Game Day: Iowa Football: The Greatest Games, Players, Coaches and Teams in the Glorious Tradition of Hawkeye Football

by Athlon Sports, Hayden Fry (Foreword)

Whether rediscovering the best team moments or initiating into the traditions of Hawkeye fandom, this book about Iowa's football team is both a useful resource and cherishable memorabilia. Packed with anecdotes from key figures, explanations about the beginnings of rivalries and traditions, detailed histories about the greatest players and moments in the school’s history, lists of the most successful seasons, recaps of the most exciting games ever played, and year-by-year statistics, this collector's book is the primary source for anyone eager to be an expert regarding anything about the Hawkeyes.

Genres: Sports

160 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Athlon Sports is a digital media and print publication brand, owned by The Arena Group, which is focused on providing in-depth analysis and the latest sports news and information.

Athlon is the leading publisher of preseason sports annuals, with a portfolio that includes college football, pro football, NFL Draft, fantasy football, MLB, NBA, WNBA, NHL and soccer.

Founded in 1967 by Jerry McCoin as a sports publication company, Athlon eventually expanded its presence into the digital space in the 2000s with AthlonSports.com. A college football fan, McCoin established the Southeastern preview magazine to provide in-depth information on SEC teams. Businessman Spencer Hays bought Athlon Sports in the early 1980s and was the majority owner until his death in March 2017.

Athlon Sports was acquired by The Arena Group in April 2022. AthlonSports.com is updated daily with content from around the sports world. Athlon Sports also publishes two flagship daily newsletters: The Arena, which reviews the biggest storylines in sports and looks to the day ahead; and Morning Read, which features the best of the golf world.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Iowa Football: The Greatest Games, Players, Coaches and Teams in the Glorious Tradition of Hawkeye Football is solid quick introduction to the highlights in Hawkeye Football History. The book is divided into chapters on players, coaches, big games, rivalries, quotes, traditions, and stats, making it a well-organized ready reference for when I'm trying to remember the big plays in the #1 vs. #2 battle against Michigan in 1985. The foreward by Hayden Fry is a nice touch since he's pretty much sainted by the Hawkeye faithful. I also liked getting a little more background on some of the players in Iowa's distant past, especially Nile Kinnick, the namesake of the Hawkeyes' home field. But if you're looking for an in depth history, you're out of luck. However, this is still another solid edition in the Game Day series produced by Athlon Sports and Triumph Books.