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Iowa fans sure are an interesting bunch. During their bowl games of the past three years, many Hawkeye faithful took to social media to relieve their frustrations... By bringing up the Iowa State Cyclones.
A team that has nothing to do with the postseason struggles of the Iowa Hawkeyes.
And while the Hawkeye echo chamber has indeed brought some consolation to Hawk fans in their times of extreme sorrow, it's honestly getting a little sad to observe from the outside. You've got to feel for a fanbase that ends every season with a sour taste in their mouths. Losing a bowl game in three consecutive seasons has to be painful.
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But why bring up the Cyclones? Sure, Iowa State fans were calling out Iowa on their lack of success during each of their last three bowl games, but they weren't the only ones. Many fans of other college football teams, and even members of the national media, were openly mocking the Hawkeyes for getting their doors blown off. People from all across the world were teeing off on the Hawks... Not just Cyclone fans!
That's why it's so interesting to see that the default response for Iowa fans when their team struggles has become putting down Iowa State. EVERYONE was making fun of you yesterday during the Rose Bowl, Hawkeyes. Thus, by calling out ISU on their struggles (I mean, heck, even Cyclone fans know our football team has sucked lately, so was it really that insulting anyway?), you've really only hit a small portion of your target audience: people who were calling Iowa a joke.
As an example, I've rounded up a small sample of the tweets that were directed at Iowa State from Hawkeye fans during the past three years. These tweets occurred before, during, and immediately after Iowa lost their last three bowl games.
Before you continue on to read these tweets, please press the play button on the YouTube video below to experience the full effect of sadness that Iowa fans must live through.
Also, note how many times the same jokes were used over and over. We realize critical thinking is hard to do in times of peril, but perhaps Hawkeye fans could try to think ahead and come up with some better one-liners for next year's double-digit bowl loss...
2014 Outback Bowl
Anyone know the channel/time for the Iowa State bowl game?
— Tommy Gunz (@REAL_TomJohnson) January 1, 2014
These NYD games are so watered down, what time does Iowa State play?
— Jason Gibson (@RealJasonGibson) January 1, 2014
When does Iowa state play in their bowl? Oh wait....#gohawks
— Megan Tlusty (@mtlusty25) January 1, 2014
What time does iowa state play today?
— Nick Ketchum (@nickketchum) January 1, 2014
While Iowa is playing in a bowl game, Iowa State's TV network is replaying ISU-Kansas. Because New Years Day TV isn't what it used to be.
— Patrick Vint (@HS_BHGP) January 1, 2014
Who you guys playing today Iowa State?
— Steven Stoner (@StevenStoner_) January 1, 2014
Who does iowa state play today....#cheapshot
— Joe Danielson (@danielsonjoe13) January 1, 2014
What channel is Iowa State on? #Hawkeyes
— Ethan Subra (@esubra) January 1, 2014
What time is the Iowa State bowl game today... oh wait..
— Sydney Corbin (@SydneyCorbin1) January 1, 2014
What time does iowa state play today?
— Payton Plagge (@BIGP_Plagge24) January 1, 2014
This Iowa game is boring. When does Iowa state play?
— Brett Funkhouser (@BrettFunkhouser) January 1, 2014
Hey when does Iowa State kickoff?
— Jacob 5¢s (@Jnichols95) January 1, 2014
Anyone know what time Iowa State's Bowl game is today?
— Ryan Van Beek (@ryanvb13) January 1, 2014
Anybody know what channel Iowa State's bowl game is on today?
— Mike Malek (@El_Notario_) January 1, 2014
I don't care that Iowa State fans won't cheer for us during our bowl. I'm going to cheer against them during their bowl. Wait when is that?
— Cole Petersen (@ColePetersen1) January 1, 2014
Hey what time does Iowa State play today?
— Cory Warner (@NiceStoryCory) January 1, 2014
Does anybody out there know what time iowa state plays their bowl game?
— Landon Abele (@abele08) January 1, 2014
Shut up Iowa State. What bowl game are you playing in...?
— Alexa ☀️ (@a1exalynn) January 1, 2014
Hi Iowa State fans, what bowl are you in again?
— Katie Ives (@kives_) January 1, 2014
But at least Iowa is still better than Iowa state
— Evin Simone (@evinsimone) January 1, 2014
Hey at least we made it to a bowl game. Still a step ahead of Iowa State.
