down, though, Ferentz would be crazy not to shift one of the ends (probably strongside end Christian Ballard) inside and bring in Binns, who has long arms and greasy quick lightning speed from the corner. Klug will almost certainly play more, but Binns might make more spectacular plays and draw more accolades.
All 3 linebackers(and their backups) are back, including senior Pat Angerer and junior Jeremiha Hunter, who lead the team in tackles last year, with 107 and 80 respectively. Senior AJ Edds flanks the outside and recorded 59 tackles himself. This unit might get overshadowed by OSU and PSU, but don't be surprised to see all 3 of these guys on the All Big Ten teams.
The secondary, who gave up just 9 TD passes last year, will be lead by Amari Spievey, whom Adam Rittenberg thinks is the best cover corner in the league. Spivey was 3rd on the team in tackles and picked off 4 passes. He will be joined by veterans Tyler Sash and Brett Greenwood at safety. Sash had a stellar freshman campaign last year, breaking up 6 passes and picking off another 5. Greenwood, a junior, was 4th in tackles with 68, breaking up 6 and intercepting 2. The other corner spot is up for grabs, but Jordan Bernstine should have the edge coming out of camp.
KEY GAME: September 26, at Penn State: Arizona visits the week before and the Hawks should take care of them, but if they slip, this game becomes more critical. Iowa was the only B10 team to take down PSU last year and that loss prevented them from battling for a MNC. The Hawks have the defense to stop PSU again and have given up just 33 points in their last 2 trips to Happy Valley. Penn State will be ready and if the Hawks drop this one, there is a home game against Michigan 2 weeks later, followed by roadies against Whisky and MSU.
BEST-CASE: Again we go back to the local expert.
12-0. Der. OK, best case reasonable scenario? Probably 10-2. Iowa's schedule is pretty brutal; the conference road games are against Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan State, and Wisconsin. Throw in a game at the little shop of horrors we call Ames, Iowa, and the Hawks can win 3 of 5 at most. With that said, the home slate is all winnable. Iowa should be at least a touchdown favorite against every team that comes to Kinnick (two cupcakes, Arizona, Northwestern, Michigan, Indiana, and Minnesota). My over/under is 8 wins, which is a little low among our readers, but I can't see Iowa winning enough road games to get to 11 before bowl season.
WORST-CASE: Will the momentum continue for the Hawks? The Hawks have some depth at most positions, but if they have QB or RB issues, they could lose some close ones down the stretch. I don't see this team winning 10 games, but if they play like they should, there is no reason this team will be worse than 7-5, losing all 4 conference road games and either to UM or Arizona.
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There's no way another Iowa back goes for 1,850 again this season. Although, that line is pretty tough, my grandma could go for at least 1,200 behind those guys, she's a beast.
Other than that, Iowa reminds me of Michigan St., a few NFL caliber guys sprinkled in here and there, but probably not enough overall firepower to win at OSU and PSU.
Anyone else having trouble accessing the site? I keep getting a "Internet Explorer cannot open this site" alert, on multiple computers...
............my grandma could go for at least 1,200...........
Well she is 6 foot 2, 220 lbs and runs the forty in 4.4
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I keep getting that as well...I'm glad you bring it up as I thought this was just my computer acting up.
She got bigger, she was only 6 foot 195 in my day.......
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Corey either needs to stop writing blogs or start doing his research. If you're not going to know what you're writing about, at lease try to get the player names right. It's Spievey (pronounced SPUH-VAY).
Also, Iowa is loaded with receivers this year and Erik "Soup" Campbell (Michigan's old WR coach that created Buckeye killers for years) has now had a full off-season with these guys. Receivers will be a strength, not a weakness.
If you want to point out a weakness, look at the depth of the defensive backfield. A injury or two and Iowa's D goes from the best in the BigTen to nearly the bottom.
Iowa probably won't beat OSU at the Shoe, but it will be a LOT closer than any of you Buck fans will be comfortable with.
I are iowa fan! Grrr you too suck to see how awesome r team is!
Iowa's season preview could been summed up with one word: irrelevant
Nice comeback. Did that come with your OSU diploma and a Happy Meal?
I'm not seeing it. What version of IE are you guys using?
Thanks for stopping by Hawkzilla, I appreciate the kind words. The spelling of SPUH-VAY has been corrected, I apologize for forgetting the "e" in his last name.
