2004 Iowa Hawkeyes football team

NCAATeamFootballSeason
Year=2004
Team=Iowa Hawkeyes


ImageSize=150
Conference=Big Ten Conference
Division=
ShortConference=Big Ten
CoachRank=8
APRank=8
Record=10-2
ConfRecord=7-1
HeadCoach=Kirk Ferentz
OffCoach=Ken O'Keefe
DefCoach=Norm Parker
OScheme=
DScheme=
StadiumArena=Kinnick Stadium
Champion=Big Ten Champions
BowlTourney=Capital One Bowl vs. LSU
BowlTourneyResult=W, 30–25The 2004 Iowa Hawkeyes football team represented the University of Iowa in the 2004 college football season. They played their home games in Kinnick Stadium and were coached by Kirk Ferentz. Finishing the 2003 season with a 10-3 record and an Outback Bowl victory, the Hawkeyes began the season 2-0 with wins over Kent State and Iowa State.cite web|title = Iowa 2004 Football Schedule / Results |url = http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/teamsched?teamId=2294&year=2004 |publisher = ESPN |date = |accessdate = 2007-08-12 ] But after rocky performances at Arizona State and Michigan, the Hawkeyes sat at 2-2 going into their game with Michigan State.

The Hawkeyes handily defeated the Spartans 38–16,cite web|title = Iowa 38, Michigan State 16 |url = http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100204aac.html |publisher = HawkeyeSports.com |date = 2004-10-02 |accessdate = 2007-08-12 ] and turned their attention to Ohio State, a team whom the Hawkeyes had not beaten at home since 1983.cite web|title = Iowa 33, No. 23 Ohio State 7 |url = http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101604aaa.html |publisher = HawkeyeSports.com |date = 2004-10-16 |accessdate = 2007-08-12 ] Behind a strong defensive performance that allowed only 177 yards,cite web|title = Iowa Cruises Past No. 25 Ohio State, 33-7 |url = http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101604aab.html |publisher = HawkeyeSports.com |date = 2004-10-16 |accessdate = 2007-08-12 ] the Hawkeyes easily defeated the Buckeyes by 26 points, the largest margin of victory over Ohio State in Iowa history. However, tragedy struck soon thereafter, when head coach Kirk Ferentz's father died.cite web|title = Ferentz's Father Passes Away |url = http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102004aac.html |publisher = HawkeyeSports.com |date = 2004-10-20 |accessdate = 2007-08-12 ] In the emotional game that ensued, the Hawkeyes narrowly defeated Penn State 6–4 on two Kyle Schlicher field goals.cite web|title = Wine Online: A Defense Battle |url = http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102404aac.html |publisher = HawkeyeSports.com / George Wine |date = 2004-10-24 |accessdate = 2007-08-12 ]

The Hawkeyes then raised their record to 8-2 with victories over Illinois, Purdue, and Minnesota. With a share of the Big Ten championship on the line, the Hawkeyes met Wisconsin in the final regular season game of the year. Iowa won the game,cite web|title = Iowa 30, Wisconsin 7 |url = http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112004aab.html |publisher = HawkeyeSports.com |date = 2004-11-20 |accessdate = 2007-08-12 ] and thousands of Hawkeye fans swarmed the field in celebration.cite web|title = Wisconsin vs. Iowa |url = http://www.usatoday.com/sports/scores104/104325/20041120NCAAFIOWA------0nr.htm#RCPS |publisher = USA Today |date = 2004-11-20 |accessdate = 2007-08-12 ] Several weeks following the victory, Iowa accepted a bid to play the LSU Tigers in the 2005 Capital One Bowl.cite web|title = Iowa Faces "Tough Draw" |url = http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120404aaa.html |publisher = HawkeyeSports.com |date = 2004-12-04 |accessdate = 2007-08-12 ]

