British Couple Reacts to The Emotional Iowa Hawkeyes Wave (Amazing College Football Tradition)
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I'm an Iowa State Cyclone - the cross-state rival of the Iowa Hawkeyes. One of my favorite photos is of our two mascots arm-in-arm, waving up at the kids in the hospital.
Yes, this goes beyond any rivalry.
I’m state Cyclone, and regardless of the uniform on the field, it is a powerful unified moment for everyone.
@@kingtut859 I’m in iowa, it really is Iowa nice
Iowa and isu coming together for the kids is amaxing
That's so awesome. I can see Washington State and UW doing that.🥹🥰
Millie it's OK to cry. I'm a 75-year-old guy and I cried too.
im 52 started to cry also
Ya 42 and crying so good to see the kindness of people
I'm 56 and we know the pain of losing a child we got to hold our daughter for 4 hours then she passed away it's a pain that never goes away
44😭😭😭
50 and cry everything I see this
My friends son is in the Hawkeye marching band and he was a patient at the children's hospital. His family brought the entire marching band to the hospital just before the game one week to cheer the kids and make them feel a part of all the action. Hope is the greatest gift we can give each other. Blessings to you both. Thank you for your tears. They are heartfelt.
I'm in the Hawkeye Marching Band too and I was in the Children's Hospital when I was younger. It's such a touching and humble experience to be apart of it every week
I am part of dance marathon the marathon
This is the greatest tradition in college football IMHO. I'm 65 and I'm not ashamed to say that I cry everytime I see this. 🙏✌️
Im 55. Right beside you
60 and with you both
Hello, boomers. (I kid, I kid.) 30 here, gets me in my feels.
@@andreadeamon6419 57 got your 6
54 and I even get choked up when I'm in a bar watching the game. But there's plenty others doing the same and then those who conveniently take a bathroom break.
Proud to be from Iowa. Go Hawkeyes!
The visiting team fans wave too. Some things transcend sports.
My husband was in the cancer center and when he had one of his operations,it was game day at home. One of the nurses took me up by the kids to watch the game,wave and I had the best time with these wonderful kids and families. I lost my John in 2022 to cancer,but I’ll never forget those kids and I donate to the cancer center and the children’s hospital in his memory❤️❤️❤️❤️😢
I'm not a fan of Iowa but I remember the first time I saw this on TV. It instantly became one of my favorite college football traditions.
It's hard to be a fan of Iowa. We're unpredictable, yet predictable? Haha. Not typically a flashy team, by any means. Usually well enough to get us in some side conversations. Nearly in the CFB playoffs once. That B1G championship game with Michigan State still hurts to this day.
@@ivankawnartist that isn't the reason and you know it...and it's a shame those kids have to be tied into what Ferentz and the University of Iowa is also known for!
@@JuneBaby01 I was speaking strictly from various perspective of football. My sentiment stands as valid.
I understand the direction you would like to go *with your narrative. Do you think Iowa to be the only team in which such a narrative *can be applied? Kind of difficult to justify targeting one organization whilst many others are also folly and you don't represent across the board accountability. It heavily leans into a mentality of enabling double standards. That is simply a disingenuous method of discourse.
Nevertheless, you support their traditions and their sentiment as an *advertised* culture, no?
(I can play the language game as well.)
@@JuneBaby01 You've half way steered the narrative from a celebration of acknowledging sick children to *whatever narrative suits you. Congrats. You're kind of a dick.
I’m an Ohio State Buckeye fan from top to bottom, but I love this tradition in Iowa. You guys are awesome.
So is your marching band!
I’m also an Ohio State fan. This is what elevates sport to something greater than competition.
Go Bucks!!
From a Michigan fan to ALL the Iowa fans...Cheers!!!
I'm an ohio state girl and when they played there and got to do the wave - looked like every team member was crying and waving. They don't get to do it very often
Fellow Ohio State fan, and I have to admit this is better than script Ohio as far as best college football traditions go.
