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Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Friday, November 8, 2013
Gamewatch #10: Iowa Hawkeyes (5-4, 2-3) vs. Purdue Boilermakers (1-7, 0-4) Saturday, November 8th @ 9 a.m.
This week our beloved Hawkeyes head to Ross-Ade stadium in West LaFayette to take on the Purdue Boilermakers, which will hopefully be a confidence-building game for Iowa after the loss at home to Wisconsin. Purdue did topple the Hawks last season in Kinnick, 27-24, on a last second field goal.
Purdue is currently 1-7, and has the worst passing and rushing defense in the B1G, and are coming off a 56-0 loss against Ohio State. They are at the bottom of the B1G in rushing offense as well, only tallying an average of 70 yards per game on the ground. Their lone win this season was at home against Indiana State. The only thing the Boilermakers seem to have going for them is the fact that their college band owns the biggest bass drum in the world, which hopefully won't be beaten too often this Saturday.
Iowa heads into this week hurting from a 28-9 loss at home to Wisconsin. Starting QB Jake Rudock, who left the Wisconsin game with a knee injury, looks to be back at the helm this week. Also back this week in his starting role is RB Mark Weisman, who was suffering from an elbow injury last week. Weisman currently has 768 yards rushing, and hopes to eclipse the 1,000 mark by the end of the season.
Kickoff is at 9am on the B1G Network, so if you don’t get that channel head to one of the game watch locations.
This weekend tips-off the Hawkeye men’s basketball season too. Friday night at 6:30pm you can login to ESPN3 and catch Iowa vs. UNC-Wilmington online. Then on Sunday afternoon at 1:30pm, the Hawks face Nebraska-Omaha, also available on ESPN3.
On Iowa and Go Hawks!
Purdue is currently 1-7, and has the worst passing and rushing defense in the B1G, and are coming off a 56-0 loss against Ohio State. They are at the bottom of the B1G in rushing offense as well, only tallying an average of 70 yards per game on the ground. Their lone win this season was at home against Indiana State. The only thing the Boilermakers seem to have going for them is the fact that their college band owns the biggest bass drum in the world, which hopefully won't be beaten too often this Saturday.
Iowa heads into this week hurting from a 28-9 loss at home to Wisconsin. Starting QB Jake Rudock, who left the Wisconsin game with a knee injury, looks to be back at the helm this week. Also back this week in his starting role is RB Mark Weisman, who was suffering from an elbow injury last week. Weisman currently has 768 yards rushing, and hopes to eclipse the 1,000 mark by the end of the season.
Kickoff is at 9am on the B1G Network, so if you don’t get that channel head to one of the game watch locations.
This weekend tips-off the Hawkeye men’s basketball season too. Friday night at 6:30pm you can login to ESPN3 and catch Iowa vs. UNC-Wilmington online. Then on Sunday afternoon at 1:30pm, the Hawks face Nebraska-Omaha, also available on ESPN3.
On Iowa and Go Hawks!
Friday, November 1, 2013
Gamewatch #9: Wisconsin Badgers (5-2, 3-1) vs. Iowa Hawkeyes (5-3, 2-2) Saturday, November 2 @ 9:00 a.m.
Hello again Western Washington Hawkeyes! Hopefully your hearts have stopped racing from last week's thrilling overtime win over the pesky Northwestern Wildcats, when Iowa prevailed 17-10 on a touchdown catch by TE CJ Fiedorowicz. This week's Hawkeye game has the #22 Wisconsin Badgers (5-2) bringing their run-heavy offense into Kinnick Stadium to battle for the Heartland Trophy. The Badgers and Hawkeyes haven't butted heads since 2010,
where the Badgers nipped Iowa 31-30 in Kinnick Stadium. The rivals' overall series record is currently tied, 42-42-2.
Wisconsin is coming off a bye week, and a 56-32 win at Illinois the week prior. They are led by the Big 10's leading rusher, Melvin Gordon, who already has over 1,000 yards rushing. He also ranks fourth nationally at 144 yards per game. The Badgers rank 11th in the nation in total offense at 514 yards per game. As if they weren't already an imposing opponent for the Hawkeyes, the Badgers also have the nation's sixth best defense, only allowing 285 yards per game.
