Most Iowa Hawkeyes fans have attended a basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, seen highlights of “The Catch” that beat LSU in 2005, and were thrilled by the school’s run to the 2014–15 Big Ten Football Championship Game. But only real fans know how many players have had their numbers retired, the best place to grab a bite before the game, or the only Iowa basketball player to lead the nation in scoring.100 Things Iowa Fans Should Know & Do Before They Dieis the ultimate resource guide for true fans of Iowa athletics. Whether you're a die-hard fan from the days of Nile Kinnick or a new supporter of Fran McCaffery, this book contains everything Hawkeyes fans should know, see, and do in their lifetime.
Rick Brownwrote for the Des Moines Register for more than 35 years. He is a 10-time Iowa Sportswriter of the Year. He lives in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.Chuck Longplayed quarterback at Iowa for Hayden Fry and professionally with the Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Rams. He is an inductee of the College Football Hall of Fame.