en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/717758 Comments by gfairow http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/on-iowa/2010/06/25/iowa-seniors-hello-goodbye-to-realignment#IDComment82233498 Differences in academic calendars already have an impact. Ohio State, for example, doesn't start its Autumn 2010 term until Sept. 22. The Buckeyes get to focus exclusively on football for several weeks longer than most teams. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:49:02 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/on-iowa/2010/06/25/iowa-seniors-hello-goodbye-to-realignment#IDComment82233498 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/on-iowa/2010/06/25/iowa-seniors-hello-goodbye-to-realignment#IDComment82233224 Unfortunately, there wasn't a title game in 2002. It should have been Iowa (8-0) vs. Ohio State (8-0). Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:46:46 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/on-iowa/2010/06/25/iowa-seniors-hello-goodbye-to-realignment#IDComment82233224 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/docs-office/2010/06/23/bowl-executive-political-reasons-kept-iowa-from-fiesta-bowl#IDComment81931973 If the Fiesta had chosen Iowa first, the Orange could have chosen TCU. If it had chosen one of the other teams you listed, then the Fiesta could have chosen TCU with its second choice. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:14:03 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/docs-office/2010/06/23/bowl-executive-political-reasons-kept-iowa-from-fiesta-bowl#IDComment81931973 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/docs-office/2010/06/23/bowl-executive-political-reasons-kept-iowa-from-fiesta-bowl#IDComment81836217 How can Junker say TCU "was a selection that we had to make with first selection"? TCU was guaranteed a BCS spot, so it wasn't going to get left out, but the Fiesta Bowl wasn't forced to select TCU with its first (or second) selection. "We thought it incumbent on us to make sure we made the best match-up of available teams possible," Junker said. So the Fiesta Bowl felt that selecting fourth-rated and undefeated TCU first would give it the best match-up. Fine. But don't say you "had to" select TCU. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:49:49 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/docs-office/2010/06/23/bowl-executive-political-reasons-kept-iowa-from-fiesta-bowl#IDComment81836217 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/docs-office/2010/02/23/coach-roy-marble-jr-better-than-his-dad-at-this-stage#IDComment58371961 Why will he "be known as Devyn" next yrear? Is that his middle name? Is he trying to distinguish himself from his father? Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:23:46 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/docs-office/2010/02/23/coach-roy-marble-jr-better-than-his-dad-at-this-stage#IDComment58371961 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/the-hlog/2010/02/15/hawkeye-basketball-team-was-no-1-in-the-nation-last-saturday#IDComment56985643 I was there, too, Mike. Bewildered at the time, the crowd chanted at Heathcote mercilessly thoughout the first half while wondering aloud whether his bizarre gameplan would continue the second half. Yet, it was so fun to be there, as it was one of those "we'll probably never witness this again" events. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:38:31 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/the-hlog/2010/02/15/hawkeye-basketball-team-was-no-1-in-the-nation-last-saturday#IDComment56985643 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/the-hlog/2010/02/15/hawkeye-basketball-team-was-no-1-in-the-nation-last-saturday#IDComment56978962 In 1980 Michigan State had only one stud player, Jay Vincent, and Jud Heathcote felt that Vincent couldn't go all out for 40 minutes - foul trouble, fatigue - so he essntially reduced it to a 20-minute game (that, as you noted, went five extra minutes due to overtime). Iowa led 8-2 late in the first half before the Spartans scored the final two baskets before halftime. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:55:05 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/the-hlog/2010/02/15/hawkeye-basketball-team-was-no-1-in-the-nation-last-saturday#IDComment56978962 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/the-hlog/2010/02/05/barta-was-right-to-ask-for-apology-and-who-tv-is-right-not-to-give-him-one#IDComment55540211 Then criticize the coach, rather than the player. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 23:00:18 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/the-hlog/2010/02/05/barta-was-right-to-ask-for-apology-and-who-tv-is-right-not-to-give-him-one#IDComment55540211 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/the-hlog/2010/02/05/barta-was-right-to-ask-for-apology-and-who-tv-is-right-not-to-give-him-one#IDComment55540003 Still, the complaint is with the coach, not the player. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 22:59:11 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/the-hlog/2010/02/05/barta-was-right-to-ask-for-apology-and-who-tv-is-right-not-to-give-him-one#IDComment55540003 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/the-hlog/2010/02/05/barta-was-right-to-ask-for-apology-and-who-tv-is-right-not-to-give-him-one#IDComment55484277 The criticism of WHO-TV isn't regarding Todd Lickliter, the coach - it's regarding John Lickliter, the player. And it's Gary Barta who asked for the apology, not Coach Lickliter. If you wish to criticize Coach Lickliter's recruiting, fine, but that's not what this issue is about; rather, it's about whether such a "satire" of a player who has done nothing wrong was inappropriate. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:50:08 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/the-hlog/2010/02/05/barta-was-right-to-ask-for-apology-and-who-tv-is-right-not-to-give-him-one#IDComment55484277 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/the-hlog/2010/01/25/you-be-my-boss-for-two-minutes#IDComment53828964 Win or lose, Iowa is always the Hawkeye state! Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:05:32 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/the-hlog/2010/01/25/you-be-my-boss-for-two-minutes#IDComment53828964 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/the-hlog/2009/12/21/play-the-hlogs-bowl-contest-win-valuable-prizes#IDComment48598790 Pittsburgh UCLA Arizona Stanford Iowa State Iowa Tiebreaker: 149 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:37:08 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/the-hlog/2009/12/21/play-the-hlogs-bowl-contest-win-valuable-prizes#IDComment48598790 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/the-hlog/2009/12/03/mid-day-questions-to-you-about-fiesta-bowl-tiger-and-life-its-ownself#IDComment45746840 1. 6 - Yes, Iowa leapfrogged Northwestern last year, but it was because Iowa puts lots of rumps in seats. Both Iowa and Penn State will send plenty of fans to the Fiesta Bowl, so Iowa should get the nod based on its head-to-head win. Still, Orlando for New Year's Day isn't bad. 2. I just want Iowa to win. 3. Every Iowa football game excites me. 4. Yes, but only if I can get an affordable flight that allows me to arrive early enough for the other bowl game. I would enjoy watching any Big Ten football team play. Fri, 4 Dec 2009 00:39:39 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/the-hlog/2009/12/03/mid-day-questions-to-you-about-fiesta-bowl-tiger-and-life-its-ownself#IDComment45746840 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/on-iowa/2009/12/01/tuesday-bcs-update#IDComment45596927 Yes, I'm just trying to figure out when Iowa's bowl destination will become public knowledge, which may or may not be before the official announcement, so that I know when I can book my flight. If it's Cap One, then it wil be known when the bowl makes its announcement between 2-4 p.m. CST. But if it's Fiesta or Orange... Wed, 2 Dec 2009 20:48:05 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/on-iowa/2009/12/01/tuesday-bcs-update#IDComment45596927 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/on-iowa/2009/12/01/tuesday-bcs-update#IDComment45452208 As you noted, Marc, the Captial One Bowl participants will be revealed on Sunday afternoon. If, for example, Penn State is headed to the Cap One, what's the likelihood that Iowa's destination (Fiesta? Orange?) will be "known" prior to Fox's 7 p.m. show? And if so, approximately what time will it become "known"? Tue, 1 Dec 2009 23:56:32 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/on-iowa/2009/12/01/tuesday-bcs-update#IDComment45452208 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/the-hlog/2009/11/29/hlas-ap-top-25-ballot-for-week-13#IDComment45225420 Thanks for correcting your error from last week, Mike, and acknowledging it was "unconscionable." Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:23:44 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/the-hlog/2009/11/29/hlas-ap-top-25-ballot-for-week-13#IDComment45225420 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/docs-office/2009/11/24/the-last-time-iowa-played-wichita-state#IDComment44636690 Wichita State was put on probation sometime afterward because some of its players were receiving illegal benefits. I recall this joke, which wasn't so funny after Iowa's loss: Q: Why didn't Wichita State's stars leave early to go to the NBA? A: They didn't want to take a pay cut. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:31:59 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/docs-office/2009/11/24/the-last-time-iowa-played-wichita-state#IDComment44636690 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/on-iowa/2009/11/24/iowa-among-20-under-bcs-consideration#IDComment44636436 "No conference may place more than two teams in the BCS games, unless the conference has two teams in the National Championship Game, and neither team is its champion." Okay, so Iowa, Ohio State, and...who shall I pick?...Michigan State don't play each other and all three go undefeated. (Because Ohio State's rivalry games are Michigan and Penn State, only one of those three can go undefeated in any given year.) Ohio State is ranked #1 and Michigan State is ranked #2 in the BCS standings, so they're in the National Championship Game. But Iowa, based on the Big Ten's tiebreaker, is the conference's official champion and, as such, gets an automatic BCS berth. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:28:06 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/on-iowa/2009/11/24/iowa-among-20-under-bcs-consideration#IDComment44636436 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/the-hlog/2009/11/24/oklahoma-state-beats-oklahoma-saturday-and-its-in-the-fiesta-bowl-or-so-its-reported#IDComment44635068 Yes, TCU has to go somewhere. If the Fiesta picks Iowa with its first selection, to what extent does it risk having no choice but to take TCU as its second selection? Or, to turn it around, how likely is the Fiesta to take 10-2 Oklahoma State with its first pick to ensure that it gets the Big 12 team it desires, given that it may be forced to take TCU with its second pick? And if TCU loses and Boise State wins out, simply replace the Horned Frogs with the Broncos above. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:08:10 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/the-hlog/2009/11/24/oklahoma-state-beats-oklahoma-saturday-and-its-in-the-fiesta-bowl-or-so-its-reported#IDComment44635068 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/the-hlog/2009/11/23/mid-day-questions-for-you#IDComment44491558 If Iowa had beaten Northwestern, maybe it doesn't lose to Ohio State - especially if the NU loss was primarily due to Stanzi's injury. Northwestern was better in Nov., but Iowa's loss is still disappointing (not discouraging) because the Hawks are stuck with, "What if Stanzi were healthy?" I prefer the Fiesta - Iowa hasn't played in it yet and my wife has family in the Phoenix area - but I don't object to the Orange or Sugar. If Iowa is in the Fiesta, Iowa State in the Insight is intriguing. Would Iowans attend both? I would. But it would be hard to pass up Oklahoma. OU may be reeling, but ISU can't claim a victory over the Sooners. I'll let Ferentz explain the reasons for Iowa's numerous close games. While some are good, they don't provide opportunities for reserves to get experience (and for starters to rest). From a fan's stanpoint, it's been one of the most exciting seasons ever. Yes, I'll attend Iowa's bowl. I've attended 340 Iowa football games and wouldn't miss it. I'll watch the Iowa men's basketball game vs. Texas. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:39:26 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/blogs/the-hlog/2009/11/23/mid-day-questions-for-you#IDComment44491558