The Hawkeyes are no slouch on defense either, having the nation's 12th best defense while only allowing 321 yards per game. They still have only given up 2 rushing TD's this year. Iowa's defense produced last week's Big 10 Defensive Player of the Week in Senior LB James Morris. Morris recorded 8 tackles, two sacks, and an interception against the Wildcats.
This Saturday's game is Iowa's annual blackout game, and no, this isn't an event started by Vodka Samm. The Iowa fans going to Kinnick this Saturday are encouraged to wear all black. This week's game is also preceded on Friday night by the Rusty Toolbox game, which pits each teams' football managers against each other in a flag football game for the honor of taking home a rusty toolbox trophy for the year. The Badgers managers won last year, but Iowa's managers lead the overall series 11-6.
We hope to see you at the game watches this week! At the Buckley’s Queen Anne locale, the drawing for the cornhole boards will take place at halftime, so if you haven't bought tickets for the drawing yet, track down our Alumni President Nik Pflugrath by halftime to purchase a final chance at those sweet boards!
On Iowa and go Hawks!
where the Badgers nipped Iowa 31-30 in Kinnick Stadium. The rivals' overall series record is currently tied, 42-42-2.
Wisconsin is coming off a bye week, and a 56-32 win at Illinois the week prior. They are led by the Big 10's leading rusher, Melvin Gordon, who already has over 1,000 yards rushing. He also ranks fourth nationally at 144 yards per game. The Badgers rank 11th in the nation in total offense at 514 yards per game. As if they weren't already an imposing opponent for the Hawkeyes, the Badgers also have the nation's sixth best defense, only allowing 285 yards per game.
The Hawkeyes are no slouch on defense either, having the nation's 12th best defense while only allowing 321 yards per game. They still have only given up 2 rushing TD's this year. Iowa's defense produced last week's Big 10 Defensive Player of the Week in Senior LB James Morris. Morris recorded 8 tackles, two sacks, and an interception against the Wildcats.
This Saturday's game is Iowa's annual blackout game, and no, this isn't an event started by Vodka Samm. The Iowa fans going to Kinnick this Saturday are encouraged to wear all black. This week's game is also preceded on Friday night by the Rusty Toolbox game, which pits each teams' football managers against each other in a flag football game for the honor of taking home a rusty toolbox trophy for the year. The Badgers managers won last year, but Iowa's managers lead the overall series 11-6.
We hope to see you at the game watches this week! At the Buckley’s Queen Anne locale, the drawing for the cornhole boards will take place at halftime, so if you haven't bought tickets for the drawing yet, track down our Alumni President Nik Pflugrath by halftime to purchase a final chance at those sweet boards!
On Iowa and go Hawks!
Friday, October 25, 2013
Gamewatch #8: Northwestern Wildcats (4-3, 0-3) vs. Iowa Hawkeyes (4-3, 1-2) Saturday, October 26th @ 9:00 a.m.
Happy Friday, Western Washington Hawkeye fans! This week Iowa faces the Northwestern Wildcats, who have given Iowa fits over the last few years under Coach Pat Fitzgerald. Coach Fitz hasn't hidden his dislike for the Iowa Hawkeyes very well, and usually has this game circled on his calendar. Last year the Hawkeyes fell in Evanston, 28-17, as Northwestern racked up 350 yards rushing.
The Hawkeyes are coming off a gutsy loss in Columbus, Ohio against the #3 team in the nation, Ohio State. Iowa led at halftime, but ultimately was on the losing end, 34-24. Iowa had some new faces leading the offense last week – Damon Bullock led the team in rushing attempts and yards, while relatively unknown tight end Jake Duzey tallied 138 yards receiving. Duzey also had a thrilling 85 yard touchdown reception (his first TD in an Iowa uniform) that went in the books as the ninth-longest reception in Iowa history.
The Hawkeye defense, even after giving up close to 300 yards rushing to OSU, still ranks 12th in the nation in total defense. They lead the nation with just 4 red zone touchdowns and 2 rushing TDs allowed this season. They’ve only given up one touchdown in the first quarter, which hopefully translates to an early lead for Iowa this week.