In a game that was originally thought to be a defensive matchup,cite web|title = Capital One Bowl Breakdown |url = http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/football/ncaa/specials/bowls/2004/12/29/capitalone.breakdown/index.html |publisher = SI.com |date = 2004-12-29 |accessdate = 2007-08-12 ] the Hawkeyes took a 24–12 lead early in the fourth quarter. But behind freshman quarterback Jamarcus Russell, the Tigers stormed back, and took a one-point lead with 46 seconds remaining.cite web|title = Iowa vs. Louisiana State |url = http://www.usatoday.com/sports/scores105/105001/20050101NCAAFLSU-------0nr.htm |publisher = USA Today |date = 2005-01-02 |accessdate = 2007-08-12 ] However, LSU's comeback was all for naught, as Iowa's Drew Tate completed a 56-yard touchdown pass to Warren Holloway as time expired, giving Iowa the 30–25 win and a 10-2 final record.

Previous season

In 2003, Iowa began the season 4-0cite web|title = No. 14 Iowa 21, No. 16 Arizona State 2 |url = http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092003aab.html |publisher = HawkeyeSports.com |date = 2003-09-20 |accessdate = 2007-08-13 ] and would eventually complete the regular season with a 9-3 record that included wins over Iowa State, Michigan (Iowa's second straight victory against Michigan), and Minnesota. ref name="note-12">cite web|title = 2003 Big Ten results |url = http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/bigten/03recap.htm |publisher = USA Today |date = 2004-05-01 |accessdate = 2007-08-13 ] Unfortunately, the Hawkeyes lost to Michigan State, Ohio State, and Purdue. All three of these games were disappointing and quite painful to watch, especially the game against the Boilermakers. Finishing fourth in the Big Ten standings,cite web|title = FINAL - Big Ten Football Standings |url = http://www.goldfan.com/bigten/2003/bigten_1207.shtml |publisher = GoldFan.com |date = 2004-01-05 |accessdate = 2007-08-13 ] the Hawkeyes accepted a bid to play the Florida Gators in the Outback Bowl.cite web|title = It's Tampa! |url = http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120703aac.html |publisher = HawkeyeSports.com |date = 2003-12-07 |accessdate = 2007-08-13 ] Despite falling behind early on a 70-yard touchdown pass from Chris Leak to Kelvin Knight, the Hawkeyes reeled off 27 straight points en route to a 37–17 victory.cite web|title = Iowa vs. Florida |url = http://www.usatoday.com/sports/scores104/104001/20040101NCAAFFLORIDA---0nr.htm |publisher = USA Today |date = 2004-01-01 |accessdate = 2007-08-13 ] It was a milestone victory, as it gave Iowa its second consecutive 10-win season along with the first Hawkeye victory in a January bowl game since the Rose Bowl in 1959.

Following the season, five Iowa players were selected in the 2004 NFL Draft.cite web|title = Gallery Second Overall Pick at NFL Draft |url = http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042404aaa.html |publisher = HawkeyeSports.com |date = 2004-04-24 |accessdate = 2007-08-13 ] Robert Gallery, the 2003 Outland Trophy winner, became the second-highest pick in school history when he was selected 2nd by the Oakland Raiders. Following Gallery in Iowa's draft order were Bob Sanders, taken 44th by Indianapolis, Nate Kaeding, taken 65th by San Diego, Jared Clauss, taken in the seventh round by Tennessee, and Erik Jensen, who was taken in the seventh round by St. Louis.

Before the season

Prior to the season, the Hawkeyes looked to replace seven offensive starters and four defensive starters.cite web|title = EARLY BIRD 2004 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW - #18 Iowa Hawkeyes |url = http://www.nationalchamps.net/2004/earlybird/teams/iowa.htm |publisher = NationalChamps.net |date = |accessdate = 2007-08-13 ] Key losses from 2003 included Maurice Brown, Robert Gallery, Nate Chandler, Fred Russell, and Ramon Ochoa on offense. Defensively, the Hawkeyes looked to replace Howard Hodges, Jared Clauss, Grant Steen, and Bob Sanders.

