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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 2000
Page
33
After a 27 14 home defeat to Western Michigan the Iowa Hawkeyes face collective skepticism about their coming season. Ferentz defends progress and promises better play, while players vow not to give up and aim for a bowl bid as fans question the team’s readiness.
Hawkeye Kahlil Hill returned from injury to gain a career high 96 receiving yards on four catches and a 75 yard TD. He opened with a 55 yard kickoff return and helped Iowa close the gap to 24 13 before cramps sidelined him again. Tim Dodge sealed a late interception for WMU in a 27 21 Iowa setback.
Hawkeyes suffer a 46 24 defeat as Western Michigan, led by QB Jeff Welsh and WR Steve Neal, builds a 2446 halftime lead. Iowa fights back with a late third quarter surge and a strong passing game led by QB Kyle Mullen, but WMU dominates the final quarter to clinch the road win.
Western Michigan stifled Iowa in a 24 6 first half rally then held on to a 24 6 lead. Broncos defensive end Jared Pike redeemed a late holding penalty with two sacks on Scott Mullen and several players fueled the comeback.
Leistikow grades the first half as an F and the second as a C giving a D overall for Iowa’s defense after a Western Michigan game. Hias notes a D-plus for a show of effort masking a poor start to the match.
Iowa drops to 1-9 against Mid-American Conference foes as Western Michigan drives early to score on its first four possessions. Nate Kaeding kicks off his college career with two field goals while WMU relies on seven players from the Miami Fort Lauderdale area. The Hawks rush for 49 yards on 31 carries in the setback.
Outside Kinnick Stadium a man hawked tickets 40 minutes before the game asking 15 dollars each for want-ins with face values of 28. Amid the crowd boos and cheers rose for Lute Olson as he was inducted into the National Iowa Varsity Club Athletic Hall of Fame, while in the second quarter fans booed for much of the period.
Iowa starting defensive back Dr. Johnson missed the game with an ankle injury. Offensive guard Andy Lightfoot was out with a similar malady. Ben Sobieski wasn't in uniform. Kahil Hill left for an IV due to leg cramps but returned to play. No other serious injuries were reported.
Iowa State aims for a third straight series win as they travel to face Iowa on Saturday at 11 07 a.m. The game will be televised by ESPN Regional AGAN TV Channel 2.
Iowa defenders caution they repeat last season’s errors if the team does not change. Anthony Herron emphasizes recognizing factors that led to previous losses and replacing them with disciplined play and effort.
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