As for your receivers, I realize the coach has had a year to develop them further, but beyond DJK, it is a very young group, who combined for 25 total catches last year. The freshmen may have an impact, but until they prove it on the field, I still contend it is a unit that may struggle.
Remember, this is just a sneak peak into the Iowa football team, so don't get too offended by it, no one really knows what is going to happen. You're right, the game in Columbus will be close and by that time we will know if the receivers are good or not.
If the receivers break through and have a stellar season, I'll buy you a beer at The Airliner next year when I come for the game.
Do you know what is worse than being a over-achieving program in a poor recruiting base? Being an elite program that is losing it's status from choking in every big game they play in.
If you are going to represent the BigTen, please learn how to win bowl games... Iowa can give you some lessons if you want.
how dare you insult Columbus.... Wendy's is headquartered in Columbus, Not McDonalds.
Big Bowl Games???? Have I been in a coma?? These are the Iowa Bowl game records since 1991-- Alot of Holiday bowls, Sun Bowls, and Outback Bowls..... Not exactly "Big Games"
13 games 6 losses-- Less than a .500 winning percentage since 1991. 2 Biggest games were a Rose Bowl and an Orange Bowl-- Both were losses. You must have been talking about last seasons big win against Spurrier and South Carolina..... great job. Pop that game in the Blue-Ray player, get the K-Y ready and enjoy.
January 1, 1991 Rose Bowl L Washington 34 46
December 30, 1991 Holiday Bowl T BYU 13 13
December 31, 1993 Alamo Bowl L California 3 37
December 29, 1995 Sun Bowl W Washington 38 18
December 29, 1996 Alamo Bowl W Texas Tech 27 0
December 31, 1997 Sun Bowl L Arizona State 7 17
December 29, 2001 Alamo Bowl W Texas Tech 19 16
January 2, 2003 Orange Bowl L Southern California 17 38
January 1, 2004 Outback Bowl W Florida 37 17
January 1, 2005 Capital One Bowl W LSU 30 25
January 2, 2006 Outback Bowl L Florida 24 31
December 29, 2006 Alamo Bowl L Texas 24 26
January 1, 2009 Outback Bowl W South Carolina 31 10
...nice to run your mouth without actually knowing what you are talking about.
You're right , Hawkzilla. We Buckeyes have alot to learn from a strong, proud, and might I add prioritized program such as Iowa. Its no wonder the mighty Hawkeyes have built such a strong celebrity following, such as Tom Arnold-Barr, for example. People who represent their careers with such class and dignity are automatically drawn to equal excellence like the Hawkeye football program. I promise this year, when you and your beloved Hawkeye players are at home celebrating the New Year and taking in the latest Buckeye bowl appearance, our Buckeyes will try and represent our conference in a quality fashion that will make people forget that certain middle of the pack B10 programs, such as Iowa, didn't even earn a chance to play on New Year's day or the days following after.
I wish you and your fellow Hawks best of luck in the upcoming season.
Yours truly,
A very humbled Buckeye fan.
A young group? The two starters are a Senior (limited grabs from being hurt last year) and a Junior, with a Junior and a Sophomore as back-ups. How is that young?
I'm just trying to help you out here, because the receivers have way more experience and upperclassmen than the RBs, which are the real question mark. RBs: true-Sophomore, RS-Freshman, Junior, true-Freshmen. None have started a game.
You just earned extra credit because the Liner was my home away from home in IC.
Now THAT is a good comeback. lol
"13 games 6 losses– Less than a .500 winning percentage"
I'm going to give you a minute to re-think your math on this one. Are you even required to go to class at OSU? I know the athletes aren't, but I thought maybe the fans would be.
I know, I can't believe people blog without knowing what they are blogging about.
Dude, Iowa has been to exactly TWO big bowl games in the last twenty years. Iowa football = irrelevant. Please, switch to cheering for a legitimate college football team before you come back.
forgive me..... .530 winning percentage.... but alas, show me the big Bowl wins. I have a full-time job and I am multi-tasking --- you are home alone with the K-Y-- thanks for correcting my error. Oh yea, where are the big bowl wins again????
Hey now, don't forget Ashton Kutcher! lol
Last I checked programs weren't defined by the portfolios of the celebrity fans. Lets face it, if Iowa landed the kind of talent that OSU does every year, they would have won 5 championships by now. All I'm saying is the Bucks have earned a rep of not being able to beat highly ranked teams, so lets be careful labeling teams like Iowa as "irrelevant". If you can't beat the relevant teams, I would think you would look forward to playing teams like Iowa.
