Iowa fans react in horror at another Week 3 lightning delay
Lightning delay folks! Lightning delay!
That’s right Iowa fans and all other curious minds reading in on this piece. For the second straight year, Iowa has experienced a weather delay in their third game of the season. Almost a year to the date from last year’s late-night fiasco against Nevada, the Hawkeyes find themselves prematurely returning to the locker room this time against Western Michigan.
Unfortunately, the game has not been going the Hawkeyes’ way so far, so we can’t even have the hope for a cancellation like last year. Iowa finds themselves down 7-0 to the Broncos after giving up a big, 64-yard passing touchdown from Treyson Bourguet to Anthony Sambucci.
Naturally, against one of the worst statistical defenses in the nation so far this year, the Hawkeyes look absolutely lost on offense. Cade McNamara looks hurt and unsure, much like me when I wake up in the morning.
The offensive line also looks to have absolutely no interest in blocking anyone, because honestly, who needs that? Truly, this has been one of the most frustrating starts to an Iowa game. This is one the Hawkeyes should be rolling along in, not trying to play catch up.
And now, we have a lightning delay. We all have to collectively sit here with our thoughts and stew in anger. Of course, anger can lead to comedy. Just like we did last year—but hopefully for less of a delay this year—here are the best social media reactions to the ongoing weather delay at Kinnick Stadium.
Revenge of the Cyclones?
🚨 Strong-to-severe storms that include high winds are possible today 🚨
Please secure all tents, canopies, or other tailgating items. Owners are ultimately responsible for any damage caused by their tailgating activities & equipment including wind-blown structures.#Hawkeyes
— The Iowa Hawkeyes (@TheIowaHawkeyes) September 16, 2023
Oh No...
Me thinking about how it’s almost the one-year anniversary of the Nevada game, which resulted in me getting home at 4 am due to weather delays. https://t.co/zsK80ndGnY pic.twitter.com/j6yoiZYGxl
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) September 16, 2023
OH NO DAVID!
Game is in a delay: https://t.co/BAOvljZzu1 pic.twitter.com/Io3BeuPtay
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) September 16, 2023
Yippee indeed
Game is being delayed for potential lightning in the region. Yippee.
— Scott Dochterman (@ScottDochterman) September 16, 2023
Bring in the dog!
Can you find that dude from the Nevada game last year who brought his dog into the stadium after the delay? 🤣🤣
— Jacob (@JayKay461) September 16, 2023
Yes it is
LIGHTNING?!?!
— Barstool Iowa (@BarstoolUIowa) September 16, 2023
I'm fed up, too
Mother Nature is absolutely fed up with our O-line https://t.co/3sSi80X804
— Barstool Iowa (@BarstoolUIowa) September 16, 2023
Maybe... provide a spark?
Lightning delay will ______ Iowa’s, uh, momentum.
— Marc Morehouse (@marcmorehouse) September 16, 2023
Great strategy
Iowa using their weather control devices to regroup smh https://t.co/2Sj16xO5al
— Sickos Committee (@SickosCommittee) September 16, 2023
Fake news
No lightning. This is conspiracy. pic.twitter.com/BbqKlix9hO
— Jacob Mauren (@jacob_mauren) September 16, 2023
The real question
Do you think Brian still has to get to 325 if the game gets cancelled?!
— David Cook (@davidycook1) September 16, 2023
Not the weatherman!
Is it too early to fire Kirk, Brian, Phil and Mark Schnackenberg?
— Ivan Bologna (@PV_GIA) September 16, 2023
Bet they're all dads, too
Fifty amateur meteorologists have sprang to action in the press box.
— Todd Brommelkamp (@ToddBrommelkamp) September 16, 2023
Blame him for the bad weather as well
What’s the precedent for firing your offensive coordinator during a weather delay? Asking for a friend
— Barstool Iowa (@BarstoolUIowa) September 16, 2023
Definitely a well-warranted delay
Storms just barely within an eight-mile radius pic.twitter.com/9JHxTAbuvY
— John Steppe (@JSteppe1) September 16, 2023
Wait... that's TODAY?!
The delay is a good thing… we clearly weren’t ready to play football. Maybe the break will help them realize they have a game today.
— 𝖡ꓰ𝐴𝑺🝨І𝐸 ꮋ𝘖𝐘 (@beastiehoy33) September 16, 2023
I got my blankie with me already
Surely this game will end at a reasonable time
— Kyle Huesmann (@HuesmannKyle) September 16, 2023
Sorry, the only book I've ever read was the book based on the movie The Gameplan
Yeah. Macbeth. https://t.co/dovFWcS55K
— Ivan Bologna (@PV_GIA) September 16, 2023
Mother Nature opens a door
Plenty of time now to fire Barnett and Brian
— Black Heart Gold 25 PPG (@BHGP) September 16, 2023
I'm more of a Creed fan personally
Lightning crashes
Kirk Ferentz's guys
Take a knee on the locker room floor
The coach he opens his eyes
He says we'll still win this game
We'll just run stretch zone when we have the ball— Ivan Bologna (@PV_GIA) September 16, 2023
Where are you now that I need you?
I hope this guy comes back this year. https://t.co/2i7JETUM87
— RossWB (@RossWB) September 16, 2023
We want the dog!
Let us know if any dogs wander in again https://t.co/NrDZWgZIY6
— Sickos Committee (@SickosCommittee) September 16, 2023
Hawkeye Nation, always finding the positives
At least there’s more time to drink, right?
— Barstool Iowa (@BarstoolUIowa) September 16, 2023
Iowa City*
THE RAIN IS COMING DOWN IN TAMPA.
— Sickos Committee (@SickosCommittee) September 16, 2023
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