Summaries
Oh the humanity. It seems like Charlie Weis is a Cheater - Laptopgate! They were caught with a computer in the coaching box... ouch. At least Kirk and company didn't stoop to cheating during their 21-20 defeat to Pitt.
CJ Jones was cut by the Patriots.
Kirk Ferentz made some gambling enemies in the Iowa State Game.
CJ Jones made the Patriots 53-man roster today, primarily looking to play on special-teams and as a backup slot receiver.
Patriots Cuts
If you have never been to the Iowa State Fair before, one of the more popular exhibits is the butter sculptures for some reason. Each year, Sarah Pratt sculpts a butter cow and a featured sculpture to peak public interest. In the past, Tiger Woods, Harry Potter, Elvis, and others have graced the fair in their partially hydrogenated glory.
This year, Olympic Gold Medal hopeful Shawn Johnson, a native of Des Moines, will be immortalized in majestic margarine. Here's hoping this will help butter up the judges in China.
Johnson is the favorite to win gold in China, and after her good performance at the Olympic trials that probably won't change.
We love the trend of including native Iowans in the butter sculptures, as John Wayne was recently portrayed as well. We think butter sculptures of Dallas Clark, Bob Sanders, Cale Sanderson, Jim Zabel, and Kirk Hinrich are long overdue.
Please leave Ashton Kutcher off the list Sarah.
NFL Movie Posters from NE Patriots Draft
Razzball.com -- Enough said.
Hey, you are annoying!
ESPN on the Jason Taylor Trade.
NE Patriots Draft on the 2008 Giants.
SportsByBrooks on Obama showcasing his skills on the court.
Fansided with some NFL Wackjobs.
NE Patriots Draft compares NFL players to TV channels.
LA Times on a ridiculous use of NFL money.
Bags, Rodeo Golf, and Football are hard enough, but playing them in between cars in various states of sobriety makes it extremely challenging, and extremely fun.
5. Spelling Iowa-
Opponents who dare to enter Kinnick Stadium usually get a spelling lesson. After each touchdown is scored, Kinnick sections itself off into four units, each spelling out a letter of the team that just hit paydirt. As a proud member of the "O" section, we pride ourselves on chanting well past the TV timeout is over.
4. Melrose Ave-
There is nothing quite like Melrose Avenue before game-time. Scalpers are out in force, college students are having fun, and Big A$$ turkey legs are going fast. Everyone is full of anticipation and built-up emotion. It can be an equally depressing place after the game, if things don't go according to plan.
3. Food & Drink-
While there aren't many culinary treats to be found inside Kinnick, a veritable smorgasboard is awaiting a Hawkeye fan before and after the game. Charcoal can be smelled anywhere within a two or three mile radius of the stadium, with burgers, brats, steaks, corn, hot dogs, and more on the barby. A pleasant mix of barley, hops, and water continues to be the drink of choice, but a nice hot chocolate with some peppermint schnapps hits the spot on a cold November day.
2. Back in Black-
Anyone that makes it through the pre-game ceremonies without goosebumps is either passed out or dead. Getting "ready for the boom", singing the fight song, and a rousing national anthem start it out. Then with Herky planting the flag, the team appearing on the Jumbotron, the Hawkeye truck running over the other mascot, all while AC/DC's "Back in Black" is blaring, sensory overload is achieved.
1. Hawkeye Victory Polka-
After another win, the band preps itself for the most important song of the day. The fans still standing stretch their vocal chords, and begin to belt out the familiar chorus - "In Heaven, there is no beer, that's why we drink it here." After two renditions of the polka classic, we go and drink it here.
Peter King on the continuing Brett Favre Saga.
NE Patriots Draft on why a former MVP SUCKED last year.
Awful Announcing on some great NCAA news. Trust us, it's great.
A Stern Warning on some 2009 NBA Live developments.
NFL Juxtapositions using some fun photoshop tools.
Recliner GM on the Elton Brand signing.
NE Patriots Draft on Peyton Manning waving his arms around.
My Sports Rumors on Paul Pierce and cash.
Sports By Brooks on the continuing Tim Donaghy scandal.
NE Patriots Draft has an optimistic look at the Pats' upcoming season.
Tirico Suave on A-Rod's wife getting paid.
Sports Tech Now might have the inside track on the Oklahoma City NBA team's name.
Dynasty Reps on College Recruiting '09.
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NE Patriots Draft has a nice story on where some notorious former NFL players are right now, including Brad Banks. Brad is on the Montreal Allouettes, and has was on a few other CFL teams before that. We'd like to know where former Hawks Lew Montgomery, Matt Rodgers, Nick Bell, and others are. Anyone else you'd like us to track down?
The AFC East predictions are up now too. Looks like Matt Roth and company won't be having much fun this year, although we're not sure about a second 1-15 season for the 'Fins.
NE Patriots Draft just published their top 40 player trade value index and Bob Sanders clocked in at number five! The only other defensive player ahead of him was Mario Williams. Bob, thanks for all the great memories of you running through people, we'll never forget your time in the black and gold.
If you asked the black and gold masses that routinely inhabit the confines of Kinnick Stadium who the QB competition would be between, two names would come up: Christensen and McNutt. One player's name that rarely comes up is that of Ricky Stanzi, but if you ask Kirk Ferentz, Stanzi has a much better chance of lining up behind Rafael Eubanks than Marvin McNutt.
Stanzi was up and down in the Spring Game, throwing a TD to Stross as well as a bad interception. The Mentor, OH native can throw the ball well and is elusive enough to help out our hopefully improving offensive line. He only saw action in one game last year, where he was 0-4 with an INT versus Syracuse.
In the end, Jake Christensen's experience, however rocky it was, will probably win him the job, but we do have one more prospect to look at before the conversation is over.
Details on charges were released from the "sealed envelope" on two Iowa Football players implicated in a sexual assault case last year. Cedric Everson and Abe Satterfield have both been charged with sexual assault in the 2nd Degree, with an additional 3rd Degree charge for Satterfield.
What bugs me is that this is getting treatment as if it was a new event and these are TWO MORE arrests counting against the battered Hawkeye program. Hawkeye (and Cyclone) fans have long known about these charges and the program has already taken plenty of lumps on account of them. While this is obviously reportable news, the alarm bells being rung by the local media and sport-haters is disproportionate.
Please Hawks, study hard and keep your hands clean.
Our friends over at The Sports Dollar have created what would seem to be the first Job Board for Sports Blogs. If you need some help writing or promoting your sports or sports-related blog, this is the spot to do it. Or, if you are searching for a position with a leading site this is the place to find that next job.
Right now, The Sports Dollar is offering a coupon code to get 50% off to set up a Job Listing on the board. Just put the code "nepats" in and you'll receive the discount. Of course, just taking a look or scoping out some work will cost you nothing. Enjoy, and hope you get who you were looking for.
Iowa Sports Guy is in need of a Marketing Assistant (performance pay) and you can apply for that job there.
We found this story detailing the top Big 10 prospects for the NFL Draft and Mitch King was one of the prospects listed. While we are kind of down in the dumps waiting for the football season to start up, just thought of "The King" running wild in the backfields of Big 10 foes was enough to make the Iowa Sports Guy smile. Here's to you, #47.
Who will be the Hawkeye Quarterback come this fall? Will it be the incumbent Jake Christensen who struggled without a solid line and experienced receivers, or will it be a new face such as Marvin McNutt or Mr. Stansi? Over the next few days, the Iowa Sports Guy will be taking a look at how the suspects are shaping up.
