**Official 2020 Iowa Hawkeye Football Offseason Thread**

[Wayne Rogers]

Hawkeye ‘Haydenisms’: Recalling Hayden Fry’s 100 best quotes

Hawkeye ‘Haydenisms’: Recalling Hayden Fry’s 100 best quotes

A look back at the memorable jabs, quips and rants that made Fry as much of a showman as he was a hall of fame head coach.

theathletic.com

Sorry to the those without a subscription, but this article brings up some funny memories. A few samples:

1. “I hope we didn’t hurt any of your boys,” Fry told Barnett. That comment was embellished by Barnett over the years and came to a head in 1995 when the once-downtrodden Wildcats were leading the Big Ten. They already had upset Notre Dame, Penn State and Michigan but they saved their angry taunts for Iowa, which by then had won 21 straight in the series. On the Monday of game week, Northwestern players initiated a war of words directed at the Hawkeyes. Instead of downplaying the rhetoric, Fry elevated it in his weekly news conference that Tuesday afternoon.

6. “I haven’t done anything to make them mad, except win. If that makes them mad, then they’re mad.”

15. After receiving congratulations from Iowa President Hunter Rawlings, Fry said: “I shake hands with this guy, and I’ve always got to check if I’ve still got my watch on.”

 

[CamelTones]

I was only 10 at the time but I remember seeing the score of the Iowa-NW game in 1995 and not believing it. I know they were good, but I didn’t want to live in a world where Iowa actually lost to NW. Up to that point in my life Iowa had never lost to ISU or NW.

Looking at the 1995 results, wtf happened in that Illinois game? Illinois was 5-5-1 that year and won 26-7 in Kinnick.

 

[thrawn]

I was only 10 at the time but I remember seeing the score of the Iowa-NW game in 1995 and not believing it. I know they were good, but I didn’t want to live in a world where Iowa actually lost to NW. Up to that point in my life Iowa had never lost to ISU or NW.

Looking at the 1995 results, wtf happened in that Illinois game? Illinois was 5-5-1 that year and won 26-7 in Kinnick.

I was only 8 but have a memory of Simeon Rice and Kevin Hardy (#2 and #3 in the 1996 draft) being in the Iowa backfield on every play.

I had gone to my first Iowa game the year before where they killed Northwestern. I didn't watch anything before 1994, but there was no way Iowa should have lost to a team they once beat (IMO at the time).

 

[thrawn]

weird career arc for that Illinois coach (Lou Tepper). respectable major conference DC for a decade. Not good enough to be a major head coach, slightly under .500, not terrible. Gets a couple years as a DC at LSU but then is coaching DII in Pennsylvania in his 50s and 60s. Surprised he wasn't just floating around as a DC.

Lou Tepper - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[CamelTones]

When my parents got divorced in 1993 my mom rented a house on Melrose. It’s the 3rd house directly west of the old Melrose Market (now Stellas). Blue house, north side of the road.

Up to that point I had gone to school at Bennett which didn’t have a football team, only baseball, basketball, volleyball and softball as stand alone sports. My dad didn’t watch sports so I didn’t actually know football existed.

I remember my mom got us tickets to an Iowa football game that was played in the big brick building down the road. Then we started parking cars and I was confused why people were cooking in our yard. I was even more confused why we went out to the parking lot at halftime when our seats were fine in the stadium. I actually think it was a humiliating loss to Illinois at home because the previous weeks I had gone to my dads for the weekend which added to the confusion.

 

[Jimmie Dimmick]

I was only 8 but have a memory of Simeon Rice and Kevin Hardy (#2 and #3 in the 1996 draft) being in the Iowa backfield on every play.

I had gone to my first Iowa game the year before where they killed Northwestern. I didn't watch anything before 1994, but there was no way Iowa should have lost to a team they once beat (IMO at the time).

I was a Soph at Iowa. Brought parents and GF parents up to watch Iowa play. We sat Row 1 N EZ the first 6 seats next to the band. I recommend that to no one. Fucking awful day. Best part was we could only see Rice and Hardy wreak havoc half the game due to the shitty seats.

 

[thrawn]

in 1993, Iowa (6–6) lost at home to 5–6 Illinois 49–3.
in 1994, Iowa (5–5–1) lost away to 7–5 Illinois 47–7.
in 1995, Iowa (8–4) lost at home to 5–5–1 Illinois 26–7.

that has to be the weirdest three-game stretch against any oppponent for Iowa. at least some of the bad outcomes to Iowa State were rivalry games. getting killed by mediocre Illlinois teams three straight years?

 

[CamelTones]

in 1993, Iowa (6–6) lost at home to 5–6 Illinois 49–3.
in 1994, Iowa (5–5–1) lost away to 7–5 Illinois 47–7.
in 1995, Iowa (8–4) lost at home to 5–5–1 Illinois 26–7.

that has to be the weirdest three-game stretch against any oppponent for Iowa. at least some of the bad outcomes to Iowa State were rivalry games. getting killed by mediocre Illlinois teams three straight years?

