My wife's company was kind enough to purchase a package that provided us with some delicious grub and a ticket for the Hawkeye game Vs the Troy Trojans, this past Saturday.   The view from the rooftop of the Courtyard by Marriott was nice.

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The food was good, the company we were keeping was great, the drinks were flowing and the music was excellent.

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When I found out my wife and I had tickets to the game, I checked the photography policy, and the gear I wanted to bring was not allowed.  I checked with our company to find out if we had any inroads with the Hawkeyes to see if I could get a press pass.  My supervisor, Johnny, suggested I just ask them and see if it was possible.  I did just that, thanks Johnny, and the Hawkeyes were kind enough to extend a press pass for the game on September 14, 2024.

I received a packet of information and reviewed it like it was a final exam.  I was nervous and got a bit turned around inside the stadium and everyone was super friendly but not a lot of people knew where to go for press anything.  I took this next picture while trying to find the door to the field.  It was right behind me.  Once I found the correct door, leading to the field, it was on.

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The next few shots were random.  The bomb-sniffing dog checking out the Trojan's big rig.

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The sideline man walked in front of the shot which didn't happen often.

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The referees need a lesson in staying out of the shot.  Seriously referees could you stop getting in the way?  That's a crisp stripe though.

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Some of the families that have been helped at Stead Family Children's Hospital were recognized during a break in the game.

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And then a picture on the way out of the water tower that sits between the hospital and stadium and that completed a fine day.  The Hawkeyes won the game 38 to 21, go Hawks!

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Iowa Hawkeyes Vs. Troy Trojans September 14, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Troy Trojans, 38 to 21, on September 14, 2024. I took these pictures with my first press pass, thanks to U of I. After reviewing over 3,000 pictures I think these are decent enough to share. I hope you enjoy them.

Gallery Credit: Sloppy Joe

Iowa's Ashton Kutcher Through the Years


Ashton Kutcher was born in Iowa and his career is a whirlwind of fashion, comedy, and tech-savvy. During all these ventures he's sported different looks. See Ashton Kutcher through the years.

Gallery Credit: Sloppy Joe