Comments on: Vandenberg fills in for injured Stanzi

By: PTG

PTG — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:13:25 +0000

Yeah, seriously: a naked boot through the endzone? With the lead? DIVE PLAY! MAYBE a play-action to Moeaki. I was driving and listening to the game on the radio, and could picture the play from Dolph’s call–it sounded like it looked: a really, really, atrociously bad call.

By: to Ken o'Keefe

to Ken o'Keefe — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:56:57 +0000

spot on, couldn’t be any closer, my thoughts exactly. you can go out to win or you can accidentally go 9-0 by showing up for a game and hoping that defense will score. well guess what, this time they didn’t. and it showed up that there is no offense, neither there is any offensive game plan. hasn’t been for a while

By: Mike in Texas

Mike in Texas — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:52:08 +0000

Looks like a trip to Orlando.

The Big Ten will likely get one of the four at-large bids, but I’m betting Wisconsin or Penn State (with larger alumni bases) will get it.

Let’s hope we can survive Minnesota game. I’m conceding the Ohio State game.

If we do get a BCS bid, it will probably be the Fiesta Tostitos Bowl. (Texas will be in championship; Oklahoma State probably won’t be the top 14 of the BCS rankings.)

By: Ed in Virginia

Ed in Virginia — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:05:58 +0000

Although we should all feel terrible for Stanzi and be proud of what he has done for the Hawkeyes, he is at best a journeyman QB that has played to his full potential; he should be praised for his hard work at Iowa. Vandenberg is the future for the Hawkeyes and the timing of throwing him into the mix at this stage of the season will be nothing but a blessing for the 2010 Hawkeyes. Go Hawks!

By: Aikenite

Aikenite — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:21:05 +0000

With all the injuries it was naive to think the Hawks would go undefeated living on the edge as they were.
Gear up and beat Ohio State and Minnesota and this defeat will be forgotten.

By: Ken O'Keefe

Ken O'Keefe — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:14:14 +0000

I’m sorry Hawkeye nation for the blind boot leg I called down at the end zone–oh, did I mention it was a blind boot leg right into NW’s all-american defensive end?–that resulted in a touchdown and Rick’s injury. Let me also apologize for the stagnant offense I’ve produced over the last decade while I’m at it. I should also apologize for every quarterback regressing during my tenure with the exception of Brad Banks. If you would have given me an extra year with him, I’m sure I could have turned him into a D III level quarterback. Finally, I want to say I’m sorry for Kirk’s unflinching loyalty in me. I have tried repeatedly to get myself fired, but you know Kirk–always the loyalist. But, hey Hawkeye nation, why would we want to win a national title and have a memorable season that all alums could remember? See you next year Mr. AJ Derby!

By: Smowchers

Smowchers — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:56:48 +0000

We’ve all heard “next man in,” but losing Stanzi the Manzi is a big blow regardless. Today’s loss aside, this is one of the most memorable seasons in the 20 years I’ve watched Iowa football, so the team can hold their heads high.