The 2009 Iowa Hawkeyes

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The 2009 Iowa Hawkeyes

A look at the 2009 Iowa Hawkeyes, Georgia Tech's football foe in the Orange Bowl.

Iowa QB Ricky Stanzi (12) and the Hawkeyes get in some practice for the Orange Bowl near Miami Dec. 30, 2009.

Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz (center) leads his squad through stretching exercises as they prepare to meet Georgia Tech Jan. 5, 2010.

Iowa linebackers A.J. Edds (49) and Tyler Nielsen (45) run during NCAA football practice in Miami Shores, Fla.

The Hawks limber up in the warm Florida sunshine during practice.

Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi, who'd been injured late in the Hawkeyes' season, returns to lead the team against Ga. Tech.

Iowa linebackers A.J. Edds (49) and Pat Angerer (43) prepare to do drills.

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets face the Iowa Hawkeyes Jan. 5 in the Orange Bowl in Miami. Here's a look at the Hawkeyes... Tight end TONY MOEAKI (81, center) has 26 receptions for 302 yards and four TDs this season.

Hawkeyes QB RICKY STANZI (center) was injured late in the season but is slated to return for the Orange Bowl game. Stanzi has passed for 2,186 yards, with 15 touchdowns and 14 interceptions this season.

Junior Hawkeyes DB AMARI SPIEVEY (19, bottom) has six INTs over the past two seasons.

Iowa DE ADRIAN CLAYBORN (94) was selected First Team All-Big Ten for the 2009 season.

ADAM ROBINSON (32, left) averages 77.5 ypg for the Hawkeyes.

Iowa's SHAUN PRATER (28) is one of the Hawkeyes' defensive mainstays.

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Iowa QB Ricky Stanzi (12) and the Hawkeyes get in some practice for the Orange Bowl near Miami Dec. 30, 2009.

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