Griz vs. Iowa

[griz37]

Just announced that the Griz will take on Iowa on 9/2 next season & have dropped DII Central Washington. Get ready Iowa city here come the Griz!

[Grizo406]

Why did we drop Central Washington when we were scheduled to play them on the 16th of September?

[mainejeff]

Iowa's coach is former Maine coach Kirk Ferentz.

[Bub]

Get ready Iowa city here come the Griz!


Get ready Griz, for an azz whoopin! :asswhip: :)

Go Hawks!

[FargoBison]

I hear the Griz will be playing Iowa in the first game post Iowa stadium renovations. Hopefully Iowa suffers the same fate the Grizz suffered when they brought a lower division team in to play post stadium renovations. ;)

Good luck to the Griz and I hope the game is as memorable as that game is to us Bison fans.

[CrunchGriz]

Why did we drop Central Washington when we were scheduled to play them on the 16th of September?

To keep the schedule to 11 games.

[Bub]

I hear the Griz will be playing Iowa in the first game post Iowa stadium renovations. Hopefully Iowa suffers the same fate the Grizz suffered when they brought a lower division team in to play post stadium renovations. ;)

Good luck to the Griz and I hope the game is as memorable as that game is to us Bison fans.


Sorry there Buffalo Boy, but UNI had that opportunity and couldn't get the job done. :)

The only thing to be done to Kinnick before next year is installation of the new press and sky boxes. The balance of the renovations were completed before this last season.

Iowa is a very tough place to play. The Hawks just don't lose there very often.(I would consider it a personal favor if no one mention last years Michigan game. Thank you very much).

[UNH 40]

with all the quality transfers that the Griz have recieved this off season i think that they will fair just fine against Iowa. Simular to the way that App. St. played against LSU. Good for the griz for challenging themselves instead of playing down a division. Good luck.

[RockyMtnGriz]

Link to the story. Griz/Hawkeyes (http://www.missoulian.com/articles/2006/01/19/sports/sports03.txt)

[Umass74]

We'll all be Grizz fans on that day :)

[Reed Rothchild]

Iowa always plays well at home and they have some great players returning, so the Griz should be in for a real test. But, Iowa tends to play their worst football at the beginning of the year and gets better as the season progresses and they beat up on the weak teams of the Big 10. So, the Griz might be able to put some points on the board, but I don't know much about their team next year.

I think some of the Griz fans making the trip will really enjoy Iowa City as it is a very fun college town.

[GannonFan]

Iowa's coach is former Maine coach Kirk Ferentz.

Surprised that you even remember those 3 years he was the coach - even Kirk Ferentz couldn't win at Maine - 12-21 in 3 years before leaving. Kinda gives you more respect for Cosgrove at least on that front.

[slostang]

We'll all be Grizz fans on that day :)
99% of I-AA will be, including me. I am not so sure the Montana State fans will be.

[PDXCat]

99% of I-AA will be, including me. I am not so sure the Montana State fans will be.

Hey, we make up more than 1% of I-AA fans! Its got to be at least 3-4%.
Note - there will probably be a few of us rooting for the griz that day but we won't admit it so don't ask.

Go Cats! Winners of 3 out of the last 4 versus the mighty griz (for the griz fans-the prior 16 years are too long ago to count).

[putter]

Partial quote from the Missoulian.."O'Day (AD) wouldn't divulge the Iowa guarantee, but said it was substantially more than what Oregon paid. The windfall will basically ensure that UM pays off its deficit in three years, well ahead of the 5-year plan originally announced - and reward the football program."

Oregon paid UM $450,000. That is one heck of a guarantee for a I-AA program!

[Ronbo]

The word around is that the Griz are going to be

Guaranteed $600,000

[grizfaninkalamazoo]

I am screwed either way the game turns out. If the Griz win I am happy and my Iowa alum boss fires me. when Iowa winds I will never hear the end of it.

