TAMPA, Fla. - As you know, Iowa running back Shonn Greene has decided to forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the NFL draft. The basic reaction from teammates was, "No duh." Greene finished with the greatest season by an Iowa running back, setting records for yard (1,850), touchdowns (20) and tied kicker Nate Kaeding for the season record in points (120). In the Hawkeyes' 31-10 victory over South Carolina in Thursday's Continue Reading . . .

TAMPA, Fla. - The last time Iowa had won a bowl game, it did so with a lightning bolt of a 56-yard pass that erased the team's short-circuitry in that game's fourth-quarter. The 30-25 win over LSU in Orlando four years ago souped up hype for 2005 that never came close to fruition. It was the last thing to happen to the Hawkeyes' program that was both big and good, until Continue Reading . . .

TAMPA, Fla. - There was nothing left to prove here. Shonn Greene punched in for one blazing, brilliant season and so now he's turning pro. Thursday's Outback Bowl fell into nothing-to-prove mode after about the first 10 minutes. The Hawkeyes (9-4) punched in for maybe one and a half blazing, brilliant quarters and beat the Gamecock decals of the helmets of a disinterested, undisciplined and just plain awful South Carolina (7-6) outfit. Greene Continue Reading . . .

Iowa took the kickoff and drove 64 yards in 13 plays and wiped 7 minutes, 21 seconds off the clock. Iowa converted three third-down opportunities. Quarterback Rick Stanzi finished the series with a 6-yard touchdown pass to Trey Stross for a 7-0 lead. Iowa got the ball back two plays later. South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia threw an interception to safety Tyler Sash, who returned the ball 29 yards to the Gamecocks' 18 yard-line. Five plays Continue Reading . . .

TAMPA, Fla. - Yes, this was the same Tyler Sash who was taken out of a passing situation at Illinois. This was the same red-shirt freshman safety who took the blame for a big bomb against Michigan State. This was a first-year player who learned on the job most of the season. This was what happens when you get a little confidence. This was big-time progress for Tyler Sash. Sash sparked Iowa's defense Thursday with two interceptions in the Continue Reading . . .

BY THE NUMBERS 55, 117 - Game attendance. Iowa sports information director Phil Haddy estimated 20,000 were Iowa fans. 9 - Wins for Iowa this year, fifth time under Coach Kirk Ferentz won nine or more games. 20 - Rushing touchdowns for Iowa RB Shonn Greene, the new Iowa single-season record 43 - Rushing yards by South Carolina. It set a new low in Outback Bowl history. 86 - Consecutive points by Iowa before South Carolina scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Iowa beat Continue Reading . . .

All-American running back Shonn Greene figures he's ready for the next level. After leading Iowa over South Carolina 31-10 Thursday in the Outback Bowl, the Big Ten's most valuable player said he'll skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft. "I don't think there's really a lot more I can do here," Greene said. "People talk about the Heisman, but I Continue Reading . . .

Photographers Jim Slosiarek and Jonathan D. Woods have dozens of photos from the Outback Bowl. Here is a slideshow. Continue Reading . . .

Shonn Greene ran for 77 yards and two touchdowns in the first half, and South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia threw three interceptions, as the Hawkeyes pulled out to a commanding 21-0 lead over the Gamecocks at the 2009 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Check back later for a complete bowl game recap! Continue Reading . . .

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