Showing posts with label Outback Bowl. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Outback Bowl. Show all posts

Iowa Football Radio Analyst Under Fire For Bar Photos

Saturday, January 10, 2009

So, former Iowa Hawkeye and Kansas City Chief Ed Podolak is in a spot of trouble with the university regarding his position as one of their radio announcers. The Wiz of Odds found pictures of him earlier this week boozing it up in Tampa for the Outback Bowl, and they involved looking down a lady's shirt.

Now, Iowa AD Gary Barta is not amused, according to the Des Moines Register:

"I have had a chance to see them and I am deeply disappointed," Barta said in a prepared statement. "The pictures do not represent the image and expectations of the University of Iowa."

Barta said athletes, coaches and athletic department representatives understand the importance of maintaining a good image."We work hard to make sure our student-athletes, coaches and staff understand what we expect of them," Barta said. "Clearly, we hold them to a high standard. It is important we hold everyone representing the Hawkeyes to a similar standard."
Podolak has been in trouble over alcohol previously, getting arrested with a 0.23 BAC after Iowa City police found him asleep on the campus grounds -- and apparently another booze incident would be enough to get him fired. For his part, Podolak was embarrassed at his behavior and the photos.

I think he would have been okay if not for the hand-kissing and the shirt peek photo. When media members go out, they're usually very careful to not get completely blotto and/or be caught in anything too revealing photo-wise.

New Year's Day Bowl Games Open Thread

Thursday, January 01, 2009


Game: The Outback Bowl
Teams: South Carolina Gamecocks (7-5) vs. Iowa Hawkeyes (8-4)
Location: Tampa, Florida, Raymond James Stadium
Start Time: 11 AM EST (ESPN)
Network and Announcers: Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman, Rob Stone
Favorite: Iowa (-4)
AA's Pick: Iowa 20 - South Carolina 13


Game: The Capital One Bowl
Teams: Georgia Bulldogs (9-3) vs. Michigan State Spartans (9-3)
Location: Orlando, Florida, Florida Citrus Bowl
Start Time: 1PM EST (ABC)
Network and Announcers: Mike Patrick, Todd Blackledge, Holly Rowe
Favorite: Georgia (-8)
AA's Pick: Georgia 27 - Michigan State 20



Game: The Konica Minolta Gator Bowl
Teams: Nebraska Corn Huskers (8-4) vs. Clemson Tigers (7-5)
Location: Jacksonville, Florida, Jacksonville Municipal Stadium
Start Time: 1PM EST (CBS)
Network and Announcers: Craig Bolerjack, Steve Beuerlein, Dan Fouts
Favorite: Clemson (-3)
AA's Pick: Nebraska 34 - Clemson 24


Game: The Rose Bowl
Teams: Penn State Nittany Lions (11-1) vs. USC Trojans (11-1)
Location: Pasadena, California, Rose Bowl
Start Time: 4:30PM EST (ABC)
Network and Announcers: Brent Musburger, Kirk Herbstreit, Lisa Salters
Favorite: USC (-10)
AA's Pick: USC 28 - Penn State 20



Game: The FedEx Orange Bowl
Teams: Cincinnati Bearcats (11-2) vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (9-4)
Location: Miami, Florida, Dolphin Stadium
Start Time: 8:30PM EST (FOX)
Network and Announcers: Thom Brennaman, Charles Davis, Chris Myers
Favorite: Cincinnati (-2.5)
AA's Pick: VT 28 - Cincy 24