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On Iowa Sports
Iowa Hawkeyes football, basketball, wrestling and more from The Gazette in Eastern Iowa.
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On Iowa SportsThoughts on tampering, Tim Lester and recruits to watch with Sean Bock | Hawk Off The Press
Sean Bock of 247Sports joins the Hawk Off The Press podcast this week to discuss the latest Iowa football news, including new offensive coordinator Tim Lester…
On Iowa SportsIowa wrestlers you shouldn't overlook | Pinning Combination
A look at the college wrestling scene in Iowa on this week's Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs…
On Iowa SportsHawkeyes who impressed in Friday's win over Purdue | Pinning Combination
It was only about a month or so ago when the Pinning Combination podcast had limited topics during a slow period of the wrestling schedule. That’s far from the…
On Iowa SportsBrad Heinrichs discusses Swarm Collective’s growth and future goals
Swarm Collective CEO and founder Brad Heinrichs is the guest on this week’s episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast with The Gazette's John Steppe.Heinrichs…
On Iowa SportsHawkeyes impress at Nebraska, Ben Kueter debuts against Minnesota | Pinning Combination
Weather wiped out much of the wrestling schedule in Iowa last week, but there still are plenty of topics to discuss on this week’s episode of the Pinning…
On Iowa SportsLatest on Iowa men's wrestling roster questions, National Duals takeaways | Pinning Combination
The first weekend of wrestling in 2024 gave the Pinning Combination podcast plenty to discuss this week, including the Iowa women winning the NWCA National…
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The Big Ten race and more Iowa women's basketball notes with Jeff Linder
It’s a good time for an Iowa women’s basketball-focused episode, with No. 14 Indiana coming to Iowa City for a Saturday night showdown this week (first, of…
On Iowa SportsWhat happened at the Soldier Salute and what it all means for Iowa | Pinning Combination
This week’s episode of the Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs looks at the ramifications of the…
On Iowa SportsNo. 21 Tennessee 35, No. 17 Iowa 0: Something is broken | The Final Score
Something is broken. That much is clear again after No. 17 Iowa’s 35-0 loss to No. 21 Tennessee in Monday’s Citrus Bowl ended a 10-4 season for the Hawkeyes…
On Iowa SportsCollege, senior, and and high school wrestling and holiday favorites | Pinning Combination
This week’s Pinning Combination ponders “duck or not to duck” competition as ISU goes 3-0 at Collegiate Duals. K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs also discuss UNI’s…
On Iowa SportsWhat made Iowa an appealing choice for Citrus Bowl again in 2023 | Hawk Off The Press
Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan joins the Hawk Off the Press podcast this week to discuss Iowa's return to the Citrus Bowl, his pitch for fans…
On Iowa SportsBreakdowns from Iowa, UNI against Columbia | Pinning Combination
This week’s Pinning Combination discusses Iowa’s and UNI’s contrasting results against Columbia. K.J. Pilcher and Hall of fame coach Dick Briggs also cover…
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Inside the first Iowa women's wrestling season with associate head coach Gary Mayabb
Iowa women's wrestling associate head coach Gary Mayabb talks to The Gazette's John Steppe about the program's first season, including upcoming events…
On Iowa SportsIowa-Penn takeaways + NIL era's impact on wrestling | Pinning Combination
On this segment of the Pinning Combination podcast, The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs break down the Iowa men's wrestling team's…
On Iowa SportsNo. 2 Michigan 26, No. 16 Iowa 0: Hawkeyes shut out in Big Ten title game | The Final Score
It wasn’t a surprising result, but Iowa’s 26-0 loss to Michigan in the Big Ten championship game still was hard to watch for Hawkeye fans. The Gazette's John…
On Iowa SportsBig Ten championship preview: Does Iowa have a chance? | Hawk Off The Press
Does Iowa have a chance against Michigan in the Big Ten championship game? Angelique Chengelis of the Detroit News joins The Gazette's John Steppe on the Hawk…
On Iowa SportsCy-Hawk wrestling takeaways | Pinning Combination
The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs breaks down Iowa's 18-14 wrestling dual win over Iowa State…
On Iowa SportsNo. 17 Iowa 13, Nebraska 10: Hawkeyes get late-game heroics in Heroes Game | The Final Score
Another coin-flip game went Iowa’s way. The Gazette's John Steppe and Mike Hlas break down the late-game heroics in the Hawkeyes’ Heroes Game win over Nebraska…
On Iowa SportsIowa-Nebraska preview: What to expect in Friday's regular-season finale | Hawk Off The Press
Iowa has the Big Ten West locked up, but it of course still wants a 10th regular-season victory and the Heroes Trophy on Friday against a Nebraska team that…
On Iowa SportsEarly Iowa wrestling impressions | Pinning Combination
The Pinning Combination podcast returns for the 2023-24 season talking all things wrestling in Iowa with The Gazette’s K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick…
