It is really that deep of hate? why? why cant both school promote farming? how is it not easy to make fun of ISU coaches and their slogans and sayings over the years? Big 10 is far from completely overrated on the national landscape. And no, not all hawkeye fans went to the school. I didnt, but I could have. I chose to root for them growing up. I still do. Also, my wife did not go to ISU, but she is an ISU fan. On the National level, Iowa is in fact recognized. And what is wrong with that? For years I have heard ISU fans argue about being a real fan because I went there? If that was the case, no one would root for ISU outside of the state of Iowa ever. IS that waht you want?
I do not hate ISU, or their coaches, or most of their fans, but the vocal minority make it hard to keep a level head.