Northwestern comes into Kinnick this week banged up physically and emotionally. After starting the season 4-0 and being ranked, they have dropped 3 straight, including a 20-17 loss at home to the lowly Minnesota Gophers last week. The Wildcats will probably be without their star running back Venric Mark this week, and last year's Hawkeye killer, starting QB Kain Colter, is battling an ankle injury but says he’ll play Saturday.
Hope to see you out at one of the Western Washington game watches, and don't forget about the drawing for the Iowa Hawkeye cornhole boards, which were handmade by one of our fellow Western Washington Hawkeyes, Jason Netland. The raffle benefits the scholarship fund.
Our stock of WWIC t-shirts has been replenished, with the addition of long sleeve shirts. Short sleeve $15, long sleeve $20, benefits to the club & scholarship fund.
Cheers to the Hawkeyes and On Iowa!
The Hawkeyes are coming off a gutsy loss in Columbus, Ohio against the #3 team in the nation, Ohio State. Iowa led at halftime, but ultimately was on the losing end, 34-24. Iowa had some new faces leading the offense last week – Damon Bullock led the team in rushing attempts and yards, while relatively unknown tight end Jake Duzey tallied 138 yards receiving. Duzey also had a thrilling 85 yard touchdown reception (his first TD in an Iowa uniform) that went in the books as the ninth-longest reception in Iowa history.
The Hawkeye defense, even after giving up close to 300 yards rushing to OSU, still ranks 12th in the nation in total defense. They lead the nation with just 4 red zone touchdowns and 2 rushing TDs allowed this season. They’ve only given up one touchdown in the first quarter, which hopefully translates to an early lead for Iowa this week.
Northwestern comes into Kinnick this week banged up physically and emotionally. After starting the season 4-0 and being ranked, they have dropped 3 straight, including a 20-17 loss at home to the lowly Minnesota Gophers last week. The Wildcats will probably be without their star running back Venric Mark this week, and last year's Hawkeye killer, starting QB Kain Colter, is battling an ankle injury but says he’ll play Saturday.
Hope to see you out at one of the Western Washington game watches, and don't forget about the drawing for the Iowa Hawkeye cornhole boards, which were handmade by one of our fellow Western Washington Hawkeyes, Jason Netland. The raffle benefits the scholarship fund.
Our stock of WWIC t-shirts has been replenished, with the addition of long sleeve shirts. Short sleeve $15, long sleeve $20, benefits to the club & scholarship fund.
Cheers to the Hawkeyes and On Iowa!
Friday, October 18, 2013
Gamewatch #7: Iowa Hawkeyes (4-2, 1-1) vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (6-0, 2-0) Saturday, October 19th @ 12:30 p.m.
Welcome back from the bye week, Western Washington Hawkeye fans! Hopefully you've had enough time to digest the disappointing MSU loss just in time to watch the Hawkeyes head into the Horseshoe in Columbus, Ohio to take on the #3 team in the nation, the Ohio State Buckeyes. Ohio State, like Iowa, is coming into this game rested after a bye week, and currently owns the nation's longest winning streak at 18 games. OSU has also won the last 11 out of 12 against the Hawkeyes. Also, Iowa has a record of 4-6 coming off the last 10 bye weeks.
The Buckeyes are led by head coach Urban Meyer, who has faced off against Iowa's coach Kirk Ferentz once before-the infamous 2005 Outback Bowl, when the Meyer-led Florida Gators controversially won 31-24.
The Hawkeye defense, which still boasts the 8th best rushing defense (88.5 yards per game) in the nation and still hasn't allowed a rushing touchdown this year, goes up against a rush-heavy OSU offense that already has 17 rushing TD's this season.
The Iowa offense will still rely heavily on Mark Weisman, who is currently one of 12 players on the Maxwell Award watch list, which honors the best running back in the nation at the end of the year. He is currently the Big 10's third leading rusher at 104 yards per game.
The special teams, which weren't so special against MSU with Iowa falling for yet another fake punt, will be led by Kevonte Martin-Manley, who still leads the nation on punt return average (25.8 yards per return.) It remains to be seen if Coach Ferentz lives up to his promise of never running a punt return again after the MSU's successful punt fake.
