I found myself in Sarasota for a wedding this past weekend. Lounging around the hotel pool Saturday afternoon, I was swarmed by misinformed college friends about these Hawkeyes.
Inquiries into the Ferentzi, quarterbacking, the defense. And finally: what time does Iowa play today?
Being the opponent was Rutgers, I could only assume an 11am kickoff was cemented when the schedule was set a decade ago. Unknowingly, I lied to everyone at the pool that we were missing our beloved Black & Gold in favor of basking in sunshine and guzzling $16 Mai Tais.
And life went on.