Game Week (NW) | Thursday Evening Hawkeye Links and Chatter

I'm going to throw down a short and sweet prediction for Iowa at Northwestern. I'm packing up and hitting the road for Chicago tomorrow. Between getting a marriage license and a bridal shower is a Hawkeye football game. I can't promise a lot of Live Bloggin but I can guarantee some drunk Tweetin'.

Here we go.

The weather forecast is calling for a chance of showers. That may make for a soggy day for us fans but it may also create problems for Persa and Northwestern's short, efficient passing game. If by chance there is a sloppy field the advantage would go to Iowa and runningback Adam Robinson.

I've watched the Cats several times on the season. It's the same thing every year. You wonder how they find a way to beat anybody, but yet they are 6-3 and have beaten Iowa the last two seasons. You have to wonder if Shonn Greene and Ricky Stanzi hadn't left those games in Kinnick due to injury what the final score would have been.

Shoulda. Coulda. Woulda.

The Cat's and coach Fitzgerald aren't shy about proclaiming their disdain for the Black and Gold. The media covering Iowa City is promising the Hawks are very much aware and maybe have a little hate brewing too.

I think the Hawks will benefit from Robinson's return and open up the game early with the downfield passing game. If Northwestern starts sloppy Iowa will jump out to an early lead and then pound the rock with Robinson and Coker.

Score: Iowa 34 NW 17

Football links,

Podcast: ‘On Iowa’ talks Iowa-Northwestern rivalry, basketball tip-off
No fear for Stanzi
THE BREAKDOWN: Northwestern
PREDICTIONS from around America on the Iowa-Northwestern game
Prater just runs 
Iowa players: Fundamentals crucial in defending zone-option attack
The Big Analysis — Northwestern
It’s action, not words that define Northwestern’s Persa
Iowa football's unsung hero
Getting Defensive
Northwestern injury report
Gotta Get That Feeling
Big Ten rooting interest: Week 11
Video: This week’s ‘The Keeler Show’
11/11/2010: Talkin’ Hawks podcast (Iowa at Northwestern)
BHGP Invades Chicago (Or At Least Ryan Field)
Iowa tries to overcome NU nemesis
POLL: Bring Us Your Iowa-Northwestern Fears
What to watch in the Big Ten: Week 11
The Return of Wizgerald
Adrian Clayborn named Lombardi Award finalist
Big Ten predictions: Week 11
Hawkeye Recruit Roundup: Week 11
BLACK HEART GOLD PODCAST 43: IS YOU OR IS YOU AIN'T MY RIVAL?
Breaking Down the Big Ten Part I: The Contenders
Draft projection: Iowa's Adrian Clayborn to Lions in 2011
Iowa-Northwestern: Depth Chart and Reminder
Cats-Iowa: Recent Historical Perspective
Painting Iowa By Numbers
Name of the Week: Iowa Edition
Gettin Familiar with No. 13 Iowa
Wash’s Carr slowly starts to get recruiting attention
Jeremiha Hunter’s life a balancing act
The Matchups: Iowa v Northwestern
The Wildcat Complex

Hoops links,

New era for Iowa basketball begins Sunday
Smiles...Here, There, Everywhere
Hawkeyes Open Season Sunday vs. South Dakota State
Oglesby rather would have met Jordan
Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher didn't hurt Iowa's basketball recruiting
Gatens closing in on return
Signing day: Hawks, Illini stay close to home

Wrasslin' links,

Signing Day: Klapprodt makes it official


Today's Tweets,
 
RT @Andy_Hamilton: Tony Ramos won by tech fall against Charlie Joseph in Iowa's only wrestle-off tonight. He'll wrestle Tyler Clark tomorrow at 133.
 
RT @thebstiles: I just went to a Northwestern message board and saw a picture of John Lickliter being guarded by Michael Thompson.
 
RT @johnbohnenkamp: Wait a minute. Am I reading this right? There's going to be a new Barbasol commercial? OUTRAGEOUS.
 