[blukeys]

I am screwed either way the game turns out. If the Griz win I am happy and my Iowa alum boss fires me. when Iowa winds I will never hear the end of it.


You can always find another job. You were looking for one when you walked into the place. :cool: :cool:

[GrizFoo]

650K with 50K going to buy out Central Washington.

[putter]

Do you think UNI will exchange film to Montana of their Iowa game?? :doh: :) :lmao:

[GOKATS]

We'll all be Grizz fans on that day :)

Speak for yourself, John. I don't hardly think so. ;)

[GrizFoo]

Do you think UNI will exchange film to Montana of their Iowa game?? :doh: :) :lmao:


Only the film where they play an option team :eyebrow:

"oh you wanted one of Iowa, our bad...again"

[crunifan]

Why would Iowa pay Montana more than UNI?

[crunifan]

with all the quality transfers that the Griz have recieved this off season i think that they will fair just fine against Iowa. Simular to the way that App. St. played against LSU. Good for the griz for challenging themselves instead of playing down a division. Good luck.

Why does everyone mention how well App. State did against LSU? They didn't even score! UNI lost by about the same margin to Iowa but they at least scored!

Either way, I am hoping for a Hawkeye victory. I always like to root for the state of Iowa against another state...even if I don't like the Hawks.

[nmatsen]

Even though I hate the Hawkeyes I might just have to go to Kinnick that day wearing purple and chuck a few VHS's at the Griz players as they enter and exit the field. Don't really care who wins, maybe if we are lucky the first and second stringers for both teams will all injure themsleves that day and then we will not have to listen to the WITHOUT A DOUBT two most LOUD MOUTH, ARROGANT FAN BASES IN AMERICA THE REST OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PDXCat]

Even though I hate the Hawkeyes I might just have to go to Kinnick that day wearing purple and chuck a few VHS's at the Griz players as they enter and exit the field. Don't really care who wins, maybe if we are lucky the first and second stringers for both teams will all injure themsleves that day and then we will not have to listen to the WITHOUT A DOUBT two most LOUD MOUTH, ARROGANT FAN BASES IN AMERICA THE REST OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think I like this guy! :beerchug:

[Ronbo]

Even though I hate the Hawkeyes I might just have to go to Kinnick that day wearing purple and chuck a few VHS's at the Griz players as they enter and exit the field. Don't really care who wins, maybe if we are lucky the first and second stringers for both teams will all injure themsleves that day and then we will not have to listen to the WITHOUT A DOUBT two most LOUD MOUTH, ARROGANT FAN BASES IN AMERICA THE REST OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Still pretty bitter about the 38-0 playoff annihilation huh?

[putter]

Even though I hate the Hawkeyes I might just have to go to Kinnick that day wearing purple and chuck a few VHS's at the Griz players as they enter and exit the field. Don't really care who wins, maybe if we are lucky the first and second stringers for both teams will all injure themsleves that day and then we will not have to listen to the WITHOUT A DOUBT two most LOUD MOUTH, ARROGANT FAN BASES IN AMERICA THE REST OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Boy, a little pent up frustration/anger there?!! Wishing injury on others is BS, no matter if you hate Iowa and Montana.

P.S. Your team played for the NC last year so relax a little. xazzx

[Bub]

Even though I hate the Hawkeyes I might just have to go to Kinnick that day wearing purple and chuck a few VHS's at the Griz players as they enter and exit the field. Don't really care who wins, maybe if we are lucky the first and second stringers for both teams will all injure themsleves that day and then we will not have to listen to the WITHOUT A DOUBT two most LOUD MOUTH, ARROGANT FAN BASES IN AMERICA THE REST OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Ya know most Hawk fans, including this one, don't have any hate towards UNI at all. where in the world does all this hate come from?

[nmatsen]

Ya know most Hawk fans, including this one, don't have any hate towards UNI at all. where in the world does all this hate come from?

