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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 SportsTournament takeaways: NCWWC, Big Ten, Big 12 | Pinning Combination
Champions were crowned across all levels of college wrestling last weekend. The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame…
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Mailbag: 1-seed for Iowa women? What’s next after settlement in football racial discrimination lawsuit?
It’s a mailbag episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast, focusing on the Iowa women’s basketball team’s run to the Big Ten tournament championship and the…
On Iowa SportsWhat to expect in the Big Ten Wrestling Championships | Pinning Combination
It’s all about the postseason now on the Pinning Combination with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and hall of fame coach Dick Briggs. This week’s episode previews…
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Joey Woody and Iowa track and field have championship expectations
Iowa director of track and field and cross country Joey Woody is the guest on this week’s show, hosted by The Gazette's John Steppe.Woody discusses his…
On Iowa SportsIowa's win over Oklahoma State and Spencer Lee's Carver-Hawkeye sendoff | Pinning Combination
On this episode of the Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher, Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs sets the scene at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on…
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Catching up with ambitious Iowa gymnastics and tennis coaches
The Gazette's John Steppe interviews two guests on this week's show: Iowa gymnastics coach Larissa Libby and Iowa tennis coach Sasha Schmid.Libby talks about…
On Iowa SportsAnswering your questions about Brian Ferentz contract changes | Hawk Off The Press
It’s a mailbag episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast with The Gazette's John Steppe, centering on Iowa’s announced changes to offensive coordinator Brian…
On Iowa SportsIowa sticks with Brian Ferentz. What now? | Hawk Off The Press
David Eickholt of 247Sports joins The Gazette's John Steppe on the Hawk Off The Press podcast this week to help break down Wednesday’s Iowa football press…
On Iowa SportsIowa-Penn State takeaways and the folkstyle-freestyle debate | Pinning Combination
This week’s episode of the Pinning Combination podcast with Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs features takeaways from No. 2 Iowa’s dual loss at No. 1 Penn…
On Iowa SportsNo. 2 vs. No. 1: Previewing Friday's Iowa-Penn State dual | Pinning Combination
This week’s episode of the Pinning Combination podcast with Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs features a preview of Friday’s No. 2-vs.-No. 1 dual between Iowa and…
On Iowa SportsOur favorite Carver-Hawkeye Arena wrestling memories | Pinning Combination
This week’s Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs starts with some reminiscing — our favorite…
On Iowa SportsJess Settles on Chris Street and Iowa basketball
College basketball analyst and former Iowa basketball player Jess Settles is the guest on this week’s Hawk Off The Press podcast with The Gazette's John…
On Iowa SportsRobert Gallery reflects on a Hall of Fame Iowa career | Hawk Off The Press
Robert Gallery got the news this week that he is a College Football Hall of Famer. The former Iowa offensive lineman joined the Hawk Off The Press podcast to…
On Iowa SportsEvaluating Iowa wrestling's first Big Ten duals of 2023 | Pinning Combination
Iowa opened its Big Ten wrestling slate with a lackluster win over Illinois, then followed it with an aggressive showing against Purdue. What did we learn…
On Iowa SportsSoldier Salute Iowa wrestling takeaways | Pinning Combination
The Pinning Combination podcast is back from the holiday break! The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs look back at the inaugural…
On Iowa SportsIowa beats Kentucky 21-0 in the Music City Bowl | The Final Score
The Gazette's John Steppe and Mike Hlas break down Iowa's 21-0 Music City Bowl win over Kentucky on The Final Score podcast.
