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Fun before football
In Orlando, Hawkeyes team up with kids before Citrus Bowl
Geoff Stellfox
Dec. 30, 2021 6:23 pm
ORLANDO — Iowa Hawkeyes here for Saturday’s Vrbo Citrus Bowl took time Thursday to pair up with young fans for Kid’s Day at the Fun Spot amusement park, a collection of roller coasters, bumper cars, arcade games and more. The Hawkeyes face the Kentucky Wildcats in the bowl game that starts at noon Iowa time on Saturday.
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Deontae Craig (45) and Jonathan Boone hold on Thursday while riding the Tilt-a-Whirl at the Citrus Bowl Kid’s Day at the Fun Spot theme park in Orlando. Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Seth Benson (left), defensive lineman Logan Lee (center) and linebacker Jack Campbell (right) fly through the air Thursday at the Citrus Bowl Kid’s Day at the Fun Spot theme park in Orlando. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (65) ties the shoe of Aribella Rivera after going down the slide Thursday at the Citrus Bowl Kid’s Day at the Fun Spot theme park in Orlando. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
Players and local area children race go-karts Thursday at the Citrus Bowl Kid’s Day at the Fun Spot theme park in Orlando. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Diante Vines (0) is skeptical about holding a live alligator Thursday at the Citrus Bowl Kid’s Day at the Fun Spot theme park in Orlando. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes running back Leshon Williams (4) shows off his power punching Thursday at the Citrus Bowl Kid’s Day at the Fun Spot theme park in Orlando. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Charlie Jones (16) flexes Thursday at the Citrus Bowl Kid’s Day at the Fun Spot theme park in Orlando. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
Hawkeyes players are paired with local kids Thursday at the Citrus Bowl Kid’s Day at the Fun Spot theme park in Orlando. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)
Player and local area children enjoy the rides Thursday during the Citrus Bowl Kid’s Day at the Fun Spot theme park in Orlando. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)