From people like you who have Drake emblems next to their name confessing un-dying devotion to the Black and Gold!

P.S. Not as bitter about the azz woopin at Wash Griz as I was getting hit in the head with a freaking tape from 30 rows away walking off the field at half time!

[crunifan]

Yeah, I don't think it is quite fair that you can take away that award from Wichita State. Their fans are gonna be upset.

[Grizo406]

...maybe if we are lucky the first and second stringers for both teams will all injure themsleves that day...

What a classy thing to say, and a great way to represent the Panther Nation, http://www.egriz.com/GrizBoard/images/smiles/jack.gif.

Throw all the VHS's you can, which will probably amount to 1...certainly more than we're use to receiving from UNI, and we'll thank you for it.

Better late than never, huh?

[Bub]

[QUOTE=nmatsen]From people like you who have Drake emblems next to their name confessing un-dying devotion to the Black and Gold!

My son plays at Drake. I on the other hand went to Iowa. As this is a I-AA board there's not much sense to put an Iowa helmet on my avatar. I follow Drake, more than I do Iowa, because of my son. When my youngest goes off to school after this fall, presuming he plays, I'll follow his school more than I do the Hawks also. It could be D-III, NAIA I don't really care, where my child plays gets my support. However this doesn't mean I give up my alum status as a Hawk..

Regardless, how does my having a Drake emblem and telling you I'm a Hawk fan generate your hate? Except when UNI plays Iowa or Drake I pull for the Panthers. I'll pull for you guys against ISU next year. Watched all your playoff games on TV(if they were on) or listened on the radio. I watched ISU's Bowl game. I also follow the teams of the other schools my son looked at, because I respect their programs and coaches and wish them well. I really don't understand "team hate" beyond game day.

[GrizFamily]

Hey, we make up more than 1% of I-AA fans! Its got to be at least 3-4%.
Note - there will probably be a few of us rooting for the griz that day but we won't admit it so don't ask.

Go Cats! Winners of 3 out of the last 4 versus the mighty griz (for the griz fans-the prior 16 years are too long ago to count).

You can sure tell you're a Bobcat. For those of us who went to a decent school it's not at all hard to remember that far back.

[TulsaBobcat]

......... then we will not have to listen to the WITHOUT A DOUBT two most LOUD MOUTH, ARROGANT FAN BASES IN AMERICA THE REST OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nmatsen just hit the nail on the head. I don't know if the two groups can co-exist in the same stadium (if Iowa fans are as arrogant as Griz fans).

I'll be willing to bet that by halftime, they will all drop their pants and start measuring wangs. :lmao:

[GrizFamily]

Not as bitter about the azz woopin at Wash Griz as I was getting hit in the head with a freaking tape from 30 rows away walking off the field at half time!

How do you know it was thrown by a Griz fan? Sounds more like a UNI move to me.

[nmatsen]

How do you know it was thrown by a Griz fan? Sounds more like a UNI move to me.

Because there were no Griz players around, it was in the corner where the visiting teams enter and exit, the only UNI fans there were parents and I doubt they would throw VHS tapes at us.

[putter]

Well one of your players punched our Safety in the nuts so it sounds like you guys won the contest of "throwing things"!

Thats in the past anyway so lets move on and let the nasty smack stay between the pussy's from Montana State and the Griz fans :lmao: xlolx

[Bub]

Nmatsen just hit the nail on the head. I don't know if the two groups can co-exist in the same stadium (if Iowa fans are as arrogant as Griz fans).

I'll be willing to bet that by halftime, they will all drop their pants and start measuring wangs. :lmao:

Now, now, there's a name for that kind of envy. Isn't there stubby? :)

[Ronbo]

How's this for a little "wang measuring" Tulsa. It was announced on the news tonight that last years $450,000 payout from Oregon was the largest ever for a I-A vs. I-AA game. I think we just obliterated that record as it's being reported this payout could be $650,000 maybe more xlolx .