RT @Andy_Hamilton: Stanzi in 2009: 1 pick every 20.3 attempts. Stanzi in 2010: 1 pick every 76.7 attempts
 
RT @HawkeyeFootball: Happy Veterans Day & THANK YOU to all who have served and are currently serving in our armed forces
 

Game Week (NW) | Hawk Talk with Kirk Ferentz and Fran McCaffery Notes

New head basketball coach Fran McCaffery joined Dolph for the first segment of Hawk Talk. His show will begin on December 6th.

I worked late so I'll post the tweets from the man that keeps us all informed on Wednesday nights, Bvak. Give him a follow on the Twitter, the man does good work.

RT @bvak: Fran: You will enjoy watching our players have fun.

RT @bvak: Fran wants to create offense with defense.

RT @bvak: Fran likes Ogelsby.  Can't seem to compliment him enough.

RT @bvak: Fran: Couldn't run Cully for 36 minutes/night.  Cartwright a great get to help Cullly. 

RT @HawkeyeInsider: McCaffery says on radio show that Gatens is doubtful for Sunday's opener. Probably a week to 10 days from playing

RT @bvak: Fran: Not in the market for a project.  Wants someone who can play in a Big Ten game.

RT @bvak: Fran's SDSU snapshot: Well-coached, 3-point shooters, 2 big-time frosh, 2 double-figure shooters back.

RT @bvak: Fran: His style has worked everywhere he's been.  No reason to believe it won't work at Iowa.

Jim Zabel has a new book out, get it here. He also joined for about a 10 minute segment.

RT @bvak: Zabel: Favorite Hawk is Alex Karras.  Loves "Blazing Saddles."

Ferentz (KF): Sounds like a real good start to the year for McCaffery

Caller: Why is the spread difficult to defend?

KF: They are all a little bit different. Indiana had terrific WR's. They lost their RB and the QB was limited (running) but they spread you with good WR's and a QB can throw makes them tough to defend. Northwestern will be different because Persa is a very good and dangerous runner. Starts with what kind of players you have and they both have dangerous players.

Dolph: At NW, seems like the QB comfort level is sky high

KF: They've had good success. Ugly game in 1999 but the next year they transitioned into the spread. It's been a good evolution since that time. Whoever they've had at QB has been successful. Persa played well against us (last year).

Dolph: Persa is completing 75% of his passes.

Mystery caller: it's Barry Alvarez (applause)

Dolph: Barry goes into the College Football Hall of Fame in a couple of weeks, well deserved.

Barry Alvarez (BA): Certainly appreciate it. I had a great start with Hayden. What a staff, I think five of us went on to be head coaches.

Dolph: Thanks for picking up Kirk at the airport.

BA: We were both young and related right away. I had a reliant K car, he met with Hayden and impressed them, the rest is history.

Ferentz: Barry was the first guy in Iowa I had ever met. BA told me that the season was already sold out and I said, I want the job, you don't have to sell me.

BA: I'm extremely humbled and it is very meaningful to be inducted into the HOF.

BA: We (he and his family) will always be fond of Iowa City.

Dolph: No gimmies for Wisconsin (runs down MSU and OSU games left), a lot of football left.

Caller: (last year) Holding calls on the center, obvious PA not called. Is that official still in the Big Ten?

KF: I think that crew is still around. We communicate with the league and sometimes send things in. The conference reviews things and I think they are pretty fair. Calls have a tendency to balance out over the long run.

Dolph: ARob, Tarp, Hunter coming back?

KF: We are happy to have them back, Tarp is close to 100%. Tough situation for Nielsen. Koepple did a great job Saturday stepping in for Gettis.

RT @HawkeyeInsider: KF: Adam Robinson looks good in practice this week.

Caller: Large senior class but yet there are 9 freshman in the two deeps? Why?

KF: Injuries are a factor, every year is different. Attrition rates play into it. This is the second largest senior class and they all play roles.

Caller: Who pays for the lights?

Dolph: That would come out of the University budget, the Network involved would share those costs.

Caller: Is Shaun Prater hurt, why is he not on punt returns?

KF: uh, he's been out there. He'll be there Saturday too unless he misses the bus.

Dolph: Think you have him confused with someone else.

Dolph: "Modest" Mike Meyer won the Special Teams POW award.

KF: He's had two big FG's this year. Great young man.

Dolph: What happened on that last drive, 3 plays 88 yards.

