Iowa Hawkeyes share the origin of their new heartwarming tradition | Feature | FOX COLLEGE FOOTBALL

At the end of the first quarter, you can witness one of the most heartwarming traditions of the Iowa Hawkeyes. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Iowa Stead Children's Hospital explain the origins of the Kinnick wave.



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[chriskeller]

Texan here… This is such a tearjerking tradition. I swear people from the heart of America are the most wholesome people on Earth.

[swagger_]

I was born and raised in Tennessee, therefore I am a Volunteers fan. But, this simple gesture from the Iowa players and fans to those kids brought me to tears. I myself, was born with several deformities, and was in the hospital the better part of the first two years of my life. I was born with a cleft palate, had heart failure, and was on life support for two weeks. Here I am, 40 years old, and tearing up just seeing these kids trying to find some normality in their worst times by watching a football game. And, to have all the players and fans turn to acknowledge them for just a minute is simply amazing. I think I have just found a spot to place Iowa as another one of my favorite teams, along with my Vols.

[bootzonhoc]

University of Kentucky Wildcat fan here. Sending much love to all the kids at the hospital. Prayers for all their families, the medical team dedicated to them, and to Hawkeye Nation. Nothing but highest respect for this simple, powerful, concept. Goosebumps. God's work.

[letmein]

This is the BEST tradition in collage sports, PERIOD.

[bg_mhawk]

Hawkeye fan or not, this is truly amazing. One simple gesture can make such a difference in these kids lives. Proud to be an Iowan and even more proud to be a Hawkeye. Go Hawks!

[alexbinkley]

The fact that this is on the 12th floor brings a whole new meaning to the 12th man

[marvincrooker]

Irish fan sending love and much respect. Go Hawkeyes.

[rogerrathbun]

I'm a Michigan fan and I would like to say this is just awesome, God bless the wonderful people of Iowa.

[snappleinmy]

I'm not crying
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I'm not crying
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[ThomasFortJr]

Nothing short of amazing. Something that costs no money, little time and little effort... yet is worth so much. Human Kindness... what a concept.

[drivingmisscrazy]

As an Iowa State fan, and alumni,  i can only hold admiration for a program that while bitter rivals conduct themsleves with class in unbelievable ways.  From one grateful ISU father who once used the UofI Childrens HAWKS!Keep in mind, at least they didn't say Ohio or Idaho! Only those of us from Iowa will get that.  lol

[adamst.martin]

July 1, 2019- I am not a big fan of Iowa. But I do respect Iowa fans to stand up with this sick boy... Stay strong little kid..💪👦

God bless these beautiful young kids...💪❤👦❤

[diablosportscreme]

God Bless the people of Iowa. Truly amazing!

[ambFromHHCA]

I should have known better to have watched this video while at work. I'm just glad that no one else is here to see my eyes water. May God bless these children, their families and their fans.

[wrath]

If this doesnt make you shed a tear then you my lad have no soul...This is why i love sports

[real_lynnblades]

How can anybody "thumb this down?" smh Love everything about it.

[joepisani]

God bless you Iowans from a Texas Aggie, you are good people.

[raymondweaver]

How can you not love that and be moved by it. Go Hawks from a Scarlet Knight

[artemis]

LSU Tigers fan here. This video has my crying so hard. Much love and respect to these children, their families and the Iowa Hawkeyes!!

[ChrisGreen-wemu]

amen. the hospital could have been built anywhere and for it to be by the stadium is perfect. god is perfect and for all the lives of the patients and their families to be lifted up by the waving of care and love by football fans. so happy to see this. our world needs more of this.