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On Iowa Sports
Iowa Hawkeyes football, basketball, wrestling and more from The Gazette in Eastern Iowa.
Episodes
- On Iowa Sports
Hawk Off the Press: Previewing early Iowa women's basketball matchups in 2025 NCAA tournament
The Gazette's Jeff Linder joins host John Steppe on this week's episode of Hawk Off the Press to preview Iowa women's basketball's Saturday game against Murray…
- On Iowa Sports
Pinning Combination: NCAA Wrestling preview & Championship picks with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs, 3/19/2025
The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs previews the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, including first-round…
- On Iowa Sports
Pinning Combination: K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs, 3/12/2025
The Gazette’s K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs break down Iowa women's wrestling national title repeat, Grand View’s NAIA title, and provide insights into the…
- On Iowa Sports
Hawk Off the Press: Breaking down Iowa's NFL draft prospects post-combine
This week on Hawk Off the Press, Scott Dochterman from The Athletic joins John Steppe again as they break down Iowa football's draft prospects following the…
- On Iowa Sports
Pinning Combination: K.J. Pilcher and Dick Brigg 3/5/25
The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs recaps the NCAA Division III Region VI tournament and Upper Iowa’s performance…
- On Iowa Sports
Pinning Combination: K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs, 2/26/25
The Pinning Combination with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs break down Iowa men's wrestling team's win over Oklahoma State, Iowa women's wrestling…
- On Iowa Sports
Hawk Off The Press: Where Iowa's Swarm Collective stands ahead of revenue sharing era of college athletics
Swarm founder/CEO Brad Heinrichs joins the Hawk Off the Press podcast to discuss the NIL collective's recent successes and preparations for the revenue sharing…
- On Iowa Sports
Pinning Combination: K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs, 2/12/25
The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs breaks down last weekend’s results and previews upcoming duals between Iowa and…
- On Iowa Sports
Pinning Combination: Iowa Girls’ Wrestling on the rise
The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs welcome Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Executive Director Erin Gerlich…
- On Iowa Sports
Hawk Off the Press | Catching up with Pat Angerer after first year as Iowa football radio color commentator
Former Iowa football player and current Iowa radio color analyst Pat Angerer joined Hawk Off the Press to talk about his first year in the radio booth with…
- On Iowa Sports
Pinning Combination podcast: Cornell College Coach Brent Hamm on Wrestling Philosophy & Strong Season
The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs, along with Cornell College men’s wrestling coach Brent Hamm. The trio…
- On Iowa Sports
Pinning Combination: K.J. Pilcher & Dick Briggs 1/22/2025
The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs who are joined this week by Alburnett Coach Clayton Rush.
- On Iowa Sports
Pinning Combination: K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs, January 16, 2025
The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs discusses Iowa’s win over Wisconsin and the upcoming dual with No. 9 Illinois…
- On Iowa Sports
The Pinning Combination podcast welcomes the “Voice of College Wrestling” Tim Johnson
The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs welcomes “Voice of College Wrestling” Tim Johnson. The former Morning Sun and…
- On Iowa Sports
Iowa women's basketball takeaways, what's possible for 2024-25 Hawkeyes
The Gazette’s Jeff Linder and John Steppe talk about Iowa women’s basketball’s season so far on this week's podcast episodeWatch the show on YouTube.Listen to…
- On Iowa Sports
Hawk off the Press: Music City Bowl Preview
Eli Hoff of St. Louis Post-Dispatch joins The Gazette's John Steppe on this week's episode of Hawk Off the Press to talk about the upcoming Music City Bowl on…
- On Iowa Sports
Pinning Combination: K.J. Pilcher, Dick Briggs, Doug Schwab, December 18, 2024
The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and hall of fame coach Dick Briggs welcomes the University of Northern Iowa, Coach Doug Schwab…
- On Iowa Sports
Discussing Iowa football's 2025 recruiting class, transfer portal needs
Sean Bock of 247 Sports joins The Gazette's John Steppe on this week's episode of Hawk Off the Press to talk about Iowa football's 2025 recruiting class and…
- On Iowa Sports
Pinning Combination: Breakdown UNI and Iowa State’s performance in Las Vegas and Iowa’s wrestling programs’ dominance in Missouri.
