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16 "Minnesota came in 9-0 and that was a good Big Ten football game," Klemp said. Regardless of the significance of Iowa's victory, Klemp remains in his seat in Section 212 of the south end zone. ere is no storming the field for this guy. "I don't have enough energy to do that," he said with a laugh. "But I hang around and watch it all." If Klemp's proximity to Kinnick Stadium aids in his attendance streak, so does wife Sandy, who is equally passionate about football. A native of Detroit, Sandy attended the University of Michigan, where she was a baton-twirler. She spent four years working for the Detroit Lions, and even played a few heated card games against Hawkeye/Lion great Alex Karras. "He cheated at euchre," Sandy said. On game days, Klemp arrives at his seat to watch the pregame activity. Before that, he walks outside the stadium to observe tailgating while fraternizing with other Hawkeye fans. "Everybody seems to be in a friendly mood," he said. Klemp enjoys the atmosphere surrounding Kinnick, even though he has spent a few Saturdays tolerating rain, snow, and cold. e Klemps didn't make the trip to San Diego for the Holiday Bowl, but they watched from home as Iowa won its 10th game of the season. For Rod, the matchup had added significance. When he was in Air Force basic training, he became friends with Steve, a Southern California Trojan fan from Pasadena, California. When the bowl pairings were announced Dec. 8, Rod and Steve made a wager. Aer Iowa's 49-24 victory, Rod became the winner of a $5 gi certificate to McDonald's. TICKET LINK