We look forward to seeing you at one of the WWIC game watches this Saturday to cheer on the Hawks and high-five your fellow Iowa brethren! On Iowa and GO Hawks!
Saturday, October 19, 12:30 PM (PT) on ABC or ESPN2
Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
The Buckeyes are led by head coach Urban Meyer, who has faced off against Iowa's coach Kirk Ferentz once before-the infamous 2005 Outback Bowl, when the Meyer-led Florida Gators controversially won 31-24.
The Hawkeye defense, which still boasts the 8th best rushing defense (88.5 yards per game) in the nation and still hasn't allowed a rushing touchdown this year, goes up against a rush-heavy OSU offense that already has 17 rushing TD's this season.
The Iowa offense will still rely heavily on Mark Weisman, who is currently one of 12 players on the Maxwell Award watch list, which honors the best running back in the nation at the end of the year. He is currently the Big 10's third leading rusher at 104 yards per game.
The special teams, which weren't so special against MSU with Iowa falling for yet another fake punt, will be led by Kevonte Martin-Manley, who still leads the nation on punt return average (25.8 yards per return.) It remains to be seen if Coach Ferentz lives up to his promise of never running a punt return again after the MSU's successful punt fake.
We look forward to seeing you at one of the WWIC game watches this Saturday to cheer on the Hawks and high-five your fellow Iowa brethren! On Iowa and GO Hawks!
Saturday, October 19, 12:30 PM (PT) on ABC or ESPN2
Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
Thursday, October 3, 2013
WWIC Scholarship Fundraiser - Hawkeye Cornhole Boards
Who doesn't like a good game of Cornhole in the backyard or during a tailgate? Now's your chance to win a homemade (by WWIC member Jason Netland) Iowa Hawkeye cornhole set. And you'll be donating to the WWIC Scholarship fund at the same time - a win-win situation!
The UIAA will match the funds we raise each year up to $1,000 towards a scholarship for a UI student from the State of Washington. From the WWIC t-shirt sales and 50/50 drawings in past seasons, we will be able to start our scholarship during the next academic year.
During the next four weeks $5 donation tickets into the Cornhole drawing will be available at the Buckley's game watches. If you attend the Kirkland or Tacoma game watches, you may send a check for any donation amount (in multiples of $5) to the address below. There will be no limit to the number of tickets/donation amount you may make.
Drawing will be held at the Buckley's game watch for the November 2nd game against Wisconsin. Winner does not have to be present at Nov. 2nd game watch.
Not going to the Buckley's game watches against MSU, OSU, NW, or Wisky? Please send checks made out to Western Washington Iowa Club:
Western Washington Iowa Club c/o Nik Pflugrath 2300 W. Bertona St. Seattle, WA 98199
Thanks - and GO HAWKS!
Gamewatch #6: Michigan State Spartans (3-1, 0-0) vs. Iowa Hawkeyes (4-1, 1-0) Saturday, October 5th @ 9 a.m.
Hello again Western Washington Hawkeyes! It's homecoming week in Iowa City as our Iowa Hawkeyes take on the Michigan State Spartans. Iowa is 11-2 on Homecoming games since 2000, and owns a homecoming record of 6-0-1 against MSU.
Michigan State enters this week with a 3-1 record and is coming off a bye week after losing to Notre Dame 17-13 two weeks ago. The Spartans will be looking for revenge from last season's meeting against Iowa, when the Hawks won a thriller in double overtime 19-16. The Hawks and Spartans shared a common opponent this year in Western Michigan, who the Spartans defeated 26-13. Iowa beat Western Michigan 59-3 a few weeks later. The Iowa offense, led by sophomore quarterback Jake Rudock, will have a daunting task facing the MSU defense, which has only allowed 189 yards per game. Iowa's defense is far behind in second place, allowing 266 yards per game.
Iowa heads into this week coming off a surprisingly lopsided victory on the road against the previously undefeated goofers of Minnesota, 23-7. Mark Weisman led the way with 147 yards rushing on 24 attempts. Weisman currently has 119 carries (which leads the nation) and 615 yards (fourth in the nation.) If he keeps up this pace, could the "Weisman for Heisman" chant be ringing out in Iowa City soon?