— Callie Shearer (@callie7ann) January 1, 2014
To any Iowa State fan who talks crap, at least we made it to a bowl game.
— meghan hart (@meghan_hart) January 1, 2014
Still better than Iowa State. #hawknation
— ells ✨ (@ell_bells11) January 1, 2014
What can you say about the Hawkeyes. Well...at least they werent iowa state. Good hard fought season Iowa! #HawkeyeNation
— Joel Wauters (@jo_wauters2014) January 1, 2014
Shoot! I forgot to catch that Iowa State game today! Can anyone tell me how that game went?
— Erik Mathre (@nogoodatMATHre) January 1, 2014
What time does Iowa State play? I check the guide and it doesn't say they are on? They not showing the bowl game on tv or what?
— Caleb Cline (@CalebCline12) January 1, 2014
When does Iowa State's bowl game start?
— Jacob Kruse (@DaKruseShip) January 1, 2014
I can't wait to watch Iowa state's bowl game. Oh wait... #hawksnation
— Kennedy Lose (@KennedyLose) January 1, 2014
Why are Iowa State fans saying shit when isu has NEVER EVER made a January 1st bowl.
— Wes Powell™ (@wespowell333) January 1, 2014
Oh well. Iowa made a bowl in January and Iowa state struggled to win any games. Iowa> iowa state
— Braxton Risetter (@BraxtonRisetter) January 1, 2014
Does everybody remember when Iowa state played in a January 1st bowl game.... Yea me neither
— Luke Seyfert (@Lukeseyfert) January 1, 2014
All these Iowa State fans hating on Iowa's football team. Let that sink in for a second. When's the last time they played in January?
— Alex Charipar (@AlexCharipar) January 1, 2014
Lol Iowa state fans have never witnessed their team play in January. #littlebrotherstatus
— Caleb Simon (@Simon7Says) January 1, 2014
Has Iowa State ever even been in a January bowl game? The answer is no. They have not
— Jeremy Lynch (@JeremyLynch44) January 1, 2014
I didn't realize Iowa State fans even knew there are bowl games in January. I figured they stopped watching since they've never been there
— Brandal Wagener (@Brandal24) January 1, 2014
2015 TaxSlayer Bowl
Iowa State fans be like: we beat Iowa this year, so this year was a success. When was the last time you were in a January bowl? #never
— Keaton McFarlan (@KeatonMcFarlan) January 2, 2015
Does anybody know what bowl game Iowa state plays in?
— Kirk's Chewed Gum (@KirksChewedGum) January 2, 2015
When is Iowa State's bowl game? I can't ask because they blocked me on Twitter...lol.
— Kyle Alan Patterson (@Kylepatterson1) January 2, 2015
At least I'm not an Iowa State fan
— Dr. J (@JohnHirl) January 2, 2015
Hey, at least we're not Iowa State. #Hawks
— Erik Heard (@eheard) January 2, 2015
Still better than Iowa state
— EJ Schroder (@Team_Edward711) January 2, 2015
Does anyone know what time the Iowa State bowl game starts today?
— Jeff Rens (@jrens12) January 2, 2015
Gotta love how, even when Iowa has a bad year, they still get to play in a January bowl. Iowa State has never once played in January.
— Brad Becker (@brad_becker) January 2, 2015
Hey Iowa fans, look at the bright side. We could be Iowa State fans.
— Cam Cam Lan Lan (@CameronLantry) January 2, 2015
Iowa fans are just happy to make a bowl game. And get there asses kicked. At least iowa state sucks in full
— Aaron Howard (@Voltron96) January 2, 2015
Did Iowa State go to a bowl game?
— Austin Robbins (@AustinRobbins18) January 2, 2015
This game is bad but how is Iowa State's bowl game going?
— Bryan Kriegel (@bkrieg5) January 2, 2015
Hawk fans- you're feeling let down, disappointed, hopeless, u know what u need to do?! Just turn to the Iowa State bowl game. #HawkeyeNation
— C (@CarlitoClassico) January 2, 2015
2016 Rose Bowl
whens iowa state's bowl game?
— Flynt Nastee (@trapangie) January 1, 2016
What bowl is Iowa State in?
