The Iowa Hawkeyes play in their first bowl game since 1997 when they take on Texas Tech in the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio. Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says with the number of short passes that Tech throws, the defense will need to be patient.On offense the Hawkeyes struggled with blitzes throughout the season and Ferentz expects the Red Raiders to bring heat.Ferentz feels the program has made good strides this season and the Alamo Bowl will be a perfect capper.while happy to be part of the game, Ferentz says the Hawks want to end with a victory.Iowa defensive lineman Aaron Kampman says Tech uses short passes as their running game and the defense will need to be ready.Kampman says as a senior he is thrilled to close out his career in a bowl game.