Joe Murphy

I'm a documentary photographer and writer telling the story of agriculture. Follow along as this proud Iowa native explores the world. Tweets are my own.

[Mark Schipper - 5th Down CFB @5thDownCFB]

It's halftime of a fine September afternoon at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City

Iowa is pummeling Iowa St, 26-0, en route to a 43-7 win, & Van Halen's Diamond David Lee Roth is about to go berserk on the field w/the marching bands

Not all college football Saturday's are created equal

[Joe Murphy @jmurphpix]

American farmer – Caleb Miller.

[Fr. Joseph Krupp @Joeinblack]

When I was with MSU football, we traveled to Iowa for a game.
At one point, I got separated from the group, (long story) but I found myself walking toward the stadium in my Spartan jersey. I was walking through a massive group of Iowa fans tailgating.
I’d been to Ohio State already, so I was mentally ready for all the horrible stuff I was about to experience.
Before I had got 100 feet in, people had given me pork chop sandwiches, chips, all kinds of stuff.
I ended up chatting with a bunch of them and they were just the best fan base ever. They loved Iowa football and were just so dang pleasant.
Eventually, I got back to the stadium and a couple hours later the game started.
I was curious as to what these sweet people would be like once the missile launched.
When you’re on the sideline in Iowa, you are right next to the fans. The distance between you and them is very small.
I’ll tell you what, They hurled some of the best and most creative verbal abuse I’ve ever heard in my life.
Absolutely first rate.
They will always be my favorite fan base in the Big Ten.

[Joe Murphy @jmurphpix]

Spring in North Dakota.

[Mike Ott (Lover of beer and green bean casserole) @DustyBottoms04]

If I win the lottery, I won’t tell anybody. But there will be signs.

[David Eickholt @DavidEickholt]

Ben McCollum turned down UNC. He has repeatedly said that he wants to be in Iowa for the long haul.

Called it a “destination job” when he was first hired.

[Iowa Gymnastics @IowaGymnastics]

Celly seen ‘round the world😎

Sophie Schriever the icon you are!

@TheIowaHawkeyes x @NCAA_Gymnastics

[Eliot Clough @EliotClough]

Bennett Stirtz following Iowa’s magical run to the Elite Eight:

“If you wanna be a great point guard, you should come to Iowa. If you wanna be a great player, a great big, a great shooter, come play for Iowa. This coaching staff is the best in the country, so, why wouldn’t you?”

[Chris Hassel @Hassel_Chris]

Most unexpected and enjoyable run I’ve ever had as a sports fan. Thank you @IowaHoops. Just getting started!!!

[Iowa Men’s Basketball @IowaHoops]

😤😤😤

@CooperKoch_8 x @MarchMadnessMBB

[Chris Hassel @Hassel_Chris]

Absolute GARBAGE call the Illinois guys fouled themselves

[Iowa Men’s Basketball @IowaHoops]

All we got.
All we need.

[The Original Ted Talker @formerTedHamer1]

Ben McCollum has more tournament wins at Iowa in 1 year than Nebraska had since the beginning of time...

#NCAAM
#gohawks

[Iowa Men’s Basketball @IowaHoops]

Tap the tie... 👀👔

[Ben Stevens @BenScottStevens]

Ben McCollum’s current career head coaching record:

• NW Missouri State - 395-91 (.813)
• Drake - 31-4 (.886)
• Iowa - 17-5 (.773)
• Overall - 442-100 (.815)

Every level, always wins.

[Chris Hassel @Hassel_Chris]

5 straight Big Ten wins for the first time in 4 years 🙏✝️

[Hawkeye Football @HawkeyeFootball]

🚨 Our 2026 Schedule!

[Pat McAfee @PatMcAfeeShow]

The most tense viewing experience I’ve had.. maybe ever

That was unbelievable..

THANK YOU BROTHER @AlexHonnold

#SkyscraperLIVE

[Joe Murphy @jmurphpix]

@Matt_Pinner All 20 for me. Anyone mid 50s probably has all 20.