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For more information, please contact [email protected]. 1 Friday, September 9, 2011 >> Iowa State vs. University of Iowa >> Kickoff at 11 a.m. Saturday >> an Iowa State Daily sports supplement 2 2 | GRIDIRON | Iowa State Daily | Friday, September 10, 2011 Rivalry Iowa-Iowa State series full of meaning Former players, family members. past. Iowa leads the overall game,” said former ISU coach at Iowa State and making ISU “Me being an Iowa City It’s the Iowa-Iowa State series 39-19, with a stretch of Dan McCarney. “When you fans believe it truly was a ri- [native] and coach McCarney coaches reflect rivalry. 15 straight wins from 1983-97. break into that and stop that valry again. being an Iowa City [native], I “It’s a big game. There’s Players and coaches who and turn that thing complete- While McCarney only went think we put even a little bit ex- on its importance bragging rights, there’s re- were a part of the rivalry at the ly around like we did, then 56-85 as coach of the Cyclones, tra into the game,” said former By Jeremiah.Davis cruiting ramifications,” said time will freely admit it wasn’t it makes it a lot more fun for he was one of only three coach- Cyclone center Zach Butler. @iowastatedaily.com coach Paul Rhoads. “But more so much a rivalry as it was an everyone.” es to post a winning record “For me it was more of a pride importantly, it’s a game we’ve almost-automatic “W” for the McCarney would know against the Hawkeyes at 6-5. thing, and I put a huge empha- The game has a life all its gotten whipped in the last Hawkeyes. all about the rivalry, having The only other two were Pop sis on it just like the other guys own. It takes over the major- two years. Nobody likes to get “There is no rivalry when played and coached for Iowa. Warner, who went 2-1 from did.” ity of a state that doesn’t have whipped” one team just dominates like The current North Texas head 1895-99 (when the game was Butler, who played at Iowa professional sports teams to Both Cyclone and Hawkeye that — who are we kidding — man started coaching for Iowa played every other year), and State from 1998-2002, was support. It causes arguments fan bases know what the ri- everybody knew for 15 years in 1977 under Bob Cummings Donnie Duncan, who went 3-1 and bad blood — even among valry has been like in the who was going to win the before eventually taking over from 1979-82. RIVALRY.p4 >> Heat Up this Season HEAT AND SAVE MONEY INDOORS THIS WINTER WITH AN EFFICIENT FIREPLACE, OR INSERT. 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St. Michigan No. 24 Texas Georgia vs. Auburn Jeremiah Iowa — I was at the last Arizona State — Mizzou Alabama — Such an old Notre Dame — How long Texas — So BYU is an South Carolina — Boise Auburn — Chizik and Davis, game between these two in didn’t exactly light any rivalry. Such an old man are we going to overrate Independent now, mean- State showed up Georgia. Co. escaped with a win sports editor Ames. Unless Steele Jantz fires in beating Miami on one sideline. Or in the the Irish? This game ing we should consider Now the Jadeveon against Utah State. Don’t (5-2) plays like he did in the final (OH). They’re slightly over- press box. Whatever. Roll used to mean something. them Big Time? Nah. Clowneys will. be fooled, though. Chizik four minutes against UNI, it rated at No. 21 and won’t Tide. Now it’s just a game of Texas moves on toward a finds ways to win at will be like ’09 again. be after ASU is done. also-rans. return to greatness. Auburn, unlike he did in Ames. Jake Iowa — Do I think Iowa Missouri — If only a pitch- Alabama — The Nittany Michigan — The Irish will BYU — Mormon Notre South Carolina — I re- Mississippi State — I bet Calhoun, is as good as it’s been fork decal on your helmet Lions have to schedule lose another heartbreaker Dame will have no trouble ally didn’t want to pick the Bulldogs are a little assistant in years past? No. Am I could win you football their games early so they that’ll sting worse than keeping Bevo’s horns this game after getting bitter toward Auburn after sports editor convinced Steele Jantz is games. won’t conflict with Joe when I go outside in direct sawed off. harassed for not picking not being able to land up to the task of leading the Paterno’s bedtime. Since sunlight for 20 minutes. Georgia last week. Even Cam Newton. (4-3) Cyclones to beat Iowa? No. ... you know ... he’s so old. Sunscreen is still optional. though I was right. Go ‘Cocks? Dan Tracy, Iowa — Unless Iowa’s start- Arizona State — The Alabama — Trent Notre Dame — It’s a toss Texas — Jimmer have South Carolina — The Mississippi State — senior sports ing offensive and defensive Devils steal one in the Richardson eats thunder up on whether an angry any eligibility left? Nope? Gamecocks rushing attack Bulldogs coach Dan reporter (4-3) lines come down with desert with five Missouri and craps lightning. Joe Brian Kelly or a drunk Alrighty then. Hook em. will be Latti-more than the Mullen is one of the best Rhabdomyalawhatever, starters sidelined with Paterno eats anything and Michael Floyd has the Dawgs D can handle. offensive minds in the I see the Hawks wearing injuries. craps in his Depends. redder face, but there’s no game. I think he out- down the Cyclones up front doubt the Domers know coaches the Chizz, ending and leaving Ames with a W. how important a win is. the Tigers’ winning streak. Jake Lovett, Iowa — The Hawkeyes Arizona State — Alabama — This game Michigan — Denard. That Texas — Mack’s slowly South Carolina — The Ol’ Auburn — Call me crazy, editor are too big and too strong. Missouri’s just not as good will be played during is all. getting things figured out Ball Coach is as close to but I don’t think the Baby in chief Steele has a lot to prove in as it’s been recently, and “Matlock.” JoPa is miss- in Austin. Good thing, too, an SEC contender as he’s Bulldogs are ready for a (6-1) his first big game. last week showed that ing his Bingo game for because things were a been at USC. Also: as close win at Jordan-Hare yet. off. It will become obvious this. What’s that? I used mess in 2010. as he’ll get. after this week. these jokes last year? Oops. Seth Iowa — Tyler Sash is in Missouri — Arizona Alabama — 84-year-old Michigan — Denard Texas — BYU had better South Carolina — Call me Mississippi State — My Roberts, the NFL now, so Cyclone State’s new logo is a huge JoePa hasn’t beaten a Robinson is awesome, watch out, I hear Mack 6 years old, but I giggle ev- girlfriend says the Daily Iowan quarterbacks will have to upgrade, but logos don’t top 5 team since he was and the Wolverine defense Brown has a thing for ery time I hear the team’s Bulldogs are faster, and find some other Hawkeye win football games. only 72. might be getting better. Cougars. name. who am I to argue? sports editor to throw to. Mostly, though, I just hate (Guest pick) Notre Dame. Iowa State Apparel by Swing into Homewood Cutter & Buck for Fall Golfing! Homewood Golf Course, located at the corner of 20th Street and Duff Avenue, is open daily through October, weather permitting. Enjoy autumn at Homewood - it’s one of the best times to play! 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