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Disappointment in the Air

Sporting a black and gold palette, the faithful Hawkeye supporters were met with the stark realization that their season had ended in a manner reflective of its rollercoaster journey. Hopes that had once buoyed them throughout the season found themselves dashed against the hard realities displayed on the field. For many fans, the desire to witness their team triumph was punctuated by their absence from the eastern trip to Nashville, compounding the feelings of letdown and discontent.