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Iowa game notes- https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2021/08/27/game-notes-iowa-vs-indiana-2/ I hope we blow this up- 7: Iowa has played 22 straight games without surrendering 25 points, the longest streak in the nation among Power 5 teams. The Hawkeyes ranked No. 1 in the nation in 2020 in defensive yards per play (4.3). Iowa ranked No. 2 in the conference in total defense (313.8) and scoring defense (16.0), No. 3 in rush defense (107.6) and No. 5 in pass defense (206.1).

I'm excited to get this season under way. I think a key will be stopping their run and establishing our running game. If we can do that, I like our chances.

I've done the Meyers Briggs as well as a couple others many years ago in my corporate days. Don't recall what I am. These are incredibly useful for high school Jrs looking to see which colleges may be a good fit, college freshman trying to decide on a major, and or other young adults trying to decide on a career path.

Great to see First Line Brewing honoring the fallen- https://www.instagram.com/p/CTF0n7frFHG/

I hope so. Avoid the drops and the stage is set for a big season.

I'm not saying not to get vaccinated- especially older and at risk groups. It is more a point that if you have natural immunity, there is a much lower benefit to you from a vaccine and that should be weighed against the risks. Were you making the same argument for the Flu vaccine? Look at the stats- https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/scientist-delta-variant-more-transmissible-not-more-deadly/ The CDC’s latest breakthrough numbers, as of July 25, show 6,587 fully vaccinated people with COVID breakthrough cases. Of those, 1,263 people died. The vaccine didn't help them NBC News contacted health agencies in 50 states and the District of Columbia to collect information on breakthrough cases, citing a lack of comprehensive data available from the CDC. Data collected from 38 states showed more than 125,000 fully vaccinated Americans tested positive for COVID, and 1,400 died. Hmmm, Incomplete and inaccurate data... 6500 vs 125,000 break through cases! Hope that is not driving lockdown decisions. The Delta variant that everyone is so worried about may be 20x less lethal than Covid. Virus evolution 101 according to Brian Hooker, Ph.D., P.E., Children’s Health Defense chief scientific officer and professor of biology at Simpson University. Anyone concerned that getting so many vaccinated may be leading to more vaccine resistant strains? https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/vaccinated-people-key-role-evolution-dangerous-covid-variants/ Early signs are that the Delta wave is peaking yet new restrictions are just starting. I went in Costco this week only to be given a mask and told that they are now mandatory. When natural immunity counts equally as vaccine (as it does in Europe) I will know the science is outweighing the politics.

I think most people knew this. Now we have confirmation. Natural immunity 13x more effective against the Delta variant than the vaccines- https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/08/having-sars-cov-2-once-confers-much-greater-immunity-vaccine-no-infection-parties

Enjoying some nice thunder and lightning now here. Quite the light show. Grass is going to be growing good

Some helpful info in here- https://www.bbc.com/news/health-58270098

"The Pac-12 appears to be the conference "driving" the new alliance, per ESPN." Hope this was because the feared being raided by the B1G. Kudos to their commish for showing some leadership.

Kudos to his parents for getting a tax deduction on their sons food. That has to add up to a sizeable amount!

Past the Delta peak? Time for lockdowns?

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/class-of-2022-top-25-guard-jalen-hood-schifino-commits-to-indiana/

If decision is still Sept 1 this one could move fast

Love it! Welcome Jalen and congrats to the IU coaching staff. #5 class in the nation !!!!

I just heard some Dr from John Hopkins on the radio talking about this. He brought up something I hadn't heard before. He said the vaccine may be more effective with the second dose given 3 months after the first instead of 3 weeks. Would probably cut down a lot of side effects as well. And that children may only need one dose. And Moderna should be approved as well in a couple weeks.

Terrible situation in TN w 10 dead and dozens more missing due to flash floods from as much as 17" of rain in 12 hours https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/8227696002

The alliance it is... Not sure how much teeth it will have. Is the alliance going to stop an ACC team from moving to the SEC? I think the administrators chickened out on a bold move and played it safe. I think the Pac 10 and ACC benefit from this more than we do.

Shortly after leaving home to go to IU for the fall semester, a deer ran into my front quarter panel and bounced off. Just minor damage. Aside from that, I'm amazed I haven't hit much with the driving I do. For many years, I was putting on 25k+ miles per year. Only other incidents I can recall are birds getting hit.

Just saw this. A sign of things to come? SPORTBLX/PJ WASHINGTON, INC., created by Sport-BLX, Inc., and PJ Washington Jr., focuses on generating profits from an economic interest in the General Partner of the Athlete Empowerment Fund (AEF), creating an NFT marketplace, non-exclusive services in brand management, wealth management, strategic investments, data analytics, consulting, and other businesses operations associated with PJ Washington Jr. and other athletes.

Wondering who the main Heisman competition would be for Penix?

Our guards have been our weakness for quite some time. It would be nice to have athletic, dynamic, playmakers there for a change.

Nice to see another W. Outscored them in the paint by 10 despite being undersized. Liked seeing the assists. Bates got starter minutes. Galloway got 19 min but hardly any stats. Must have been playing good D.

That was my first thought in hearing the news. Playbook probably a lot more valuable than James!

Our guards didn't shot a high %. Rob was 1-7. Parker also kinda quiet. We desparately need some consistent production from our back court. Will it be Bates?