... Hawkeye football? It is not for the faint of heart or fair-weather fans. You are either a rock or you are not. There is no fence riding or “boohooing”. You gotta wear a snarl and be ready for a blow to the gut—as disappointment can hit at any moment.
What you must understand from the outset is that Iowa is all about defense. While lack of “Big D” can undermine most college football programs, defense remains the heart and soul of the University of Iowa’s recent favorable football fortunes.
Just look at last year. You had to have a strong heart and nerves of steel to weather the tsunami peaks and valleys that characterized an Iowa victory in 2009. The Hawkeyes e...
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