The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and hall of fame coach Dick Briggs breakdown UNI and Iowa State’s performance in Las Vegas and…
- On Iowa Sports
Pinning Combination: Previewing Boys' & Girls' Wrestling with K.J. Pilcher & Coach Dick Briggs
The start of the boys’ high school wrestling competition this week means the wrestling season is firing on all cylinders. The Pinning Combination podcast with…
On Iowa SportsIowa 13, Nebraska 10: Another walk-off win for the Hawkeyes over the Huskers | The Final Score
Listen to The Final Score podcast with The Gazette's John Steppe and Mike Hlas to relive the big moments and assess the big picture after another walk-off win…
On Iowa SportsIowa vs. Nebraska preview: What to expect in Friday's regular-season finale | Hawk Off The Press
Lincoln Journal Star sports columnist Amie Just joins The Gazette's John Steppe on the Hawk Off The Press podcast this week to help us break down Friday…
On Iowa SportsJason Bryant talks Iowa vs. Iowa State dual and more wrestling adventures | Pinning Combination
If you follow college wrestling, you know Jason Bryant. He joins the Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Famer Dick Briggs…
On Iowa SportsIowa vs. Iowa State wrestling breakdown with Mark Ironside | Pinning Combination
Mark Ironside joins the Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs ahead of Saturday night’s Cy-Hawk men’s…
On Iowa SportsTalking through a forgettable Iowa football season and Iowa men’s basketball attendance woes | Hawk Off The Press
At 6-4, this has become a forgettable season for an Iowa football team that entered the fall with expectations to contend for a College Football Playoff spot…
On Iowa SportsPinning Combination podcast returns for the 2024-25 wrestling season with special guest Dave Malecek
The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and hall of fame coach Dick Briggs is back for the 2024-25 wrestling season. Joining us on the…
On Iowa SportsIowa 40, Northwestern 14: A QB change and a convincing win | The Final Score
John Steppe and Mike Hlas break down Iowa's 40-14 win over Northwestern, the quarterback change to Brendan Sullivan and what it means for the rest of the…
- On Iowa Sports
Catching up with Dave DiIanni during a special Iowa soccer season
Iowa soccer head coach Dave DiIanni joins The Gazette's John Steppe to discuss another successful season for the Hawkeyes. Iowa is ranked 11th in the country…
On Iowa SportsIowa vs. Michigan State preview: What to watch for Saturday night | Hawk Off The Press
Matt Wenzel of MLive joins The Gazette’s John Steppe on the Hawk Off The Press podcast this week to give Iowa football fans a Michigan State scouting report…
On Iowa SportsIowa's 40-16 win over Washington keeps hope alive | The Final Score
The Gazette's John Steppe and Mike Hlas break down Iowa's 40-16 win over Washington on The Final Score, including another special Kaleb Johnson performance and…
On Iowa SportsWashington vs. Iowa preview: How the Huskies and Hawkeyes match up | Hawk Off The Press
Andy Yamashita of The Seattle Times joins The Gazette’s John Steppe on the Hawk Off The Press podcast this week to preview Saturday’s Big Ten football game…
On Iowa SportsKaleb Johnson for Heisman? Plus an early look at Iowa-Ohio State with Doug Lesmerises | Hawk Off The Press
Doug Lesmerises of the Kings of the North podcast joins The Gazette's John Steppe on this week’s Hawk Off the Press podcast with a message for Heisman Trophy…
On Iowa SportsTakeaways from Iowa-Minnesota as the Hawkeyes take back Floyd of Rosedale | The Final Score
It’s a late-night (well, more like early-morning) edition of The Final Score after Kaleb Johnson trampled Minnesota in a 31-14 Iowa victory. Tune in for…
On Iowa SportsWhat to expect in the Iowa vs. Minnesota Big Ten opener | Hawk Off The Press
Iowa and Minnesota battle for the Floyd of Rosedale trophy in their Big Ten opener Saturday night in Minneapolis. Andy Greder of the St. Paul Pioneer Press…
On Iowa SportsTakeaways from Iowa's unusual win over Troy | The Final Score
The nonconference portion of Iowa’s schedule wrapped up with a 38-21 win over Troy, a game more unusual than the score indicates. John Steppe break it down and…
On Iowa SportsHow Iowa State rallied and Iowa collapsed | The Final Score
How did Iowa lose a 13-point halftime lead? How did Iowa State rally from a scoreless first half? And what does the Cyclones’ 20-19 win tell us about the rest…
On Iowa Sports2024 Cy-Hawk preview: Iowa vs. Iowa State breakdown and predictions | Hawk Off The Press
It's Cy-Hawk week, so The Gazette's Iowa and Iowa State writers are teaming up on the Hawk Off The Press podcast to break down Saturday's game. Hear analysis…
On Iowa SportsIowa 40, Illinois State 0: A promising 2nd half for the offense | The Final Score
A “here we go again” first half turned into a second half full of promising signs for the Iowa offense. John Steppe and Mike Hlas break down the Hawkeyes’…
On Iowa SportsWhat the Kirk Ferentz suspension means for Iowa football | Hawk Off The Press
This episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast features John Steppe’s analysis of the news that Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz and receivers coach Jon…
On Iowa SportsIose Epenesa commits to Iowa football: Initial takeaways with Tom Kakert | Hawk Off The Press