@@rhoetusochten4211 you mean tbdbitl?
@@andreadeamon6419 the pride of the Buckeyes
You go on and cry Millie, only shows that you have a heart and you're human and that you care.
Also from Iowa. The hawkeyes have done more for this state then anything else. They bring everyone together for stuff like this
I live in Iowa but am a Cyclone fan. My daughter was in the Burn unit in Iowa City. It is not in the children's hospital, but we did get to walk over and see where the kids stand. I have mad respect for all the Hawkeye's that participate in this.
@@susanricketts8916 Obviously you're cyclones fan. ISU didn't teach you there is no need for the apostrophe in the word "Hawkeyes", the way you used it. 😋 I joke, I joke. Just some good spirited school rivalry action there.
At the end of the day no identifying qualities matter except the unity shared by the spirit of love presented in this tradition.
Very moving video. Millie's response at the end says it all. Thanks guys.
I am a Penn State alumnus and fan. As a member of the Big 10 conference, we play Iowa. I have been to Kinnick Stadium for a couple of "away" games. This tradition is one of the very best in College Football.
Hi Nittany Lion - No game this year, but we have Michigan at home and Ohio State in Columbus. Maybe we can help your title chances and you can take out Minny and Purdue. Good luck!
@@patrickorourke2369 Thanx! WE ARE..... PENN STATE!
Also love how many Iowans are weighing in on this video, let's go hawks!!!!!!!
Millie got the Tom Rinaldi experience! Every time that man shows up on College Gameday I get the tissues ready because he rarely tells a lighthearted tale. Whether it is this, a QB making it despite horrific challenges, or any of a thousand other things, when Tom comes on he is there to pull at the heartstrings.
I was looking for this one. Tom is an amazing story teller, but damn does he have to always pull the heart strings.
Tom Rinaldi is now with Fox Sports. LoL
yeah him and Bob Costas have a way of making you feel whatever they're talking about
This makes me cry every time I see this video!
I was born and raised in Iowa and I am a lifetime Hawkeye fan! This is an amazing tradition during games now and I look forward to it when I get to games 1-2 times per season. Thank you for sharing thanks for the great videos you 2 put out!
This is a great tradition and the players and school take it seriously; it's not some sort of publicity "feel good" story to get fans or attention. For instance, this last year Tyler Linderbaum (who was drafted into the NFL) received $30k in NIL (name/image/license for NCAA). He wrote a $30k check to the hospital. Every cent he could have put in his bank account he instead gave it to the children's hospital. The Hawkeyes aren't my college team, but I definitely have an extreme amount of respect for how they do things there. They even let the hospital nominate a patient as a "captain" who gets to choose the song that will play during the wave each week. It's just a really nice touch of letting the kids be part of something that they can look forward to and think back on.
I think that truly most of the fans take it just as seriously. That's another beautiful aspect of how powerful it is.
I live in Iowa and root for ISU. Have a tremendous amount of respect for everything involved in this tradition. There are things way bigger than football and what a fantastic way to remind people of that.
Coach is a class act!!!
As a faithful Iowa Hawkeye fan, and an Iowan, this is a great tradition, and it can, and does bring tears.
Thanks for sharing this! My daughter is the bald chinese girl near the beginning of the ESPN video. We experienced several waves as she battled stage 4 cancer. I assure you it is even more emotional than the video shows. We even wrote a book about the experience entitled "From Cancer to Kinnick: Love Finds a Wave" (Available on Amazon). All proceeds go to the Children's Hospital. Thankfully she is now in remission. The first thing she wanted to do when she was done with treatment was to go to a game so she could wave to the kids still in the hospital.
I'm glad that she is doing well. I will have to get the book. I started to tear up again when you said she wanted to go back and wave to the children. Proud Hawkeye fan here. GO HAWKS!
@@waynehoward8707 Thanks Wayne...Go Hawks!!
Iowa Strong! It's what we do here in Iowa! God Bless Coach Ferentz and his family. He has always been a class act!
