Once-proud Hawkeyes slipping into mediocrity
Talent drain
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Iowa has 25 former players in the NFL, an impressive total that ranks ninth-best in the nation.
But it's tough to see many current Hawkeyes reaching the next level – and that might be the biggest reason this year's team is in such a free fall.
Iowa (4-5, 2-3 Big Ten) has lost three straight, including a 24-21 loss last week at once-woeful Indiana. The Hawkeyes head into Saturday's home game with Purdue (3-6, 0-5) needing to win two of their last three games simply to gain bowl eligibility.
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