Tom Kakert of Hawkeye Report joins The Gazette's John Steppe on the Hawk Off The Press podcast this week to discuss Thursday’s big recruiting news. They talk…
On Iowa SportsIowa’s offseason strength standouts, Cade McNamara's recovery and more with Raimond Braithwaite | Hawk Off The Press
Iowa football director of strength and conditioning Raimond Braithwaite is the guest on this episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast with The Gazette's John…
On Iowa SportsJon Budmayr on what he’s learned in different coaching roles and what he expects from Iowa’s 2024 receivers | Hawk Off The Press
Iowa wide receivers coach Jon Budmayr is the guest on this episode of the Hawk of the Press podcast with The Gazette's John Steppe. Budmayr talks about what…
On Iowa SportsGary Dolphin on Pat Angerer, Ed Podolak stories, why radio matters in Iowa and more | Hawk Off The Press
Iowa football and men’s basketball radio play-by-play broadcaster Gary Dolphin joins the Hawk Off The Press podcast with The Gazette's John Steppe this week…
On Iowa SportsAbdul Hodge talks new Iowa offense, 2004 memories and more | Hawk Off The Press
Iowa tight ends and fullbacks coach Abdul Hodge is the guest on this week’s episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast with The Gazette's John Steppe. Hodge…
On Iowa SportsNew Iowa football radio color analyst Pat Angerer | Hawk Off The Press
Pat Angerer joins The Gazette's John Steppe on the Hawk Off The Press podcast this week to talk about his new role as Iowa football radio color analyst and his…
On Iowa SportsNIL at Iowa: Scott Brickman on his role as GM, college sports changes and more
Scott Brickman, the general manager for Iowa NIL strategy/operations through a partnership with Altius, joins The Gazette's John Steppe on the Hawk Off The…
- On Iowa Sports
Lisa Bluder’s legacy and what to expect from Jan Jensen as head coach
The Gazette's John Steppe and Jeff Linder examine the legacy Lisa Bluder leaves a day after her surprise announcement that she is retiring as Iowa women’s…
- On Iowa Sports
Iowa baseball update: Rick Heller on 2024 season ups and downs, Duane Banks Field renovation plans
Iowa baseball coach Rick Heller joins The Gazette's John Steppe to talk about the Hawkeyes’ slow start after a hyped preseason, recovering in a balanced Big…
On Iowa SportsIowa spring football takeaways and transfer portal questions | Hawk Off The Press
A busy week of Iowa football news this spring included the NFL Draft, open spring practice and transfer portal comings and goings. David Eickholt of 247Sports…
- On Iowa Sports
Caitlin Clark in the WNBA: Previewing her rookie season with the Indiana Fever
Indianapolis Star reporter (and University of Iowa alum) Chloe Peterson joins The Gazette's John Steppe to discuss Caitlin Clark’s fit with the Indiana Fever…
- On Iowa Sports
What to expect in Iowa's Sweet 16 rematch against Colorado
It’s Iowa and Colorado in the NCAA women’s basketball Sweet 16 for the second year in a row. Boulder Daily-Camera reporter Brian Howell joins The Gazette's…
On Iowa SportsTakeaways from the NCAA Wrestling Championships | Pinning Combination
The 2023-24 finale of the Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and hall of famer Dick Briggs puts a bow on the college wrestling season…
- On Iowa Sports
Quick thoughts on Kadyn Proctor leaving, Iowa WBB's path to the Final Four
The Gazette's John Steppe has quick thoughts on an eventful week in Iowa athletics on this week's show, including Kadyn Proctor's plan to reenter the transfer…
On Iowa SportsBig Ten wrestling preview; Iowa sets postseason lineup | Pinning Combination
A big weekend is ahead for wrestling fans in the state of Iowa. The National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Championships come to Cedar Rapids and the Iowa, Iowa…
- On Iowa Sports
Iowa women's basketball: Big Ten tournament preview, plus what is the Hawkeyes' NCAA potential?
Iowa probably won’t have Molly Davis for the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament this week, but Caitlin Clark and the two-time defending champion Hawkeyes…
On Iowa SportsIowa-Oklahoma State dual takeaways, men's wrestling postseason preview | Pinning Combination
It’s all about the postseason now on the Pinning Combination podcast, a show about all things wrestling in Iowa with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of…
On Iowa SportsPreviewing Iowa-Oklahoma State dual, postseason lineup decisions | Pinning Combination
After another unpredictable Iowa high school boys’ state wrestling tournament, the Pinning Combination with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach…
- On Iowa Sports
Meghan McKeown discusses Caitlin Clark's record-breaking career
With Caitlin Clark set to break the NCAA women’s basketball career scoring record Thursday night, analyst Meghan McKeown talks about her perspective with The…
On Iowa SportsConsecutive losses for Iowa men's wrestling | Pinning Combination
Penn State's one-sided win over Iowa combined with Iowa's loss to Michigan the week prior gave the Hawkeyes a rare losing streak. The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher…
On Iowa SportsHawkeyes fall to Michigan ahead of Penn State dual | Pinning Combination
The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs talk all things wrestling in Iowa on the Pinning Combination, including the Hawkeye men’s loss to…