[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8_QsRiaXAA&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] A reckless flyover at a University of Iowa football game in November 2010 has essentially cost an Air Force major his career. The AP reported Wednesday that Maj. Christopher Kopacek has been administrately punished by the Air Force. Kopacek subsequently “submitted a request to give up his wings” and will soon be exiting the service. The career-ruining (but crowd-pleasing) flyover happened before Iowa’s 20-17 loss to Big 10 rival Ohio State on Nov. 20. Kopacek was the flight leader for the four T-38 Talons from Vance Air Force Base in Oklahoma as they passed over the stadium much lower…
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Flyovers are cool — wicked cool, in fact. But you know, you want to keep your career alive, too. So two weeks ago, Air Force T-38 Talon pilots do a flyover before the Ohio State-at-Iowa game. Fair enough, happens all the time. And a nice treat for one of the pilots, a Hawkeyes fan who says he’s close to retirement. But, really, don’t hit the scoreboard. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8_QsRiaXAA&NR=1[/youtube]
Tulsa head coach and former Naval Academy standout Doug Wojcik appears to be on Iowa’s short list to be next basketball coach for the Hawkeyes, at least according to one blog. From chicagonow.com: Iowa is also looking for a new coach after firing Todd Lickliter and appears to be looking for a lower priced alternative after paying big money to Lickliter in his settlement. Sources confirmed to me on Wednesday night that Iowa is talking to Dayton’s Brian Gregory, Tulsa’s Doug Wojcik, Utah’s Jim Boylan, and Wright State’s Brad Brownell. Three of the candidates (Gregory, Wojcik, and Boylan) all worked…