James Morris was named the Big Ten Defensive player of the week for his performance last week when he recorded 8 tackles, a sack, and an interception.
Other interesting tidbits for this week: Senior kicker Mike Meyer has made a school record 100 consecutive PAT's. He surpassed ex-NFL kicker Nate Kaeding's previous record of 60 consecutive kicks long ago. Iowa Defensive Coordinator Phil Parker was a first team all-Big ten performer at MSU from 1983-1985 as a defensive back. This week is also the black and gold game at Kinnick, where alternating sections wear black and gold to create an excellent visual.
Hope you all are able to cheer our Hawks on this week and hoist a glass with us at one of our Alumni gatherings, whether it be Buckley's on Queen Anne in Seattle, Buffalo Wild Wings in Tacoma, or Sluggers in Kirkland. On Iowa and Go Hawks!
Michigan State enters this week with a 3-1 record and is coming off a bye week after losing to Notre Dame 17-13 two weeks ago. The Spartans will be looking for revenge from last season's meeting against Iowa, when the Hawks won a thriller in double overtime 19-16. The Hawks and Spartans shared a common opponent this year in Western Michigan, who the Spartans defeated 26-13. Iowa beat Western Michigan 59-3 a few weeks later. The Iowa offense, led by sophomore quarterback Jake Rudock, will have a daunting task facing the MSU defense, which has only allowed 189 yards per game. Iowa's defense is far behind in second place, allowing 266 yards per game.
Iowa heads into this week coming off a surprisingly lopsided victory on the road against the previously undefeated goofers of Minnesota, 23-7. Mark Weisman led the way with 147 yards rushing on 24 attempts. Weisman currently has 119 carries (which leads the nation) and 615 yards (fourth in the nation.) If he keeps up this pace, could the "Weisman for Heisman" chant be ringing out in Iowa City soon?
James Morris was named the Big Ten Defensive player of the week for his performance last week when he recorded 8 tackles, a sack, and an interception.
Other interesting tidbits for this week: Senior kicker Mike Meyer has made a school record 100 consecutive PAT's. He surpassed ex-NFL kicker Nate Kaeding's previous record of 60 consecutive kicks long ago. Iowa Defensive Coordinator Phil Parker was a first team all-Big ten performer at MSU from 1983-1985 as a defensive back. This week is also the black and gold game at Kinnick, where alternating sections wear black and gold to create an excellent visual.
Hope you all are able to cheer our Hawks on this week and hoist a glass with us at one of our Alumni gatherings, whether it be Buckley's on Queen Anne in Seattle, Buffalo Wild Wings in Tacoma, or Sluggers in Kirkland. On Iowa and Go Hawks!
Friday, September 27, 2013
Game Watch #5: Iowa Hawkeyes (3-1 0-0) vs. Minnesota Gophers(4-0 0-0): Saturday, September 28th @ 12:30 pm
Hello again Western Washington Hawkeye fans!
This week marks the kickoff of the Big 10 season, with our beloved Iowa Hawkeyes (3-1) traveling up to the Twin Cities to take on the Minnesota Gophers. This game will be Minnesota's homecoming, as well as the game to decide where the famous bronze pig, Floyd of Rosedale, will reside for the next 12 months. Iowa beat Minnesota in Iowa City last year for Iowa's homecoming to take control of Floyd, 31-13. Iowa is coming of a resounding 59-3 drubbing of Western... Michigan that had Kevonte Martin-Manley return two consecutive punts for touchdowns, a University of Iowa first. He currently leads the nation with a 31.1 yards per return average. Defensive back BJ Lowery also set a University of Iowa football first by returning two interceptions for touchdowns against Western Michigan.
The Gophers (4-0) are coming off a 43-24 victory over San Jose State, mainly on the shoulders of their mobile freshman quarterback Mitch Leidner, who rushed for 151 yards and 4 touchdowns. He should pose an excellent challenge for the Iowa defense, which has yet to allow a rushing touchdown this year. Leidner was named the Big Ten freshman of the week for his performance, and will join two other Big 10 players of the week (Martin-Manley for special teams and Lowery for defense) when the two teams take the field on Saturday.
