The New Cy-Hawk Trophy is Hilariously Awful
By Tim Ryan
The official announced purpose of featuring four people standing around a bucket of corn — no, those are not Daenerys’ dragon eggs in the bucket — is said to reflect “Iowa values.” That’s a thoughtful intention for sure, but the trophy still ended up looking like something a son might get their mother for Christmas when they have no idea what to get their mother for Christmas.
The one thing they have managed to accomplish here is they’ve gained at least one more viewer on September 10 when the Hawkeyes and Cyclones meet in Ames. It’s going to be awkward and hilarious to see a player or coach reluctantly hoist that thing.
Here’s a look at the old trophy. While the design was a bit safe and incredibly straightforward — THE CY-HAWK TROPHY — it does a nice job sparking thoughts of football.
[via The Gazette]