Would you press a button to guarantee 3 National Championships in 15 years if it meant Iowa got 4 in the same time period?

[Jer]

Not to mention that in a 15 year span you'd have almost half the champions come from the state of Iowa. The state of Iowa would become viewed as a hotbed of whichever sport it is (football or basketball) and that would likely contribute to future success going forward. Hell, there's a decent chance in that kind of scenario one of the title games is Iowa vs Iowa State.

I'm not a believer at all of the "what's good for Iowa is good for all the schools in the state" philosophy. I think it is usually the exact opposite as it impacts the ability to get in-state recruits, media attention, etc when Iowa has success. Iowa being great in WBB last year didn't help ISU WBB in any way last year or this year. It is far more likely to skew some younger, yet-to-be fans to the dark side, as well as potential recruits.

However, if ISU wins 3 championships in basketball or football and Iowa wins 4, I think the net gain is basically a wash or net advantage for ISU. People expect more from Iowa because of their media exposure, donor base, league revenue, etc. The Big 12 itself would benefit hugely from a member school having 3 championships.

 

[Sigmapolis]

The two Power schools in Iowa winning seven national titles would be wild. Imagine how angry that would make the traditional Big Ten powers (TOSU and UoM) and the whole of the SEC.

Even if Iowa won a lot of games, it would be worth it to pee in the national media/ESPN's cereal.

 

[MeanDean]

Question in the title, pick whatever sport you want but it has to be the same since some of y’all are comedians

(Shamelessly stolen from reddit)

No, throw in a $500 Million plus Powerball or MegaMillions prize and I'll reconsider.

 

[exCYtable]

Yes, with one minor stipulation: Iowa State's first one has to come first. Order of the remainder is negligible.

And I choose men's basketball, easily, from a realism standpoint. ISU is unlikely to win one FB title in a 15-year period, let alone 3, unless we drop to FCS.

Absolutely nailed it on your stipulation because whichever fan base wins one first will be insufferable and I'd rather that be us.

 

[BoomerClone]

I can’t believe this is even a question. IF this impossible scenario ever played out. Hell yes. I’ll sign up in a heart beat. This is just a dumb thread.

 

[ClubCy]

I can’t believe this is even a question. IF this impossible scenario ever played out. Hell yes. I’ll sign up in a heart beat. This is just a dumb thread.

Nah, just exposing the people who hate Iowa more than they like Iowa State. Plus it’s a hypothetical thread on a Friday for fun.

 

[BoomerClone]

Nah, just exposing the people who hate Iowa more than they like Iowa State. Plus it’s a hypothetical thread on a Friday for fun.

Well. It really doesn’t matter, my answer is 1000% give me 3 NCs. Could you imagine if nearly half the NCs in a 15 year period were from the state of Iowa??

 

[ClubCy]

Well. It really doesn’t matter, my answer is 1000% give me 3 NCs. Could you imagine if nearly half the NCs in a 15 year period were from the state of Iowa??

Yes and it would be awesome.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

Field hockey or rowing.

Baseball is the correct answer.

 

[UnCytely]

Does Iowa compete in Division 1 baseball? They can have that. It would be a big boost to the Council Bluffs economy to have Iowa in the College World Series. They can also have women's golf. And we can have 2 in basketball and 1 in football.

 

[twincyties]

Tempted to vote no because Iowa is already ******* insufferable. But of course would take the championships.