The first part of this Iowa news series received such a warm reception by Hawkeye Nation, hopefully part two promises more of the same. Apparently, Hawkeye football in Iowa is more popular than corn subsidies. Iowans from Sioux City to Waterloo either left comments or shot-off emails, sticking up for their head coach, with some using a few choice words to do so. Nonetheless, I would not expect any different from any true college football fan in coming to the aid and defense of their...
Former KU coach Mark Mangino was certainly no martyr, but it looks like the Jayhawks’ Turner Gill is the saint they have been so desperately seeking. Students and fans got a glimpse of the coach’s character during the Members of Leadership Lawrence class this past week. Coach Gill presented himself as a steadfast clean cut coach with the heart of a lion who will not stand for any insubordination. This was evident in his hiring of assistance coaches, “I...
The times sure have changed in Lawrence, Kansas. When head coach Mark Mangino was sporting a 12-1 record and an Orange Bowl victory over Virginia Tech, not a peep was coming out about his questionable coaching philosophy or his temper. Now that the Jayhawks have tasted success, they expect nothing but the same results. However, after pouring a significant amount of money into revamping the football program and facilities, the team came out strong starting 5-0. Then reality set...
