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Postscript at the top: Iowa won 16-3. A less than impressive victory over a MAC conference team, but a win is a win. Defense was good and showed some great moments. The offensive line is good and could be great if they stay healthy, especially at the center. Too many dropped balls and Christensen showed some major jitters – but I think he can only get better and maybe much better.

Syracuse from their loss on Friday night to Washington at the Dome. Looks to be another good practice game for Iowa – we definitely have an awesome 1-2 punch with Young and Sims at running back – would love to see them in the same backfield occasionally.

Lessons learned? Break out the radio to listen to Gary and Eddie for the game, the announcers were horrible. There are so many games televised anymore, and Iowa is not in the top 25 (nor should they be with this showing) this could have been the analyst first game – they didn’t even pronounce names right. Broadcasting 101.

I think I’ll start a Syracuse thread already, more to say – it should be a fun night game to watch at Kinnick.

Bad news is Dominique Douglas and Anthony Bowman may be tossed off the team after an arrest for theft 3 weeks ago. They are, however, back in school from what I understand.

Good news is Kick off is only days away! GO HAWKS!

Dace Richardson will be held back in the NI game Saturday but hoping to start against Syracuse at home next week. Alex Kanellis is out for the season, maybe permanently – too bad, he’s a class guy. Christensen is definitely the #1 QB going in, no clear #2 at this point (#2 and #3 have had mediocre practices) but good competition with the kicking game.

Iowa vs Northern Illinois – Saturday September 1 –2:34 kickoff, playing in historic (and sold out) Soldier Field in Chicago. ESPNU for me. Mediacom is carrying it nationally.

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