KF: Yards were close to 450 but only 18 points. Usually means you have turnovers or a lot of penalties. Red Zone performance was atrocious. It almost cost us. Hopefully can remedy that this week and turn it around.

Tommy from the Des Moines: Dolph comment of the Auburn QB. Question for KF, what was the reason for not running Coker in the Red Zone?

KF: Another thing about the Red Zone, we were starting at the nine yard line it seemed. We hope to do a little bit better this week.

Dolph: I don't know a lot about the Cam Newton situation. I know what you know, what has been on ESPN.

Caller: Congrats on win #100! How's Norm doing?

KF: He got home Friday and was in the office Sunday. He's not heavily involved in the gameplan but plans to travel to NW. He's on the road back, we want him back for years so we are taking it slow. Its been a long tough road and he's getting his strength back.


Football Links,

Clayborn a Lombardi Award finalist
Tom Lemming: Iowa recruiting class among top 20
Wildcat QBs spread wealth against Hawkeyes
Video Preview: Hawks Talk Northwestern
Northwestern freshman tailback: Coach Pat Fitzgerald hates Iowa (Uh oh)


Basketball Links,

Gatens might play Sunday against South Dakota State
Oglesby Signs with Hawkeyes
11/10/2010: Fran McCaffery press conference transcript
11/10/2010: Iowa men’s basketball notebook
Tucker returns home
Hawkeyes are Confident for Season-Opener
Josh Oglesby Signs With Iowa Hawkeyes Brown: McCaffery talks recruiting
Matt Gatens’ status for opener is unknown
Iowa officially announces Oglesby’s signing
McCaffery sees potential in Stokes, who’ll likely red-shirt
Video Highlights - Hoops Presser
McCaffery likes his depth in the frontcourt

Game Week (NW) | Wednesday Afternoon Hawkeye Links

Start with Tweets,

RT @thebstiles: Starters listed (at the moment): Payne, May, McCabe, Basabe, Cole.

RT @HawkeyeInsider: Gatens says he's questionable for Sunday's opener. Cast removed today. Will try practicing on Friday

RT @HawkeyeInsider: '11 Ohio F Aaron White will wait until Friday at 1:30 ET to sign LOI w/ #Iowa. Holding off so more family, friends can see it.

RT @HawkeyeNation: four of NW's six wins have come by a total of 11 points.  They have not beaten 1 quality team and none with a winning record this year.

RT @HawkeyeNation: QB Dan Persa is NW leading rusher at 52/gm. Mike Trumpy is nxt at 39/m.  Persa also 10th in the nation passer effic & 12th total offense.


Oh course today is media day for Fran McCaffery and also early signing day for hoops. I'll have more tonight on both, along with Kirk Ferentz call-in show notes. For now, here are Hawkeye sports related links.

Football,

Injuries piling up for the Hawkeyes
Check out this photo
Parker’s status for Saturday unclear
11/9/2010: Iowa football notebook
Setting the Rose Bowl percentages for the Big Ten’s four contenders
Big Ten stock report: Week 11
The Top Ten Reasons Why Iowa Will Lose to Northwestern!
 We need a Northwestern photoshop thread
Big Ten awards race update: Week 11
Hawkeyes not sweating sack stats
Big Ten Harvest:
Embattled, Bitter Iowa Fan Intelligently Breaks Down Northwestern

Hoops,

Big Ten Roundtable: Players to Watch
Iowa Basketball: Looks like a pair to start ’11 class
Hawkeyes, other Big 4 schools chasing UNI
Two to ink letters, Hawks look for big man
UI-MAG: An Inside Look at the Hawkeyes
Hoopsbag: Answering our mail
Brust's long road ends in Madison
Recruits seek right fit, coaches at Iowa, ISU, Illinois cast wide net
McCaffery gears up for first game as a Hawkeye

Wrasslin',

Iowa wrestle-off pairings
24: Ramos Ready For His Hawkeye Mat Debut


Cyclones?

Allegations that Iowa State offer $25k for Cedrick McAfee.

Game Week (NW) | Tuesday Evening Hawkeye Links and Chatter

It's Tuesday night and I think I'll sit down and watch the Iowa basketball replay I DVR'd from earlier today on the Big Ten Network.

