As an OSU fan, who was at this game by the way, I've always said give me a full day of B1G and SEC games on Saturdays in the autumn and that's all I need.
Iowa had some good NJ/NY recruiting, starting with Andre Tippett abd continuing through these years. And this is when the Buckeyes were 80% Ohio recruits.
Its dark as shit there. I remember watching this game as a kid. I grew up in Detroit. We had Chris Speilman and Chuck Long and could not make it work.....
I had forgotten that the shoe was originally built without lights. On rainy or snowy days the only lighting was the field lights meant for security. Also, what about the poor drainage on the old astro-turf field.
Wow! I watched this game from our berthing space on the USS Saratoga (CV-60) via AFRTS while anchored off Naples Italy! I couldn't believe I was getting to watch it live lol. It was pretty late at night... and I was jumping around while trying not to make any noise as others were already racked out. What a great memory! Thanks for posting
I was there with my father in law whos no longer with us ...i was a great game...i remember a head line from news paper the said " Splish -Splash Iowa takes a bath "
Keith Jackson, in what I remember as his last time in a football broadcast booth, visiting during a CFP final no less, provided some traditional perspective. He lamented in so many words the shift from the old bowl system, where the sport every so often just had to live with a split AP vs. Coaches Poll championship. Plus, there was the potential if the rankings dominoes fell an unusual way (i.e. '83 Miami) that a team as low as #5 could top the polls on Jan 2. College football was much more seen as a game, not a be-all/end-all Masters of the Universe ultimate contest. I love non-semifinal Rose Bowls for that very reason. On Jan 1, 1986 Terry Donahue's 4-loss UCLA put a then annual PAC-10 beat down on Chuck Long's Hawkeyes. It was no less special to the Bruins than Oklahoma's national championship win over Penn State was to the Sooners.
I was a soph at OSU and just went through my Fraternity Initiation the night before and was up all night. My friends and I were seated in the south stands and were drenched!
Meant to post my reply here: Keith Jackson, in what I remember as his last time in a football broadcast booth, visiting during a CFP final no less, provided some traditional perspective. He lamented in so many words the shift from the old bowl system, where the sport every so often just had to live with a split AP vs. Coaches Poll championship. Plus, there was the potential if the rankings dominoes fell an unusual way (i.e. '83 Miami) that a team as low as #5 could top the polls on Jan 2. College football was much more seen as a game, not a be-all/end-all Masters of the Universe ultimate contest. I love non-playoff semifinal Rose Bowls for that very reason. On Jan 1, 1986 Terry Donahue's 4-loss UCLA put a then annual PAC-10 beat down on Chuck Long's Hawkeyes. It was no less special to the Bruins than Oklahoma's national championship win over Penn State was to the Sooners.
Agreed. We used to run the High School State Championship track meets in the Shoe. I loved it. Sometimes renovations suck. But they wanna put more people in the stands
I was at this game and remember it like it was yesterday. I was 14 and my dad had got some kind of package deal that included breakfast at a hotel not far from our house and a bus ride to and from the game. Looking back it encompassed 3 of his favorite things - eating, watching the Buckeyes, and not dealing with game day traffic lol. I also remember THE RAIN. I swear it poured buckets all day long. Our seats were near the top of A deck so we were under cover from C deck, with an occasional mist, which actually felt good because it was pretty warm that day. There were Iowa fans in the row in front of us who got rained on plus got the overflow from C deck above. I felt bad for them. After the game I so badly wanted to run on to that wet field and slide around but my dad wouldn't let me because he said we'd miss the bus. Well, we got back to the bus and the guy who had organized the tour was soaked because he HAD run on to the field to celebrate. What a fun game to have been a part of.
This is the first time I saw the stadium. We were on a shopping trip from southern ohio and dove by and could see inside all the red. Ill never forget that sight. We watched a lot of it in Sun TV. I remember seeing Carter make a great catch.
Some good coaches in this game. Jay Norvell, Chuck Long, Pepper Johnson. George Cooper was one of my coaches in High School. Peppers son coaches at Archie Griffins alma mater,Eastmoor High.
That's why they play the game. Buckeyes just had their mojo working that game. And it didn't hurt to have 2 eventual NFL Pro Bowlers playing... (Carter was named to 8 and Spielman 4).
I miss the days when they used to rip the goal post down. I only remember a few because when I was growing up they started putting cops around the goal posts
I think there were enough concussions, bloody noses, and broken bones that encouraged not just the use of cops but a redesign of goal posts. Still, parading the uprights through the streets in some cases must have been a lot of fun.