Kickoff is at 12:30pm (PST) and will be televised on ESPN2. We hope to see a good number of you at one of the official Iowa game watches this week, as the Minnesota game normally draws a good, raucous crowd! On Iowa and Go Hawkeyes!
This week marks the kickoff of the Big 10 season, with our beloved Iowa Hawkeyes (3-1) traveling up to the Twin Cities to take on the Minnesota Gophers. This game will be Minnesota's homecoming, as well as the game to decide where the famous bronze pig, Floyd of Rosedale, will reside for the next 12 months. Iowa beat Minnesota in Iowa City last year for Iowa's homecoming to take control of Floyd, 31-13. Iowa is coming of a resounding 59-3 drubbing of Western... Michigan that had Kevonte Martin-Manley return two consecutive punts for touchdowns, a University of Iowa first. He currently leads the nation with a 31.1 yards per return average. Defensive back BJ Lowery also set a University of Iowa football first by returning two interceptions for touchdowns against Western Michigan.
The Gophers (4-0) are coming off a 43-24 victory over San Jose State, mainly on the shoulders of their mobile freshman quarterback Mitch Leidner, who rushed for 151 yards and 4 touchdowns. He should pose an excellent challenge for the Iowa defense, which has yet to allow a rushing touchdown this year. Leidner was named the Big Ten freshman of the week for his performance, and will join two other Big 10 players of the week (Martin-Manley for special teams and Lowery for defense) when the two teams take the field on Saturday.
Kickoff is at 12:30pm (PST) and will be televised on ESPN2. We hope to see a good number of you at one of the official Iowa game watches this week, as the Minnesota game normally draws a good, raucous crowd! On Iowa and Go Hawkeyes!
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Game Watch #4: Western Michigan (0-3) vs. Iowa Hawkeyes (2-1) Saturday, September 21 @ 9 a.m.
Hello again fellow Western Washington Hawkeyes!
Hopefully you were all able to enjoy the great 27-21 win over the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday, which was the 600th win in the program's history. Running back Mark Weisman finished with 145 yards rushing, and now has 425 yards through the first 3 games, which ranks third in the country.
After that satisfying, much-needed victory over our long-time nemesis, Iowa moves on to play Western Michigan in Iowa City this Saturday at 9 AM Pacific time. Western Michigan, who beat the Hawks in Iowa City in 2007 during their last meeting, has already lost to two Big Ten teams this season-Michigan State (26-13) and Northwestern (38-17.) They also lost to Nichols State, an FCS team who went 1-10 last season. Iowa has not fared well this season against the highly-esteemed MAC conference, already losing to Northern Illinois at home, but are hoping for better fortunes this week.
Put on your black and gold this Saturday and come on down to Buckley’s on Queen Anne, Buffalo Wild Wings in Tacoma, or Sluggers in Kirkland and raise a glass and your voices with fellow Hawkeyes to root this team to victory!
Kickoff: 9:00am PST TV: B1G Network
Hopefully you were all able to enjoy the great 27-21 win over the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday, which was the 600th win in the program's history. Running back Mark Weisman finished with 145 yards rushing, and now has 425 yards through the first 3 games, which ranks third in the country.
After that satisfying, much-needed victory over our long-time nemesis, Iowa moves on to play Western Michigan in Iowa City this Saturday at 9 AM Pacific time. Western Michigan, who beat the Hawks in Iowa City in 2007 during their last meeting, has already lost to two Big Ten teams this season-Michigan State (26-13) and Northwestern (38-17.) They also lost to Nichols State, an FCS team who went 1-10 last season. Iowa has not fared well this season against the highly-esteemed MAC conference, already losing to Northern Illinois at home, but are hoping for better fortunes this week.
Put on your black and gold this Saturday and come on down to Buckley’s on Queen Anne, Buffalo Wild Wings in Tacoma, or Sluggers in Kirkland and raise a glass and your voices with fellow Hawkeyes to root this team to victory!
Kickoff: 9:00am PST TV: B1G Network
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Game Watch #3: Iowa Hawkeyes (1-1) vs. Iowa St. Cyclones - Saturday, September 14th @ 3:00 p.m.
