You live in one beautiful part of the state. Southern part is fantastic as well. Every part has its beauty.

I live in the flatness. Iowa is prettier. Fun to watch football in snow in November.

Quick side note: none of us realize how much reporters have to go through to cover the sports we love. Thank you. To the question: I predict KF will go to playoffs in next year or two. Then bow out on top.

Maybe, maybe this is 2008 on repeat. Offense looked horrible today. But, last second field goal. Defensive end made me take note of him, #90, Allen. I didn’t notice Adrian Clayborne until late in 2008.

I’m a union guy, and pro-worker. And subscribe to Springfield Journal Register, which gives me access to to Press Citizen. I will follow any media person that covers the Hawks, because you guys work your ass off to bring us the content we crave.

Yeah, all very fine lines of defeat/victory. I do miss Dochterman and you being on the Gazette beat, you could salve the defeats with your interviews. Leistikow and Hlas still do a great job, but nothing like the dynamic duo!

Very true. I always thought if Iowa had even a mediocre offense that the defense could carry it. I was wrong.

That is absolutely correct. With that field goal win against Penn State, they propelled themselves forward. This year, not seeing that same growth. They are a good team. But Kirk’s great seasons are when they win the close ones.

Has 2008 vibes.

Ohhh, I forgot about that. It was recovered downtown as I recall. What a fun night and year.