I had student season tickets in 84 & 85 and part of 97 (you could not buy a whole season ticket as a student by then). This might be the best game I attended--ran down to the field and somehow found myself running up 17th avenue with the field goal post! What an incredible performance by Chris Spielman
Can't believe how much yellow I'd in the crowd . Hawkeyes travel well. Freezing Rain . 🌧 big 10 old school. Jimmy Karsatos - Chris Carter -,Spelman- Cooper - Workman. I think they beat TX AM in cotton bowl that year. Back in the day MICHIIGAN OWNED OHIO STATE
I was at this game, and most of the yellow was worn by OSU fans in the form of ponchos, which were pretty much all yellow back then. It was actually pretty warn that day, around 70. And The Game was in the midst of one of, if not its most, even era of all time. Earle Bruce who was in year 7 of his 9 year period as OSU's HC, finished 5-4 against ttun.
Although I’m a life long diehard Buckeyes fan I almost can’t stomach watching Earl Bruce or John Cooper era games, both of those coaches cost OSU a National championship..
Earle loved beefing up linebackers and making them into defensive lineman. Chuck Long had 15-20 secs to throw in most cases. BRILLIANT MOVE EARLE. GUY SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIRED A LONG TIME BEFORE HE WAS.
BIG 10 football at it's finest!............and I'm an SEC guy. Excellent! You've got to admire BIG 10 football; no matter your allegiance!
As an OSU fan, who was at this game by the way, I've always said give me a full day of B1G and SEC games on Saturdays in the autumn and that's all I need.
Everyone on that Iowa offense was ugly as sin
That wet turf looked like they were playing on glass!
Too bad Ohio State lost 2 games after this and ended up 9-3.
wierd to see the reflection
Rich Spangler was the first guy to ever give me an autograph. He signed it "just for kicks, Rich Spangler"
Iowa had some good NJ/NY recruiting, starting with Andre Tippett abd continuing through these years. And this is when the Buckeyes were 80% Ohio recruits.
Its dark as shit there. I remember watching this game as a kid. I grew up in Detroit. We had Chris Speilman and Chuck Long and could not make it work.....
I had forgotten that the shoe was originally built without lights. On rainy or snowy days the only lighting was the field lights meant for security. Also, what about the poor drainage on the old astro-turf field.
Bad audio
Wow! I watched this game from our berthing space on the USS Saratoga (CV-60) via AFRTS while anchored off Naples Italy! I couldn't believe I was getting to watch it live lol. It was pretty late at night... and I was jumping around while trying not to make any noise as others were already racked out. What a great memory! Thanks for posting
That right tackle for Iowa looked 50 years old in the introductions
I was there with my father in law whos no longer with us ...i was a great game...i remember a head line from news paper the said " Splish -Splash Iowa takes a bath "
I think that was "Sports Illustrated" yeah that rain looked like something out of the old testament.
This was my first game. Went with my grandpa. Fond memories. Thanks for uploading.
Keith Jackson, in what I remember as his last time in a football broadcast booth, visiting during a CFP final no less, provided some traditional perspective. He lamented in so many words the shift from the old bowl system, where the sport every so often just had to live with a split AP vs. Coaches Poll championship. Plus, there was the potential if the rankings dominoes fell an unusual way (i.e. '83 Miami) that a team as low as #5 could top the polls on Jan 2.
College football was much more seen as a game, not a be-all/end-all Masters of the Universe ultimate contest. I love non-semifinal Rose Bowls for that very reason. On Jan 1, 1986 Terry Donahue's 4-loss UCLA put a then annual PAC-10 beat down on Chuck Long's Hawkeyes. It was no less special to the Bruins than Oklahoma's national championship win over Penn State was to the Sooners.
I was a soph at OSU and just went through my Fraternity Initiation the night before and was up all night. My friends and I were seated in the south stands and were drenched!
The uniforms. The contrast of styles for each team. The Horseshoe before renovation and luxury suites.
Football was so much better back then.
Meant to post my reply here:
Keith Jackson, in what I remember as his last time in a football broadcast booth, visiting during a CFP final no less, provided some traditional perspective. He lamented in so many words the shift from the old bowl system, where the sport every so often just had to live with a split AP vs. Coaches Poll championship. Plus, there was the potential if the rankings dominoes fell an unusual way (i.e. '83 Miami) that a team as low as #5 could top the polls on Jan 2.
College football was much more seen as a game, not a be-all/end-all Masters of the Universe ultimate contest. I love non-playoff semifinal Rose Bowls for that very reason. On Jan 1, 1986 Terry Donahue's 4-loss UCLA put a then annual PAC-10 beat down on Chuck Long's Hawkeyes. It was no less special to the Bruins than Oklahoma's national championship win over Penn State was to the Sooners.
Agreed. We used to run the High School State Championship track meets in the Shoe. I loved it. Sometimes renovations suck. But they wanna put more people in the stands
Chuck Long said he couldn't call plays cuz it was so loud.
Glad they got rid of crowd noise rule
Yes, I think the crowd noise had more of a impact on Iowa, than the rain. If the game was played in Iowa City, the Hawkeyes would've probably won.
The big ten wasn’t really good at that time, and the SEC was even worse in the 80s, it was the big 8, PAC-10, SWC and ACC back then
Don't forget the National Independents.
