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Iowa vs. Iowa State ... Iowa PressReply
My first strong memories of Iowa Football were 1974. ISU game was irrelevant.
The series didn't exist.
OK Henderson is right the 1977 renewal was something to enjoy.
The series didn't seem to awake until the 2002 game. ISU delivered.
It is about competing for a Big Ten title and maybe a chance to be in the NCAA picture?
The series will continue as long as Big Ten or Big 12 want the series.
Wow, ESPN and/or Fox stopped Louisville being a Big 12 program. I doubt the selection of Maryland and Rutgers was a decision TV had any say?
Tough loss for Big 12.
Football is tougher due to demographics. Can't argue. Oregon though has big factor and not mentioned by Pollard.
People are important. Agree, indeed.
Northwestern unionizing? Paying players. Barta is right, players are not employees.
Should tennis players be paid, in deemed employees?
Debt free education. Agree, student-athletes treated well in State of Iowa at UIowa and ISU.
Barta says he is opinionated over 30 years. Market creates salaries for coaches. Iowa is 100% revenue supported at Iowa. Not for profit competing in market place.
Balance of winning and graduating.
Pollard talks facilities and must pay market
$115 million economic development for 7 home games into Iowa City.
Iowa will not add sports unless performance improves else where. Iowa doesn't want to drop. Promise wrestling remains, but trends impact programs.
Pollard says no to baseball.
Is ISU 100% self sufficient as Pollard says now? Congratulations to ISU.
Final question was Marcus Smart. Something triggered it as Pollard said, environment on road has reach unacceptable territory. Mob mentality.
Fran at Wisconsin. Good example for the State of Iowa.
Fran is passionate and Barta said he wasn't harsh.
Michael Sam is gay. Not a big deal.
Okie State or Mizzu gay student ... took a whole season to come out! Good for athletics.
Passion for College Athletics.
Big Ten attendance in College Basketball is up! Not talked about on Iowa Press, but Iowa's improvements can't hurt this fact.
While some Iowa fans envy Wisconsin or Nebrantska's OOC games in football, Iowa vs. Iowa State isn't going away.
IOWA isn't going to get SEC games very likely either. State of Iowa ... good program.
Now, lets find a way to win the I am a giant douche West, which is what really matters and play for I am a giant douche Football titles in Indianapolis.
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