[wannabegaucho]

Watch out for the pink locker rooms.
Watch out for "On Iowa" - a rather "frightening" fight song
Learn the words to "In Heaven There is no Beer" even though it isn't sung
Good luck! We're all rooting for you!

[Reed Rothchild]

I'll repeat a previous question:

Why is Iowa giving WAY more money to the Griz than they gave to UNI?

[Ronbo]

I'll repeat a previous question:

Why is Iowa giving WAY more money to the Griz than they gave to UNI?

Only thing I can think of is that we make about $575,000 gross a game just in ticket sales. Then there is parking and concessions for who knows how much more. So to get us on the road takes some ca-ching.

[Grizo406]

I'll repeat a previous question:

Why is Iowa giving WAY more money to the Griz than they gave to UNI?

Other than the loud mouth, arrogant fan base that is Griz football demanding it...I haven't a clue.

[DuckDuckGriz]

From people like you who have Drake emblems next to their name confessing un-dying devotion to the Black and Gold!

P.S. Not as bitter about the azz woopin at Wash Griz as I was getting hit in the head with a freaking tape from 30 rows away walking off the field at half time!

We have already dispelled the myth of the video tapes time and time again -- and so has the Missoula Police Department. So please give up.

[TulsaBobcat]

How's this for a little "wang measuring" Tulsa. It was announced on the news tonight that last years $450,000 payout from Oregon was the largest ever for a I-A vs. I-AA game. I think we just obliterated that record as it's being reported this payout could be $650,000 maybe more xlolx .

Wow, the Griz must have a lifetime supply of Enzyte. Many should consider a career in porn. :asswhip:


GOOOOOOOOOOO HAWKEYES

[Tod]

I'll repeat a previous question:

Why is Iowa giving WAY more money to the Griz than they gave to UNI?

The only sure thing I can think of is travel costs. I'm guessing that doesn't make up the entire difference, so for that part I have no idea. Perhaps a small part is UNI being taken for granted? In other words, that UNI will gladly step up to the plate and play their in-state rivals?

Other than that, I really couldn't fathom a guess. If UM is getting $650,000, that makes absolutely no sense to me. :confused: :confused: :confused:

[Griz Grunt]

...chuck a few VHS's at...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nmatsen, first i've head of a taping incident. Not saying it did happen, not saying it didn't happen. I took a lot of pics that game and I thought I remembered seeing a UNI fan that stood out so I went through my game albums and low and behold there you were...

http://people.montana.com/~rkdl/tape-me.gif

Ya know, if ya want a more pleasant game day experience ya might consider a few personal changes. ;) :nod: ;)

[Grizzle G]

I don't mean to be a Dick, but the Griz will RAIL anything IOWA next year. count on it.

[nmatsen]

We have already dispelled the myth of the video tapes time and time again -- and so has the Missoula Police Department. So please give up.

Dude, I was there, number 52 for the Panthers, I kept my helmet after I graduated and it still has the mark from the VHS, one of our coaches picked it up who was right behind me. DON'T TELL ME IT DIDN'T HAPPEN!

[nmatsen]

I don't mean to be a Dick, but the Griz will RAIL anything IOWA next year. count on it.

I hate Iowa, I really mean that, but they will beat you by ATLEAST 4 touchdowns. (those that know me know how painful it was for me to say that)

[Bub]

I don't mean to be a Dick, but the Griz will RAIL anything IOWA next year. count on it.


Dream on fur boy. The Hawks will biatch slap the fur right off the Griz, without even trying. Definitely a W for the Hawks, the only questions is how bad do the Hawks make the Griz feel about themselves.

[bandl]

I don't mean to be a Dick, but the Griz will RAIL anything IOWA next year. count on it.
Oh lordy....surely you're joking? I have the utmost respect for UM, but they have no chance in this game. Maybe, MAYBE, they can keep it close and piss off a few Iowa faithful....but I seriously doubt it.