Any NYD bowl game is a big one, please go do some research before making statements like that. Wow, are all Buck fans this dim?
How did you know I was at your home with your wife and a bottle of KY? She said you were paranoid, but did you set up some spy cameras?
Iowa football over the last four seasons:
2008: 9-4
2007: 6-6
2006: 5-7
2005: 7-5
Combined: 27-22
Yeah, OSU could learn a whole lot from Iowa--that is, if OSU is trying to figure out how to run a football program that could be described as mediocre at best.
This is a perfect example of how "small time" Iowa football is. To OSU fans, a big bowl game is a BCS game. To Iowa fans, a big bowl game is any NYD game. Thanks for proving my point for me.
...like, yea! If my favorite team went to exactly 2 meaningful bowl games (lost both), (shared) only 3 conference titles, and had only 9 winning seasons in the last 20 years (.450) I would go to every website of opposing teams and flap my gums also. But at least you have the win VS. South Carolina to make you smile!
any New Years day bowl game is a big one???
Outback goes to the third best Big-10 team-- vs. South Carolina (record 7-6)--- yea that's the Big Time!!!!!!!!
Outback
Iowa 31, South Carolina 10 Tampa, Fla.
Raymond James Stadium Jan. 1, 2009, 11 a.m. ESPN
ESPN Radio
Capital One
Georgia 24, Michigan State 12 Orlando, Fla.
Florida Citrus Bowl Jan. 1, 2009, 1 p.m. ABC
Konica Minolta Gator
Nebraska 26, Clemson 21 Jacksonville, Fla.
Jacksonville Municipal Stadium Jan. 1, 2009, 1 p.m. CBS
Jason, I will have to check my laptop, cannot find out at work's version. Ipod works fine though.
Same here
It kills me that everyone of these well spirited sneak previews turn into a dick measuring contest in the comment section.
Using IE 8. Got it first try. OK on 2nd.
Hawkzilla,
I'm not going to sit here and argue quality of bowl games, etc., but I think it is kind of stupid you keep questioning the education of us who graduated The Ohio State University. The school may have had less than par academics years ago, but in the last 10 years has been one of the most respected academic institutions in the nation. See http://colleges.usnews.ranking... and you will see for yourself that OSU checks in as the #19 public university in the nation while Iowa checks in at #26....Seems to me the academic argument or comebacks that you keep chirping about should be put to rest...OSU continues to be on the rise in academics and is one of the nation's best public universities....keep it to football
If Iowa landed the kind of talent OSU has, you wouldn't be Iowa! You'd be OSU!
That's like saying, if our team was like yours, we could win too! Good grief, I sort of like Iowa, but you are making it really hard to defend the Hawks.
The guys on here must have graduated back in the day then.
I'm just having some fun with you guys, lighten up. You're starting to remind me of Husker fans from the 90s. Spoiled rotten and way too serious.
My penis is of average size at best, I won't be participating in that contest.
I would have to be a Iowa State fan to be dumb enough to try to compare Iowa's program to the Bucks. I just found it funny that anyone would call Iowa irrelevant when OSU has had such a difficult time winning the relevant games as of late.
All in good fun...
I love it when people strategically choose how many seasons they go back as to prove their point. How about you go back 3 more years where Iowa finished in the top-10 in the nation all 3 years and POUNDED OSU at Kinnick (was at that game BTW, very cold and very fun), factor them in and get back to us?
Then find me where I ever claimed Iowa was anything but a hard working overachieving above average program.
Poor little Buck fans getting all ruffled because someone states the obvious. The entire nation is under the impression that you have been the most overrated team in America for the past 4 years, so quit whining, win a big game and prove us wrong.
Hawkzilla you should stop hogging your town's only computer for silly blog arguments.
I signed-up to use it a long time ago, so I need to get my comments in while I can. It's a Commodor64 so my connection is kind of slow.
Next week I get the community horse and buggy for a day!
I hear you Josh, but that just means football season is right around the corner and the beer muscles are already starting to swell.
For all of you OSU fans who haven't been to Iowa City, you need to plan for next year's game, it is an awesome college town. I spent 6 years in IC and loved every minute of it (yes, I was the only Buckeye going to school at Iowa). Chris and Jason came for 2 Buckeye games there and to this day they will tell you it was one of the best weekends we have had.
