Iowa's Hype Video - Get Ready for Some Punting!
I've never seen a hype video featuring punts... until now.
December 1st, 2023 at 2:45 AM ^
WTF did I just watch? I thought you were kidding.
When the entire video focuses on their punter, might as well just toss in the towel. How embarrassing to present this as hype video. Even by Iowa's standards.
December 1st, 2023 at 3:06 AM ^
Bahahaha Cade. That's all.
December 1st, 2023 at 3:07 AM ^
This has to be a tongue-in-cheek parody. There's no way it's a serious hype video
December 1st, 2023 at 3:17 AM ^
It is Iowa and this video encapsulates that program to a T.
December 1st, 2023 at 9:11 AM ^
When they did show the players (non-punt clips), they were standing around waiting for the game to start. There was more action with the cheerleaders and flag waving. Would like to have seen at least one tackle by their defense.
Also, the song hurt my ears.
December 1st, 2023 at 6:44 AM ^
Omg, I thought the exact same thing. I expected a punt with a crushing block. That was just punts, Ferentz walking like a man on his way to the dentist and the punter getting animated lightning effects to prove he is their danger man.
December 1st, 2023 at 7:53 AM ^
I thought the punter was going super-saiyan. Not sure how that would help though....
December 1st, 2023 at 7:59 AM ^
Lighten up Francis, it’s a joke. It is also amazing. My Iowa buddy loved it.
December 1st, 2023 at 8:42 AM ^
I hate it.
December 1st, 2023 at 9:00 AM ^
Haha, username definitely checks out!
That said: surely NeverPunt is not opposed the opponent punting?!?
December 1st, 2023 at 1:01 PM ^
Well, they are some really good punts.
December 1st, 2023 at 7:08 AM ^
Honestly, this is part of why I love college football. These are not fair weather fans, these guys (possibly?) love their team. And when the team is really only good at certain parts of the game, they lean all the way in and love that part of the sport, embracing their team's strengths and enjoying the sport where they can. They are still - rightfully - proud of their team's dominance (for certain very narrow definitions of dominance) and are having a great time.
Or, they are doing what they can for their mental health and coping with despair, loss and the inevitable with the healthiest mental outlook they can muster. Which is still admirable, just in a different manner.
December 1st, 2023 at 9:34 AM ^
This is what lies beyond BPONE.
December 1st, 2023 at 5:04 PM ^
BPONE is banished to hell for me. I'll never suffer from it again.
December 1st, 2023 at 3:19 AM ^
If they are so bad ass, why don't they punt on 3rd down? They put their pants on the same way we do. Except when we put our pants on, we make maize & blue records.
December 1st, 2023 at 3:30 AM ^
Are you sure they put their pants on the same way? I think they start wtih their kicking foot up by their chin.
December 1st, 2023 at 7:55 AM ^
First through third downs are for eating up clock. That is all.
December 1st, 2023 at 4:13 AM ^
With all the hype and the forgone conclusions that this game is a lock... This just feels like a game where Michigan could end up struggling? Crazy things happen in college football. They have not overlooked any team this year but it’s human nature for college kids playing football to eventually buy into their own supply, especially when winning has been happening week in and week out.
December 1st, 2023 at 6:54 AM ^
Never, ever, take Iowa for granted. Start fast and don't let up. Don't let them play their game.
December 1st, 2023 at 9:36 AM ^
Michigan is of the few teams that can consistently out-Iowa Iowa. In fact, Michigan - especially this year - is better in all facets than Iowa at Iowa-ing. Maybe punting is a push... While UM might have some difficulty moving the ball against the Iowa D (which is legit fucking good), Iowa will have no hope of moving the ball on Michigan's D (which is also legit fucking good).
Want to Iowa the game? Okay... Michigan has the DNA to limit risk of mistakes by turtling the offense into a run heavy identity - and is quite happy to do so. In fact, there is risk that Michigan will turtle up so much that this becomes a real 'Iowa' game - a field position battle against who makes the first mistake.
December 1st, 2023 at 10:35 AM ^
The Maryland game was the closest to the team looking past someone this year and letting the distractions get to them. I think it's impossible for this team to be mentally defeated or lose focus.
Anything can happen in sports. I just don't think it will be due to a lack of focus.
December 1st, 2023 at 1:02 PM ^
Rat poison.
December 1st, 2023 at 2:55 PM ^
I'm hoping Jim shows some clips of the 2016 game. With Iowa, things can happen.
December 1st, 2023 at 7:06 AM ^
Is that really Iowa's hype video?
December 1st, 2023 at 8:37 AM ^
It’s fake. The real one has more punts.
December 1st, 2023 at 7:21 AM ^
I don’t know if real or a joke but it’s great
December 1st, 2023 at 7:23 AM ^
I AM READY TO PUNT THROUGH A BRICK WALL!!
December 1st, 2023 at 7:29 AM ^
A 2008 Michigan hype video would’ve exclusively featured Zoltan Mesko. He was absolutely the team’s MVP that year. He punted 80 times, compared to 40 or so for Doman this year.
December 1st, 2023 at 7:31 AM ^
Amazing!
December 1st, 2023 at 8:34 AM ^
From spending time on the various opponents blogs, I can say that there isn't a single team in the Big Ten as self-aware as Iowa. They know what they are, and what they're not. They celebrate their victories, they don't really like all the mocking they get, but they are totally honest about the awesome defense / terrible offense dichotomy that is Iowa football.
You say, "Is this real, or parody?". I say, "yes."
December 1st, 2023 at 8:58 AM ^
I love how they love and own who they are.
December 1st, 2023 at 9:24 AM ^
^^^ THIS is TRUTH^^^
Kinnick is a great atmosphere. Iowa has an incredible tradition waving back to the children's hospital. The Iowa fans are delightful.
I want a 45 point beat down.
December 1st, 2023 at 9:46 AM ^
Iowa 2023 total yards passing+rushing=2968
Iowa 2023 total yards punting=3766
December 1st, 2023 at 10:15 AM ^
So much Cade lol
December 1st, 2023 at 12:46 PM ^
That was fucking great. I needed that laugh and the music was very appropriate.
Cheers MGOBLOG nation. Go Blue!
December 1st, 2023 at 1:03 PM ^
Probably the funniest thing I'll see all day.