Past History & How We Were Spoiled - Some Perspective

[hawks150]

As someone else mentioned, this goes in cycles so I thought I would shed some light so we don't ever forget our past history in the NCAA Tournament! In 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 & 1985 we had 5 Hawkeyes in the Finals! In 1986, 1991 & 1997 we had 6 Hawkeyes in the Finals and in both 1986 & 1997 we had 5 Hawkeyes as National Champions! Then again in 2010 we had 5 Hawkeyes in the Finals! Some pretty darn good years and some pretty good years in between all of those! WE WILL BE BACK.............GO HAWKS!

 

[319hawkfan]

You wouldn't know that by reading the boards since Saturday....the uninformed probably think that PSU was the first to do it.

 

[Big Blue12]

As someone else mentioned, this goes in cycles so I thought I would shed some light so we don't ever forget our past history in the NCAA Tournament! In 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 & 1985 we had 5 Hawkeyes in the Finals! In 1986, 1991 & 1997 we had 6 Hawkeyes in the Finals and in both 1986 & 1997 we had 5 Hawkeyes as National Champions! Then again in 2010 we had 5 Hawkeyes in the Finals! Some pretty darn good years and some pretty good years in between all of those! WE WILL BE BACK.............GO HAWKS!

I think you really mean is Hawkeyes are on their back. Kidding...nobody had forgotten Iowa past. What goes up must come down. Or at least back to the pack. It's not like Iowa had fallen completely off the page...your just not the best right now.

 

[bravehawks1]

Yes, nearly everyone feels better when you win no matter the game or sport. these things rise and fall and if you look at the years when Iowa did not win, every year was at least a top 10 and if I am not mistaken, they have been top 5 finishes. IMO, it is not so much as not winning championships, but how far PSU has gotten ahead of the field. This is probably how the rest of the country felt during the Gable dynasty. So the key will be how well Iowa bounces back. If we take the Gilman approach after losing in St Louis and come back and kick some butt, we will be fine. If we continue to pout and complain, we will get what we deserve. This response may not please all of you, but I think we should embrace the challenge of getting back to the top.

 

[Big Blue12]

I can remember stretching out and Rec Hall on the bleachers going to Sunderland years watching the Hawkeyes kick our butt. Finishing 17th or 20th. That's bad. Wondering if or when we would turn the corner. Now I can't get tickets...Hawks still place high..still peck the house..still have multiple AA every year. When the pendulum swings back I hope it doesn't swing all the way back as much as I would like to stretch out in Rec Hall

 

[wasdt21]

I think you really mean is Hawkeyes are on their back. Kidding...nobody had forgotten Iowa past. What goes up must come down. Or at least back to the pack. It's not like Iowa had fallen completely off the page...your just not the best right now.

we do not need you here to tell us this.

 

[McK_Hawk]

Your post did more to depress me than pick me up. All those years you mentioned except 1 were 20+ years ago. This forum is starting to sound like a Gopher or Husker football forum.

 

[hlstone]

I can remember stretching out and Rec Hall on the bleachers going to Sunderland years watching the Hawkeyes kick our butt. Finishing 17th or 20th. That's bad. Wondering if or when we would turn the corner. Now I can't get tickets...Hawks still place high..still peck the house..still have multiple AA every year. When the pendulum swings back I hope it doesn't swing all the way back as much as I would like to stretch out in Rec Hall

One could not stretch out when Iowa came to PSU back in those days. That is B.S.

The problem now, is that one can't get a beer at Whiskers for a while. Back then, we had the bar to ourselves.

 

[GOLDBANGER]

One could not stretch out when Iowa came to PSU back in those days. That is B.S.

The problem now, is that one can't get a beer at Whiskers for a while. Back then, we had the bar to ourselves.

You just gotta facemush people out of the road hlstone.

 

[GoHawks2009]

What goes up must come down.

And now it is Penn State's turn.......

 

[Jts1990]

As someone else mentioned, this goes in cycles so I thought I would shed some light so we don't ever forget our past history in the NCAA Tournament! In 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 & 1985 we had 5 Hawkeyes in the Finals! In 1986, 1991 & 1997 we had 6 Hawkeyes in the Finals and in both 1986 & 1997 we had 5 Hawkeyes as National Champions! Then again in 2010 we had 5 Hawkeyes in the Finals! Some pretty darn good years and some pretty good years in between all of those! WE WILL BE BACK.............GO HAWKS!

I's shocking the sport survived with one team having all that success....

 

[AFHawk86]

I's shocking the sport survived with one team having all that success....

Just barely...you'll note there are far fewer programs today compared to the 70's.

 

[pablow]

I love Iowa wrestling. We fought hard this year and I'm proud of our guys. I just hate it when the idiots from the basketball and football board come over every March to lecture us on a sport they know nothing about. Other than that, I'm happy and extremely anxious for Lee, Warner, and company to arrive in Iowa City.

 

[Cali_Nittany]

Just barely...you'll note there are far fewer programs today compared to the 70's.

Gable's/Iowa's domination wasn't the cause. You can thank Title IX for that.

 

[AFHawk86]

Gable's/Iowa's domination wasn't the cause. You can thank Title IX for that.

Copy, my comment was tongue in cheek but I don't have an emoji for that

 

[Cali_Nittany]

Copy, my comment was tongue in cheek but I don't have an emoji for that

Kwood could probably help with that.