It’s rivalry week! Saturday's game will mark the 61st game in the series. Iowa holds a 39-21 advantage, and have won 21 of the last 30 meetings. Iowa State has won the last two games, both by three point margins. Iowa State won last year's contest 9-6, in Iowa City. A victory would be win No. 600 in Iowa’s program history.
Through two games, Iowa's offensive line has yielded just two sacks against sophomore quarterback Jake Rudock, while paving the way for 498 rushing yards, including 296 yards against Missouri State. The 296 rushing yards are the most for an Iowa team since rushing for 301 yards vs. Illinois on Oct. 1, 2005. ISU lost at home to UNI 28-20 in Week 1, while giving up 228 yards rushing to the Panthers.
The weather forecast calls for a warm evening in Ames with a chance of rain and thunderstorms. But it’s going to be mid-80’s and sunny here in the PNW. So there will likely be some Iowa fans tailgating in the parking lot across the street from Buckley’s leading up to kickoff. Please note that this tailgating is not sanctioned by the WWIC. Individuals are responsible for following parking lot and city policies.
GO HAWKS!
Game Watch Locations: Buckley’s on Queen Anne, Sluggers in Kirkland, Buffalo Wild Wings in Tacoma TV: Fox Sports 1
Hawkeye Side Note: Friday is a big day for the Iowa men’s hoop team. Tyler Ulis, a Chicago area point guard and the #29 ranked HS player in the land, will decide between the Hawkeyes, Kentucky, and Michigan State. Iowa was the first major school to offer a scholarship and Ulis has remained loyal to the Hawkeyes since then, keeping them on his list through every cut.
Through two games, Iowa's offensive line has yielded just two sacks against sophomore quarterback Jake Rudock, while paving the way for 498 rushing yards, including 296 yards against Missouri State. The 296 rushing yards are the most for an Iowa team since rushing for 301 yards vs. Illinois on Oct. 1, 2005. ISU lost at home to UNI 28-20 in Week 1, while giving up 228 yards rushing to the Panthers.
The weather forecast calls for a warm evening in Ames with a chance of rain and thunderstorms. But it’s going to be mid-80’s and sunny here in the PNW. So there will likely be some Iowa fans tailgating in the parking lot across the street from Buckley’s leading up to kickoff. Please note that this tailgating is not sanctioned by the WWIC. Individuals are responsible for following parking lot and city policies.
GO HAWKS!
Game Watch Locations: Buckley’s on Queen Anne, Sluggers in Kirkland, Buffalo Wild Wings in Tacoma TV: Fox Sports 1
Hawkeye Side Note: Friday is a big day for the Iowa men’s hoop team. Tyler Ulis, a Chicago area point guard and the #29 ranked HS player in the land, will decide between the Hawkeyes, Kentucky, and Michigan State. Iowa was the first major school to offer a scholarship and Ulis has remained loyal to the Hawkeyes since then, keeping them on his list through every cut.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Game Watch #2: Missouri State (0-1) vs. Iowa Hawkeyes (0-1) Saturday, September 7 @ 9:00 a.m.
It's time to shake off that heartbreaking Week 1 loss. Let’s focus on the positive signs of Iowa’s performance, and look forward to crushing an obviously inferior opponent.
Yeah, there was probably a poor play call at the end of the game last Saturday, and yeah, newly christened QB Jake Rudock handed Northern Illinois the victory, but let’s not forget: NIU went to the Orange Bowl last year, had a Heisman candidate at QB, and will likely be ranked in the Top 25 for most of this year with a bid to another good bowl game. Meanwhile, Iowa amassed over 320 yards and 24 points in the first half – both of which were higher than the Hawks averaged PER GAME last year. The offensive line provided hallways for our RBs to run through and Rudock was never sacked. Baby steps…
The Hawks can get the season back on track with a win this week against Missouri State. It’s the first matchup ever between the schools and Iowa’s favored by 24 points. Missouri State is also 0-1 after a 23-17 opening loss to Northwestern State. Their head coach Terry Allen had a successful stretch at Northern Iowa back in the ‘90s.
Fun fact: With a blowout we may get to see talented backup CJ Beathard. His dad, Casey, is also a big-time country music songwriter who works with Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw and Eric Church. And his grandfather, Bobby Beathard, won two Super Bowls as the general manager of the Washington Redskins.
