Game Week (UW) | What Happened?

Here is what happened...Iowa blew it...so, onto better things

GAMEDAY: Wisconsin Bucky Badgers at the Iowa Hawkeyes

Let's Get This!



Gameday Links,

Big Ten gameday weather: Week 8
HAWKEYES VS. BADGERS
Bielema makes some Hawk fans see red
Iowa vs. Wisconsin Predictions
Shakespearean Opponents: Wisconsin Badgers
Bragging rights on the line Saturday
Robinson’s recovery routine includes rest, nutrition and a red shirt
Wisconsin - 10 Things to Watch
Iowa vs. Wisconsin (What to expect)
The Big Ten Betting Extravaganza: Week 8
Report: Wisconsin could be without key receiver Saturday at Iowa
College football preview: Wisconsin vs. Iowa
Hawkeyes Gameday
UW football vs. Iowa: 5 things to watch
UW football vs. Iowa: Who has the edge?

Game Week (UW) | Time for PSD's Thoughts and Prayers

Much has been made about the size of the Wisconsin offensive line. Ryan Suchomel, of Hawk Central, writes "the Badger offensive line outweighs Iowa’s D-line by an average of 42½ pounds." They have some big boys there in Badger land, and big boys have to eat.

So, it should be pretty obvious who our T's and P's should go out to tonight. Those poor bastards working in the kitchen at the place Wisconsin chooses to have their pregame meal. I'm not certain which fine establishment gets to feed these hogs but I imagine there will be high demand on the cooks when the food keeps instantly disappearing from the feeding table.

It's not just the offensive line that likes to dine either. One of Wisky's best "skill position" players isn't exactly an Adonis. In fact, Wisconsin has a runningback with cankles. John Clay, seen below, isn't wearing special abdominal pads people. Kid likes to eat.

And finally, let us not forget the head Badger himself. The same guy that wore a windbreaker despite the 96 degree Las Vegas desert heat. Perhaps he thinks it is slimming.

Keep these food industry workers in your thoughts tonight folks. Not just the cooks but the wait staff too.

Hawkeye Links,

The Education of Ricky Stanzi

How suite it is: Premium seating a big success

Photos: Oct. 22 I-Club Breakfast

Saturday’s match-up pits similar teams

Big Ten Titans are ready for Round III

Five things to know about the Wisconsin Badgers

Student managers play flag football game for coveted Rusty Toolbox

Iowa-Wisconsin storylines to watch

Replay I-Club Breakfast live video

Harty: Intriguing matchup in trenches

Big Ten did you know?: Week 8

Clayborn, Carimi set to do battle in the trenches

Iowa vs. Wisconsin: Statistics

Miller: Trench Battle

UW-Iowa predictions: Anyone for the Badgers?

Ailing Kohout likely won't play for UW

UW coaches lighting a fire under Clay

Game Week (UW) | Prediction Time Plus Hawkeye Links

Wisconsin and Iowa play the same kind of football, and Iowa is better at it than Wisconsin.

Last season the Badgers got off to a hot start pounding the middle of the Hawkeye defense with John Clay and jumped to a 10-0 lead. Clay came up gimpy and Bielema went with some funky slow guy wildcat formation and the momentum swung back to the Hawkeyes.

Iowa never looked back and went on to win 20-10. It could have been 27-10 if Ricky Stanzi wouldn't have proven he was a good listener and ate the ball on a roll out in which he had Reisner wide open in the endzone.

I've had this one circled on my calendar since I started to care again about college football back in June. This is a game that will showcase a boat load of potential NFL talent on both sides on the line. The battle of Wisconsin's Oline versus Iowa's Dline is one any fan should watch.

I worry a bit about Wisconsin's star freshman runningback James White gashing the Hawks. He has that burst that gets to the second level quickly and can also burn you on the cutback.  The Hawkeye linebackers again will have their work cut out for them and have the opportunity to rack up a lot of tackles Saturday.