...now its all in good fun--- after we used facts to destroy your arguments-- I see.
1985-1989
4 and out, nice. At Iowa you would have needed a 5th year just for bar hopping.
No, it was always in good fun. I should know, I have been smiling the entire time. Where are these facts you keep talking about? Iowa has only been in two big bowl games? I guess that depends on how you define "big". I think most would say and NYD bowl is a big one and going by that, Iowa has been in 5 (Orange, Capital One, 3 Outbacks) in the past 6 years going 3-2 (which I believe is over .500).
Are those some of the facts that destroyed what I was saying? Because if so, I think you need to re-read what I was saying: the Buckeyes have earned the rep for not being able to win games against higher rated teams in the past few years. Not quite sure what that Has to do with Iowa going 3-2 in big bowls the past 6 years.
I haven't ran away yet, I still have the town C64 for a few more hours...
LMAO!
WATCH THIS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
GET HYPED..OH---
You all are irrelevant
Gay O
At least we don't wear jorts.
In general, I don't get the motivation for coming onto the blog of an opposing team and picking a fight. Is it attention that you lack?
I'm from Texas originally. This would honestly be like Missouri fans picking a fight with Texas or OU fans, using their once every few years upset and meager bowl wins as an argument for ribbing...
Sure, you pounded us in 2004 in our worst season of the last 8 years or so. I think we more than made up for that next year in Columbus winning 31-6, and then a year later in a night game in Kinnick that turned into a complete joke before halftime. Wasn't that supposed to be a statement game for Iowa?
I'm good for typical banter and thoughtful conversation, but you come across like someone who just needs a deep hug and a dog to pet.
Hey JiC, when's the last time a SEC team was willing to travel to play a Midwest team? At least the Pac10 and BigTen have enough balls to play each other at home AND on the road, it seems SEC teams prefer to stay at home where it's nice and safe.
You almost got it, just concentrate a little harder. If Iowa had the talent level of the OSU players but at IOWA with IOWA coaching, we would not have blown all those national championships and big games down our leg like the Bucks have.
To make it even more simple:
Iowa = overachieve with 3-star recruits
OSU = underachieve with 5-star recruits
As I said before, calling the Outback Bowl a "big bowl" screams "small time program."
And warm so they can wear jorts.
my wife has better taste than the likes of you, and your small package would in no way satisfy her.... the K-Y is for you to enjoy your friend Rosy Palm alone at home.
how did Iowa overachieve??? with the records posted here, It appears you did exactly as expected... mediocre at best. Iowa last won a NC in the 50's (I think).
When is the last time a Big Ten team was willing to travel and play an SEC team? Seems like most would rather schedule division 1-AA schools or play the mighty Mid-American Conference. (I can't fully make fun of all MAC schools because they did give us "the President," Urban Meyer) The fact of the matter is the SEC doesn't have to travel out of conference to play quality opponents.
Your argument works both ways and you have no idea what happens behind the scenes when it comes to scheduling, so don't act like you were in charge of the Big Tens schedules and you tried your hardest to get an SEC team to come play your irrelevant shrively balls up north.
So your penis is kind of like your football team. Average. I love Iowa but I don't see the point in ripping OSU for not winning the big games. I mean it wasn't that long ago that they did. Not to mention they almost knocked off a huge team in Texas this year. A missed tackle killed them. A lot of people felt Texas was good enough to win it all too. So tey lost to USC and Florida and LSU, but that doesn't mean they haven't won an important game recently. They did beat Texas when they were ranked #2, they beat Michigan the same year and they were number 2. They have won big games, sorry it's not good enough for them to make it to the National Championship game and lose. But don't say they haven't wone any big games int he last four years.
They have beat Penn State 2 times in that time period, and a ranked Iowa team, Not to mention a black out in Purdue. If anything, the ass whooping Ohio State has put on these teams in "big" games has led these teams to a downward spiral. If Ohio State beats the hell out of USC, no one nationially is going to change their perception, especially since ESPN signed a 2 billion dollar deal with the SEC.
No doubt. We don't have jorts here in the stix, that must be some bitchin Florida fad started by that hot new artist Vanilla Ice? We don't get MTV either but I hear he's quite the talented individual.
"The fact of the matter is the SEC doesn’t have to travel out of conference to play quality opponents."