I cry every time I see this…it’s just so much emotion.
Everytime I watch an Iowa Hawkeyes game and they show this on TV, I tear up big time. THE MOST WHOLESOME tradition not only in US college sports, but sports period.
Since this started, the opposing teams & coaches have joined in. They have to go out onto the field to be seen, but enjoy doing it. So- EVERYBODY in the stadium does this. Very cool. I live in Oklahoma (Ok. State fan), but was born in Iowa. Makes me proud of mu birth State.
I’m from iowa. This is a great tradition and fun to do every time I go to a game. Funny, I actually ran into Kirk Ferentz (Hawkeye head coach) at the grocery store this morning.
I've had the pleasure of meeting Kirk briefly as well. Fantastic coach and person! Special Teams coach Lavar Woods and Monte Pottebaum their fullback are from My high school (West Lyon) and I know them and their families as well. Best of luck to them this year!
@@kentgrotewold6848 ya he seemed very nice. I think he was grabbing his morning Starbucks before practice lol.
@@kentgrotewold6848 hey I'm from Central Lyon
@@caleb_kooiker I actually went to CL 1st - 5th grade so I still have a lot of friends from Rocky! 88 graduate.
Dodge Street Hyvee? Me and my 5 year old son always run into him and he always takes the time to hold a conversation with my son.
Yay, you did it! I was so hoping you would. This is something every Iowan is proud of...this is our collective heart right here.
I'm about a half hour away from there, gone to the games and done the wave many times. It's beyond awesome, the feeling from the crowd and you can see the kids looking down at you.
This tradition is extra special for our family. Our son who is 3 now was up there in that hospital fighting for his life at 6 months old. I had days where I felt like I was on the verge of losing hope, but then a Saturday came and even though he wasn’t able to leave his room they invited us up to the top floor and words can’t describe it. The hope that it brought us was everything we needed in that moment. I still cry sometimes when I watch games and see the wave. Until you have been on the other side of it you have no idea how much that small gesture can change a family’s outlook.
The thing that the story didn't mention, is that not only do the fans wave, but the players on the field, from both teams, also participate in the wave, as do the refs and the coaches from both teams. It's really an amazing sight. Thanks for sharing guys.
Iowan here, and a Hawkeye fan and I was in the stadium for the first wave to the children at the UOf I Children’s hospital!! Such a special moment to be a part of, I still tear up thinking about it and the kids that are there fighting cancer and other things children shouldn’t be battling.
Love the Hawkeyes for many reasons and this is one. My husband and I spent a great deal of time at the UI Health Center for my husband's many chronic illnesses. This is a world-class hospital that treats everyone with small-town kindness. I have been up on the children's floor and they have a wonderful view of the field. So glad you are sharing this.
I'm from iowa, so proud of that college 💞❤️💞
It's alright Millie... I'm a crusty old guy... and I've shed tears every time I've seen that clip.
Bless you. Thanks for being brave enough to do these reactions.
I’ve had the pleasure of being on the viewing deck of Stead Family Children’s hospital as well as a fan in the stands. I was on that 12th floor by interviewing to go to their medical school. Sitting up there and looking down at the field when it’s empty and just imagining the moment everyone turns and waves hits you really hard. Seeing it live would be another thing altogether. Now, I plan to go into pediatrics, hopefully at that children’s hospital.
So glad you guys reacted to this. It pulls at the heartstrings!
I have literally waited for to see her reaction to this for SOOOO long
I've watched this Iowa Wave video so many times and each and every time it turns me, a crusty 65 year old, into a blubbering mess. Thank you for sharing it.
Me too.
I m in Minnesota, and when the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers play their game there every other year, when the wave happens the whole team stops everything they are doing gather at the 50 years line and everyone who is part of the team does the wave. They are the only team outside if the Iowa Hawkeyes who stop everything and do the wave. The head coach is quoted saying, "there are more important things than football, and we as a team are extremely proud to be able to take part in the wave and hopefully brighting up a child's day."
