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Iowa State Spring Practice in Eastern Iowa

Would you like to see ISU hold a spring practice in Eastern Iowa? (i.e. Cedar Rapids)

  • Yes.

    Votes: 37 31.1%

  • No.

    Votes: 65 54.6%

  • I'm indifferent.

    Votes: 17 14.3%
  • Total voters
    119
Erik4Cy

Erik4Cy

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In lieu of some people on both sides bringing into question Iowa's decision to hold a spring practice in Cyclone territory (DSM) at WDSM Valley during Iowa State's Annual Spring Game. How would you feel if Iowa State were to hold a spring practice in Eastern Iowa (such as a HS in Cedar Rapids?)

I've heard the reasons why (such as giving fans on other side of state a chance to watch the team.) ISU does have a big following in Cedar Rapids despite it being Hawkeye territory (much like Des Moines being Cyclone territory.)

I'll say I do not necessarily believe the "conspiracy" that Iowa decided to hold it on the same day and time as ISU's game on purpose, but I'm more focusing on just the decision to have it in that location.
 
For one, DSM is not Cyclone territory. However, anywhere in Eastern Iowa is Hawkeye territory.
 
What about having it at Iowa City West on April 26th? Then those that wanted to go wouldn't have to travel far off I-80.:smile:
 
Some people would show up, I don't think it would be as big of a turnout as Iowa gets in Des Moines though. Kingston Stadium in Cedar Rapids would be the place to have it. That's where Cedar Rapids Kennedy, Jefferson, and Washington all play their home games.
 
Erik4Cy said:
In lieu of some people on both sides bringing into question Iowa's decision to hold a spring practice in Cyclone territory (DSM) at WDSM Valley during Iowa State's Annual Spring Game. How would you feel if Iowa State were to hold a spring practice in Eastern Iowa (such as a HS in Cedar Rapids?)

I've heard the reasons why (such as giving fans on other side of state a chance to watch the team.) ISU does have a big following in Cedar Rapids despite it being Hawkeye territory (much like Des Moines being Cyclone territory.)

I'll say I do not necessarily believe the "conspiracy" that Iowa decided to hold it on the same day and time as ISU's game on purpose, but I'm more focusing on just the decision to have it in that location.
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I think this is true and false. I don't think they said, hey let's crash ISU spring game by holding an open practice at Valley on the same day at basically the same time. I think they decided they wanted to do an open practice in WDM just because it's good to give fans a chance to see the team besides the spring game, and the central location gives fans who might not want to make the trip to IC a shorter drive to see the team in the spring.

That said, I don't think it's a coincidence that the practice is held on the same day. If I were in Barta's/Ferentz's shoes, I'd probably say, well we're going out that way anyway; might as well run interference on ISU while we're at it.
 
bigdaddykane said:
do you know how people showed up to this spring game why move it
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I believe his talking about just a practice, not the Spring game. Which is what Iowa did.

To the original topic, I think it would be good. It could even grow the fanbase a little bit bringing more exposure to the team. Plus it is fun to poke Iowa in the ribs by having it in their part of the state.
 
Based on the tons of kids who show up for the spring tailgates in CR, I would guess the turnout for a spring "scrimmage" would quite large. I think doing it in Kingston would be awesome. We could even tailgate there!
 
bigdaddykane said:
do you know how people showed up to this spring game why move it
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I'm not talking about moving the Spring Game, rather an ISU spring PRACTICE. Iowa still has a Spring Game in IC, they just took a special bus trip to practice/scrimmage a little bit in Central Iowa.

And most intelligent estimates this year put the ISU Spring Game attendance around 9-10K. I didn't realize that Kingston holds 15K (it would be the place to have it) - for an ISU spring practice/scrimmage it wouldn't be anywhere near full, but Iowa didn't fill up Valley's 8K stadium either.
 
Except Des Moines is like twice as big as Cedar Rapids (admittedly it's a lot closer if you added in Iowa City) and is much more evenly split fanbase wise. The tailgate tours seem to be very successful, but I don't think that's necessarily a sign that a bigger event would work. Just because an off-campus practice made a lot of sense for Iowa, doesn't mean an equivalent event makes sense for Iowa State.
 
tm3308 said:
I think this is true and false. I don't think they said, hey let's crash ISU spring game by holding an open practice at Valley on the same day at basically the same time. I think they decided they wanted to do an open practice in WDM just because it's good to give fans a chance to see the team besides the spring game, and the central location gives fans who might not want to make the trip to IC a shorter drive to see the team in the spring.

That said, I don't think it's a coincidence that the practice is held on the same day. If I were in Barta's/Ferentz's shoes, I'd probably say, well we're going out that way anyway; might as well run interference on ISU while we're at it.
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Pretty much what I've said on the subject, completely agree. I don't think Iowa chose the date on purpose and I also don't think it was a "conspiracy" either that ISU put up a billboard in CR of the CyHawk Trophy when they beat Iowa a few years back. While there are a good number of ISU fans and alums in CR - I have to believe it was done to get under Iowa's skin much like Iowa running interference with the ISU Spring Game. Although we both know that neither university would ever publicly acknowledge it. :wink:

Luth4Cy said:
Some would show up, I don't think it would be as big of a turnout as Iowa gets in Des Moines though. Kingston Stadium in Cedar Rapids would be the place to have it. That's where Cedar Rapids Kennedy, Jefferson, and Washington all play their home games.
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Me neither, but there would be a decent turnout for sure - ISU fans show up well to the Tailgate Tours in CF/Waterloo and CR (even on weekdays) so I would imagine they would come out if given a chance to actually see the team practice/play a little.

josh777 said:
For one, DSM is not Cyclone territory. However, anywhere in Eastern Iowa is Hawkeye territory.
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I would disagree, but okay..

snowcraig2.0 said:
Have it at Kingston Stadium in CR, it would be great. Just let Cedar Rapids city crews know they need to secure all poles and stop signs.
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I lol'd
 
MNCyGuy said:
Except Des Moines is like twice as big as Cedar Rapids (admittedly it's a lot closer if you added in Iowa City) and is much more evenly split fanbase wise. The tailgate tours seem to be very successful, but I don't think that's necessarily a sign that a bigger event would work. Just because an off-campus practice made a lot of sense for Iowa, doesn't mean an equivalent event makes sense for Iowa State.
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Honestly, I think going west might not be a bad idea for ISU. Neither school has a commanding grip on fans in the western half of the state (Nebraska has more of a presence, though), which is a lot different than trying to go into the lion's den, so to speak.

Not sure what facilities are like in Sioux City or Council Bluffs, but that could be worth looking into.
 
MNCyGuy said:
Except Des Moines is like twice as big as Cedar Rapids (admittedly it's a lot closer if you added in Iowa City) and is much more evenly split fanbase wise. The tailgate tours seem to be very successful, but I don't think that's necessarily a sign that a bigger event would work. Just because an off-campus practice made a lot of sense for Iowa, doesn't mean an equivalent event makes sense for Iowa State.
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I selfishly want it just so I can hear all the douches in CR whine about ISU encroaching on their territory. It drives me nuts that ISU makes so little effort to engage the fan base here. The billboard was awesome, but that was years ago. The tailgates are great. But they are 1 day year and when it's over, we get little to nothing. No advertising, no effort to remain visible.

When the local Cyclone clubs were disbanded by the university, we were told that ISU would be coordinating events themselves, but outside of alumni game watches at a freaking Iowa-themed restaurant, we don't see anything.
 
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