Replacement starters on offense were Drew Tate, Champ Davis, Jermelle Lewis, Calvin Davis, Tony Jackson, Lee Gray, Mike Elgin, and Chris Felder.cite web|title = Iowa 2004 Football Preview |url = http://nationalchamps.net/2004/sub/previews/iowa.htm |publisher = NationalChamps.net |date = |accessdate = 2007-08-13 ] On defense, Derreck Robinson, Tyler Luebke, George Lewis, and Marcus Paschal assumed their roles on the starting lineup. On special teams, David Bradley returned for his senior season as punter, while Kyle Schlicher replaced Nate Kaeding as the starting kicker.

Rankings

* NationalChamps.net - 12th
* USA Today - 12thcite web|title = 2004 NCAA Football Rankings - Week 1 |url = http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/rankingsindex?pollId=null&seasonYear=2004&weekNumber=1 |publisher = ESPN.com |date = |accessdate = 2007-08-13 ]
* SI.com - 15thcite web|title = Sports Illustrated's 2004 Scouting Reports |url = http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/magazine/08/10/main/ |publisher = SI.com |date = 2004-08-16 |accessdate = 2007-08-13 ]
* AP Top 25 - 19th

Recruiting class

Iowa signed 21 players on National Signing Day, which was February 4, 2004. The Hawkeyes added another commit to the class with the late addition of defensive lineman Ettore Ewen.cite web|title = Ettore Ewen Profile |url = http://www.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=29825 |publisher = Rivals.com|date = |accessdate = 2007-08-13 ]

Another recruit, Kyle Williams, later de-committed from the Hawkeyes and committed to the Purdue Boilermakers.cite web|title = Kyle Williams to head to Purdue |url = http://media.www.dailyiowan.com/media/storage/paper599/news/2004/10/19/Sports/Kyle-Williams.To.Head.To.Purdue-772568.shtml |publisher = The Daily Iowan |date = 2004-10-19 |accessdate = 2007-08-14 ] College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Nyere Aumaitre
position = OL
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highschool = Woodrow Wilson HS
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recruit = Walner Belleus
position = CB
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position = DE
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recruit = Harold Dalton
position = S
hometown = Camden, NJ
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espn grade = College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Rashad Dunn
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highschool = Greenbrier HS
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recruit = Bradley Fletcher
position = S
hometown = Youngstown, OH
highschool = Liberty HS
feet = 6
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40 = 4.50
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scout stars = 2
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espn grade = College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Charles Godfrey
position = CB
hometown = Baytown, TX
highschool = Lee HS
feet = 6
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40 = 4.54
commitdate = 2003-12-15
scout stars = 2
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espn grade = College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Shonn Greene
position = RB
hometown = Atco, NJ
highschool = Winslow Township HS
feet = 5
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weight = 190
40 = 4.465
commitdate = 2003-12-14
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espn grade = College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Mitch King
position = LB
hometown = Burlington, IA
highschool = Burlington Comm. HS
feet = 6
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40 = 4.73
commitdate = 2003-04-06
scout stars = 3
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espn grade = College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Matt Kroul
position = LB
hometown = Mount Vernon, IA
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espn grade = College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Grant McCracken
position = DE
hometown = Ankeny, IA
highschool = Ankeny HS
feet = 6
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40 = 4.80
commitdate = 2003-07-26
scout stars = 2
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espn grade = College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Brandon Myers
position = TE
hometown = Monroe, IA
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feet = 6
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40 = 4.74
commitdate = 2004-02-04
scout stars = 1
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espn grade = College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Anton Narinskiy
position = LB
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40 = 4.60
commitdate = 2003-12-03
scout stars = 3
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espn grade = College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Seth Olsen
position = OG
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highschool = Millard North HS
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40 = 5.40
commitdate = 2004-01-09
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espn grade = College Athlete Recruit Entry
recruit = Michael Sabers
position = TE
hometown = Iowa City, IA
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40 = 4.80
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position = DE
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recruit = Damian Sims
position = RB
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accessdate = 2007-08-13