I'm with you Millie. I had to wait some time before watching this story again. I knew I was gonna cry like a baby, but oh damn well. Watching this with my 1 y/o right next to me, shit! Can't help it. This is one of the two best traditions in college football. The other comes from University of Wisconsin-Madison. After every home game, the band walks to the children's hospital not far from Camp Randle, and gives the kids their own concert. And that's no small band giving the kids a sound they'll never forget. Great stuff, though, y'all...I got my cry in for the day...
Well I’m crying like a baby now lol.. so touching.. You really feel this one in your heart ♥️
Iowan here! Love this tradition. No matter how many times ya witness it, always gives me goosebumps with pride.
I spent a year and a half in Iowa. Its a wonderful state. Great people who are so friendly and welcoming. I loved my time there. I think its one of the best, most underrated places in our country.
I wish this video actually showed the wave from post 1st Qtr footage. It's awesome!!! I also appreciate the other college teams, and refs too....that ALL join in together for something bigger than themselves and the game. Def a the best college tradition today and the entire midwest, is pretty much the same as Iowa honestly. Good, down to earth, hardworking, humble people.
Being an Iowa girl and a huge fan of the Hawkeyes, I love the wave tradition! I don't think they mentioned it in the video but the football players & coaches, from both teams, along with the referees, also stop and wave to the kids. Very cool!
This was invented by the fans for the fans. Best. Tradition. Ever. GO HAWKS!
Tears every time...this is one of the beautiful traditions in college football. There are many more that mirror this. Thank you for reacting ❤ ❤
Very touching. Basic human kindness can go a long way to brighten someone's day. Thank you for sharing.
Living here my whole life, it's these types of things that keep us going. As crazy as we are with politics and whatever, we still come together at times with spirit that can make the strongest of men weep from the heart.
Nice reaction vid.
Being from Iowa and having experienced The Wave..THIS means alot knowing that this beautiful tradition and its story has spread worldwide! THANK YOU!
Humanity at its finest
They were building the Children's Hospital and someone saw that it was right next to the stadium. It was early summer I think and she put on a Facebook Iowa Hawkeyes fan page wouldn't it be really great if at the time between 1st and 2nd quarters everyone in the stands just gets up and waves to the kids?! It was seen by the PR person for Iowa and started talking about it. All summer long. The top floor is where they made a tailgate part for the kids and they can see the game from there. They have games and make it fun for the kids. So the first game came and everyone wondered what would happen that during that first break. And sure enough EVERYONE got up and waved to the kids. Both teams players, refs, coaches, everyone in the stands. All waved to the kids. They have been doing ever since. It is also broadcasted each game as well. During the off season the some players, band people and cheerleaders get together and organize a small version at 11:25 or something when the wave would normally happen. Also the groundskeepers during the winter make drawings in the snow on the field for the kids with the plows. Sooooooo awesome!!!!!!!
I am a huge Iowa fan. The childrens hospital is right across the street from the cancer treatment center. My wife and I would talk about this tradition as we entered the cancer center for her treatments. Every time I see the wave, I remember her and her love for this tradition.
Its the best tradition in college football! I am biased on this issue considering I'm a lifelong Hawkeye fan and even have a Hawkeye tattoo. The fact the opposing teams, refs, Hawkeyes, fans, and sick children and their families are all apart of it, that is why no other tradition holds a candle to this tradition.
My grandson was developing normally, doing everything an healthy 18 month old boy would do until one day he stopped walking and started crawling again. We took him to get checked and they did several tests and told us we needed to go to the children's hospital in Iowa City but didn't really tell us why just that they had made an appointment for him. We get there and get on the elevator to the 11th floor. I can't tell you the despair I felt when that door opened and saw the sign reading Children's Cancer Center. I felt like my whole world ended. Fortunately they told us he had a very treatable form of leukemia and after 3 years of treatment he is now cancer free. But now when I think I'm having a bad day I remember that feeling I had that at that moment and realize things can be worse, at least we still have our grandson. We appreciate everything they did for him there and how they treated him like a king.