— Andrew Montgomery (@theakm15) January 1, 2016
What time does Iowa State play today? Dweeb. https://t.co/eWEGeolb9o
— rhoffs88 (@rhoffs88) January 1, 2016
Iowa State fans, feel free to root for the Hawkeyes today. We know you'll never know what it's like playing football in January.
— Joe Noller (@jnoller92) January 1, 2016
Fuck Iowa state tho.
— Docy.. (@kingcod69) January 1, 2016
Iowa state talking a lot shit right now but I don't see you in a bowl game
— Sass Queen (@maddy_porter3) January 1, 2016
Roses are red Violets are blue Iowa is in Pasadena Iowa State where are you?
— Leah Markwardt (@LeahMarkwardt) January 1, 2016
At least Iowa State still sucks
— Justin Sholly (@justin_sholly34) January 1, 2016
We may be doing bad against Stanford, but look at the bright side. At least we aren't Iowa State
— Cameron (@Cameron__69) January 1, 2016
But...on the bright side atleast we aren't Iowa state!!!!!!
— Tyrnan 2️⃣2️⃣‼️ (@Lara_22_Tyrnan) January 1, 2016
On the plus side we are and will always be better than Iowa State
— Nate Campbell (@Nampby) January 1, 2016
Iowa State fans starting to chirp about Iowa. Remember you have had 2 winning seasons in 10 years and never been to a January bowl game.
— Jacob Kahle (@JacobDanKahle) January 1, 2016
What channel is Iowa State playing on? I don't think I get it with my cable package
— Jordan Randall® (@JordanRandall35) January 1, 2016
Wait, which bowl did Iowa State play in?
— Noah (@Carthy3Mc) January 1, 2016
When does the Iowa State game start?
— Jake Slattery (@JakeSlatts23) January 1, 2016
Just remember Iowa's playing in the Rose bowl and Iowa state had 3 wins. ☕ Stay classy ISU.
— freekshow (@FarterCrapple) January 1, 2016
Iowa is still playing in more January bowl games today than Iowa State's 100+ year history of playing football, so that's fun.
— Blake Jorgensen™ (@Blake_Jorgensen) January 1, 2016
Honestly, Iowa isn't doing to hot, but can someone plz tell where Iowa state is rn?
— Avery (@AKnief) January 1, 2016
Dear Iowa State fans: you've never been in a January bowl. You're not in a bowl. You lost to Iowa. You're always little bro.
— Griffin Hatten (@GriffinHatten) January 1, 2016
No matter what happens, at least I don't go to Iowa state
— Abby Berenstein (@ay_baybaaay) January 1, 2016
Hey guys, I forgot what bowl game Iowa State is in! Can someone please remind me?
— Hunter Berkenpas (@HunterB_80) January 1, 2016
Can someone tell me what channel Iowa state is playing on...
— copestraight26 (@copestraight26) January 1, 2016
As bad as this hurts, just remember that Iowa State would be down twice as much
— cody (@CodySenn) January 1, 2016
Iowa may be getting smoked but what bowl did Iowa state make again oh wait they didn't
— Eli Straw (@StrawEli) January 1, 2016
Iowa State fans can't talk about this Rose Bowl game until they go 12-0
— Cara Sueppel (@suepcan16) January 1, 2016
Hey at least we had 4 times as many wins as Iowa State #fuckstate
— Eddie Marske (@EddisonKirkland) January 1, 2016
Well Iowa fans it could be worse, we could all be Iowa State fans...
— Evan Boddicker (@BigShotBodd14) January 1, 2016
Well, were still better than Iowa State
— Dylan Heiderscheit (@Dylan_Heid343) January 1, 2016
Can't wait to watch Iowa State get stomped in there bowl! Oh wait.. #littlebrother
— Kolbi Kohl (@kolbikohl) January 1, 2016
Iowa has more wins this year then Iowa state has had in the last 3 years
— Jake Sevcik (@Jsevcik10) January 1, 2016
This game is getting out of hand, what channel is iowa state on?
— Mike Young (@BuDDahBeLLy515) January 1, 2016
At least we aren't Iowa state fans
— Grant (@GrantShreves) January 1, 2016
I didn't know Iowa State fans even knew there was football in January
— Brandal Wagener (@Brandal24) January 1, 2016