12th game a hot topic in college football debate
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz backs a 12th game while most coaches and presidents oppose it. Bowlsby notes financial gains from extra home games but predicts the 12th game may not stick. The discussion follows Iowa's 56 7 win over Buffalo and shifts in scheduling for 2003 and beyond.
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Next man in Smith shines as Iowa blocks Buffalo
Iowa fills in for injured safety Bob Sanders with fifth year veteran Chris Smith who starts against Miami Ohio and shines. Ochoa seizes return chances and makes a 70 yard punt return TD. Considine adds a fumble recovery TD and a pick as Iowa stifles Buffalo passing.
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Brown Reflects On Long Second Half And Hurting Feet
Iowa wide receiver Mo Brown says the team focused on taking care of business by winning games they should win. He notes the second half felt lengthy and that his feet began hurting during the stretch.
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Game Grades Fun Rivalry with Buffalo Quip
Tyler Lechtenberg notes Marc Morehouse recalled a pillow joke about Buffalo. The writer dismisses the remark as obvious and unfunny, preferring sharper critique over cheap jabs.
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Iowa Dominates Early Scoring In Big Win
Iowa sprinted to a 42-0 halftime lead scoring on its first five possessions. Mo Brown hauled in a 45 yard catch over two defenders while Ramon Ochoa returned a punt for a touchdown. Fred Russell ran 12 times for yardage as Marcus Schnoor and Aaron Mickens celebrated on the field.
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Considine returns fumble for TD as Iowa safety depth shines
Sean Considine forces fumble and returns 18 yards for a touchdown and adds a second interception and two tackles in a half. Nathan Chandler passes efficiently 8 of 11 for 113 yards with two TDs as reserve specialists like Miguel Merrick and Tyler Luebke contribute on defense and special teams. Kyle Schlicher and Schnoor provide early statistical momentum.
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Iowa players undergo surgeries after Friday injuries
Eric Rothwell Champ Davis and Jory Helms left the game with sprained ankles. Rothwell and Davis had mild sprains while Helms faced a potentially more severe injury. Friday three Iowa players underwent surgery Bob Sanders had foot surgery Mike Humpal had knee arthroscopy and Richard Kittrell had ACL repair.
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Iowa State Set to Host Next Opponent Game
Iowa State to face an unnamed opponent at 11 35 a m kickoff at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames FSN will televise the game compiled by Tyler Lechtenberg.
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