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Page 2 i Opinion/Editorial The Lone Tree Reporter, October 4, 2001 i, From the BenChBy Ron RifeJlJl Splinters lbr week of 4 October, 20(11 Well, it was a good weekend for both the Raiders and the Hawkeyes. The Highland - Lone Tree football team gave Highland a happy Homecoming with a 59-6 triumph over Louisa - Muscatine Friday night. It was one of those games where the final score might be misleading. The Falcons gave the Raiders a real tussle fbr three quarters and then the rood seemed to cave in on them. The Raiders had fashioned a seemingly com- fortable 26-6 lead by the end of the third quarter. Then, in the fourth quarter, with the aid of some good field position and some L&M turnovers, the Raiders had sudden- ly put 33 more points on the board and the game was over. On Saturday, Iowa got its sea- son started again and sputtered to a win against Penn State. I guess one shouldn't complain about getting a win over Penn State, sputtering or otherwise. Even as down as the Nittany Lions program is, one still does not take victory for granted, especially if you are Iowa. The Hawks weren't particularly sharp as they got the season underway again. It looked a lot like a season opening game, with a lot of mis- takes and some rustiness against real competition. Still, it was an encouraging sign that Iowa could play as it did and still come up with a win against a Big Ten opponent. A couple of years ago that wouldn't have happened There are still some things about the Iowa team that dis- turb me. One is the lack of a run- ning game. The Iowa line didn't open holes for the running backs against Miami a few weeks ago and it didn't open holes against Penn State Saturday. The Iowa passing game was effective, but the running game wasn't. The Hawks finally struggled up to about 100 yards rushing by the end of the game, but, if they have a game against a though opponent on a cold, windy, snowy day in November when it is difficult to pass, that won't get the job. Iowa has become a good team, but is still far from being a 'contender.' The Hawks' rushing defense was rock solid, but the pass defense seemed to have morn holes than a piece of Swiss cheese, They didn't give up any big plays, but they gave up a lot of little ones. In fact, it was giving up loads of 'little ones' that led to Penn State's only offensive points with a third quar- mr touchdown drive. In that drive the Nittany Lions continually faced third and seven or eight and then would complete a pass for ten yards and a first down. It was clear as the game pro- grossed that Iowa was the better of the two teams. Still, because of the goof ups at some critical times, the game came right down to the wire. lowa could very easily have been "ahead, 31-7, or maybe more, by the time Penn State turned a blocked punt into a touchdown. At that point, after Iowa had pretty much dominated the game, the Hawks were staring possible defeat in the face. Penn State was only six points behind. All Penn State bad to do was recover the on side kick the extra poin! tbr a 25-24 win. But, Dallas Clark grabbed the on side kick for the Hawks and they moved the ball. with running plays finally, no less. and ran out the clock. Now. before Hawkeye fans get too enthusiastic, let's throw some water in our/"aces by pointing out that Iowa will be the definite underdog in its next two games. If the Hawks can somehow win one of the next two games on the road I'll be a very happy camper. The halflime show Saturday was very emotional. The band had played, and the crowd sand, "God Bless America" just before the game started. At halfthne both the Alumni and Iowa Marching Band were on the field to play. They played "America The Beautiful." The cheerleaders had a huge flag that they unrolled and held up for all to see, particularly those in the west stands. But, probably the most amazing thing of all, when the bands started to play, was the crowds reaction. Up until that time there was the usual chatter among people, as there always is during halftime. When the bands started to play the stadium became totally quiet. You could have heard a pin drop. Then, gradually, the entire crowd stood up. The men took oft" their caps, as one would for the National Anthem. All remained quiet until the end of the song and then, after a big cheer, there was business as usual. It was really quite and emotional moment. Unfortunately, those of you watch- ing on television missed it, I sup- pose. The networks always have to have their studio time to tell us what has been happening all around the country and they have to squeeze in so many minutes' worth of commercials. But, it was quite a scene at halftime at Kinnick Stadium, one I would like to see repeated often, but not for the same reason and the same price. THE LONE TREE REPORTER (USPS 318-160) Slechta Communications, Inc. Nick Hillyard Ron Rife Laura Yoder Publisher Editor Columnist, Sports Writer Typesetter A Slechta Communications, Inc. & Publications Official newspaper of Johnson County and Lone Tree. Published every Thursday, except the week after Christmas, in Lone Tree, Iowa 52755 Entered at the post office in Lone Tree, Iowa for transmission through the mail as Periodical class matter under the act of con- gress of August 24, 1912 and as amended by the acts of March 3, 1933 and July 2, 1948. Periodical class postage paid at the Lone Tree, Iowa Post Office. Weekly Since 1892 with 51 issues (except Christmas - New Year Week) The Reporter Subscription Rates: $21 per year in Johnson and Muscatine counties -- $23 per year elsewhere in Iowa -- $27 per year in the continental U.S. Advertising Deadline .... Noon Mndays News Deadline .... 2 p.m. Friday Postmaster: Send Address Changes to The Lone Tree Reporter P.O. Box 235, Lone Tree, IA 52755 Office Hours at The Lone Tree Reporter Monday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m, Friday: 10 ar, m.-2 p.m. Call The Lone Tree Reporter at 629-5207, fax us at 629-4203 or e-mall us at LTReporter@aoLcom Deadline is Friday at 2 pm. Do you have a strong opinion about an issue lmpor- tant to Lone Tree? Write a letter to the editor. One nation through participation Secretary of state announces Iowa voter registration day (Des Moines) Secretary of State Chet Culver, the state reg- istrar of voters, today announced that Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001, has been-designated the second annual "Iowa Voter Registration Day." Secretary Culver said his office organized this second annual statewide effort for several rea- sons. "We organizing Iowa Voter Registration Day 2001 based upon last year's tremendous success, which provided a great foundation for us to build upon this year. But there is an even more compelling reason. The tragic event on September l lth high- light the importance of protect- ing the freedoms and liberties of our democracy. Elections are the centerpiece of a democracy, and registering to vote ensures your right to participate," stat- ed Culver. Statistics indicate that nearly 275,000 lowans who are eligi- ble to vote have not registered to vote. Voter Registration Day is a statewide, coordinated effort to register all eligible Iowans to vote. There will be locations in all 99 counties across Iowa where individuals can take advantage of this special, con- venient opportunity. Businesses, service groups and other organizations have generously offered their help with the effort. Statewide spon- sors include: the American Association of University Women, Casey's General Stores, Clear Channel, the Coalition for Housing and the Homeless, the Iowa Bankers Association, the Iowa Credit Union League, the lowa Newspaper Association, Kum&Go stores, the Iowa State Association of County Auditors, more than 100 public libraries, and WHO-TV 13. Additional sponsors are con- tinuing to join the effort. "So far, the response has been over- whelming," said Culver. "We will have nearly 400 voter reg- istration sites set up in all 99 counties across Iowa." 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