116-17 over those 3 years to not great teams. Illinois went 17-16-1 in that stretch.

 

[KitKatApples]

Rough years beebs

 

[Thomas Wolsey]

Rough years beebs

Probably quite formative for a QC hawk fan in elementary school. I feel like I understand beebs a little better.

 

[turtley78]

Pretty sure I was at that IL game with my old man.

 

[eclone]

Speaking of Illinois...


Got rid of the only thing that made them interesting

 

[MikeyJoe]

Speaking of Illinois...


Got rid of the only thing that made them interesting

 

[YugoslavianMountainHound]

 

[AZmessDAWG]

When my parents got divorced in 1993 my mom rented a house on Melrose. It’s the 3rd house directly west of the old Melrose Market (now Stellas). Blue house, north side of the road.

Up to that point I had gone to school at Bennett which didn’t have a football team, only baseball, basketball, volleyball and softball as stand alone sports. My dad didn’t watch sports so I didn’t actually know football existed.

I remember my mom got us tickets to an Iowa football game that was played in the big brick building down the road. Then we started parking cars and I was confused why people were cooking in our yard. I was even more confused why we went out to the parking lot at halftime when our seats were fine in the stadium. I actually think it was a humiliating loss to Illinois at home because the previous weeks I had gone to my dads for the weekend which added to the confusion.

I still have nightmares (well not really) about the terrible lights they had at the baseball diamond.

The gym was a throwback though. It was awesome.
/ncsb

 

[AZmessDAWG]

in 1993, Iowa (6–6) lost at home to 5–6 Illinois 49–3.
in 1994, Iowa (5–5–1) lost away to 7–5 Illinois 47–7.
in 1995, Iowa (8–4) lost at home to 5–5–1 Illinois 26–7.

that has to be the weirdest three-game stretch against any oppponent for Iowa. at least some of the bad outcomes to Iowa State were rivalry games. getting killed by mediocre Illlinois teams three straight years?

Iowa was TERRIBLE in 93 and just ok in 94.

 

[AZmessDAWG]

I was at the 93 game. We got our ass kicked. The only thing that was exciting was our supposed stud, Willie Guy, suited up maybe for the first time ever? He was on KR and I kept thinking hopefully we’d see him break one because he sure had plenty of opportunities.

 

[Mo T]

O/U wins at 7.5

Gotta like the chance at 8 wins this year, don't we?

 

[HerkyHopeful]

O/U wins at 7.5

Gotta like the chance at 8 wins this year, don't we?

Easy money

 

[MikeyJoe]

O/U wins at 7.5

Gotta like the chance at 8 wins this year, don't we?

I feel like even being extremely conservative with what I call a tossup game it's pretty easy to get to 8 wins.

Wins: UNI, ISU, Northern Illinois, MSU, NW
Tossups: at MN, at Illinois, Nebrantska, at Pur, Wisc
Losses: at OSU, at PSU

With Wisconsin and Nebrantska at home, an undefeated home slate seems well within reach. Then would just have to win one away game between MN, Purdue, and Illinois, to get to 8.

 

[CamelTones]

I still have nightmares (well not really) about the terrible lights they had at the baseball diamond.

The gym was a throwback though. It was awesome.
/ncsb

The gym is still there because they still use the school for K-6 and my uncle (former Principle) and cousin have keys to the place. It’s an awesome place to shoot around. I’ve always wanted to get some pickup games going there but it’s hard convincing people to drive to Bennett Iowa to play basketball.

 

[Jimmie Dimmick]

Apparently Doyle has 7 gyms set up around the city in garages for everyone to lift/train.

 

[Dr. Zaius]

Apparently Doyle has 7 gyms set up around the city in garages for everyone to lift/train.

He's an innovator

 

[douglasbader]

This year more than any Doyle is going to show his true value to the program. This is where having a strong, well organized, disciplined structure to your program might be the difference between 7 wins and 10+ wins.

I think about that series of tweets from the high school coach out in California at the Holiday Bowl that watched both teams warm up and was raving about how Iowa was a machine and USC was an undisciplined mess.

 

[CamelTones]

The first positive case for any player is going to be a media circle jerk:

 

[Verbal]

The first positive case for any player is going to be a media circle jerk:

Which is why we need a pro sports test case or two over the summer to show that it is a completely manageable situation, undeserving of outrage or panic.

 

[Shpadoinkle]

Yeah "injury" lists are going to be crazy to monitor.

 

[Stu Beagle]

Walked around the new end zone club. Nice but also pretty basic compared to other ones I’ve seen. Hard to say though until you see it on game day

 

[Gushawk]

Leaning into Tyler. I like it.

 

[Alan Lomax]

The first positive case for any player is going to be a media circle jerk:

On the other hand, maybe they’ve learned that having sports is the only reason to have sports media.

 

[gable_guy]

Late breaking news

 

[CamelTones]

I know the stadium is a piece of shit but I wish the Douche would have kept the Holiday Bowl. The time slot with Gus and Joel calling it made it more enjoyable than the Outback Bowls.