On Iowa SportsMusic City Mailbag: Biggest recruiting loss? Is the offense progressing? | Hawk Off The Press
Before Iowa kicks off against Kentucky in the Music City Bowl on Saturday, our Hawkeye text group members sent in questions for a mailbag episode of the Hawk…
On Iowa SportsWhy Music City Bowl picked Iowa | Hawk Off The Press
Music City Bowl CEO Scott Ramsey joins this week’s episode of the Hawk Off the Press podcast to discuss what went into setting up the Iowa-Kentucky matchup…
On Iowa SportsUnited World Wrestling’s World Cup | Pinning Combination
K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs share their impression of the United World Wrestling’s World Cup, breakdown college and high school results and look ahead to…
On Iowa SportsMailbag: Why are defensive players transferring? How will Iowa fill open skill positions? | Hawk Off The Press
It’s time for a mailbag episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast.You can contribute to future mailbag episodes by joining our free Hawkeye text group.Among…
On Iowa SportsCy-Hawk wrestling didn't disappoint | Pinning Combination
We hyped it up last week and for good reason. No. 2 Iowa's 18-15 win over No. 7 Iowa State in the annual Cy-Hawk dual last Sunday didn't disappoint.The…
On Iowa SportsWhat this week's transfer portal news means for Iowa football | Hawk Off The Press
Iowa secured a commitment out of the transfer portal from Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara. Now the Hawkeyes need to add some receivers after more departures…
On Iowa SportsCy-Hawk weight-by-weight breakdown: Will we see Spencer Lee? | Pinning Combination
The Pinning Combination is back! The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs talk all things Iowa wrestling.Our first episode of 2022-23…
On Iowa SportsNebraska 24, Iowa 17: How the West was lost | The Final Score
Iowa had a chance to write an unlikely story — going from 3-4 to the Big Ten championship game. The Hawkeyes got four-fifths of the way there, but stumbled in…
On Iowa SportsWhat to expect from Nebraska against Iowa | Hawk Off The Press
Only the Nebraska Cornhuskers stand between the Iowa football team and a return to Indianapolis for the Big Ten championship game. Nebraska is just 3-8, but…
On Iowa SportsIowa 13, Minnesota 10: One win from Indy | The Final Score
Another All-America performance from Jack Campbell fueled Iowa to its fourth-straight win. Now, the Hawkeyes are one win away from returning to the Big Ten…
On Iowa SportsLowest number: Temperature or final score? Iowa-Minnesota preview | Hawk Off The Press
Iowa took Floyd of Rosedale and left its timeouts during its last visit to Minnesota. Will the Hawkeyes keep the bronze pig again and stay in Big Ten West…
On Iowa SportsIowa 24, Wisconsin 10: Another November W | The Final Score
The Big Ten West is there for the taking. The Gazette's John Steppe and Mike Hlas discuss Iowa's defense and special teams-fueled 24-10 win over Wisconsin that…
On Iowa SportsMailbag: What's Iowa's approach to recruiting receivers? | Hawk Off The Press
The Hawk Off The Press podcast is taking some time this week to focus on the questions that fans have about Iowa football.Questions include how Iowa will…
On Iowa SportsIowa 24, Purdue 3: Undoubtedly a quality win | The Final Score
Last week was progress, but questions remained about how real that progress was for Iowa. Saturday’s 24-3 win over Purdue answered more questions in what was…
On Iowa SportsIowa-Purdue preview: Can the Hawkeyes slow Charlie Jones? | Hawk Off The Press
Saturday's Iowa-Purdue football game has an obvious storyline: Boilermakers breakout receiver Charlie Jones going against his old team. But that's not all Mike…
On Iowa SportsIowa 33, Northwestern 13: A breath of fresh air | The Final Score
Saturday’s 33-13 win over Northwestern was a breath of fresh air for the Iowa offense.What’s sustainable, particularly when it comes to the play of the…
On Iowa SportsScott Dochterman on what's next for Big Ten scheduling and Iowa's offense | Hawk Off The Press
This week's Hawk Off The Press podcast begins with an Iowa field hockey update with head coach Lisa Cellucci.Then, Scott Dochterman of The Athletic joins The…
On Iowa SportsNo. 2 Ohio State 54, Iowa 10: Out of options | The Final Score
The defense played great. And yet, it was a 54-10 loss. The offense seemingly doesn't have any answers. The Gazette' John Steppe and Mike Hlas discuss the…
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Cleveland.com columnist Doug Lesmerises wants better for Iowa fans | Hawk Off The Press
Cleveland.com and Cleveland Plain-Dealer columnist Doug Lesmerises picked Iowa to finish last in the Big Ten West this season. Ahead of Saturday's game at No…
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What the NIL era means for Iowa | Iowa Ideas
The Gazette's Iowa Ideas conference featured a panel discussing what NIL means for athletes, programs and fans as a new era of college sports takes…
On Iowa SportsMailbag: Is Iowa's offense really improving? | Hawk Off The Press
The Gazette's John Steppe answers questions from our Iowa Hawkeyes text group on this week's Hawk Off The Press podcast.Some of the questions include:How has…
On Iowa SportsNo. 4 Michigan 27, Iowa 14: Still not enough offense | The Final Score
A 1-yard pass on fourth-and-2 summed up the day for Iowa. Listen to The Final Score podcast for our thoughts on the Hawkeyes’ 27-14 loss to Michigan.
