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Derek Phillips honored by Hawkeye Marching Band
Sunday, September 13, 2026
The band and Hawkeye fans spent the Sept. 12 Cy-Hawk game honoring Phillips and his passing.
Iowa band spells "DEREK' at halftime to honor member who died after collapse
Saturday, September 12, 2026
In a performance Phillips helped create but was postponed by one week, the Hawkeye Marching Band performed “50 Years of the Muppet Show” during halftime. During the final song — Rainbow Connection — the band shifted into formation to spell Derek’s name. The sold-out crowd at Kinnick Stadium gave the band a standing ovation.