[Bub]

I hate Iowa, I really mean that, but they will beat you by ATLEAST 4 touchdowns. (those that know me know how painful it was for me to say that)

Da*n, we need to get you into some therapy. Let's start slow, say it with me, "Go Hawks!". There, now don't you feel better? Sing the Iowa fight song in the shower and buy some black and gold. Together we'll get you through this. :)

[nmatsen]

Da*n, we need to get you into some therapy. Let's start slow, say it with me, "Go Hawks!". There, now don't you feel better? Sing the Iowa fight song in the shower and buy some black and gold. Together we'll get you through this. :)

GO TO HE!_!_ xazzx NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!

[NorthDakotaBison]

My recommendation is that the Griz call up McCarney in Ames and have a little "chat".

The Cyclones have done extremely well against the Hawks with significantly lower quality talent (on average).

[DaGriz]

UNI fans, was your Iowa matchup last year on ESPN? It seems like just about every Iowa game is nationally televised.

[putter]

I think most Griz fans have realistic expectations about the game. Do we have a chance to win? Sure, but it is in the context of the Dumb and Dumber "so you're sayin there's a chance?". You hope for a good showing in these games and don't get your starters injured. Others are just tryin to rile you guys up...and it's working!! :eyebrow:

[Tailbone]

The only sure thing I can think of is travel costs. I'm guessing that doesn't make up the entire difference, so for that part I have no idea. Perhaps a small part is UNI being taken for granted? In other words, that UNI will gladly step up to the plate and play their in-state rivals?

Other than that, I really couldn't fathom a guess. If UM is getting $650,000, that makes absolutely no sense to me. :confused: :confused: :confused:

Try this.

1) UNI has already comitted to Iowa State and doesn't need (or want) a second body-bag game.
2) Iowa needed someone for 1 game (no reciprocal agreements).
3) Montana represents a reasonable challenge (but not perceived as a threat)
4) Iowa had to make an offer that Montana would accept (that means something in excess of 1/2 million as that's what a home game makes).
5) Playing i-aa rather than 1-A is cheaper in terms of guarantees....more money for Iowa.

I assume that these factors played a part in the decision to book the Griz.
I suspect UNI would have been preferred but as I said, they have an engagement already.

[GrizFamily]

We'll all be Grizz fans on that day :)

Thanks 74 that's greatly appreciated. Just like I went to 'Nooga last year to support UNI (perhaps I shouldn't have, given some of the comments by their fans in this forum) Ap State and all of I-AA. And I had a blast. All of the fans that I met (regardless of affiliation) were very friendly and positive.

[Cap'n Cat]

What a bunch of silly asses, still arguing about throwing tapes and coaches not delivering them.

Jesus, both sides, let it go. Reading this thread is like sitting next to a jungle gym at recess.....................


God almighty.


:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:


And good luck versus Iowa.

[Bub]

GO TO HE!_!_ xazzx NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!


Some people are just hopeless!!!! :rolleyes:

[SeattleGriz]

Try this.

1) UNI has already comitted to Iowa State and doesn't need (or want) a second body-bag game.
2) Iowa needed someone for 1 game (no reciprocal agreements).
3) Montana represents a reasonable challenge (but not perceived as a threat)
4) Iowa had to make an offer that Montana would accept (that means something in excess of 1/2 million as that's what a home game makes).
5) Playing i-aa rather than 1-A is cheaper in terms of guarantees....more money for Iowa.

I assume that these factors played a part in the decision to book the Griz.
I suspect UNI would have been preferred but as I said, they have an engagement already.

Not to mention the fact that our fan base travels fairly well. Not saying we could out draw UNI at Iowa, but Montana will bring a decent amount of fans who will not only help the ticket total, but spend money in the town.

My arm hurts from slapping myself on the back, but I feel as if we have one of the best traveling fan bases in I-AA.

