1. Drake Bulldogs Dropped by In-State Rival Iowa Hawkeyes

    When a team makes its living from behind the three-point line—as the Drake Bulldogs do—the game plan is quite simple: sink your shots. The Bulldogs drained 9-of-17 three-pointers in the first half...

    Tim Weideman Written by Tim Weideman about over 3 years ago 63 reads 3 comments

  2. Iowa Hawkeyes Fans Caught in Mediacom-Sinclair Cable Wars, Part 2

    Many Iowa football fans may not be able to watch their Hawkeyes take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the Orange Bowl, thanks to a rekindled feud between Mediacom Cable—Iowa's largest cable provider—and Sinclair Broadcast Group...

    Tim Weideman Written by Tim Weideman about over 3 years ago 938 reads 17 comments

  3. Drake-South Dakota Basketball: Bulldogs' Offense Too Much for Coyotes

    When a young squad such as the Drake University men's basketball team plays to its full potential and puts its talent on display, one is given a glimpse of where the program is headed...

    Tim Weideman Written by Tim Weideman about over 3 years ago 101 reads 0 comments

  4. Josh Young Answers but Drake Bulldogs Raise More Questions

    The Drake Bulldogs are a perplexing squad to watch in action. In Friday's game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, one minute they were up 20 points, the next they were left gasping ...

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  5. Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: Corn-Fiesta in Phoenix?

    Stop! I know it's highly unlikely that No. 22 Nebraska will pull off one of the year's biggest upsets against No. 3 Texas in the Big 12 Championship Game—but —the inkling of possibility that exists for Iowa to face Nebraska is too intriguing to drop...

    Tim Weideman Written by Tim Weideman about over 3 years ago 2,082 reads 2 comments

  6. Why Kirk Ferentz Does Not Fit at Notre Dame

    Kirk Ferentz is no stranger to rumors—he seems to have his name thrown into more possible coaching replacement discussions than can be counted on one hand any given year...

    Tim Weideman Written by Tim Weideman about over 3 years ago 919 reads 27 comments

  7. ESPN Ranks Drake Bulldogs' Recruiting Class First in MVC

    For the second year in a row, ESPN.com ranked the Drake Bulldog's basketball recruiting class of 2010 the best in the Missouri Valley Conference. According to Scouts Inc...

    Tim Weideman Written by Tim Weideman about over 3 years ago 407 reads 2 comments

  8. Iowa Hawkeyes All-Time Defense

    Throughout the years, Iowa football has had a fair deal of success. While the Hawkeyes fly under the radar in comparison to Ohio State, Penn State or Michigan, a constant that has always kept them in the Big Ten discussion has been a spectacular defense.

    Tim Weideman Written by Tim Weideman about over 3 years ago 3,362 reads 7 comments

  9. Drake Bulldogs Can't Handle Iowa State Cyclones

    It didn't matter that Josh Young—who had suffered a hip pointer in practice last week—was healthy. Young was held to 11 points as the Drake Bulldogs fell to the faster, stronger Iowa State Cyclones 90-70...

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  10. Iowa Hawkeyes Fall to Ohio State in Valiant Effort

    Once again, Ohio State reigns supreme atop the Big Ten after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in overtime, 27-24. Buckeye Nation stormed the field at the Horseshoe early Saturday evening with roses in hand—and mouth—to join their team in celebration...

    Tim Weideman Written by Tim Weideman about over 3 years ago 681 reads 28 comments

  11. Without Star Josh Young, Drake Bulldogs Fall to IUPUI

    The Drake Bulldogs men's basketball squad knew they would need to find that certain "step-up" player to support Josh Young this season...

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  12. Creature vs Creature: Iowa Hawkeyes Rightfully Ranked Over Oregon Ducks

    After Iowa lost to Northwestern exactly one week ago today, fans and media critics alike were calling to put the Hawkeyes on the chopping block. Iowa fell from fourth in the BCS Standings to 10th but some people argue that the fall wasn't far enough...

    Tim Weideman Written by Tim Weideman about over 3 years ago 488 reads 5 comments

  13. Drake Bulldogs Prepare for IUPUI, Grab Three Stand-Out Recruits

    The Drake Bulldogs will look to rebound from last year's mediocre mark of 17-16 by kicking off the 2009-2010 season against the IUPUI Jaguars. The game is one of five on-campus contests in the third annual Glenn Wilkes Classic...

