Nile Kinnick Stadium, the Home of Herky
And the Hawkeyes. In 2009, surprise, surprise!
With unexpected outcomes leaning toward quirky,
In blue collar fashion they have opened eyes
From coast to coast and border to border!
Thanks to splendid coaching and precise preparation
The Big Ten has a newly realigned order,
Achieved, not with glamour, but soaked in persperation!
Pad popping, decleating, slobber knocking,
Physical fundamental driven old school hard hitting!
Not dirty, just tough tackling and blocking,
Leave it all on the field with no thought of quitting!
The Hawkeyes for the first time ever,
After eight hard fought contests are undefeated!
Utilizing well crafted schemes made clever
By hours of concentrated practice duly repeated
As all phases of the game are addressed.
Offense, defense, and special teams receive attention,
Failure is no option is repeatedly stressed
To alleviate any potential source of apprehension.