[Reed Rothchild]

UNI fans, was your Iowa matchup last year on ESPN? It seems like just about every Iowa game is nationally televised.


UNI's game last year vs Iowa was broadcast regionally on ESPN gameplan. While a lot of Iowa games are on nationally via ESPN/ESPN2/ABC, all the rest are usually broadcast statewide via the Big 10's ESPN gameplan package. The game vs Montana will be on ESPN gameplan for sure. Doubtful if it will be national.

[Ronbo]

What a bunch of silly asses, still arguing about throwing tapes and coaches not delivering them.

Jesus, both sides, let it go. Reading this thread is like sitting next to a jungle gym at recess.....................


God almighty.


:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:


And good luck versus Iowa.

The way I read this thing is once again a thread about the Griz has been hijacked by a jealous envious fan (ematson) from another school and ruined by his smack. Jesus people if you want to smack the Griz quit hijacking our threads and go to the smack board and start your frickin smack there.

It gets tiresome when a Griz fan posts something and two days later Ralph has to move it.

[SeattleGriz]

UNI's game last year vs Iowa was broadcast regionally on ESPN gameplan. While a lot of Iowa games are on nationally via ESPN/ESPN2/ABC, all the rest are usually broadcast statewide via the Big 10's ESPN gameplan package. The game vs Montana will be on ESPN gameplan for sure. Doubtful if it will be national.

Although it would be a bummer to miss out on national exposure. Thats OK.

Montana has been satellite broadcasting games for about 7 years. Even though I lived in Phoenix and now Seattle, I have always been able to find an alumni sponsored bar where I can watch the game on TV.

[nmatsen]

The way I read this thing is once again a thread about the Griz has been hijacked by a jealous envious fan (ematson) from another school and ruined by his smack. Jesus people if you want to smack the Griz quit hijacking our threads and go to the smack board and start your frickin smack there.

It gets tiresome when a Griz fan posts something and two days later Ralph has to move it.

Sorry I won't let it go, it hurt (the tape that is) I am not jealous of Montana! Get off your horse dude, I like my women with teeth! (now that was smack)

[DaGriz]

UNI's game last year vs Iowa was broadcast regionally on ESPN gameplan. While a lot of Iowa games are on nationally via ESPN/ESPN2/ABC, all the rest are usually broadcast statewide via the Big 10's ESPN gameplan package. The game vs Montana will be on ESPN gameplan for sure. Doubtful if it will be national.

Thanks for the info. Do you know if you can order game plan for the day or game or do you have to buy it for the season?

[Ronbo]

KPAX will pick up the feed and if you are not in Montana the coordinates will be available.

[Griz Grunt]

Sorry I won't let it go, it hurt (the tape that is) I am not jealous of Montana! Get off your horse dude, I like my women with teeth! (now that was smack)

Had my doubts, but proof is proof...

http://people.montana.com/~rkdl/nman.jpg ;)

[grizfan86]

UNI fans: In 2001 when the paper first reported that you folks were not being cooperative in film trade, I just shrugged my shoulders and thought "I don't blame them". Then I hear that the pussycats gave you all of the film that they had on us and thought "that sounds like the pussycats, still doesn't matter". But come game time, your players took the field and proved that it wasn't just the cat's that were nasty, you guys were a lot worse. Mr. #52, you who have been posting, tell me what was wrong in the head with your #6 when he punched our kicker after a completed extra point. Before that, the late jumping and pushing on piles had already given your team a warning. Right before halftime someone (who might have been #6, it was below me in the endzone and I didn't get the number) de-narded one of our safeties and was kicked out of the game. That was the most disrespectabe team I have ever seen come into Missoula, including the pussycats (whose PLAYERS are not disrespectable, just the BrokeBack Mountain cowboy FANS are). With you guys, it was the players who disgraced yourselves, (I guess our streaker guy disgraced himself too). Too bad last year was a down year for the Griz, because you UNI fans really needed a good beatdown, and it took until the NC before you got it. WAY TO GO APP. ST.!!!!