    Tim Weideman Written by Tim Weideman about over 3 years ago 106 reads 0 comments

  14. Creature vs. Creature: Iowa Hawkeyes and Ohio State To Decide Big Ten

    Bleacher Report's Creature vs Creature series rolls into Columbus, Ohio, as the Iowa Hawkeyes (9-1, 5-1) and the Ohio State Buckeyes (8-2, 5-1) square off with the Big Ten title and a Rose Bowl bid on the line...

    Tim Weideman Written by Tim Weideman about over 3 years ago 720 reads 31 comments

  15. James Vandenberg Next Man in for Iowa Hawkeyes

    The word on Iowa Hawkeye quarterback Ricky Stanzi's condition likely won't reach public ears as soon as many fans hope...

    Tim Weideman Written by Tim Weideman about over 3 years ago 1,777 reads 11 comments

  16. Iowa Hawkeyes: BCS Help Wanted

    The journey to get to the BCS title game will be anything but smooth sailing for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Obviously, the Hawkeyes will need to help themselves by winning out—easier said than done—but ...

    Tim Weideman Written by Tim Weideman about over 3 years ago 780 reads 18 comments

  17. Hawkeyes Hatin': Take 'Em or Leave 'Em, Just Cut the Iowa Disrespect

    I sense an invasion. Admittedly, I've been out of action for a while. However, upon returning to pen my recent thoughts on the Hawkeyes, I found that a lot of people have capitalized on the recent trend of "Hawk Hunting...

    Tim Weideman Written by Tim Weideman about over 3 years ago 1,074 reads 21 comments

  18. Iowa Hawkeyes: College Football's Biggest Question Mark

    If anything, take home from the Hawkeyes' victory against the Indiana Hoosiers Saturday that statistics do not matter.  I bluntly and as clearly as possible repeat: Statistics do no matter. How else would...

    Tim Weideman Written by Tim Weideman about over 3 years ago 2,530 reads 18 comments

  19. Iowa Hawkeyes' Road To BCS

    The Hawkeyes need to win out before any talk of a BCS title shot is taken seriously. To accomplish that, Iowa will have to get by preseason Big Ten favorite Ohio State—at least that appears to be the deciding game...

    Tim Weideman Written by Tim Weideman about over 3 years ago 828 reads 22 comments

  20. Iowa Hawkeyes: Is This Heaven? No, It's Stanzi to McNutt

    The pass was a beam of angelic beauty from Heaven to the hands of Marvin McNutt. Ricky Stanzi's last second, game-winning touchdown throw to McNutt against the Spartans even made me cry...

    Tim Weideman Written by Tim Weideman about over 3 years ago 1,291 reads 24 comments

  21. Can the 2010 Drake Bulldogs Return to 2008 Form?

    The Drake University Bulldogs men's basketball program will look to rebound off last season's 17-16 record and return to the form that lead the team to an NCAA Tournament berth in 2008...

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  22. Iowa Hawkeyes Are Underdog Against Hyped Michigan State

    If the Iowa Hawkeyes are in the driver's seat of the Big Ten, the experts are filling the role of annoying backseat drivers. ESPN's Accuscore Game Forecast projects Michigan State as the strong favorite in East Lansing...

    Tim Weideman Written by Tim Weideman about over 3 years ago 833 reads 11 comments

  23. Iowa Hawkeyes Win Big in Wisconsin, Polls, and BCS Standings

    The Iowa Hawkeyes' come from behind 20-10 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers in Madison on Saturday may have finally convinced critics.  Iowa sits at seventh in the latest AP poll and eighth in USA Today's  rankings...

    Tim Weideman Written by Tim Weideman about over 3 years ago 763 reads 12 comments

  24. The Iowa Hawkeyes Can Blame the Big Ten's Bad Rap for Their Low Poll Ranking

    As a member of the Big Ten, the Iowa Hawkeyes have encountered a glass ceiling between themselves and a top 10 ranking...

    Tim Weideman Written by Tim Weideman about over 3 years ago 564 reads 12 comments

  25. Some Iowa Hawkeye Fans Still Skeptical.

    The results of a poll posted by The Cedar Rapids Gazette show 43 percent of voters don't believe Iowa will remain unbeaten after games against Wisconsin and Michigan State. Let's put those results in perspective...

    Tim Weideman Written by Tim Weideman about over 3 years ago 565 reads 0 comments