The Big Ten are going back to CBS in 2024
Dear God, the sheen of wet Astroturf. Miami- Pittsburgh '86 upload shows the same look
I was at this game and remember it like it was yesterday. I was 14 and my dad had got some kind of package deal that included breakfast at a hotel not far from our house and a bus ride to and from the game. Looking back it encompassed 3 of his favorite things - eating, watching the Buckeyes, and not dealing with game day traffic lol. I also remember THE RAIN. I swear it poured buckets all day long. Our seats were near the top of A deck so we were under cover from C deck, with an occasional mist, which actually felt good because it was pretty warm that day. There were Iowa fans in the row in front of us who got rained on plus got the overflow from C deck above. I felt bad for them. After the game I so badly wanted to run on to that wet field and slide around but my dad wouldn't let me because he said we'd miss the bus. Well, we got back to the bus and the guy who had organized the tour was soaked because he HAD run on to the field to celebrate. What a fun game to have been a part of.
"Best. Day. Ever." material there. 👍👍👍
the puddles that the players are running through by the end blows my mind--I was a student at the game
I remember watching this when I was a kid!!!! Love B1G football! GO BUCKS!!!
You can see that surface they were playing on, really was just green painted asphalt.
Dear God, the sheen of wet Astroturf. Miami- Pittsburgh '86 upload shows the same look
32:00 Big hit by Terry “Strawberry” White
Yeah, he was a little cat, but he could pop for sure.
It’s weird seeing Ohio st play on CBS and Iowa having Oline man 270 😳
Was at this game, rained hard the entire game. Great college days and a great game by the buckeyes.!!
I've been to many Buckeye games and this one was the best!
This is the first time I saw the stadium. We were on a shopping trip from southern ohio and dove by and could see inside all the red. Ill never forget that sight. We watched a lot of it in Sun TV. I remember seeing Carter make a great catch.
Some good coaches in this game. Jay Norvell, Chuck Long, Pepper Johnson. George Cooper was one of my coaches in High School. Peppers son coaches at Archie Griffins alma mater,Eastmoor High.
iowa should have won. In my opinion had the better team, but the bucks were ready. Iowa should have been National champions.
Exactly, Iowa had a bad game that day. I'll give the Buckeyes some credit, they had a good team, but the rain, and the crowd noise helped them win.
That's why they play the game. Buckeyes just had their mojo working that game. And it didn't hurt to have 2 eventual NFL Pro Bowlers playing... (Carter was named to 8 and Spielman 4).
I wud like to know how that was an illegal pass 15:30
Good video. Iowa at the time relied on their passing game too much and in the rain it's tough to throw.
The Buckeyes didn't seem bothered throwing the ball......
I miss the days when they used to rip the goal post down. I only remember a few because when I was growing up they started putting cops around the goal posts
I think there were enough concussions, bloody noses, and broken bones that encouraged not just the use of cops but a redesign of goal posts. Still, parading the uprights through the streets in some cases must have been a lot of fun.
I WAS AT THIS GAME. CHUCK LONG WAS SUPPOSED TO LIGHT US UP. NEVER HAPPEND.
I had student season tickets in 84 & 85 and part of 97 (you could not buy a whole season ticket as a student by then). This might be the best game I attended--ran down to the field and somehow found myself running up 17th avenue with the field goal post! What an incredible performance by Chris Spielman
Can't believe how much yellow I'd in the crowd . Hawkeyes travel well. Freezing Rain . 🌧 big 10 old school. Jimmy Karsatos - Chris Carter -,Spelman- Cooper - Workman. I think they beat TX AM in cotton bowl that year. Back in the day MICHIIGAN OWNED OHIO STATE
I was at this game, and most of the yellow was worn by OSU fans in the form of ponchos, which were pretty much all yellow back then. It was actually pretty warn that day, around 70. And The Game was in the midst of one of, if not its most, even era of all time. Earle Bruce who was in year 7 of his 9 year period as OSU's HC, finished 5-4 against ttun.
They beat BYU in the Citrus Bowl 10-7 that year. The Cotton Bowl win was the next season.
Although I’m a life long diehard Buckeyes fan I almost can’t stomach watching Earl Bruce or John Cooper era games, both of those coaches cost OSU a National championship..
This game was played on my 10th birthday, and as a Iowa Hawkeye fan, it broke my heart. ☹☹☹
Sorry to hear that bud. Your team has done a lot since.
@@FSUOSU25 Thank you
I hear ya, I was 15, and played 12th man every play those years.... The Dream is still alive.
Iowa ended up winning the Big Ten.Then they lost Rose Bowl 🥣
Ha HA
iowa had a letdown in that game after beating #2 Wolverines
Earle loved beefing up linebackers and making them into defensive lineman. Chuck Long had 15-20 secs to throw in most cases. BRILLIANT MOVE EARLE. GUY SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIRED A LONG TIME BEFORE HE WAS.
Bruce won big games and beat Michigan.