On Iowa SportsNo. 16 Iowa 15, Illinois 13: The West is won | The Final Score
In a season full of obstacles, Iowa found a path to the Big Ten championship game. The Gazette's John Steppe and Mike Hlas discuss the Hawkeyes’ 15-13 win over…
On Iowa SportsCooper DeJean's injury, previewing Iowa's offseason roster questions with Tom Kakert | Hawk Off The Press
All Iowa football conversations this week start with Cooper DeJean’s season-ending injury. That’s how this episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast begins…
On Iowa SportsNo. 22 Iowa 22, Rutgers 0: A well-rounded win | The Final Score
A well-rounded win for Iowa football. We haven’t been able to say that much in 2023, but it was true Saturday in the Hawkeyes’ 22-0 victory over Rutgers. The…
On Iowa SportsRutgers-Iowa preview + Iowa soccer's postseason run | Hawk Off The Press
It’s a two-part episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast with The Gazette's John Steppe this week, centered on two big games in Iowa City this weekend.First…
On Iowa SportsIowa 10, Northwestern 7: Flying the W at Wrigley | The Final Score
Bottom line: Iowa won. Three other Big Ten West teams that entered Saturday tied for first didn’t. So the Hawkeyes’ unconventional 10-7 win over Northwestern —…
On Iowa SportsMailbag: The Brian Ferentz decision and Iowa football's future | Hawk Off The Press
It’s a mailbag edition of the Hawk Off The Press podcast, with most of the questions naturally centering on Iowa’s announcement earlier this week that…
On Iowa SportsMinnesota 12, No. 24 Iowa 10: Invalid fair catch? | The Final Score
Invalid fair catch? We discuss the call that wiped out Iowa’s would-be go-ahead touchdown in Saturday’s 12-10 loss to Minnesota and the brutal offense that put…
On Iowa SportsWhat Paul Burmeister would tell Deacon Hill, plus previewing Minnesota | Hawk Off The Press
The play-by-play voice for Saturday’s Minnesota-Iowa football game on NBC is uniquely qualified to understand what Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill might be going…
On Iowa SportsIowa 15, Wisconsin 6: Hawkeyes in the Big Ten West driver's seat | The Final Score
Iowa is in the driver’s seat in the Big Ten West, thanks to its defense, special teams (Tory Taylor, in particular) and a Leshon Williams 82-yard touchdown…
On Iowa SportsIowa-Wisconsin preview: What to expect from the Luke Fickell-led Badgers | Hawk Off The Press
It’s another Big Ten West battle Saturday as Iowa travels to face Wisconsin. But what should the Hawkeyes expect from a Badgers team now coached by Luke…
On Iowa SportsIowa 20, Purdue 14: Nothing pretty, but the Hawkeyes are 5-1 | The Final Score
Iowa’s offensive line played its best game of the season. Iowa’s defensive line played its best game of the season. That was enough for a 20-14 win over…
On Iowa SportsIowa 26, Michigan State 16: Hawkeyes win, but lose Cade McNamara | The Final Score
Five games in, we know what this Iowa football team looks like. But going forward, it looks like it might not have quarterback Cade McNamara either. The…
On Iowa SportsMichigan State preview and an Iowa offense mailbag | Hawk Off The Press
It's a two-part episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast with The Gazette's John Steppe ahead of Saturday's game against Michigan State.First, Matt Wenzel of…
On Iowa SportsIowa-Penn State preview with Ben Jones | Hawk Off The Press
The Iowa-Penn State game is always one to look forward to when it's on the Big Ten football schedule, and the latest chapter is another Top 25 matchup Saturday…
On Iowa SportsDrew Tate on his coaching journey, Kirk Ferentz's longevity | Hawk Off The Press
Former Iowa quarterback Drew Tate is the guest on this week’s Hawk Off The Press podcast with The Gazette's John Steppe.Now an assistant coach with the…
On Iowa SportsIowa 20, Iowa State 13: Same old formula works | The Final Score
Defense, special teams and mostly mistake-free football. The same old formula worked for Iowa in its 20-13 win over Iowa State on Saturday at Jack Trice…
On Iowa SportsCy-Hawk 2023 preview with Rob Gray | Hawk Off The Press
Iowa State needed just 10 points to recapture the Cy-Hawk trophy last season, beating Iowa for the first time since 2014. Is another low-scoring game in store…
On Iowa SportsNo. 25 Iowa 24, Utah State 14: Not a thing of beauty, but not 2022 | The Final Score
Iowa's 24-14 win over Utah State wasn't a thing of beauty, but it wasn't 2022. The Gazette's John Steppe and Mike Hlas discuss their postgame takeaways on The…
On Iowa SportsWill Iowa's offense be adequate this season? | Hawk Off The Press
Will Cade McNamara play Saturday? Will the offensive line be improved? Will the Iowa offense be ... adequate? The Gazette's Mike Hlas isn't quite ready for…
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Iowa field hockey preview with Lisa Cellucci
Unsurprisingly, the Iowa field hockey program enters the fall with high expectations again. This year’s Hawkeyes are ranked seventh in the country and will be…
On Iowa SportsPost-Kids' Day mailbag | Hawk Off The Press