Put the bong down, pull your jorts up and pay attention... we are talking about NON-conference scheduling. You SEC pussies don't like to travel anywhere for your non-conference games. Sure you might grow enough sack to play a decent team, as long as it is on your own turf.
Why wouldn't the BigTen try to schedule SEC games? We have been scheduling Pac10 games for years now and your conference isn't any better than theirs.
This guy only keeps hanging around because we keep posting that picture of his dad and that killer mullet, cheerleader face decal, and flordia gator man purse. Oh, and lets not forget the "T-Bone" tattoo.....
It's not about travelling in the non conference schedule to play quality opponents. I mean FLorida loads up big time playing the Citadel. Bottom line is the SEC wasn't that tough last year. They had Florida and Alabama with Georiga a distant third, then a bunch of nothing. Penn State and Ohio State may not have beaten Florida last year, but they would've been p at the top with Bama, who really didn't play anyone either, and Clemson doesn't count. Georgia, everyone's number 1 to enter the season barely got past Michigan State.
I'm so tired of hearing this garbage about not having to leave the conference to play quality teams. Florida will play one kind of tough team in their own division, then they'll pllay Vandy, UK, South Carolina, and Tennessee who hasn't been relevant for a long time.
lol aww the average Florida Fan.
With you asking the question why wouldn't the Big Ten teams not schedule SEC teams makes me assume that you are assuming that they have tried, which in reality you can't speak for any of the athletic directors at any school in the Big Ten. So, if I were you I'd first contact all the AD's in the Big Ten to find out if they have tried to schedule SEC out of conference opponents before asking me that question, because none of us know if they even have tried. My question to you hawkzilla is would you want to come play the likes of UF, LSU, Alabama, UG, Ole Miss, hell Arkansas would whoop that ass. What's the point here? Citadel or Iowa? The end result would be the same. W
On another note and I hate to speak for 11w because I've been scolded for this, but here on this site we try and tone it down a lil bit. Please, use vaginas.
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Thank you and come again.
I love how the whole SEC lives off of the rep of a few schools. dont get me wrong, Florida, LSU, Geaorgia, (and now) Bama, are LEGIT. There are some shit teams down there though that just live off of the 'SEC SPEEEEED' rep. Hearing fans of South Carolina chant SEC during the conference championship game is flat out sickening.
SEC SEC SEC
Actually Michigan tried to get a home and home with Georgia
LSU wasn't good last year though, and one good season from Ole m Miss is not going to make me call them a powerhouse. Also, Alabama will not be as strong this year. One other thing that gets me is the argument that Georgia is this great team. For all the shit they like to give OSU for not winning the big game, Georgia has been failing to meet expectations for 20 years. Georgia is always over rated.
SEC fans are like lice, they spread everywhere, hence the Columbus Mullet hunter. Every time I see a mulleted man taking an old grill or dead vaccuum cleaner from my curb on Garbage night I say, what is your favorite team, and inevitably it's Florida, BAMA, or UT.
You know stuff got out of control when people break out the US News college rankings.
All the same, go Bucks!
Let's not waste our time bashing on Iowa when So Cal represents a much more important fish to fry.
Yeah I'm still trying to understand where the argument about Iowa overachieving is coming from. Where have they overachieved again? Other than a nice season which gave them an ass beating from USC in a BCS bowl, what overachieving is there?
That whole season Iowa fans bitched about being superior to Ohio State without the two teams playing each other. They got smashed by USC, we won a title. Argument settled.
That is what I am talking about, hilarious.
Word to ya mutha!
When I was feeling invinvible about OSU football I don't remember the urge to troll other team's, let along other conference's blogs to talk about how great we were. I guess getting a rise out of some people on 11w gets you from six to midnight but you seem like a fucking tool. Sneak another Zima from your step mom and chill the fuck out...elsewhere preferably.
Damn, do they still make Zima? Like as in "Zima, the Official Champagne of the SEC"?
nah, farting in the tub is the bubbly liquid of the SEC
What happened to us not cussing on 11W? Don't fight, guys. My parents used to fight, and then my step-dad tried to make out with me.
"I love how the whole SEC lives off of the rep of a few schools"
Bingo. Why is it that the SEC and the Big12 (the two self proclaimed power house conferences of the nation) are always living off the success of a few schools? Neither conference has any kind of balance. 4 good teams and a bunch of doormats. Yawn...
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you don't have to read past the first sentence. have they no copy or style editors at sports illustrated???
We just need some cash money millionaires at OSU...
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