Article: INSTANT MESSAGE: Stealth missionUnder-the-radar Iowa has No. 1 Ohio State in its sightsTribune college football reporter Teddy Greenstein has an interesting view on the outcome of the Ohio State-Iowa.

Byline: Teddy Greenstein

Sep. 30--Under coach Kirk Ferentz, Iowa football has been the Little Program that Could. Despite having to recruit in a state known for producing corn rather than quarterbacks, Iowa has put together a glittering resume. Since 2002, the Hawkeyes have appeared in four January bowl games, won two Big ten titles and produced a .778 winning percentage. And yet it's only normal to want more. And to ask this question: Is Iowa football good or great? Is it among the excellent--or the elite? The Hawkeyes never have won a national championship, never have beaten a No. 1 team. Casual fans know about the pink visitors' locker room, but do ...

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