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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1985
Page
13
Iowa City Chuck Long, star quarterback, announces he will return to the University of Iowa for a fifth year instead of entering the NFL draft. He cites education, a potential turn in exciting team history, and another Rose Bowl bid as his reasons.
Former college star Long admits he faced a tough choice between staying for a final season and turning pro. He cites the Freedom Bowl as decent but notes a 6 4 1 record and fourth place in the Big Ten as reasons influencing his decision. Jonathan Hayes has not announced his decision yet.
Iowa State added two Chicago area prospects to its 1980 class as Palatine QB Bob Petersen and Chicago Heights tackle Gene Harris committed. Petersen stands 6-5 and passed for over 800 yards in the final four games. Coach Petricca praised Petersen’s loyalty and potential.
Iowa coach George Raveling plays down revenge as the Hawkeyes visit Minnesota in Carver Hawkeye Arena for a 7 05 p m national ESPN telecast. Iowa ranking is 12th after a two losses in the Big Ten season.
The University of Iowa Hawkeyes rise from unranked to No. 12 in the AP basketball poll after a 72-59 win over Indiana and a 67-58 victory at Ohio State. Iowa shares the Big Ten lead at 7-2 and stands 18-4 overall, with St John’s remaining No. 1.
A Hawkeye women’s game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena drew an immense crowd, likely over capacity, with reports of traffic jams and fans lining aisles. Celebrities attended, including E Wayne Cooley, while reflections noted the event as a salute to coach C Vivian Stringer and Iowa’s team.
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