[Chi Panther]

Good Luck to Montana, I hope you beat Iowa. Iowa City is a fun place....but then again....I have a great time alll over Iowa. I really hope the fans can storm the town and have a great crowd at Kinnick Stadium. Kinnick is truly a GREAT college football venue. The stands are within 15 yards of the field (extremely loud stadium).

http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/iowa/galleries/m-footbl-091705/050917_0030-lg.jpg

[DuckDuckGriz]

Thanks man. I think I might get tickets to Iowa. :beerchug:

[igo4uni]

I love seeing Iowa lose, but this is a tall order. Iowa is tough to beat at home. I really hope the Griz can get the win.

http://www.applecreekpub.com/hawks/kinnick2.jpg

[Reed Rothchild]

Thanks for the info. Do you know if you can order game plan for the day or game or do you have to buy it for the season?


I'm not sure what the deal is with Gameplan. Sorry

[UNI92]

Why is Iowa giving WAY more money to the Griz than they gave to UNI?


Easy answer: Montana did not need a game and the Hawks did. Montana had leverage against the Hawks and could hold out for a great deal. UNI didn't get as good a deal becasue their game with Iowa was scheduled a few years in advance.
It's like being in bed with my wife. When she grabs my yang, I'll do anything she wants (paint the ceiling, clean the garage, paint my daughter's toenails ect..you name it...)
It's all about leverage. :D

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

We'll all be Grizz fans on that day :)

Seconded

[Mountain Panther]

Griz fans should definately try to attend the Iowa game. Some of the best tailgating you will ever see. It could be an 11 AM kickoff, which means people with be tippin' back on grampa's cough medicine around 7:00 am in the parking lot. xpumpukex

[grizband]

Griz fans should definately try to attend the Iowa game. Some of the best tailgating you will ever see. It could be an 11 AM kickoff, which means people with be tippin' back on grampa's cough medicine around 7:00 am in the parking lot. xpumpukex
Must be nice. Here in Missoula, they limit tailgaiting to 2 hours before kickoff, ending at the end of halftime.

[DaGriz]

Griz fans should definately try to attend the Iowa game. Some of the best tailgating you will ever see. It could be an 11 AM kickoff, which means people with be tippin' back on grampa's cough medicine around 7:00 am in the parking lot. xpumpukex


Is there any where cheap to fly into Iowa? Every flight I'm looking at is $450 or more. Even a fly and drive I would be up for.

[Reed Rothchild]

Is there any where cheap to fly into Iowa? Every flight I'm looking at is $450 or more. Even a fly and drive I would be up for.


Flying into Des Moines and Cedar Rapids can be expensive at times, especially to CR on the weekend of a Iowa home game. Sometimes, there are really cheap flights into Omaha and then you could rent a car and drive 3.5 hours to Ia City. Its a really easy drive with Des Moines halfway.

[Chi Panther]

Is there any where cheap to fly into Iowa? Every flight I'm looking at is $450 or more. Even a fly and drive I would be up for.


Sometimes Quad Cities/Moline is cheap....about 45mins from Iowa City.
Chicago is 3hours from Iowa City.....
Cedar Rapids is 15 mins
Des Moines is approx 1.5 hours...
Minneapolis is 4.5hrs
Omaha is 3.5hrs.

[PantherRob82]

I've flown round trip from Waterloo to Missoula on Northwest for under $400.

[DaGriz]

Thanks for the info., much better prices.

[crunifan]

I just looked and saw some tickets from Missoula to Cedar Rapids (with a stop in Denver) for around $370.

[crunifan]

I just looked and saw some tickets from Missoula to Cedar Rapids (with a stop in Denver) for around $370. And nice thing about that is Iowa City is practically a suburb of Cedar Rapids, it is faster getting to Iowa City from the CR airport than to get to the north side of Cedar Rapids.