FishDuck Article Administrator No. 1 Share Posted Wednesday at 09:05 AM This is another part in my ongoing series about the Oregon football schedule in 2025, but this article is dedicated to just one opponent because of the challenge it will present in November. Even Mr. FishDuck took a break from his fun at Melbet India because he is concerned about a classic Big-Ten power matchup in the cold part... Hawkeyes Will Be a Very Tough Away Game for the Ducks | FishDuck FISHDUCK.COM This is another part in my ongoing series about the Oregon football schedule in 2025, but this article is dedicated to just one opponent... 1 3 Two Sites: FishDuck and the Our Beloved Ducks forum, The only "Forum with Decorum!" And All-Volunteer? What a wonderful community of Duck fans! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudslide No. 2 Share Posted Wednesday at 02:54 PM Another informative and entertaining article from Jon. Many thanks, sir. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 3 Share Posted Wednesday at 04:27 PM It looks like this will be, "the tough" game this season, like Wisconsin was in 2024. I don't see a loss, and by this time, Moore, or Novosad, should be settled. Ferentz should have the B1G record, so won't have to deal with that, both teams will be coming off Byes. Oregon has the Golden Gophers at home next, Iowa goes to USC. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 4 Share Posted Wednesday at 04:35 PM Jon gives us a ton to ponder about Iowa, and I agree with 30Duck-this is going be a very tough away game. 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 5 Share Posted Wednesday at 04:41 PM Thank you, Mr. Editor. I'm glad it's Melbet and not, Malbet. Two errors, both on Me. Iowa competes in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), while South Dakota is a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) team. This was easier when we had D1, D2, and D3. Duh. BATTER THE BOBCATS! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 6 Share Posted Wednesday at 06:22 PM This game SHOUTS a tough-gritty-lucky-to-win-like-Wisconsin kind of game. We will have shoot-out in September with Penn State, but this Iowa game in November? NOT Good... 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDuck No. 7 Share Posted Thursday at 02:00 AM The Wave to children in the hospital is at the end of the 1st quarter. Historical matchup scores - none were against an Iowa team that finished above .500 1949 - Ducks 31-34 in Iowa City (Iowa was 4-5 end of season) 1989 - Ducks 44-6 in Iowa City (Iowa was 5-6) 1994 - Ducks 40-18 in Eugene (Iowa was 5-5-1) Kinnick Stadium holds 69,250. Built in 1929, re-named after Nile Kinnick in 1972 who was Heisman winner in 1939. Died as a Navy pilot in WWII. Similar to Rich Brooks Field, the Iowa field is named after Duke Slater who was the first Black player in the College Football Hall of Fame, and first Black lineman in the NFL. The stadium is the only college stadium named after a Heisman winner. When Hayden Fry was head coach, the visitor locker room was remodeled in pink which includes everything from pink urinals to pink lockers. Fry was a psychology major in college and believed pink would lead to a "passive response". It was pink in 1989 when the Ducks throttled the Hawkeyes 44-6. November 8, game day, the average temperature range is 31 degrees low to 51 degrees high. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave23 No. 8 Share Posted Thursday at 04:32 AM I have a good friend with Iowa season tickets, if he's not to embarrassed to have a Duck fan sitting next to him maybe I'll make it out for this one. Anyone seen a game in Kinnick Stadium? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 9 Share Posted Thursday at 04:35 AM I actually gave some notes to Rich Brooks at Oregon Club about how the research at that time showed that the color pink would drain energy, and this was quite a deliberate tactic to help their home field advantage. My understanding, is that Oregon took poster and construction paper, and managers taped it up in the locker room when they got there. You’re welcome! 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDuck No. 10 Share Posted Thursday at 07:14 PM I think one of the more interesting things about Big Ten stadiums is location based on their age. Many of the older stadiums were built on the edge of town, then the town grew up around them. As a result, many don't have nearby parking lots. So, nearby residents often rent their front lawns for parking and/or tailgaters. Walking through a neighborhood can be a cruise through a festive environment. You might invite a friend to a tailgater by saying, "we'll be at 542 Elm St" because they rent space in a front yard for a whole season, or multiple seasons. The homeowner charges rent, and uses part of the rent money for visitors access to water, electricity and use of a rented porta potty. It can be a lengthy walk from a parking location to the stadium. Kind of a fan version of the Ducks Mo Center march to victory. And, a real traffic jam after the game is over unless there is a post-game tailgater. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kamikaze Kid Moderator No. 11 Share Posted Sunday at 02:21 PM Great article Jon. I've had the Iowa game penciled in as a big BIG game since I first saw the schedule. These are the games I've been looking forward to since joining the conference. I think even us Duck fans may be underestimating how dangerous our offense could be this year. I see it as being what Herbert in 2019 could have been with with an actual offensive game plan instead of Mario's plod ball scheme. I think every team including PSU in their house will have difficulty keeping OBD below 30 points. Does Iowa have an offense that can put up more than 20 against the Ducks? The only teams that did last year made the playoffs. The fuskies did manage 21 meaningless points in a complete beat down. I'm really hoping the potential of the new D shows out this year and leaves the Iowa fans impressed by the new Ducks on the block. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 12 Share Posted Sunday at 04:12 PM Eyes on the Hawkeyes Iowa spring practice update: wide receivers DEAROLDGOLD.COM The Iowa Hawkeyes' offense will look to jump forward during the second year under offensive coordinator Tim Lester. Inconsistent quarterback play led to Iowa's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