The key to this game will be the quarterback play and I believe Iowa has the advantage. Tolzien is a nice player but Americanzi will again prevail. Be prepared for a slow start but after three ground-and-pound, rough-and-tough quarters I bet Stanzi leads the Hawks to another victory.

Final Score: Iowa 31 Wisconsin 17

Hawkeye Links,

Graham's Storylines for Week 8: BCS Hate, Toughest Game EVER To Pick
NOOOORRMMM!!
Moeaki turns heads with ‘amazing’ catch, steady play
Big Ten stacked with quarterbacks
Iowa’s Stanzi, Wisconsin’s Tolzien very similar
Shonn Greene to be honorary captain
Big Ten midseason award update
Final notes: A-Rob and the red jersey, Norm chant and the trophy
DR. STRANGEBADGER, or: How Ken And Norm Learned To Stop Worrying And End The Badger Menace
10/21/2010: Talkin’ Hawks podcast (Iowa vs. Wisconsin)
This week’s ‘The Keeler Show’
Schedule woes: Badgers come, Illini go
What to watch in the Big Ten: Week 8
Big Ten predictions: Week 8
Ricky Stanzi Still Third In Passing Efficiency, For Now
Secondary is buying into new coach's approach and seeing dividends
College Football Betting Preview: Wisconsin vs. Iowa
Week 8: Wisconsin vs. Iowa Preview & Pick
Power football paying dividends for UW, Iowa, MSU
Who wouldn't want this semester's courseload for Iowa's Stanzi?
Memories of last trip to Iowa motivate Valai
Low-scoring game expected between Wisconsin and Iowa
The Matchups: Iowa v Wisconsin
Podcast: ‘On Iowa’ discusses Saturday’s Big Ten battle at Kinnick

Game Week (UW) | Ferentz Call-in Show Notes and Hawkeye Links

Closed my eyes for a minute and three hours passed by. Luckily, our favorite Twitter friend @Bvak had his radio on and caught the first part of Kirk Ferentz's call-in show. Here are some tweets from around Twitter:

RT @bvak: KF: Didn't consider it to be a down year for Michigan.  They had 1 loss before Hawkeyes played them.

RT @bvak: KF: OL played a "good game".  Tough mental preparation.  ARob ran well and tough.  OL protected Stanzi.

RT @bvak: KF: Nolan and Adam both considered starters on OL.  Adam's injury played role in that.

RT @bvak: KF: Doubtful on Tarp.  At least a week away.

RT @bvak: KF: Tempo of game changed when DRob knocked out.  Hawkeyes settled in after a bit.

RT @bvak: Dolph: Tolzien has had a very quiet, but nice, career.

RT @bvak: KF: Looked at DRob as RB who can throw.

KF: You can send cards for Norm Parker to the Hayden Fry Football Complex

KF: Good chance early next week Norm may be back

RT @bvak: Dolph's goal is to get DJK on the post-game show before the season ends.

RT @bvak: KF: DJK's choice.  Said OK last weekend.  DJK declined.

KF: Free Derrell (laughter) I think someone already came up with that, I'm not that original

RT @bvak: Tommy from Des Moines: Keep doing what you're doing.  Keep foot to the metal.  Bury 'em.  (Tommy said he questions KF sometimes)

RT @bvak: KF: Wegher in school.  Has not expressed any interest in coming back.

Caller question about Wisconsin's White and CJ Fiedorowicz

KF: Didn't think he could get three rb's to commit last season, first come, first serve. CJ has been working with the 2's in practice and is coming along.

KF: Hopes to get Coker some work

RT @Andy_Hamilton: KF: Coker has gained a lot of ground in the last two weeks.

KF: Everyone is capable of being a leader (not just the starters). Team first guys, year round not just in season.

KF: Thinks the different schemes around the college football landscape is what makes CFB so popular.