It’s time for a mailbag episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast after a busy week of the Iowa football program’s interaction with the media, including media…
On Iowa SportsBig Ten expansion, gambling investigation, Iowa’s offense: Media day topics with John Bohnenkamp | Hawk Off The Press
Iowa sportswriter John Bohnenkamp is the guest on this week’s Hawk Off The Press podcast to preview Iowa football media day topics.Included in this week’s…
On Iowa SportsOne year in: A Swarm Collective update with Brad Heinrichs | Hawk Off The Press
About a year after starting the Swarm Collective, founder and CEO Brad Heinrichs joins The Gazette's John Steppe on the Hawk Off The Press podcast for an…
On Iowa SportsJay Niemann describes his responsibilities at Iowa and his coaching journey | Hawk Off The Press
Iowa assistant defensive line coach and defensive recruiting coordinator Jay Niemann is the guest on this week’s Hawk Off The Press podcast with The Gazette's…
On Iowa SportsInside the Hawkeyes’ special teams success with LeVar Woods | Hawk Off The Press
Iowa special teams coordinator LeVar Woods is the guest on this week’s Hawk Off The Press podcast with The Gazette's John Steppe.Woods talks about the key to…
On Iowa SportsMailbag: Why hasn’t the Iowa gambling investigation been resolved yet? | Hawk Off The Press
Hawkeye fans had questions about the ongoing Iowa gambling investigation, Iowa’s wide receiver depth, the offensive line and more topics for a mailbag episode…
On Iowa SportsDoug Lesmerises on the future of Big Ten scheduling | Hawk Off The Press
Cleveland.com and Cleveland Plain Dealer columnist Doug Lesmerises is the guest on this week’s Hawk Off The Press podcast.We break down what the…
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Iowa baseball 2023 season review with Rick Heller
Iowa baseball coach Rick Heller is the guest on this week’s podcast with The Gazette's John SteppeHeller reviews a 2023 season that resulted in an NCAA…
On Iowa SportsMike Hlas on Gary Barta's retirement, Iowa's AD search | Hawk Off The Press
The Gazette's Mike Hlas joins John Steppe on this week's Hawk Off The Press podcast to discuss athletics director Gary Barta's legacy following his retirement…
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Mailbag: Answering your questions about sports betting rules, transfer portal developments and more
What eligibility concerns might arise for Iowa athletes involved in the sports betting investigation? The Gazette's John Steppe answers to kick off a mailbag…
On Iowa SportsWhat we know about sports betting investigations at Iowa and Iowa State
Questions still outnumber answers after revelations that University of Iowa and Iowa State University athletes are under investigation for online sports…
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How Iowa softball is turning its program around
Iowa softball coach Renee Gillispie joins the Hawk Off The Press podcast with The Gazette's John Steppe ahead of the Hawkeyes’ Big Ten tournament game…
On Iowa SportsMailbag: Thoughts on Kaleb Brown, Iowa’s transfer portal strategy and more
It’s a mailbag episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast, starting with John Steppe's thoughts on Iowa receiving a commitment from Ohio State transfer wide…
On Iowa SportsWhat to watch for as Iowa wraps up spring football | Hawk Off The Press
What questions do the Hawkeyes need to answer? What will we be watching in Saturday’s spring finale at Kinnick Stadium? HawkeyeReport.com’s Tom Kakert joins…
On Iowa SportsSenior Bowl executive director evaluates Iowa’s NFL Draft prospects | Hawk Off The Press
Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy got an up-close view of Iowa defensive backs Riley Moss and Kaevon Merriweather as they prepared for the NFL Draft and…
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Mailbag: Transfer portal possibilities, championship game officiating and more April talking points
It’s a mailbag episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast, with questions covering multiple Hawkeye sports, including football, basketball, baseball and…
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Necole Tunsil went to the Final Four in 1993 and is cheering on the Hawkeyes 30 years later
Former Iowa women's basketball player Necole Tunsil joins The Gazette's John Steppe on this episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast to talk about Iowa's…
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Iowa's road to the Final Four
The Gazette's John Steppe and Jeff Linder discuss the Iowa women's basketball team's NCAA second-round win over Georgia and the Hawkeyes' road to the Final…
On Iowa SportsNCAA wrestling takeaways: What is Spencer Lee's legacy? | Pinning Combination
After a weekend of upsets and thrilling wrestling in Tulsa, Okla., the final 2022-23 edition of the Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher…
On Iowa SportsNCAA wrestling preview and predictions | Pinning Combination
It’s the final week of the college wrestling season, with Tulsa, Okla., set to host the 2023 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. The Pinning Combination…