Schedule

CFB Schedule Entry
date = 09/04/2004
time = 11:10 a.m.
w/l = w
nonconf = yes
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neutral = yes
rank = 13
opponent = Kent State
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tv = GamePlan
score = 39–7
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opponent = Iowa State
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score = 17–10
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date = 09/18/2004
time = 9:05 p.m.
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rank = 12
opponent = Arizona State
opprank =
site_stadium = Sun Devil Stadium
site_cityst = Tempe, AZ
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score = 44–7
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date = 09/25/2004
time = 2:35 p.m.
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rank = 24
opponent = Michigan
opprank = 18
site_stadium = Michigan Stadium
site_cityst = Ann Arbor, MI
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score = 30–17
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date = 10/02/2004
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opponent = Michigan State
opprank =
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site_cityst = Iowa City, IA
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score = 38–16
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date = 10/16/2004
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opponent = Ohio State
opprank = 23
site_stadium = Kinnick Stadium
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score = 33–7
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date = 10/23/2004
time = 11:10 p.m.
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opponent = Penn State
opprank =
site_stadium = Beaver Stadium
site_cityst = State College, PA
gamename =
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score = 6–4
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date = 10/30/2004
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opponent = Illinois
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site_cityst = Champaign, IL
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score = 23–13
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date = 11/06/2004
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date = 11/13/2004
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opponent = Minnesota
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date = 01/01/2005
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Schedule note

Due to the Big Ten's rotating schedule, the Hawkeyes did not play either Northwestern or Indiana.

Strength of schedule rankings

* FootballFantasy.com - 13thcite web|title = 2004 Schedule Strength And Official School Websites |url = http://www.footballfantasy.com/2004_Schedule_Strength_And_Official_School_Websites.htm |publisher = FootballFantasy.com |date = |accessdate = 2007-08-14 ]
* Russell Rankings - 18thcite web|title = Strength of Schedule Rankings through Bowl Games |url = http://www.russellrankings.com/rankings.view.php?idIntervalID=16&sType=SoS&PHPSESSID=f0ae8cd35a4449b88e327b7fc70f4fce |publisher = Russell Rankings |date = |accessdate = 2007-08-14 ]
* AndersonSports - 18thcite web|title = The Anderson & Hester College Football Computer Rankings |url = http://www.andersonsports.com/football/ACF_0506.html |publisher = AndersonSports.com |date = |accessdate = 2007-08-14 ]

Roster

Depth chart

Coaches

Game notes

Kent State

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Golden Flashes
R1=0
R2=7
R3=0
R4=0
Home=Hawkeyes
H1=10
H2=13
H3=10
H4=6

Iowa State

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Cyclones
R1=3
R2=0
R3=7
R4=0
Home=Hawkeyes
H1=7
H2=7
H3=3
H4=0

Arizona State

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Hawkeyes
R1=0
R2=0
R3=0
R4=7
Home=Sun Devils
H1=10
H2=17
H3=10
H4=7

Michigan

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Hawkeyes
R1=7
R2=0
R3=3
R4=7
Home=Wolverines
H1=0
H2=16
H3=7
H4=7

Michigan State

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Spartans
R1=0
R2=6
R3=0
R4=10
Home=Hawkeyes
H1=14
H2=3
H3=7
H4=14

Ohio State

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Buckeyes
R1=0
R2=0
R3=0
R4=7
Home=Hawkeyes
H1=7
H2=3
H3=14
H4=9

Penn State

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Hawkeyes
R1=3
R2=3
R3=0
R4=0
Home=Nittany Lions
H1=2
H2=0
H3=0
H4=2

Illinois

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Hawkeyes
R1=0
R2=7
R3=16
R4=0
Home=Fighting Illini
H1=7
H2=0
H3=0
H4=6

Purdue

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Boilermakers
R1=0
R2=7
R3=7
R4=7
Home=Hawkeyes
H1=17
H2=0
H3=0
H4=6

Minnesota

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Hawkeyes
R1=10
R2=13
R3=3
R4=3
Home=Golden Gophers
H1=3
H2=7
H3=10
H4=7

Wisconsin

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Badgers
R1=0
R2=7
R3=0
R4=0
Home=Hawkeyes
H1=7
H2=7
H3=10
H4=6

Louisiana State

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Tigers
R1=0
R2=12
R3=0
R4=13
Home=Hawkeyes
H1=7
H2=7
H3=3
H4=13

After the season

References