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WATCH: Iowa fans wave to kids at children’s hospital under the lights
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The best new tradition in college football might be even more amazing under the lights.
Iowa fans waving to kids at a nearby children’s hospital located just outside Kinnick Stadium has gained fame through the first four weeks of the season. But the newly-started tradition was always done during afternoon games.
Saturday, as the Hawkeyes squared off with Penn State, the world caught a glimpse of this new tradition at night. And it might be one of the most beautiful sights you’ll ever see.
I couldn't wait to experience this in person! Awesome! You can see the kids & families in the windows! #beautiful #PSUvsIOWA @bigtennetwork pic.twitter.com/xFHXtJ9eij
— Allison Hayes (@AlliHayesMedia) September 24, 2017
The football is important, especially for the children who are at the hospital, battling horrible illnesses and diseases. But in this case, Iowa’s tradition is about so much more than football.
It really was a magnificent sight in Iowa City on Saturday night.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB