Hawkeyes Beat Michigan State In Double OT

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HAWKEYES FOR BEATING MICHIGAN STATE IN DOUBLE OVERTIME!!

It was a long scary week as the Michigan State game got closer and closer. There were letters to the editor of the Iowa Press-Citizen asking them to fire Pat Harty, for saying what many in Iowa City were muttering to themselves, since the last loss. I hope that with the fantastic win in double overtime, everyone can step back a little and see how much more can be done this season. The one thing that stands out loud and clear is that Coach Ferentz needs to explore more of the young talent he brought here. My boss said that his loyalty to players is his detriment, as he refuses to give other players who may be better, and only does so when it is necessary, as when someone is injured. He said that it is said that you need to hope someone is injured, just so a better player can be brought in. In particular, this is the case with our quarterback, Jake Christensen, probably one of the worst Hawkeye quarterbacks ever, according to what fans are saying. I don't really know that much about it, as I am a fan, but not a rabid fan. However, the fans I do hear talking are "psycho" Hawk fans, and that is their assessment. He is probably a nice guy, but if the nice guy can't produce the wins week after week, he needs to rest on the bench while someone gets a shot at winning. Now, they did win this week, but a lot of people are saying that they won in spite of Mr. Christensen, not because of him! We should see Mr. Arvell Nelson in the quarterback slot next week. Perhaps, he is not any better, but he cannot be much worse either, and he is going to need experience for next year, so give him a shot!

The story at the Bonita News says that, late in a season marred by injuries, it was only fitting that two third-stringers would lead Iowa to its first overtime win at Kinnick Stadium. Freshman Jevon Pugh from Naples High scored the go-ahead touchdown in double overtime and Drew Gardner, a seldom-used cornerback, stopped Michigan State's Devin Thomas on the ensuing fourth down to help Iowa beat the Spartans 34-27 on Saturday.

Anyway, next week is a road game at Northwestern, so best of luck in continuing to win. Try out some of the guys on the bench and let's have the BEST guys on the field no matter their grade or level of experience!!


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U of I Football Coaches Mother Dies

I just read my Hawkeye Update email when I got home from work today and I saw that University of Iowa's Football Coach, Kirk Ferentz's mother Elsie Mae Ferentz, died Tuesday at the age of 85. She was a resident of Asbury Heights, Pennsylvania, and there are reports that she had suffered from a long illness.

It said that services will be at 11 a.m. at the Christ Methodist Church, 44 Highland Road, bethel Park, Pennsylvania and memorial contributions can be made to the Asbury Benevolent Fund, 700 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15243, and Christ United Methodist Church, 44 Highland Road, Bethel Park, Friday. She will be Buried at Mt. Lebanon, PA. Cemetary.

It really doesn't matter that this woman lived 85 years, because no matter how long your parents live it is always difficult to lose them. My parents are dead, with my Father dying at age 57 and My Mother at age 60, and even though it has been about six years since my Mother died and seventeen since my father died, it still hurts when I think about it. Thank God that we can keep busy and never have to dwell on their deaths, as a matter of fact there are those few times when I am really busy that I get a notion to give them a call and it is then that I realize that they are no longer here.

To Mr. Kirk Ferentz and his family I send my condolences and my prayers. May you have good memories of your Mother and Your Father, who I read is also deceased and may they rest in peace.