>>How about them Hawkeyes? I knew they were a really good team despite the record and knew they would beat Missouri. Five losses by a total of 18 points, against elite competition. Losing their tailback days before the game (idiot) and the Mizzou QB passing them silly made it interesting, but they did it. Good for them. To me it's more admirable to fight through adversity than to be untouchable.
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>The game was frustrating to say the least. More of the same soft defense. Luckily we found a RB stud and the defense had a few things go their way. Most fans are glad the season is over.

Amen to that. We were completely unable to stop Mizzou and caught MAJOR breaks when a pass in the end zone popped up for an easy interception and the Mizzou QB (who played an incredible game) made a horrendous decision for the pick-6.

After watching five fourth quarter leads get blown (ok......4 leads and a missed XP that left it tied) I was sure Mizzou was going to score. And it took a booth review to nail down the victory.

I don't know if the missed extra point against AZ cursed the whole season, but it sure seems that way.