 

[douglasbader]

I know the stadium is a piece of shit but I wish the Douche would have kept I’m the Holiday Bowl. The time slot with Gus and Joel calling it made it more enjoyable than the Outback Bowls.

I like that they got the Las Vegas Bowl / Charlotte / Arizona to replace it personally.

 

[Jimmie Dimmick]

Late breaking news

30% Schadenfreude?

 

[Gushawk]

I can’t fap to bowling in Charlotte, but I suppose some might love the NASCAR Hall of Fame. I’m personally meh on Vegas too, but I’m an ocean person.

 

[Debit One]

I can’t fap to bowling in Charlotte, but I suppose some might Lomé the NASCAR Hall of Fame. I’m personally meh on Vegas too, but I’m an ocean person.

I would agree that Charlotte is a non-exciting destination.

It's a great place to live, but has few local attractions. Everyone who lives here heads to the mountains or the beach. If you're forced to seek attractions in Charlotte that consists of the NASCAR Hall of Fame (not as bad as you would think), Billy Graham Museum (I've never bothered to go there), and about 1435 craft breweries (have visited most of those).

 

[Thomas Wolsey]

I can’t fap to bowling in Charlotte, but I suppose some might Lomé the NASCAR Hall of Fame. I’m personally meh on Vegas too, but I’m an ocean person.

For a week with the family, San Diego is better. For a short trip to watch a football game? Vegas in January is a pretty good deal.

 

[sergeanthulka]

Main downside of holiday bowl is cost/ flight difficulty. Charlotte would be way more attractive in that regard.

 

[thrawn]

Redbox is the one I wish they had dumped. Iffy weather, expensive flights, hard to get to the stadium. Also if you wind up there, you probably lost 5+ games and are playing a team with 5+ losses.

 

[Truant]

I would agree that Charlotte is a non-exciting destination.

It's a great place to live, but has few local attractions. Everyone who lives here heads to the mountains or the beach. If you're forced to seek attractions in Charlotte that consists of the NASCAR Hall of Fame (not as bad as you would think), Billy Graham Museum (I've never bothered to go there), and about 1435 craft breweries (have visited most of those).

The Whitewater Rafting Center looks like a good time. I have had my eye on it several times, but my trips to Charlotte have always been too short or the weather has been shitty.

 

[KitKatApples]

Redbox is the one I wish they had dumped. Iffy weather, expensive flights, hard to get to the stadium. Also if you wind up there, you probably lost 5+ games and are playing a team with 5+ losses.

Plus homeless poop everywhere

 

[Debit One]

The Whitewater Rafting Center looks like a good time. I have had my eye on it several times, but my trips to Charlotte have always been too short or the weather has been shitty.

Ah, oversight on my part.

That’s a good day for those who enjoy rafting, climbing, ropes (not the BBK kind), zip lines, etc.

 

[Jimmie Dimmick]

Ah, oversight on my part.

That’s a good day for those who enjoy rafting, climbing, ropes (not the BBK kind), zip lines, etc.

It’s a fuckin riot, in my opinion. My family lives close to it and we spend at least one day there every visit. It’s like a nature amusement park.

Crowds can be an issue, of course.

 

[Truant]

It’s a fuckin riot, in my opinion. My family lives close to it and we spend at least one day there every visit. It’s like a nature amusement park.

Crowds can be an issue, of course.

Now that my kids are older, this is the kind of thing we like to do when we travel.

 

[thrawn]

updated future schedules. Troy fills out 2024, couple of other dates moved around.

Iowa adds Sun Belt's Troy to 2024 football schedule

The Alabama-based Trojans are no slouch. They won at LSU in 2017 and at Nebrantska in 2018.

www.desmoinesregister.com

 

[mac50702]

2023 home schedule

 

[Tugboat]

 

[thrawn]

Also about 7 home games, since Iowa State basically rotates home/away with the fixed crossover game (Penn State now, Rutgers next).

I wonder what the net revenue hit for playing in one of the ESPN neutral site games would be. With the crossover going from Pedo to Rutgers and the division schedule generally backloaded, Iowa runs the risk of not playing a nationally relevant game until November some years.

playing Wisconsin in September feels offensive but may be necessary.

 

[castichawk24]

I feel like even being extremely conservative with what I call a tossup game it's pretty easy to get to 8 wins.

Wins: UNI, ISU, Northern Illinois, MSU, NW
Tossups: at MN, at Illinois, Nebrantska, at Pur, Wisc
Losses: at OSU, at PSU

With Wisconsin and Nebrantska at home, an undefeated home slate seems well within reach. Then would just have to win one away game between MN, Purdue, and Illinois, to get to 8.

I'm fucking TRIGGERED! that you put Nebrantska in the tougher opponent category. They suck donkey dong. They belong in that wins list. Fuck you, Mikey. XOXO

 

[ChipHilton]

I'm fucking TRIGGERED! that you put Nebrantska in the tougher opponent category. They suck donkey dong. They belong in that wins list. Fuck you, Mikey. XOXO

Perhaps if Iowa wouldn't need last second field goals to win, the games would seem easier.