tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6678715760772169997.post4197902551498090134..comments2023-05-30T04:51:54.988-07:00Comments on Jeff's Thoughts: In Defense of a HawkeyeJeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08137968687194168731noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6678715760772169997.post-69758850660205965062014-04-09T11:23:09.126-07:002014-04-09T11:23:09.126-07:00I am probably one of the biggest Hawkeye fans in t...I am probably one of the biggest Hawkeye fans in the state but I can say this I would trust anyone on a field or a court to take the ball in any circumstances because I know for a fact that I would not have the strength or power to change what happen on the field or court because I can't tell you what pressure feels like I don't know what if feels like to be in a big time game so if I get mad at something that happens on the field or on the court I know that I would not have been able to even attempt to try to take on the plays or pressure of the games you all play I couldn't handle it and it is not what happens on the field that people idolize it is how you handle it off the field Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073997926976978406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6678715760772169997.post-70665810497598772152014-02-24T13:53:05.648-08:002014-02-24T13:53:05.648-08:00What some wonderful words from you... just a young...What some wonderful words from you... just a young man but some really wise thoughts.<br /><br />Keep up your good work and may you be successful in what ever you do.<br /><br />I'm a Hawkeye and you are a Cyclone, but we are all Iowans.<br /><br />Unfortunately... all of us can be at times Idiots Outside Wondering Around..<br /><br />Then we reflect, are always kind, and always will be helpful and compassionate to each other.<br /><br />Love your thumbs up pic, Woody, you are the best.<br /><br />Go Hawks, Go Clones, Go Panthers and Go Bull Dogs and everything and anything IOWA.!!<br /><br />ANF America Needs Farmers<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6678715760772169997.post-77786271609141295752014-02-24T10:25:54.285-08:002014-02-24T10:25:54.285-08:00I actually don't have a problem with the vast ...I actually don't have a problem with the vast majority of Hawk fans. I have a cousin who goes to Iowa and an aunt and an uncle who both have degrees from the U of I. The issue I have is with the "fraction of a fraction of a percent" of fans that verbalize their displeasure AT an athlete. That percentage is present in varying degrees with all teams. I gave an example of how I personally received vitriol from Cyclone fans, so I'm not singling anyone out. One of the things that do love about the internet is the ability to connect, when used properly. I have no issue with you not liking the article or how it made you feel. I also have no issue with posting something on here about it, since I am fully in my whits. I didn't just do something I feel badly about, nor did I do something poorly. I apologize if you took it that way, but I never meant to instruct someone on how to feel or judge, merely to notice your opinion of that person. <br /><br />Feel free not to like it, man. This is America. I was just trying to get my opinion about the situation out and how I think fans should act. A simple rule on criticisms was said by Lou Holtz, any criticisms of the play of the player is fair game. When those criticisms become about the player himself, you've gone too far.<br /><br />And thanks, CivBase!<br /><br />Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08137968687194168731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6678715760772169997.post-73707377824706738082014-02-24T09:04:47.890-08:002014-02-24T09:04:47.890-08:00I completely agree Jeff. You had a hell of a caree...I completely agree Jeff. You had a hell of a career and helped this team win many games. One mistake should not erase the accomplishments of you and your teammates. I wanted the ball in your hands as well, and well, sh** happens. As for McCabe, I don't blame him. I believe he is lashing out at all the Hawk fans that are being so hard on him right now. What about the Xavier game? I am a die-hard Cyclone fan, can't stand the Hawkeyes and mostly because of a majority of their arrogant, a-hole fan group. But I also have friends and family Hawk fans that do not represent that group and its easy to cheer for Iowa with them (as long as they're not playing ISU). Unfortunately it is the negative comments/actions that make news. Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08310706824997902667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6678715760772169997.post-82860889668699486422014-02-24T08:47:16.608-08:002014-02-24T08:47:16.608-08:00Jeff pointed out that he does not condone McCabe&#...Jeff pointed out that he does not condone McCabe's response. He didn't say one side was wrong or right. He explained what would cause McCabe to lash out like that and simply asked for fans in general to be understanding of players.<br /><br />He also didn't say anything negative about the Hawkeye fanbase, nor did he ask anyone to 'judge' commenters who disagree. He said to look out for personal attacks, think about what kind of person they come off as, and consider that before posting.<br /><br />Jeff, I think this was a great post. I'll miss rooting for you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02644379681959598793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6678715760772169997.post-86994932439866432262014-02-24T08:33:20.069-08:002014-02-24T08:33:20.069-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00053872477435027637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6678715760772169997.post-26921194003783498322014-02-24T08:11:27.152-08:002014-02-24T08:11:27.152-08:00Thank you for your observations, Jeff. They were s...Thank you for your observations, Jeff. They were spot on.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03172992235175173111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6678715760772169997.post-7814600565451594532014-02-24T07:45:44.016-08:002014-02-24T07:45:44.016-08:00Let me help you with that. You should handle it b...Let me help you with that. You should handle it by understanding that everything isn't about you. You should handle it by understand that young people often say and do silly things. You should handle it by letting it roll past you and moving on with your life as if a young kid's comments really have no bearing on how your life turns out. In short, you should handle it by getting over yourself and finding more important things to feed your ego. NOTE: I'm as big a Hawkeye fan as there is so save the whining about being picked on by one of those terrible Cyclone fans.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13790705605395076099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6678715760772169997.post-6079904693424721882014-02-24T06:47:50.564-08:002014-02-24T06:47:50.564-08:00Some fans are aholes, but the majority are decent ...Some fans are aholes, but the majority are decent people. McCabe lashed out at all Hawkeye fans and now everyone is trying to make him the victim. Then again, I dislike the Cyclones and honestly, your opinion of Hawkeye sports and our fan base does not weigh much to me. Is that negative allowed on your blog? Too "petty?" Are people going to judge me now like you instructed? Sorry about the WVU game. Mac Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562419748252157914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6678715760772169997.post-53573080237792370002014-02-24T06:29:41.976-08:002014-02-24T06:29:41.976-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00053872477435027637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6678715760772169997.post-13416487029459538732014-02-23T21:28:36.484-08:002014-02-23T21:28:36.484-08:00I was at that WVU game. When we got to that positi...I was at that WVU game. When we got to that position, I told myself I would be upset if anyone but you got the ball. Then you fumbled and it sucked. But you know what? I still would have wanted you to get the ball 10 out of 10 times. Sometimes crappy things happen, but that doesn't erase your overall body of work. The Oklahoma State game didn't unhappen because of that fumble. You wore your cyclone colors with pride and the hard work showed, and that's all a fan can ask for.SubyDoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18330874443529092071noreply@blogger.com