Wisconsin Badgers and Iowa Hawkeyes Fans Blast Deacon Hill and a Messy 1st Start

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Chris Drosehn | Last updated 10/8/23

Deacon Hill drew his first start for the Iowa Hawkeyes. The former Wisconsin Badgers QB was tabbed as the starter after Cade McNamara went down with an injury. Hill, a sophomore, was underwhelming under center, even though his team took down Purdue 20-14.

The Former Wisconsin Badgers QB Performance

Deacon Hill took the field hoping to continue the fortunes of the Iowa Hawkeyes and improve to 5-1. He was able to do that, but it wasn’t without looking absolutely mediocre. He went 6-21 with 110 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. It was an underwhelming first half, followed up by a better second half.

If it weren’t for the defense, it may look a little different. For now, they’re 5-1, including 2-1 in conference play. Deacon Hill comes to Madison with the Iowa Hawkeyes next week to take on Tanner Mordecai and the Wisconsin Badgers. This could be a pivotal point for the Big Ten West. Let’s see how fans took Deacon Hill’s game.

The Good

I’m gonna say this again for the people in the comments–this was Deacon Hill’s first start at QB since his senior year in HS.

Everyone needs to take a step back and breathe.

— Todd Versteegh (@TLVersteegh) October 8, 2023

Now this is what Deacon Hill can do if given time. Nice play-action call and ball to the TE. turned out to be the winning score. https://t.co/o1ZWaf1V52

— Jeff Potrykus (@jaypo1961) October 7, 2023

I am Deacon Hill’s biggest fan. Hope he has a legendary career. Even if he wasn’t that good today, he is still better than McNamara. His ability to evade a pass rush even in the slightest is good for Iowa. They need to stick with the former #Badgers QB for next season.

— Jim Lahey (@JimLaheySV) October 8, 2023

The Critics

Ban deacon hill

— Deacon Hill’s Fat (@SPetrasFanClub) October 8, 2023

Deacon Hill is the worst starting qb in the big ten

— Nezsa (@Nezsa777) October 8, 2023

The Funny

I would endure 2 years of nonstop hemorrhoids too see a Deacon Hill vs. Graham Mertz national championship

— Jim Lahey (@JimLaheySV) October 8, 2023

This gif should be labeled as Deacon Hill.

— T V II (@HVNBEER) October 8, 2023

If the Badgers lose at home to Deacon Hill next week Fickell will have to resign and they play without a head coach the rest of the year

— akschaaf (@akschaaf) October 7, 2023

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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