Hawkeye Links,

Big Ten Network Audio Podcast

Video: Adrian Clayborn on Gabe Carimi

Big Ten stock report: Week 8

Dwight reflects on DJK breaking his record
Great lines take center stage for Iowa, Wisconsin
Pa. teammates giving Iowa a good look
Norm’ chant planned for Wisconsin game
Iowa football could skip OSU for 4 years or Illini for 6 in future Big Ten schedules
Iowa prepares for Badgers’ diverse running attack
Video: Colin Sandeman on Wisconsin’s defense
POLL: Bring Us Your Iowa-Wisconsin Fears
Video: Broderick Binns on the Badger o-line
Toolbox rivalry between Iowa, Wisconsin to reach climax Friday
Big Ten awards race update: Week 8
Facebook campaign for chant to support Iowa’s Parker
Big Ten official: Iowa-Nebraska will play on Saturday in 2011, not Friday
BlogPoll: Week 7
Hyde brothers not sharing about Badgers
Ricky Stanzi will win a Super Bowl …
Hawkeye Recruit Roundup: Week 8
Bret Bielema Declares War on Ricky Stanzi, Our Way of Life
Adam Robinson: All about the right stuff
Old school smash hits are still popular in the Big Ten
Dallas Clark sidelined indefinitely
Hawkeye's Position Against Wisconsin
Iowa Defense Prepares for 'Ginormous' Badger O Line
Stanzi creating his own legacy


Hawkeye Hoops Links,

Carver-Hawkeye renovation to debut in 2011
Big Ten Tournament All-Session Tickets on Sale
Meet the Hawkeye newcomers: Bryce Cartwright
Iowa Basketball: After rough beginning, Archie getting his shot

Game Week (UW) | Tuesday Evening Hawkeye Links

Quick hitters: Ferentz said Mike Daniels is fine, Tarp will probably miss Wisconsin and Norm might be back for MSU.

I rewatched the Iowa at Michigan game today and hats off to Brad Rogers for filling in more than adequately at the fullback position. Gonna love having that bowling ball in the backfield for the next three years.

Second, give Micah Hyde some time. He was picked on quite a bit in the second half, mostly in the fourth quarter. He's still just a true soph and made mental mistakes. He doesn't appear to be overmatched physically, just lacking the confidence and awareness. He kinda reminds me of Bradley Fletcher's junior season.

And one final thing. Did you see that Don Shumpert pulled his redshirt against Michigan? That brings the total of true freshmen to see the field this season to nine. You have to wonder if Derby would have seen the field at some point if he would have made the switch early last Spring to linebacker.

And one final final thing. Rob Howe, of Hawkeye Insider, tweeted yesterday that the Hawkeyes and runningback recruit Darrin Miller of Blue Springs, Mo. have decided to part ways. It's a premium article on his scout.com site if you want to find out why.

Coach Ferentz talked to the media today at his weekly press conference. You can read the complete transcript here. For some extra tidbits, you can also read Kirk on the side here.

Hawkeye Links,

Tuesday Talk
Bielema's tattoo isn't taboo in recruiting battles with Iowa
UW football: Injured players expected back going into tough preparation week
Bielema expects Badgers to have right response
Hawkeyes in critical stretch of schedule
Iowa, Wisconsin share core values
Klug bulks up, set to meet Wisconsin’s hefty offensive line
Robinson works hard, hopes to inspire
The Quickest Slant from Tuesday
Iowa, Wisconsin are mirror-image programs
Wha Happened? Week Seven Around The Big Ten
Video: Keys to Wisconsin-Iowa game
Ferentz, Hawkeyes downplay Big Ten title talk by fans
Melvin Gordon committed to UI despite trip to Madison
Iowa 38, Michigan 28: The Game In Pictures
Stanzi POTW, BCS, and more on Michigan
Monday afternoon Wisconsin Reading Room: All about Bret Bielema
The Road to Pasadena - The Numbers Don't Lie, Unless They Do
Allen Reisner named to John Mackey watch list
Top Ten Reasons Why Iowa Will Lose To Wisconsin!
Big Ten Heisman update: Week 8
Badgers are all business after upset of Buckeyes
BTN: Adam Robinson Interview
Iowa notes: Micah Hyde, tattoos and kickoffs
You never know
Freshman Meyer Taking Hold of Kicker Job
Stanzi deserved Big Ten award … and so did Robinson and Johnson-Koulianos
James White was High on Hawkeyes
Tuesday video — Players
Tuesday video — Kirk Ferentz (on tattoos)



Hawkeye Hoops links,

10/19/2010: Iowa practice video
Fans Encouraged to Attend Open Practice Saturday

Game Week (UW) | Monday Afternoon Hawkeye Links

Yeah baby! I can feel it. A lot more are getting back on that Hawkeye train that were jumping in bunches after that dreadful night in the desert.