Game Watch Locations: Buckley’s on Queen Anne, Sluggers in Kirkland, Buffalo Wild Wings in Tacoma
Yeah, there was probably a poor play call at the end of the game last Saturday, and yeah, newly christened QB Jake Rudock handed Northern Illinois the victory, but let’s not forget: NIU went to the Orange Bowl last year, had a Heisman candidate at QB, and will likely be ranked in the Top 25 for most of this year with a bid to another good bowl game. Meanwhile, Iowa amassed over 320 yards and 24 points in the first half – both of which were higher than the Hawks averaged PER GAME last year. The offensive line provided hallways for our RBs to run through and Rudock was never sacked. Baby steps…
The Hawks can get the season back on track with a win this week against Missouri State. It’s the first matchup ever between the schools and Iowa’s favored by 24 points. Missouri State is also 0-1 after a 23-17 opening loss to Northwestern State. Their head coach Terry Allen had a successful stretch at Northern Iowa back in the ‘90s.
Fun fact: With a blowout we may get to see talented backup CJ Beathard. His dad, Casey, is also a big-time country music songwriter who works with Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw and Eric Church. And his grandfather, Bobby Beathard, won two Super Bowls as the general manager of the Washington Redskins.
Game Watch Locations: Buckley’s on Queen Anne, Sluggers in Kirkland, Buffalo Wild Wings in Tacoma
Monday, August 26, 2013
Game Watch Week 1: N. Illinois (0-0) vs. Iowa Hawkeyes (0-0) Saturday, August 31 @12:30 p.m.
It's that time of year again, Western Washington Hawkeyes! Time to break out the black and gold and head to Buckleys on Queen Anne for another season of Hawkeye football, halftime raffle drawings, and catching up with fellow Hawk fans. Iowa kicks the season off in 2013 against Northern Illinois, a team Iowa defeated 18-17 in Soldier Field last year but ran the table the rest of the way to earn an improbable BCS bowl birth. They return star quarterback Jordan Lynch, a dual threat quarterback who rushed for 1,800 yards and threw for over 3,000, but had to replace their entire offensive line, as well as their head coach Dave Doeren, who left NIU to coach at North Carolina State this year.
Hopes are high for a bowl birth this year after a disappointing 4-8 season in 2012. Iowa retains their head coach Kirk Ferentz, but are replacing their quarterback this year. Sophomore Jake Rudock was recently announced as the starting quarterback, replacing departing senior James Vandenberg, who is now on the Minnesota Vikings roster. The Hawkeyes also return a large chunk of their backfield, with juniors Mark Weisman and Damon Bullock leading the charge. Freshman running back LeShun Daniels has also been turning heads, and may be a guy to keep an eye on as the season progresses. Something to keep in eye on at Kinnick Stadium this year is the addition of the Ring of Honor, to honor some of the greatest Hawkeyes of years past. The Cedar Rapids Gazette has a good write-up on it if you care to read more - http://thegazette.com/2013/08/21/ring-of-honor-at-kinnick-is-a-great-addition/
Kickoff is at 12:30 Seattle time. Enjoy the game, whether you are at Buckleys or not, and Go Hawkeyes!
Hopes are high for a bowl birth this year after a disappointing 4-8 season in 2012. Iowa retains their head coach Kirk Ferentz, but are replacing their quarterback this year. Sophomore Jake Rudock was recently announced as the starting quarterback, replacing departing senior James Vandenberg, who is now on the Minnesota Vikings roster. The Hawkeyes also return a large chunk of their backfield, with juniors Mark Weisman and Damon Bullock leading the charge. Freshman running back LeShun Daniels has also been turning heads, and may be a guy to keep an eye on as the season progresses. Something to keep in eye on at Kinnick Stadium this year is the addition of the Ring of Honor, to honor some of the greatest Hawkeyes of years past. The Cedar Rapids Gazette has a good write-up on it if you care to read more - http://thegazette.com/2013/08/21/ring-of-honor-at-kinnick-is-a-great-addition/
Kickoff is at 12:30 Seattle time. Enjoy the game, whether you are at Buckleys or not, and Go Hawkeyes!
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