Hawkeyes Game Film: Offensive Open Practice Notes
This item was authored by HawkeyeGameFilm, a former BCS conference football player and a person who has done scouting work for high school, college and professional football teams. What follows are his thoughts on Iowa’s offense during their final Saturday practice.
I was in attendance at the Iowa spring scrimmage on Saturday and took some notes. No doubt the biggest change...
RBs Spring Game Cut-Ups
If you missed Saturday's Iowa spring game at Kinnick Stadium, have no fear. Hawkeye Insider catches you up on what you missed in these cut-up videos from the action. This one features running backs Mark Weisman, Damon Bullock, Jordan Canzeri and Michael Malloy.
Weisman Low Key
Mark Weisman was an unknown at this time last year but a breakout fall make him a household name around Iowa City. The Hawkeye running back prefers to sidestep the attention that comes with fame, however.
Hawkeyes In Des Moines: Practice Takes
Iowa let the fans and media in on an open practice before the usual one spring snapshot we normally get and this time they took their show on the road. 8,000 Iowa fans filed into Valley Stadium in West Des Moines to watch Iowa practice.
Here’s the obligatory ‘it’s only one practice so you can’t draw any real conclusions’ disclaimer.
MVP’S: If I had to pick a few...
Early Analysis: Nebraska vs. Iowa
No. 14 Nebraska at Iowa
Friday, 12:00 PM EST, ABC
Line: Nebraska – 14.5
The Nebraska Cornhuskers travel to Iowa City to face the mighty Hawkeyes in the annual…*sigh* Heroes Game. Look, Nebraska’s going to play Iowa. Iowa’s theoretical home field advantage might actually mean something if Cornhusker fans…wait for it…weren’t scooping up tickets left and right.
...
Early Analysis: Nebraska vs. Iowa
No. 14 Nebraska at Iowa
Friday, 12:00 PM EST, ABC
Line: Nebraska – 14.5
The Nebraska Cornhuskers travel to Iowa City to face the mighty Hawkeyes in the annual…*sigh* Heroes Game. Look, Nebraska’s going to play Iowa. Iowa’s theoretical home field advantage might actually mean something if Cornhusker fans…wait for it…weren’t scooping up tickets left and right...
Iowa at Michigan: Three Bold Predictions
The Hawkeyes are playing vanilla football and Michigan has found a way to deal with the injury of Denard Robinson and still get it done. This game seems pretty cut and dry on paper but here are three bold predictions for this game that might surprise you!Michigan loses this game if Robinson playsAll you have to do is look at the 2010 Hawkeyes win over Michigan and know that Iowa...
Friend vs Foe: Iowa edition
For this week’s edition of Friend vs. Foe, we are proud to welcome RossWB from the ever popular Iowa SB Nation blog Black Heart Gold Pants. He will provide his perspective on how or why Iowa can beat Michigan on Saturday. Remember, this is not an actual game prediction. It is an attempt to describe how or why each team can win from each side of the matchup.
The case for Iowa...
Iowa: first look
Read our preseason preview here.
Michigan escaped Northwestern on Saturday, keeping its slim Big Ten title hopes alive. Unfortunately, Nebraska did the same with a 32-23 win over Penn State. Two games remain for both team, one of which is a common opponent – Iowa. The Hawkeyes are ready for the season – and perhaps Kirk Ferentz’s job – to end after four straight losses, the...
Struggling Purdue, Iowa hook up in Iowa City
Purdue is trying to win for its embattled coach.
Iowa is vying to curb a tailspin that's threatening to keep it out of a bowl game.
Neither the Boilermakers nor the Hawkeyes figured there would be so much at stake for a game that means so little in the Big Ten standings.
Purdue (3-6, 0-5) and Iowa (4-5, 2-3) have combined to lose eight straight league games heading into Saturday...
Talent an issue for struggling Hawkeyes
Iowa has 25 former players in the NFL, an impressive total that ranks ninth-best in the nation.
But it's tough to see many current Hawkeyes reaching the next level - and that might be the biggest reason this year's team is in such a free fall.
Iowa (4-5, 2-3 Big Ten) has lost three straight, including a 24-21 loss last week at once-woeful Indiana. The Hawkeyes head into...
Severe weather delays Iowa-Indiana kickoff
The kickoff of Saturday's Iowa-Indiana Big Ten game has been delayed because of severe weather around Bloomington.
The game was originally scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. EDT, but lightning in the area pushed the start time back.
After the original delay to a 4:12 p.m. kickoff, Indiana came out for warm-ups before leaving the field. The kickoff was then moved back again to...
Big Ten: Michigan, Illinois, and Iowa.
Big Tentacles
The Back-Up Plan.
Michigan ex-quarterback-turned-wide receiver Devin Gardner took "a lot" of QB snaps during a Tuesday practice session in the possibility he had to replace injured Wolverine starting QB Denard Robinson in this coming Saturday's game at Minnesota. (The Detroit Free Press)
I know it sounds absurd, but please tell me who I am?...