This type of support is what makes college athletics special, there's a different kind of bond with the teams because it is more than just sports, it's a family.
Our emotional response to this intentional act is awe when we see humanity come together in community....powerful.
I live in Iowa. My family are huge Hawkeye fans!! This just makes us more proud to be a Hawkeye!! It’s something special! 😊
Wow. I remember watching a game one day on tv and they did that wave. So touching..
My son was born at 23 weeks. 1lb 3oz. He was in the (nicu) Neonatal intensive care unit for 4 months and i had to go back to work, was so hard. He's now 9 years old.
Iowa born and raised and a solid Hawkeyes fan.. Iowa always has been and will be a different breed. We are some of the most kind and caring people. We have a strong sense of community and family. We are strong knit and will always stand together!!!
As a rival fan of Iowa (badgers lifelong fan). Nothing but respect/love for Iowa for doing the greatest college tradition. Waving to those kids.
In very proud of my Iowa Hawkeyes. I've been to games, and i cried the first few times doing the wave.
Millie, I completely understand not wanting to cry on camera. I also hope you had a good, cathartic snot fest right after. I know I did for the whole second half of the video.
I was just there last week to see the stadium and the hospital. From Texas visiting relatives and taking pictures of all my ancestors tombstones since the 1860 to my Grandparents. So many Children’s graves by my Great Great Great Great Grandparents to the present. Can’t even imagine as a parent what could be like. Good job Hawkeyes.
As a parent who has been on floor 12 with my child no words or new stories can express the impact. I 1000x% that the wave played a part in the reason i get to hug my son everyday.
I had the honor of working for the renowned children's hospital in Houston, where I retired. I felt blessed working there. Ten years later, I am still proud of the small contribution I was able to make during my time there. ❤
I graduated from the University of Iowa with my undergrad degree. I am a Hawkeye. My son was a patient at the Children's Hospital. He was so sick I don't know if he would have even waved. Thankful he recovered but I can't thank the doctor and staff at the hospital for their communication support and service.
Hi Beesleys, thank you for this reaction. I am Hawkeye. I have seen lots of reactions by outside USA people to the big college stadiums and tailgates, etc. Most reactors are dumbfounded that these colleges pull as much or more support as pro teams. This is an example of why. Except for the standard percentage of sports hounds in any sport, the people who tailgate and attend these games are not strictly there for the game. For example, here is my normal game day routine for a 1:00 PM kick-off for a home game: By 9:00 AM, I show-up at a house on Melrose Ave. (about 4 blocks from the stadium). My lifelong friends from my hometown an hour and a half away are showing up and driving their cars around the back of the house, where about 15 cars can park and still have room for several grills (which everyone shares and brings extra). After about an hour, with other friends popping over, because they know exactly where to find us, I always make my run to 3 or 4 other locations where I have lifelong friends that I don't see outside of football season. At about 11:30, I end up at a specific tailgate of my brother-in-law's family. He always has a great grill selection and we make a couple of runs through his "shot trailer," before the game. 90% of the people you see are wearing black and gold. If the football team was 8-1 or 1-8, it does not matter. The other 10% of the people are wearing the opposing colors that day and EVERYONE gets along. If the opponent is Iowa State (2-hour drive), Wisconsin (4-hour drive) or Minnesota (4-hour) there will be more of the opposing colors. The red and white Wisconsin Badgers are well known for partying both before and after, regardless of the outcome. It is about pride in your home and your university, as well as an important social event that keeps people connected.
Humans can be so wonderful when we're good and caring. Thank you, Beesley's, for sharing this again.
Blessings to all sick children, their parents and the heroes who care for them. It always sucks seeing sick children...
What a beautiful gesture.
Sometimes it is little things that can make someone’s day special. I see two very kind hearts in watching the two of you. Thank you for all you do.
Yoooo I'm from iowa and 20 min away from Iowa city, love this and love you guys seeing the compassion and community we try to raise here!!
