IOWA RUMORS & GOSSIP
Iowa QB James Vandenberg Hunts and Kills a Bear (photo)
University of Iowa quarterback James Vandenberg seems to have an interesting off-season hobby. Late Monday night, this picture surfaced on Twitter:
Crappy Nickname joke = Big Game James
At this point, no further details have emerged. I’ve heard rumors that this took place in Canada, which would be a good guess, or potentially Alaska. Either way, it happened somewhere in North...
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Iowa quarterback James Vandenberg had a much more entertaining holiday weekend than you did
Although the Iowa Hawkeyes limped to a somewhat disappointing 7-6 season in 2011, it’s hard to blame starting quarterback James Vandenberg for many of their problems. With a revolving door at running back, and the departure of the Hawkeyes best receiver from 2010 (Darrell Johnson-Koulianos), Vandenberg still managed to throw for over 3,000 yards in 2011, with 25 touchdowns...
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Iowa QB James Vandenberg Killed This Giant Bear
What has your college quarterback been up to during the offseason? Getting arrested for DUI or stealing a laptop? Slaying any bears? Iowa QB James Vandenberg has. See that black bear? It recently got in the way of an arrow. Sorry, animal lovers, Vandenberg doesn’t seem to have any issue helping control the bear population in Alaska or wherever he went to bag this monster. ...
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TARGET PRACTICE
Iowa QB hunts, kills a bear
Iowa quarterback James Vandenberg had a busy holiday weekend and got himself quite the trophy -- a huge bear.
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8 Hawkeyes make it onto Phil Steele preseason All-Big 10 teams
TweetPhil Steele released his preseason All Big Ten selections and 8 Hawkeyes made it onto one of the teams.
Steele had 4 teams for offense, defense and special teams. Two Hawkeyes made it onto his first teams which was wide receiver Keenan Davis and safety Micah Hyde.
The Hawkeyes that made it onto his teams come as no surprise because they are expected to be major contributors...
Via The Hawk Talk
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Iowa’s 2015 and 2016 football schedules released and that means the return of the Fighting Illini
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The University of Iowa’s Big Ten Conference schedule was released for the 2015 and 2016 seasons.
The Iowa Hawkeyes will begin playing Illinois again in 2015 and this will be the first time that the two teams will meet since 2008. Shonn Greene was the running back the last time these teams played and the Hawkeyes lost that game in Champaign, 27-24. When these teams play in...
Via The Hawk Talk
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Patton Picks Up Iowa Offer
Delaware wide receiver Andre Patton's recruitment is moving at a steady clip. On Friday, the Class of 2013 prospect added his eighth scholarship offer when the Iowa Hawkeyes came forward with an opportunity.
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8 days ago
Udeogu Camping at Iowa
Oge Udeogu is new to the game of football, but that's not keeping colleges away from the Nigerian. Scouts see upside in the 6-foot-5, 325-pound class of 2013 product, including the Iowa Hawkeyes.
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10 days ago
People of the B1G - Iowa Hawkeyes
We're bored, so why not browse around the Internet and see exactly who's supporting the other teams within the Big Ten. It's amazing what you can find online - or at a tailgate - or a dorm - or - at volleyball practice (video). Today we look at those who support the black and gold of the University of Iowa. It's not always pretty, but it can be. As is the case...
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Iowa’s Greg Davis lands his first recruit from Texas
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The Iowa Hawkeyes got another verbal commitment for their class of 2013 as they landed QB Nic Shimonek, from Corsicana, Texas.
Shimonek is listed at 6-4 and weighs in at 188 pounds. According to his profile on Be Recruited, he has been the starting QB since his freshman season. Last season, he completed 193 of 291 passes for 2,939 yards and 37 touchdowns. He led his team...
Via The Hawk Talk
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Phil Steele ranks the Iowa Hawkeyes 38th heading into the 2012 season
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Phil Steele, who is one of the best in covering college football, began releasing his top forty teams for the 2012 season. At number 38 is the Iowa Hawkeyes.
In his forecast, he discusses the Hawkeyes schedule and says “Iowa’s schedule gives them a great shot at a potential 5-0 start and a chance to top LY’s 7 win total”. Iowa opens the season with 5 games...
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Iowa gives offer to class of 2014 DE/TE Peyton Newell from Hiawatha, KS
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The Iowa Hawkeyes have given an offer to DE/TE Peyton Newell from Hiawatha, Kansas to be part of their 2014 recruiting class according to a tweet sent out by Preps2Prospects.
Newell is not yet ranked by Rivals or Scout but both are stating that he has received an offer from TCU as well as Iowa. He is listed at 6’2”, 270 pounds. He put up some very impressive numbers from...
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Iowa's Gatens an unsung hero in Big Ten
IOWA CITY, Iowa The last player striding into the Iowa locker room Thursday night was the first player an entire team eagerly wanted to greet. When Matt Gatens finally found his way inside after wading through a mass of student court-stormers, his teammates collectively hoisted him over their shoulders, drowning the room with cheers to celebrate his performance. It was a fitting...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin
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February 24, 2012
Greg Davis Rumored To Be The Next Iowa Hawkeyes Offensive Coordinator
It looks like Iowa’s eventful off-season is winding down. After long time defensive coordinator Norm Parker retried, Hawkeye fans waited patiently for new blood to be brought into the program. New blood wasn’t exactly the case on defense, as Phil Parker (no relation) was promoted to the coordinator spot.
Some offensive shuffling brought in Brian Ferentz from the New...
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February 21, 2012
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February 21, 2012
Hawkeyes' Gatens scores career-high 30
Iowa senior Matt Gatens has often been viewed as the steady though unspectacular leader of a rebuilding Hawkeyes program.
Gatens finally showed how spectacular he can be against No. 18 Indiana on Sunday, burying the Hoosiers with a remarkable second-half shooting display.
Gatens scored a career-high 30 points and the Hawkeyes beat Indiana 78-66 on Sunday, snapping the Hoosiers...
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February 19, 2012
THE HOT 40: Who's Trending
