Yes, we were admitted to the Union under the infamous "you get one, we get one" policy with Missouri being our 'slave state' counterpart. There was actually a small border skirmish between Missouri and Iowa during the Civil War. I can only assume that we won. I sure am talking more about Mizzou then I expected to when I got up this morning. Sorry for the inconvenience.
To the honorable Springtinkler :wink: , Though John Hayden Fry was responsible for the resurgance of Hawkeye football in beginning in 1979 following 17(?) consecutive losing seasons, there is a much richer heritage pre-dating his arrival. Forrest Evashevski coached Iowa to two Rose Bowls and 2-3 top 10 finishes in the late 50's. The Hawkeyes of Iowa were also dominant in the 20's and 30's under Howard Jones (became famous coaching USC following his departure) and Dr. Eddie Anderson. Though many are unaware of this, our only Heisman winner, Nile Kinnick (Kinnick Stadium), is thought of by sports historians to be possibly the greatest Heisman trophy winner ever. I wish I could find the link of his acceptance speech because it was moving as he truly was a great athlete, scholar, and gentleman. He died in his early to mid- twenties when his plane crashed in a WWII training mission. This is the only time I will be serious, but please do not make fun of Kinnick. Iowa fans will not take it well. On a lighter note, Hayden Fry is enormously respected and loved by Iowa fans, but he is in danger of being usurped in the pantheon of Iowa gods by Kirk Ferentz. Chicken, sheep, and daughters are being left on his doorstep for KF's enjoyment. I actually feel dirty writing that because KF is such a stand up, family guy and coach. He's not from Iowa, so he doesn't have the appreciation for the livestock that we native sons do.
You are preaching to the choir about teams backing out on you. We were the team that Va Tech unloaded so that they could play USuCk in the season opener. I empathize with your pain.
Tinkerbell, :wink: I truly do welcome you here! You seem to have a great attitude and you are very funny! And, you have so much information about Missouri! I've always wanted to know more about the "show me" state, but I've already learned more today from you than I ever thought I'd even care to know when I woke up this morning! Dang, I hope my Tigers do get to play Iowa in the "What's in Your Wallet" Bowl, because I want to know more about this American war hero, Nile Kinnick. Please, don't think I am making fun of him - I have respect for anyone good enough to win a Heisman. But I have the utmost respect for all who gave their lives defending my freedom! :geaux:
Okay, I promise no more Iowa history or Misery stuff after this post. Here's Kinnick's bio and below, in red, his Heisman acceptance speech. Hope you enjoy it guys. I forgot to mention, that many people that knew Kinnick, including my parrish priest (when I was a kid) who went to IA with him (no priest jokes, please) said that they could of easily seen him becoming president of the United States, he was that kind of guy. 24 Nile Kinnick Halfback Adel, Iowa No single player or team captured the imagination of Hawkeye fans more than Nile Kinnick and his legendary Ironmen team of 1939. Kinnick, a stalwart on the playing field and in the classroom was THE model Iowa football player. As a student, Kinnick was senior class president. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the national scholastic honor society. Maintaining a 3.4 GPA while participating in two sports, Kinnick earned a degree from the College of Commerce in 1940. He enrolled in the Iowa Law College. As a player, his achievements are unmatched in Hawkeye history. He culminated a brilliant career in 1939 by winning the Heisman, Walter Camp and Maxwell Trophies as the nation's top player. He made virtually every all America team and was the Big Ten MVP. Nile is a member of Iowa's all time football team and was named its outstanding player. Kinnick was the spirit of Coach Eddie Anderson's Ironmen unit of '39. The Hawkeyes' 6 1 1 mark included a 7 6 upset of Notre Dame when Kinnick scored every point. He also punted 16 times for 731 yards, both Iowa records, versus the Fighting Irish. Kinnick died in the Caribbean sea in a crash of his fighter plane while on a training flight June 2, 1943 as an ensign in the United States Navy. Nile Kinnick Heisman Award Acceptance Speech "Thank you very, very, kindly, Mr. Holcomb. It seems to me that everyone is letting their superlatives run away with them this evening, but none the less, I want you to know that I'm mighty, mighty, happy to accept this trophy this evening. Every football player in these United States dreams about winning that trophy, and of this fine trip to New York. Every player considers that trophy the acme in recognition of this kind. And the fact that I am actually receiving this trophy tonight almost overwhelms me, and I know that all of those boys who have gone before me must have felt somewhat the same way. From my own personal viewpoint, I consider my winning this award as indirectly, a great tribute to the coaching staff at the University of Iowa, headed by Dr. Eddie Anderson, and to my teammates sitting back in Iowa City. A finer man and a better coach never hit these United States, and a finer bunch of boys, never graced the gridirons of the Midwest, than that Iowa team in 1939. I wish that they might all be with me tonight to receive this trophy. They certainly deserve it. I want to take this grand opportunity to thank collectively, all the sportswriters and all the sportscasters, and all those who have seen fit, have seen their way clear to cast a ballot in my favor for this trophy. And I also want to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Prince and his committee, the Heisman award committee, and all those connected with the Downtown Athletic Club for this trophy, and for the fine time that they're showing me. And not only for that, but for making this fine and worthy trophy available to the football players of this country. Finally, if you will permit me, I'd like to make a comment which in my mind, is indicative, perhaps, of the greater significance of football, and sports emphasis in general in this country, and that is, I thank God I was warring on the gridirons of the Midwest, and not on the battlefields of Europe. I can speak confidently and positively that the players of this country, would much more, much rather struggle and fight to win the Heisman award, than the Croix de Guerre. Thank you."
Would love to see LSU play Iowa in the Capital One Bowl. Good trip for LSU and get to play a team we dont see much. LSU needs to take care of its business Friday and we'll see you there. I have always heard that the reason all you farmboys make out with the livestock is because your women are cornfed and smell like the barn so you cant tell the difference. Will you be driving your John Deere to the game ? I am stuck with all these liberals in the bay area. I miss living in Texas and Louisiana. I am trying to talk my wife into retiring back in Louisiana in 12-15 years . She has been a California girl her whole life . I have to go to the Popeyes here for some Lousisana food and it just aint the same. Geaux Tigers
Is that a "Pork" Queen, a "Porker" Queen, or a "PorkED" Queen? I guess to win the first she has to be a butcher, for the second she has to look like a pig, and for the third........I guess I better not get into that talent. :rofl:
I spent quite a bit of time in IOWA back in 1999 and 2000. Spent a winter up there. Folks, there AIN'T no trees to cut the breeze. It gets freakin' cold there. Just as I thought I couldn't be any colder, a service call comes in from just west of Minneapolis. BBBBBBRRRRRRRRR!!! I contemplated quitting that job just because it was too cold for a transplanted coonass. Now, I did spend a spring and summer there, too. Don't want to be anywhere east of Des Moines when they start fertilizing the fields in early spring...because I thought what I smelled was familiar...like a local refinery, but no, it indeed was the real McCoy. The smell of poop was so thick I actually had to pull over at a gas station and get some chap stick and coat the inside of my nose. Now, the people were nice there...and you can even find Tony Chacherie's at the local Super WalMart in Des Moines. They do have some fine steaks there, too. Prettiest T-Bone I ever had was from a grocery store in Des Moines. As far as your "pork queen", we have all sorts of queens....but what I find funny is that we have a "rabbit queen", and guess the name of the town the Rabbit Festival is held? And let us not forget how the state was named. It's an acronym for Idiots Out Wandering Around.