Hold on....

Wait a minute....


WTFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF!!!

per Twitter friend: RT @mhays83: I found out since Mediacom broadcast the game live, it took the rights away from BTN. BTN forgot to change their tv listing

Son of a B...

Oh well, on to the news from around the web, starting with the best of Twitter:

RT @ESPN_BigTen: Lynch says the team is picking up Damarlo Belcher after the key drop Saturday. Belcher unanimously elected game captain for Saturday.

RT @ESPN_BigTen: Ferentz on struggles vs. Northwestern: "It’s pretty simple. They’ve outplayed us, which is normally the case when you’re on the short end."

RT @ESPN_BigTen: Ferentz has seen last two matchups as pretty even: "They’ve not only had an edge in terms of turnovers, they’ve had a decided edge.”

RT @ESPN_BigTen: Ferentz on Adam Robinson: “I expect him to be at practice today and practicing. He’s back with us.”

RT @marcmorehouse: Norm is here.

RT @marcmorehouse: But that doesn't mean Norm is in a working capacity.

RT @ESPN_BigTen: Fitzgerald on Ricky Stanzi: "He’s made great decisions with the ball. I haven’t seen him make a mistake yet.”

RT @Andy_Hamilton: Iowa-Northwestern is sold out.

RT @Andy_Hamilton: There's a chance Norm will make the trip this weekend.

RT @marcmorehouse: Sellout, largest NU crowd since 1985.

RT @Andy_Hamilton: KF: Tarpinian will go to OLB when he's back to full speed.

RT @Andy_Hamilton: Brands: Anthony Baldosaro has left the Iowa wrestling program to focus on academics.

RT @Andy_Hamilton: Iowa wrestle-off pairings: Thur. - 133-Ramos vs Joseph. Fri. - 133-Nate Moore vs Trizzino, Clark vs Ramos/Joseph winner.

RT @Andy_Hamilton: Fri- 141-Mark Ballweg vs Joe Moore, Dziewa vs Owens; 149-Carew vs Sebert, J. Ballweg vs S Gillmor; 157-Matt Ballweg vs Nick Moore...

RT @Andy_Hamilton: 157-Kelly vs St. John; 165-Kerr vs. DuCharme; 174-Evans vs Fahler; 184-Lira vs Wagner; Hwt-Telford vs Johnson.

RT @Andy_Hamilton: Sat. -125-McDonough vs Gurule;133-Moore/Trizzino vs Clark/Ramos/Joseph;141-Ballweg/Moore vs Dziewa/Owens;149-Carew/Sebert vs Ballweg/Gillmor

RT @Andy_Hamilton: 157-Ballweg/Moore vs Kelly/St. John; 165-Janssen vs Kerr/DuCharme; 174-Lofthouse vs Evans/Fahler; 184-Gambrall vs Lira/Wagner.

RT @Andy_Hamilton: Hwt-Rasing vs Telford/Johnson.


Linky Time:

TRANSCRIPT: Kirk Ferentz’s Tuesday press conference 11/9/10
The name at the top
Coker gives Hawkeyes options
Kirk on the Side
Northwestern pregame — Players video
The Quickest Slant (transcript)
Northwestern transcript makes the rounds in Iowa City
“Northwestern!” isn’t a pleasant utterance in Hawkeyeland
Football notes on A-Rob, Norm’s return and tight end inaction
Tuesday Notebook: Norm is Back
Gloom & Doom – But, Maybe Not
Hoosiers have Damarlo Belcher's back
True freshmen saved Hawks in Indiana
Northwestern’s weakness an opening for Iowa
Harty: Ferentz defends keeping A-Rob in MSU game
Is the Big Ten's BCS streak in jeopardy?
Big Ten Heisman update: Week 11
Video: Big Ten bowl chances
Big Ten personnel updates
Big Ten awards update
Please Vote In This Completely Unfair And Assumptive Poll
The BCS - If You're Not Outraged, You're Not Paying Attention
Wha Happened? Week Ten Around The Big Ten

Game Week (NW) | Tuesday Morning Hawkeye Links and Chatter

I'm going to keep this short, a link dump mostly. With Ferentz meeting with the media today there will be plenty more later this afternoon.