Love this tradition chokes me up everytime.
It makes life seem large and the game seem small. It humbles people.
This is what sport worth watching. The competition and the respect for the fans and people who watch and attend.
Glad I am not working today, but I wish my 17 year old was here to give him a big hug.
I also want to note that I am proud that my fellow Virginia Tech Hokies stood in for the Iowa fans to give a respectful wave at the end of the story. Hokies fans are paying back the love we received in 2007 when the worst school shooting in US history happened on our campus (I was long graduated). The outpouring of love from campuses across the US and world was amazing and those of us who remember love to pay it back whenever we can.
Millie I feel your pain...unable to even speak for fear of breaking down.....im glad you two were able to experience the wave through this video.....
thanks for the content and keep it coming!!!! Love you guys!!!
As a lifelong Hawkeye fan, I'm proud of this new tradition. One thing that Tom didn't mention is that there has been 100% buy in from all teams coming in to play the Hawks, and the fans they bring with them. Everyone in the stadium enthusiastically joins in with The Wave. 🖐
I've seen the video before, but it always brings tears to my eyes.
My wife is from Iowa and watches every game ... I've become a fan partly because of this. Such a powerful tradition that the opponents do it too!
I'm glad you made this as a born and raised Iowan. :)
Give her a hug from all of us ☺️
I'm from Iowa and I have to say that even our opponents wave to the kids. Just as Iowa players would do if this was some other college. I've seen college all across the nation have some kind of support for their communities. Mostly I just watch The big ten but I'm sure it's goes beyond the conference. It is something I love about college sports
It just proves that 1 person can make a difference. 1 started it the rest followed
I have helped raise a lot of money for this hospital and it makes me so proud each time I see the wave to the kiddos. The hospital was designed with the kids in mind in every aspect...right down to having some of the best seats for football games. The athletic dept has always been very involved with visiting the kids. Warms my heart to see this simple, but powerful gesture, recognized across the pond. 💞
I'm from Iowa, I was at the first wave. It's a great new tradition, very emotional, makes you appreciate everything, and acknowledge their fight. #GOHAWKS
Born and raised in Iowa! Best tradition in college football. Go Hawks!
There are a lot of traditions around college football but this is the best tradition of them all.
I live 20 minutes from there and have been to many games and I still tear up every time we do this. Lots of people do. I think it's amazing. GO HAWKS!
Im from Iowa. Really miss that place havnt been there in half a year after I joined the Army and I hope to go home soon
Makes me proud to be an Iowan and a life long Hawks fan.
Lifelong Husker, and things like this are why I love college football. This is such a powerful symbol that transcends rivalries, and everyone involved, if even for just a moment. A dramatic illustration of what REALLY matters in the world.
Living 25 miles from the stadium, and your response, I subscribed. Everytime I see this I tear up. So heartfelt, so touching. Maybe not the oldest tradition, but it is the best.
My heart is leading from my eyes. 💖🙏
My favorite best tradition for the Iowa Hawkeyes, makes me cry everytime. I'm a Proud Hawkeyes fan & will always be a huge fan win or lose. LET'S GO HAWKEYES!!! 🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛
My wife and I were at that game in 2017 (home-opener) against Wyoming and when they announced a new tradition at Kinnick Stadium I thought this was one of the coolest acts of appreciation and kindness ever. My nephew was actually treated there for a couple months for a serious bladder issue from birth of which he has since made a full recovery and can enjoy life as a kid. He saw a game with his grandfather (my dad) and it’s a perspective that when go from supporting a family member being treated there to actually seeing a game and the “Wave” starts it’s rrallly brings everything everything home. I really appreciate your comments and they are spot on. Keep up the great work on reviews! Go Hawks!
I'm a huge Michigan State fan, and the B1G. I love this!!!!!!! Great job Hawkeye fans!!!
It's ok to cry Millie. It is a moving video. I'm 61 and have shed a tear.
Proud Hawkeye here in Florida. From Iowa