Game Watch Week 11: Purdue

Iowa Hawkeyes (6-4, 3-3) @ Purdue Boilermakers (5-5, 3-3)
Saturday, November 19th, 9:00am kickoff PST
TV: Big Ten Network

Come on down to Buckley’s on Queen Anne this Saturday morning and join the WWIC in watching the Hawkeyes head to West Lafeyette, IN to take on the Purdue Boilermakers. This is the first meeting between the schools since a 22-17 win by Iowa on Nov. 15, 2008 in Iowa City.
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Iowa's 37-21 loss To Michigan State last weekend marked the first Iowa loss by more than 10 points in 53 games, dating back to a 31-6 loss at Purdue on Oct. 20, 2007. Going on the road hasn’t been kind to the Hawks as of late, they are 0-3 this season, and 2-6 since the start of last season. One item to note is that they are 3-0 this season following a loss.

Purdue is coming into the game hungry for their 6th win of the season which would give them bowl eligibility for the first time since 2007. They are also coming into the game confident after a 26-23 OT victory vs Ohio State, although have yet to have back-to-back wins this season.

**Random Hawkeye/Boilermaker Notes**
• The Boilermakers and Hawkeyes are slated to play every season now as the "crossover rivals" in the Leaders and Legends divisions.
• The Boilermakers are 9-1 during head coach Danny Hope's tenure in which they rush for 200 or more yards.
• After last week’s performance Marvin McNutt became Iowa's single-season (1,089) and career (2,635) leader in receiving yardage.
• Purdue ranks second in the nation in KO returns, averaging 27.4 yards per return.
• Purdue holds a 45-33-3 advantage in the series that began with a 16-0 Iowa win in 1910. The Hawkeyes have won four of the last five and 16 of the last 22 meetings.
• The Hawkeye/Boilermaker Rivalry now has its own facebook fan page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Purdue-vs-Iowa-The-Greatest-Rivalry-on-Earth/112201052226715

**UPCOMING EVENT NOTICE** All Seattle area Big Ten fans are invited to watch the inaugural Big Ten Championship Game on December 3rd at Sport Restaurant & Bar. Location confirmation and more details to follow.

Hope to see you Saturday and Go Hawks!

B1G Ten Seattle: Northwest Food Harvest Drive - This Weekend

WWICers,

The Seattle area alumni clubs and fans of all the B1G universities will band together Saturday, November 12, for a Northwest Harvest Food Drive to help fight hunger in Washington State during the Thanksgiving season.

The WWIC B1G Food Drive will take place during our Iowa game watch this Saturday against Michigan State at Buckley's on Queen Anne. Collection will take place at the all of the local B1G game watches and will be a friendly competition between all 12 teams to gather the most items.

Here's a list of food items that Northwest Harvest recommends for donation: Food items

We have much to be thankful for, Hawkeyes. Let's share with those less fortunate and show the Seattle B1G which club has the biggest heart and best participation.

GO HAWKS!

Game Watch Week 9: Michigan

#13 Michigan Wolverines (7-1, 3-1) @ Iowa Hawkeyes (5-3, 2-2)
Saturday, November 5th, 9:00am kickoff PST
TV: ESPN

Show the Hawkeyes some love and come join the WWIC at Buckley’s on Queen Anne this Saturday morning in watching the Hawks host the 13th ranked Michigan Wolverines. The Hawkeyes look to bounce back in the friendly confines of Kinnick Stadium after the tough loss at Minnesota. The Hawks will also once again try... and get their 6th win and become bowl eligible for the 11th straight season.

The Wolverines are having a good season under new head coach Brady Hoke. Their only loss came at the hands of 17th ranked Michigan State. Michigan is a similar team to the one Iowa faced last year, they are once again lead by the explosive QB Denard Robinson who leads the Big Ten in total offense with 281 yards a game. It's not all good for Robinson, as he leads the Big Ten in interceptions with 11 on the season. The addition of the defensive-minded head coach Brady Hoke is showing great improvements as their defense is second in the Big Ten in takeaways and second in fewest points allowed this season, both behind only PSU.

This game marks the start of a big month of November for the Hawkeyes where three out of the four teams they will face are currently ranked.

**Random Hawkeye/Wolverine Notes**
• Last weekend’s loss to Minnesota was Iowa’s 9th loss as a double-digit favorite since 2006.
• As a starting QB, James Vandenberg is 6-0 at home, and 0-4 on the road.
• Marcus Coker’s 252 rushing yards vs Minn ranks third best for a single game at Iowa, behind Tavian Banks (314 yds vs. Tulsa, 1997) and Ed Podolak (286 yds vs Northwestern, 1968).
• Iowa and Michigan are tied for 27th in the nation in red zone offense (88%), with both teams scoring points on 29 of 33 red zone possessions.
• Michigan leads the nation in red zone defense (59%, 13-22), while Iowa is tied for 16th at 72% (26-36).
• Michigan holds a 40-12-4 advantage in the series with Iowa, but the Hawks have won the last two meetings and four of the last seven. It is worth noting, the Hawks have never won three straight over the Wolverines.
• Michigan is 7-1, but it has beaten only one team that received a single vote in this week’s AP Top 25. (That would be Notre Dame, which literally received a single vote.)

Hope to see you Saturday and Go Hawks!