We'll start with the best of Twitter and all things Hawkeyes:

RT @HawkeyeFootball: Adrian Clayborn among semifinalists for Chuck Bednarik Award, given to the nation's top defender.

RT @Andy_Hamilton: Iowa depth chart: A-Rob back as No. 1 RB, same LBs who started at Indiana, Koeppel starting at RG with MacMillan No. 2.

RT @ESPN_BigTen: Big Ten semifinalists for the 1st Joe Paterno award are: Bret Bielema, Kirk Ferentz, Pat Fitzgerald and Jim Tressel. JoePa not eligible

RT @thebstiles: Lowery still listed behind Hyde at corner (no Bernstine).

RT @thebstiles: Daniels listed at DT. Ballard at DE. No seeing Ballard's name as a co-starter at both positions.

RT @FightForIowa: RT @IowaGuru: "Iowa Fight Song" is ESPN Magazine's #8 top downloaded fight song ringtone!

RT @thebstiles: Dave Pasch, Chris Spielman, Bob Griese calling Iowa-Northwestern game on Saturday for ESPN.

RT @Andy_Hamilton: Iowa-Michigan State dual has been moved to Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.

RT @RSuchomel: On John Lickliter's profile at Marian University, Iowa isn't mentioned at all. His previous school is Franklin Central, not even City High.

RT @RSuchomel: FWIW, in his first two games, Lickliter has averaged 4.5 minutes, has 1 rebound, 1 assist, and is 0-for-3 from the field.

RT @thebstiles: Looking at Evanston, Illinois weather for Saturday. Rain appears to be in the early forecast.

RT @ESPN_BigTen: Love it or leave it! RT @WillhiteHerald: By the way, you need to get Fitz' quotes on Ricky Stanzi. Helps your "Stanzi for Heisman" crusade!

RT @RSuchomel: Bowl projections for Hawkeyes - SI, CBS have Iowa in Capital One vs. Alabama. ESPN and CFN have Iowa in Outback vs. Alabama (2) or Florida.


Hawkeye links,

Mark says take Northwestern and the 12 points against Iowa
Podcast: ‘On Iowa’ answers Indiana questions, talks basketball
Life on the edge at Northwestern
Chances of Iowa Big Ten Title (or: It Can't Get Any Worse)
Hawks looking hard at Pennsylvania players
Ferentz hits a milestone
An interview with Oakland Raiders/former Iowa Hawkeye tight end Brandon Myers
Monday Morning Quarterback
Clayborn, Stanzi Semifinalists
Coaching award semifinalists meet in Evanston on Saturday
Iowa Depth Chart - Northwestern
Your Northwestern two deeps (Stanzi, Clayborn award lists)
Meyer Big Ten special teams player of the week
Iowa 18, Indiana 13: The Game in Pictures
Iowa football: Reisner eyes future in NFL
Keeler: Iowa-Northwestern usually a wild ride
Note on Rose Bowl selection process
Big Ten Players of the Week: Nov. 6
November is Ohio State's time to shine
History of Iowa Football PART VI: The Dark Times 1969-1978
Big Ten Week 10 rewind/Week 11 preview
Video: One Good Thing

Hoops links,

Brommer hopes to make a mark at Iowa
McCaffery hopes up-tempo pace makes it fun at Iowa
BHGPasketball Preview: The Guards
RETURN OF THE GOOD HOOPYBALL: Iowa 111, Illinois-Springfield 66

Game Week (NW) | Hawkeye Links Plus ARob is Back

Good news for the Hawkeye offense, Rob Howe, of Hawkeye Insider, reports that Adam Robinson has proclaimed, via Facebook, "I'm back." That's good news for the Ricky Stanzi. Morse seemed to be his check down receiver at Indiana but it looked as if Stanzi may not have had the confidence to go to Morse as quickly as he would ARob.

Last night I posted my bowl predictions, or at least the best case/worst case for the Hawks. Stewart Mandel, of Sports Illustrated, has the Hawks in the Capital One Bowl facing Alabama. Interesting that he still has Boise State in the BCS. I think there is a strong chance that Boise doesn't make the BCS, here is a blog that sums up what I think. Note, Mandel left Stanford out of the mix. I do wonder how attractive Stanford is versus Boise to a Easternish game (Sugar or Orange). If Virgina Tech were to lose the ACC Championship game that would certainly put the Orange Bowl into play for Boise. Florida State versus the Broncos?

ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg has his weekly breakdown of the Big Ten championship race. Win the rest on your schedule Hawks and hope for some help.

More football related links,

A few last thoughts on Indiana
The Takeaway: Indiana
Big Ten football TV schedule: Week Eleven
Coker emerges in Robinson’s absence
Pat Fitzgerald has Iowa’s number
"College GameDay" going to Columbus
Delayed Knee Jerk Reaction, Week 10
Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 11
Mike Meyer Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week:
Iowa is an 11 1/2-point favorite at Northwestern
Wildcats are two blown big leads from being in Big Ten title discussion

Here are some links related to Hawkeye hoops,

Photos: Iowa vs. Illinois-Springfield men’s basketball
Big Ten men’s basketball TV schedule: Nov. 8-14
111 points for Hawks? Yes, really
Back to the future
VIDEO: Hoops Postgame

Hawkeyes in the Polls | Hoops on the Hardwood

The Polls are out and the Hawkeyes have moved to #13 in the BCS standings. Iowa sits as the second highest ranked two loss team. One spot behind Alabama. With the newest rankings come new bowl predictions. Here is a list of links related to both.

Iowa Moves Up Again in BCS List
Big Ten bowl projections
Iowa No. 13 in Both Weekly Top 25s
Hawkeyes in position for BCS bowl bid
BOWL PROJECTIONS: Iowa vs. Alabama?


Okay, so here is kinda what we discussed last night on the Twitter about the BCS and Iowa's possible bowl opponents.

The best possible scenario for Iowa would be to win out (duh). They would get a boost from beating Ohio State but would still need a loss from either Michigan State or Wisconsin to earn a BCS berth. If PSU can beat MSU or Michigan surprise Wisconsin Iowa could end the final BCS rankings as high as #8 or #9. I don't think Wisconsin will lose but I do think Penn State has a chance against MSU at home to end the regular season.

Oklahoma State still has Oklahoma and most likely Nebraska left. Alabama and Auburn face off in the Iron Bowl and Auburn will most likely have the SEC championship game. If Iowa can knock off Ohio State and not lose to NW or Minny they should be sitting nicely for the second BCS at-large (again, needing a MSU/Wis loss). I think Stanford wins their last three games and the winner of the Big 12 title game knocks the other from the BCS picture.

I see the breakdown like this: 2 SEC teams (LSU, Auburn), 2 PAC 10 teams (Oregon, Stanford), 2 Big Ten teams (Wisconsin, Iowa*), 1 Non-AQ (TCU), 1 Big East (Pitt), 1 ACC (VTech), 1 Big 12 (Oklahoma St).

*That's the homer talking, head says Ohio State

Who would they then play? I think LSU in the Sugar bowl would be likely. Wisconsin would win the berth to the Rose Bowl by virtue of a victory over Iowa and face TCU in the Rose Bowl.

With those guesses we could see these games:

Auburn/Oregon NC game
Wisconsin/TCU Rose Bowl
LSU/Iowa Sugar
Oklahoma St/Pitt Fiesta
Stanford/Vtech Orange

What if Iowa loses to Ohio State or even losses to both Northwestern and Ohio State? I think you can pencil Iowa in for either the Capital One or the Outback at this point. For possible opponents you have Alabama, Florida, Arkansas, or South Carolina. If Iowa finishes 8-4 and falls to the Gator Bowl you still get the lowest of those four SEC teams.

I suppose an absolute worst case would include a loss to Minnesota. If that happens let's forget about a Bowl game altogether.

Of those SEC teams they all should make for great games. I'd prefer an Iowa/Bama because I think they match-up the best. Florida has studied Oregon and added an increased tempo to their offense. I would hate to face that after four weeks to prepare for a Bowl game. Arkansas has a high scoring offnese, South Carolina is all kinds of blah but the rematch with Spurrier would make an interesting story. Let's hope for LSU in Nawlins?


So the Hoops team took the floor tonight and put up 6 million points. Okay, maybe 111 against the sisters of the poor but hey, 111 points! Twitter was abuzz with words like "fast break" and "steal." I may have even read "athletic" a time or two. Although the young Hawks may not be a Final Four team it's going to be fun to watch this season.

Here are some of the highlights from Twitter followed by links about today's game:

RT @johnbohnenkamp: Iowa's men's players will have to be in coat and tie when arriving for game day.

RT @thebstiles: Iowa starters: Basabe, Payne, McCabe, May, Cole in place of Cartwright.

RT @HawkeyeInsider: Cartwright and Brommer for McCabe and Cole. First subs for Iowa.

RT @johnbohnenkamp: Zach McCabe can play. Knocks down a 3, draws a charge at the other end.

RT @johnbohnenkamp: Basabe clearly an upgrade at the '4' over the departed Aaron Fuller.

RT @thebstiles: This game doesn't count obviously, but FWIW, the last time Iowa scored 100+ in a game? Dec. 20, 2006. Alford era.

RT @BTNBrentsBlog: Iowa has 101 points in exhibition game. It scored 76 in last year's exhibition. It's clear the Hawkeyes will be easier to watch this year.

Iowa exhibition post-game blog: Newcomers show they can play
First-Game Excitement
Brown: Basabe stuffs the stat sheet
Hawkeyes cruise in exhibition
Iowa-UIS video: Fran McCaffery
Men’s basketball rolls to exhibition win
Hawks put up 111 points in exhibition victory
McCaffery Era Starts Fast
Coach McCaffery Postgame Press Conference Transcript

Hawkeyes Hold on Against the Hoosiers | Post Game Links

Wheeew! There were a lot of injured Hawkeyes missing from the lineup Saturday but Lady Luck was 100% healthy (ba da dump). My favorite part of the dropped pass was Belcher instantly turning to the back judge and giving him the TD signal (arms in the air). Only problem Belcher, you weren't holding the football.

We saw true freshman Marcus Coker rush the ball for 129 yards. We also saw Ricky Stanzi and the WR corps make the Indiana defense look like Swiss cheese in the fourth quarter for the second year in a row. Stanzi ended the game 290 yards, one pick, and one TD. You can get the full recap and stats from ESPN.com here.

The Hawkeye offense struggled in the redzone and again saw a missed field goal attempt that could have cost them the game. The good news is that Ferentz said during pregame that he expects Adam Robinson to be back at practice on Tuesday. Coker ran the ball well but the Hawkeye playbook looked a little bit limited, perhaps due to Coker being in the game. The Hawks will need ARob and his 11 TD's next week against the NW Wildcats.

Let us also hope that Adam Gettis or Nolan MacMillan can get healthy this week too. The Hawks have injuries on both sides of the ball. Josh Koeppel looked decent at times yesterday but Gettis is the better option for the Hawks.

The latest Coaches' Poll was released just as I went to publish this. The Hawkeyes move up to #13. I'll have a post later in the day with all the rankings and break down some possibilities for the Hawks and their bowl destination. I'll also have some links and thoughts on today's Hawkeye basketball game, on bigtennetwork.com, at 3:30 pm cst.


Let's get straight to the links,

Sunday Leftovers
Hawkeye offense clicks when it counts against Indiana
The Ugliest Win Is Still Better Than The Prettiest Loss
Iowa's NCAA Stat Rankings
Indiana postgame video — Players + season stats
What we learned in the Big Ten: Week 10
Frosh factor in Hawkeyes’ escape
BCS Guru's Latest predictions
Sagarin Ratings "Week 11"
11/6/2010: Iowa 18, Indiana 13 (Links)
Big Ten helmet stickers: Week 10
No. 15 Iowa rallies late for 18-13 win at Indiana
Stanzi doesn’t miss with game on line
Marcus Coker shines in debut as starter
Hawks found a way to win
Hawkeyes in a fog in 18-13 win
Iowa playback from Bloomington
Hawkeye rally late to survive at Indiana, 18-13
Iowa-Indiana game photos
PHOTOS: Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Indiana
Iowa Luckily Escapes
Iowa escapes Indiana after Belcher drop
Iowa holds on against Indiana, 18-13