College Fantasy Football: Week 9 Rapid Fire Preview
Batten down the hatches! Frankenstorm is coming, folks, and CFG headquarters is in the crosshairs of its projected path.I made the mistake of running an errand to the grocery store this afternoon and was nearly stampeded by a gang of 70-year old blue-haired beauties stocking up on prunes, Depends and batteries.Luckily, I got out of there unscathed with a case of beer and giant bag...
Iowa's Weisman runs with fullback's force
Life in the Big Ten can provide many different challenges for a defense. Northwestern knows all about that. Last week, the Wildcats prepared for a test from Nebraska's read-option attack; this week, NU must contain Iowa's fullback-turn-tailback Mark Weisman.
Ohio State, Mark Weisman, and...the Iowa Hawkbears?
Big Tentacles - The SWRT look at the Big Ten, and its sway over the
college football landscape.
Come on to the Future.
Ohio State and Oregon sign a deal for a series in 2020 and 2021. (The Columbus Dispatch)
Hoosers vs. Fighting Illini.
The Crimson Quarry previews Indiana-Illinois. Well, somebody had to do it.
Big Ten bowl predictions.
Wait there are Big Ten teams...
Prime Cuts: Hawks Talk
Iowa players James Vanderberg, Keenan Davis, Mark Weisman and other meet with the media on Tuesday. Here's a selection of Prime Cuts from that gathering.
Victory We Predict For Thee: Staff predictions for Penn State vs. Iowa
Penn State heads to Iowa this weekend looking to get out of Iowa City with their first win since 1999. Yeah, it's been a while and it is well documented. So what does our staff have to say about this game, and how confident are we that your Nittany Lions will be picking up their fifth straight win, or not?
Let's find out.
Michael Renahan: Penn State and Iowa have...
Badgers Ball runs right at Gophers weakness
MINNEAPOLIS In two Big Ten games, the Golden Gophers defense has been run all over in losses to Iowa and Northwestern.
In the conference opener late last month, it was Hawkeyes running back Mark Weisman gaining 177 yards on 21 carries as the Gophers fell, 31-13. One game later, Wildcats running back Venric Mark surpassed Weisman's rushing total as he picked up 182 yards and...
Badgers Ball runs right at Gophers weakness
MINNEAPOLIS In two Big Ten games, the Golden Gophers defense has been run all over in losses to Iowa and Northwestern.
In the conference opener late last month, it was Hawkeyes running back Mark Weisman gaining 177 yards on 21 carries as the Gophers fell, 31-13. One game later, Wildcats running back Venric Mark surpassed Weisman's rushing total as he picked up 182 yards and...
Mark Weisman injured, Michigan St.-Michigan, and more.
Big Tentacles - The SWRT look at the Big Ten, and its sway over the
college football landscape.
The Thrill is Gone.
Michigan State and Michigan's lackluster performances this season have taken the shine off of Saturday's rivalry game between the Spartans and the Wolverines. Because Drew Sharp said so. (The Detroit Free Press)
You're Ankle's Too Short...
Iowa 19, Michigan St. 16, OT
Mark Weisman ran for 116 yards and scored a tying touchdown in the final minute of regulation, and Iowa went on to beat Michigan State 19-16 in double overtime Saturday.
Mike Meyer kicked field goals in both overtimes, including a 42-yarder in the second that gave the Hawkeyes (4-2, 2-0 Big Ten) their first lead of the game. Iowa then won it when Andrew Maxwell's deflected pass...
Spartans stunned by Iowa in double OT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Mark Weisman ran for 116 yards and a tying touchdown in the final minute of regulation, and Iowa went on to beat Michigan State 19-16 in double overtime Saturday.
Mike Meyer kicked field goals in both overtimes, including a 42-yarder in the second that gave the Hawkeyes (4-2, 2-0 Big Ten) their first lead of the game. Iowa then won it when Andrew Maxwell...
DD’s Pigskin Preview: Iowa @ Michigan State
Iowa (3-2) at Michigan State (4-2) (12:00 p.m. ET, on ESPN)
Line: Michigan State -8 (Bovada)
Last Meeting: 2011 (Michigan State 37-21)
3 Players to Watch:
1) Andrew Maxwell (QB, MSU):There will be a lot of pressure on Maxwell this Saturday without the help of tight end Dion Sims who will miss the game with an ankle injury. Can Maxwell continue to keep the mistakes...
Kain Colter, Tyler Eifert, Mark Weisman, and more.
Big Tentacles - The SWRT look at the Big Ten, and its sway over the
college football landscape.
Meet the new boss?
Miami athletic director Shawn Eichorst, has just tendered his resignation from that job, will reportedly replace the retiring Tom Osborne as Nebraska AD. (ESPN)
The Mark of Kain.
Teddy Greenstein profiles Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter,
who...
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