Iowa fans are a fun-loving bunch, and nobody has more fun than Ed Podolak, the former Hawkeye and NFL player who has been a color commentator on Iowa radio broadcasts since 1982.
Podolak, who was inducted into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame in 1989, still holds the NFL record for combined yards in a playoff game with 350, set in a 1971 Christmas Day game against Miami.
Eddie P. was caught having some fun last week in Tampa, where the Hawkeyes were preparing for their Outback Bowl matchup against South Carolina. Unfortunately, the photos ended up on an Iowa State board.
And no, that's not the woman from the Metrodome bathroom.
More photos after the jump.
Atta Kid
Posted by: | January 09, 2009 at 07:09 AM
leave eddy alone
Posted by: | January 10, 2009 at 07:46 AM
Don't understand the purpose of posting these pixs. We all have been blotto before and will probably be again.
You should leave these bottom-feeding posts to the clowns at Deadspin, the gold standard for this garbage.
Posted by: JoeFann | January 10, 2009 at 02:30 PM
What's the big deal?
Posted by: Eric | January 10, 2009 at 04:51 PM
Hey, Easy Ed is in a bar with a bird who is loving the attention. Looks like they are having a good time celebrating The Hawkeye victory. I wish I would have been there with him. It's really nobody's business what Eddy does after work. It would be sad if it did. Big Brother all over again. Those who don't approve can go stuff themselves.
Posted by: Mickey Rourke | January 10, 2009 at 06:45 PM
eddy is nothing but an old drunk
Posted by: | January 11, 2009 at 12:38 PM
Ed is once again in the sauce too heavy . what a sorry loser. and a sorry old drunk.
Posted by: | January 11, 2009 at 12:43 PM
Ed should no longer be allowed to assist in calling the Iowa Football games!!!! Get rid of the loser once and for all!
Posted by: | January 11, 2009 at 12:46 PM
You losers can only wet dream about Easy Ed's birds. Eddy is a legend at scoring birds. He is Wilt Chamberlain quality. Ride hard, Easy.
Posted by: Mickey Rourke | January 11, 2009 at 05:18 PM
my guess is he is looking at a tatoo and having a great conversation with a woman.
any parties I have been at there is always someone that has a little too much, so if this not accepable behavior then we will have to outlaw drinking all together that way nobody can get in trouble.
Posted by: | January 11, 2009 at 09:51 PM
What a suprise, if there fans are not having sex in the bathrooms or there players getting into trouble why not have your announcer do this.
Posted by: Deanofsu | January 12, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Eddie is public figure and of course pictures like this will cause outcry. I think Eddie needs to lay off the sauce for a while and come party with us, those who are closer to his age. Oh Eddie, yeah, bring Vicki with you.
Posted by: cindy | January 12, 2009 at 12:43 PM
I have a friend that was at that hotel after the game. Ed had his hand on the side of her breast while she had her picture taken with him. He also did this with several other ladies. My friend also said that several ladies sat on his lap while he had his hands fully on their breasts. She also stated that he was clearly intoxicated and repeated the story that he told that during the game he was able to get a huge beer and drink it while calling the game. He relayed in his story at the hotel that he was proud of his ability to get beer. Ed, you have a responsibility to be a positive representative of the University of Iowa, not a drunk.
Posted by: | January 12, 2009 at 04:40 PM
Whats the ruckus? I would like to know just how this reflects on the University. Private time, non university related partying and having fun. There doesn't seem to be any hesitancy on the part of the women involved so lets leave one of the greatest Iowa athletes alone. How do I know, played before him at the university, and against him in the NFL. Go Eddie!!!!
Posted by: David Long | January 12, 2009 at 06:22 PM
Is this really news? The guy is over 21 and in a bar celebrating an Iowa bowl victory. What law is he breaking? I guess I'm thankful that I'm not a public figure for as many times as I've had a few beers in a bar.
Posted by: kinger88 | January 13, 2009 at 08:08 PM
This is a BFD. It was on his own time in a private hotel room. The gal obviously enjoyed -- or at least didn't mind -- the attention. If this was any guy on the street, nobody would pay any attention to it all. Leave him alone -- I think everyone values his contribution broadcasting Hawks games, and this should not jeopardize that.
Posted by: Jon Clemens | January 13, 2009 at 09:04 PM
"Drunk Guy flirts with woman with Large Breasts"
ORLY? Shocking.
Posted by: chitownblue | January 14, 2009 at 12:58 PM
You GO Ed!
Posted by: jeffrey | January 14, 2009 at 01:57 PM
once again some asshole with a camera has to take down one of the best color man the hawks have had. Z had a few drinks in his career and no jerk thought it be a good idea to ruin his career.
Posted by: Hawkindm | January 14, 2009 at 02:00 PM
That type of behavior put Harry Caray in the Hall of Fame.
Posted by: Guancous Armore | January 14, 2009 at 02:42 PM
What a bunch of PRUDES ! He is in a bar !
Having FUN....do you understand....Nobodys business. Nothing was illegal. Critics....
go have a meeting about this and have your cookies and milk ! GEEZ
Posted by: Doug | January 14, 2009 at 04:12 PM
What a joke! I was hoping for some nudey photo's or something good! This is it? Fired for this? I have seen worse in bars!
Posted by: BGONE | January 14, 2009 at 05:16 PM
I remember when Ed passed out on the Pentacrest by the Old Capital a few years ago after an Iowa game. This is blown way out of proportion. Ed was ready to move on anyway. Ed is my new hero of 2009! He likes to have some fun...big deal!
Posted by: mike Hanneman | January 14, 2009 at 05:23 PM
Just heard that Eddie "retired". What a bunch of Bull! Gary Barta needs to GO and be GONE. From what I see everyone is consenting and enjoying themselves.
Mr. T
Posted by: Robert Thompson | January 14, 2009 at 05:42 PM
Ever been to an Iowa tail gate ?? Hmmm
Posted by: Bucaroo | January 14, 2009 at 08:21 PM