And why not? The real season is upon us. Wisconsin, Michigan State, Ohio State all stand before the Hawks and all have to step into Kinnick Stadium.

Suchomel: Big Ten title runs through Kinnick
Big House, Big Game, Big Win
Buckeyes' loss shakes up Big Ten race
Hawkeyes ready to begin their run against contenders
Big Ten power rankings: Week 8
The Takeaway: Michigan

And what about this Stanzi guy? Heismanzi?

The Big Ten Gets Patriotic, Names Ricky Stanzi Big Ten Offensive Player Of The Week
Stanzi Named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week
Stanzi named Big Ten offensive player of the week
Stanzi earns weekly conference honor
Stanzi named Big Ten Player of Week
Big Ten Players of the Week: Oct. 16



So...What's next? Oh, yeah, Wisconsin.

Big Ten Monday health report
Bielema has seen both sides of rivalry
Big Ten Week 7 rewind/Week 8 preview
Bielema: Iowa-Wisconsin rivalry goes beyond playing field
Iowa vs. Wisconsin Game Notes, 2-deep
Big Ten football TV schedule: Week Eight
Video: Big Ten values define wins
No hangover in Madison
Your Wisconsin two deeps

Hawkeyes #15 in First BCS Poll | Plus Hawkeye Links, A Lot of Links

I had a great time in Chicago, always do. but I feel like I've been stuck in a mine somewhere...lots to catch up on. So, here is the collection of links I had waiting for me, enjoy:

BTW! There isn't anything better than beating Michigan in Michigan. Down or not, it's a fun win as a fan.

Hawkeyes No. 15 in First BCS Poll
Hawkeyes move up in polls; No. 15 in BCS
Big Ten helmet stickers: Week 7
Big Ten bowl projections: Week 8
Bowl Projections - Post Week 7
Game doesn’t feel like a win for defense
Iowa football: Johnson-Koulianos ‘speechless’ after setting record
Logue: Something to think about
Keeler: Iowa’s Robinson in discussion for Big Ten MVP
What we learned in the Big Ten: Week 7
Hawks put the pieces together in a 38-28 win over Wolverines
Hlas: Hawkeyes bent, but Michigan broke
The tributes flow for Iowa’s Robinson
10/16/2010: Iowa 38, Michigan 28 (Links)
Three Quarters (Pretty) Awesome, One Quarter Terrifying: Iowa 38, Michigan 28
Iowa holds on to beat Michigan, 38-28
Hawkeye Playback
Iowa withstands rally to beat Michigan
DJK becomes leading career receiver
Robinson, DJK, offense power Iowa to victory
Vandervelde gets ESPN face time
McNutt speaks for DJK on record-breaking day
Pick up that blocked field goal!
Iowa keeps loquacious WR DJK quiet off the field
Hawkeyes can exhale after surviving at Michigan
The first Las Vegas line is out on Wisconsin-Iowa
Photos: Iowa vs. Michigan
Big Ten’s Delany: Iowa-Wisconsin ‘most-discussed’ topic in Big Ten meetings
Wisconsin-Iowa is Powerball personified
Best of the Big Ten Week Seven
Bowl Projections
The championship round begins
Jeff Sagarin NCAA football ratings
USA Today Coaches' Poll
Hlas’ AP Top 25 ballot: Rest of the nation catches up to me on putting Oregon No. 1
Iowa NCAA Stat Rankings 10/17
A quick word with DJK
Michigan postgame — Players video + boxscore
Michigan postgame — Player videos II + season stats + game notes
Big Ten race muddled by Wisconsin upset