The legend lives on from Evy and Hayden on down
Of the Big Ten team called the Hawkeyes.
The defense it's said, never gives up the lead
When the skies of November turn gloomy.
The Hawks are the pride of the western side
Of the river they call the Big Muddy.
The team bus headed north, Floyd on the line
Dinkytown was the Hawkeye destination.
Looking for a fourth win in a row
After the season started slow.
Northwestern and Purdue both took beatings
The third straight win, saw Wisconsin cave in.
As big wins go, it was bigger than most
A testament to Phil Parker's stout defense.
The wind through the goalposts made a tattle tale sound
As a November gale howled in from the northwest.
The Hawk swarm took the field as the Gopher fans all squealed
Who hates Iowa? We hate Iowa...Who hates Iowa? We hate Iowa...
But every Hawkeye knew, and the good captain did too
T'was the Hawks of November come stealin'
With Spencer to LaPorta, the Hawks owned the first quarter
A ten to nothing lead soon did follow.
But Mo Ibrahim and his crew were impressive too
They ran at will between the twenties.
But when the Red Zone came, their main hatchway gave in
And the defense then caused big Mo to fumble.
Following a Hawkeye three and out, and short Taylor punt'
The Gophers again were a knockin'.
It was then when captains Moss and Campbell kicked in,
A tip and a catch and Jack was off to the races.
But the zebra said no, you touched the line with a toe.
The replays showed he was mistaken.
Does anyone know where the replay officials go
When the referee blows such an obvious call?
As faux pas go it was bigger than most
And cost the Hawkeyes a touchdown.
But Brian shrugged it off and went for the throat
With a pass to the tight end down the middle.
Four plays later as the clock ran down
Came a Drew Stevens winning field goal.
With 28 seconds to go and no time outs left
Came the wreck of PJ Fleck and the Gophers.
The Hawkeyes roll, winning eight in a row
And fourteen straight in November.
Michigan steams Illini dreams,
On a last second field goal.
The bus headed home, honked fourteen times
For every big win in November.
The Bugeaters come in next with an interim coach
Hell, no-one even knows his name.
But it's Shawn Eichorst, whose name we'll never forget
" We had to evaluate where Iowa was as a program".
But Shawn and Bo are gone, Riley and Frosty gone too,
Yet the good Captain and crew are still dealin'...
The legend lives on from Evy and Hayden on down
Of the Big Ten team called the Hawkeyes.
The Hawkeyes it is said never give up the lead
When the winds of November come howlin'...
Of the Big Ten team called the Hawkeyes.
The defense it's said, never gives up the lead
When the skies of November turn gloomy.
The Hawks are the pride of the western side
Of the river they call the Big Muddy.
The team bus headed north, Floyd on the line
Dinkytown was the Hawkeye destination.
Looking for a fourth win in a row
After the season started slow.
Northwestern and Purdue both took beatings
The third straight win, saw Wisconsin cave in.
As big wins go, it was bigger than most
A testament to Phil Parker's stout defense.
The wind through the goalposts made a tattle tale sound
As a November gale howled in from the northwest.
The Hawk swarm took the field as the Gopher fans all squealed
Who hates Iowa? We hate Iowa...Who hates Iowa? We hate Iowa...
But every Hawkeye knew, and the good captain did too
T'was the Hawks of November come stealin'
With Spencer to LaPorta, the Hawks owned the first quarter
A ten to nothing lead soon did follow.
But Mo Ibrahim and his crew were impressive too
They ran at will between the twenties.
But when the Red Zone came, their main hatchway gave in
And the defense then caused big Mo to fumble.
Following a Hawkeye three and out, and short Taylor punt'
The Gophers again were a knockin'.
It was then when captains Moss and Campbell kicked in,
A tip and a catch and Jack was off to the races.
But the zebra said no, you touched the line with a toe.
The replays showed he was mistaken.
Does anyone know where the replay officials go
When the referee blows such an obvious call?
As faux pas go it was bigger than most
And cost the Hawkeyes a touchdown.
But Brian shrugged it off and went for the throat
With a pass to the tight end down the middle.
Four plays later as the clock ran down
Came a Drew Stevens winning field goal.
With 28 seconds to go and no time outs left
Came the wreck of PJ Fleck and the Gophers.
The Hawkeyes roll, winning eight in a row
And fourteen straight in November.
Michigan steams Illini dreams,
On a last second field goal.
The bus headed home, honked fourteen times
For every big win in November.
The Bugeaters come in next with an interim coach
Hell, no-one even knows his name.
But it's Shawn Eichorst, whose name we'll never forget
" We had to evaluate where Iowa was as a program".
But Shawn and Bo are gone, Riley and Frosty gone too,
Yet the good Captain and crew are still dealin'...
The legend lives on from Evy and Hayden on down
Of the Big Ten team called the Hawkeyes.
The Hawkeyes it is said never give up the lead
When the winds of November come howlin'...