Still one of the most hilarious things I have ever witnessed
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I was at that game. For some reason, the Minnesota PA guy was intent on provoking the situation - first by loudly demanding that the field be immediately cleared during Iowa's post-game celebration and then by blaring some ear piercing noise over the Metrodome speakers. That riled up the rowdies even more. Iowa fans started running on to the field. All the while the UM band was in formation near the sideline waiting to do their post-game thing.
Iowa players then headed to the locker room. About a minute later, right in front of where I was sitting, some douchebag "security" guy tackled an Iowa fan and was roughing him up a bit trying to get him off the field. That set off a new round of boos and a huge wave of Iowa fans jumped the rail onto the field. The scene on the field was really getting out of control. The rest of the Dome security had no choice but to back off because they were seriously outnumbered...… and the rest is history.
I still maintain that this episode never would have happened if the UM would have allowed a few minutes for Iowa to celebrate after the big win. They got what they deserved - not only an ass whipping but the humiliation of Iowa fans taking down their home field posts.
Iowa players then headed to the locker room. About a minute later, right in front of where I was sitting, some douchebag "security" guy tackled an Iowa fan and was roughing him up a bit trying to get him off the field. That set off a new round of boos and a huge wave of Iowa fans jumped the rail onto the field. The scene on the field was really getting out of control. The rest of the Dome security had no choice but to back off because they were seriously outnumbered...… and the rest is history.
I still maintain that this episode never would have happened if the UM would have allowed a few minutes for Iowa to celebrate after the big win. They got what they deserved - not only an ass whipping but the humiliation of Iowa fans taking down their home field posts.
For some reason when reading the title I thought it was gonna be Ron coluzzi tripping on air against Michigan and drawing a targeting call
That was totally awesome. That probably has never happened before has it?
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I do believe Iowa holds the record for most goal posts extricated from an opponent's home field. 
What's even funnier is how they souped up the speed of the fans carrying the goal posts.
The best one is where Hawkeye Ron Hawley, trying for an interception ran into and knocked down a temporary goal post at Michigan State. Not sure of the year.
I don't know why but I never noticed RH getting the congrats from the Michigan State player before. That makes it that much better!!!
I completely agree with this, and I was also there. The blaring noise over the loudspeaker was what sent the fans over the top.
That was such a fun game though and to think the visiting fans tore down a goalpost... that might not have ever happened before, and I doubt it ever will again.
1982. Hawks ended the regular season 7-4, got a Peach Bowl bid after the game. The kudos from the MSU receiver is what took it over the top, IMO.
Sportscenter thought it was pretty cool, also!
Might just be the most embarrassing thing to happen to the HOME team in college football history.
Might just be the most embarrassing thing to happen to the HOME team in college football history.
I heard somewhere that part of this goal post is displayed in the Ferentz living room. Fact or fiction?
Not sure on that one, but I do know Bowlsby has the base of it (the stub that was still in the ground) in his office.
I love everything about this.
But, I have one question ... how much did MSU pay to build those goal posts? $89.99? They look like something I would make in my basement.
One of my favorite games I have ever attended. We sat in the upper deck which was essentially all Iowa fans. The look of disgust from the few Minnesota fans who came through the section entrance and turned around to see a huge Iowa fan base was something I will always remember. It was also satisfying to see the black and gold swarm outside before the game. Was like Melrose.
I went with my dad who likes to get the hell out of there when the game is over and convinced him to go down to the lower level towards the end of the game and soak in the win. Figured I might never see it again. Was a madhouse when the fans went out and took over. And not sure if its the same guy mentioned above but I saw the security take down one fan out of a thousand, rough him up, and then just let him go.
I went with my dad who likes to get the hell out of there when the game is over and convinced him to go down to the lower level towards the end of the game and soak in the win. Figured I might never see it again. Was a madhouse when the fans went out and took over. And not sure if its the same guy mentioned above but I saw the security take down one fan out of a thousand, rough him up, and then just let him go.
They were “temporary” goal posts because it was the last game for the MSU coach and they were anticipating the goal posts being torn down if MSU won. They didn’t.
I love everything about this.
But, I have one question ... how much did MSU pay to build those goal posts? $89.99? They look like something I would make in my basement.
The Ron Hawley play would have been the play-of-the-day except for some stupid west coast band wondering onto the field before the game was over.
Here's where Bowlsby talked about keeping part of the goal post. https://www.landof10.com/iowa/day-iowa-fans-infamously-tore-minnesotas-goal-posts
First of all, watch your "up guy"(# 3) get literally destroyed. Has he woken up yet? Talk about a mauling.
Then Ferentz says after the game that he was not prepared for the on-side kick. That was absolutely hilarious. We had no other option, Kirk!
Then Ferentz says after the game that he was not prepared for the on-side kick. That was absolutely hilarious. We had no other option, Kirk!
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An Iowa fan talking about a call from the zebras. No Way!
The next thing you know you should have been 11-1 last year. LMAO
Agree to disagree. First of all The MetroDump was always a Vikings first stadium. In addition to numerous announcements starting in the first quarter stating that the Gopher band was to perform immediately following the game, it was mentioned that the stadium crew would be flipping the stadium for the Vikings game the following day. The Gophers band waited for at least 10 to 15 minutes following the game prior to leaving and doing their show on the plaza.
The University had little to nothing to do with that situation. It was the Metropolitan sports commission, private security and thankfully only a handful of Minneapolis police.
What was your record last year?
Now remember the main boat rower said last season was year zero so it doesn’t count to them. Sure the seniors from last season on minnys team loved hearing that.
What was your record last year?
5-7
You were 7-5
We lost a tight one in iowa city with the worst qb'ing seen in history.
I'm feeling we don't have far to go. You know how Fleck's goal is to reach Iowa's level and then relax. LMAO
Hope springs eternal in the offseason. I know one guy crazy enough to think the Iowa receiving core is going to be the best unit on the team this year...............
That's not the only time the a pole got ridden around in the Dome by a Hawk...
Good God, Goldteam, you are such a bad troll. You seriously think a late-game blunder by a lousy team is a "one-up" of a visiting team's fans tearing down your goal posts?
I think you need to reevaluate your life.
Can I be the one to tell him how many games Iowa really won last year?! Can I? Can I??