On Iowa SportsCan Iowa pull off another top-5 upset against Michigan? | Hawk Off The Press
Kinnick Stadium has been "where top-five teams go to die." No. 4 Michigan has plenty to worry about when it comes to that road atmosphere and Iowa's defense…
On Iowa SportsIowa 27, Rutgers 10: Signs of improvement | The Final Score
The takeaway from Iowa's 27-10 win over Rutgers: This team is getting better. Oh, and Cooper DeJean is a star. The Gazette's John Steppe and Mike Hlas discuss…
On Iowa SportsBreaking down Iowa vs. Rutgers (and not just the punters)
The Gazette's John Steppe and NJ Advance Media's Pat Lanni break down the key matchups in Saturday's Iowa-Rutgers Big Ten opener on this week's episode of Hawk…
On Iowa SportsRemembering a Title IX pioneer + Iowa football Q&A | Hawk Off The Press
It's a two-part episode of Hawk Off The Press this week, starting with a remembrance of Iowa professor and women’s athletics pioneer Bonnie Slatton. Many are…
On Iowa SportsIowa State 10, Iowa 7: Gloomy skies | The Final Score
After another gloomy day on offense, this time in a 10-7 loss to Iowa State, will Iowa make a change at quarterback? The Gazette's John Steppe and Mike Hlas…
On Iowa SportsCy-Hawk preview: Will Iowa's streak continue? | Hawk Off The Press
Gazette correspondent Rob Gray joins John Steppe on this week's Hawk Off The Press podcast to break down Saturday's Cy-Hawk game. Is this the year Matt…
On Iowa SportsIowa 7, South Dakota State 3: Postgame reactions | The Final Score
The final score was 7-3. There were zero touchdowns. Iowa’s win over South Dakota State on Saturday was a college football game unlike any other you’ll…
On Iowa SportsWhat to expect from South Dakota State | Hawk Off The Press
The Iowa football team certainly isn't taking South Dakota State lightly ahead of Saturday's season opener. Matt Zimmer of the Sioux Falls Argus Leader joins…
On Iowa SportsMaking the definitive Nile Kinnick documentary | Hawk Off The Press
Iowa actor, writer and producer Scott Siepker is the guest on this week's Hawk Off The Press podcast with The Gazette's John Steppe, discussing his new film…
On Iowa SportsFall sports preview: What to know about Iowa soccer and field hockey | Hawk Off The Press
The Iowa soccer team travels to 13th-ranked UCLA on Thursday night. Next week, the Iowa field hockey team takes on Wake Forest and North Carolina. Those…
On Iowa SportsWhat we'll be watching during Iowa football Kids Day practice | Hawk Off The Press
With Iowa football media day on Friday and the Kids Day open practice on Saturday, we should know a lot more about the 2022 Hawkeyes soon. Hawkeye Nation's Rob…
On Iowa SportsLadell Betts on what's changed and what hasn't since he played at Iowa | Hawk Off The Press
Iowa running backs coach Ladell Betts is the guest on this episode of Hawk Off The Press with The Gazette's John Steppe.Among the discussion topics:His…
On Iowa SportsMailbag: Depth chart thoughts, conference realignment and more from Big Ten Media Days | Hawk Off The Press
The Gazette's John Steppe answers your Iowa football questions from Big Ten Media Days on this episode of Hawk Off The Press. What does the offensive line look…
On Iowa SportsGeorge Barnett on his career path and developing Iowa O-linemen | Hawk Off The Press
Iowa offensive line coach George Barnett is the guest on this week's Hawk Off The Press podcast with The Gazette's John Steppe. Barnett talks about how Iowa…
On Iowa SportsWhat's next for the Big Ten after adding USC and UCLA? | Hawk Off The Press
Notre Dame? Oregon and Washington? Holding at 16? What's next for the Big Ten after last week's additions of USC and UCLA? The Gazette's John Steppe is joined…
On Iowa SportsReactions to Kadyn Proctor's commitment, Big Ten adding UCLA and USC | Hawk Off The Press
Thursday was a big news day. The Gazette's John Steppe answers your questions about 5-star recruit Kadyn Proctor committing to Iowa and the Big Ten adding UCLA…
On Iowa SportsPhil Parker on what he looks for in recruiting, why he's stayed at Iowa and more | Hawk Off The Press
Iowa football defensive coordinator Phil Parker is the guest on this week's Hawk Off The Press podcast with The Gazette's John Steppe.Consistency has been key…
On Iowa SportsThe latest in Iowa football recruiting and a future NIL collective | Hawk Off The Press
HawkeyeReport's Tom Kakert joins the Hawk Off The Press podcast to discuss the latest updates in Iowa football recruiting, what's happening with an NIL…
On Iowa SportsIowa football mailbag: What will the offense look like in 2022? | Hawk Off The Press
This week’s Hawk Off The Press podcast takes Iowa football questions from our text group subscribers.Some of the questions include:Why doesn’t Kirk Ferentz…
On Iowa SportsWhat Iowa DL coach Kelvin Bell thinks about NIL, the transfer portal and recruiting in 2022 | Hawk Off The Press
Iowa defensive line coach Kelvin Bell is this week’s guest on the Hawk Off the Press podcast.Bell offers his thoughts on NIL, collectives, the transfer portal…
On Iowa SportsIowa baseball coach Rick Heller makes his pitch to NCAA tournament committee | Hawk Off The Press
Iowa baseball coach Rick Heller is the guest on this week's Hawk Off The Press podcast with The Gazette's John Steppe.Heller discusses Adam Mazur's standout…
On Iowa SportsWhat "We Wave" means to Dalles Jacobus and his budding music career
Former Iowa football player Dalles Jacobus joins The Gazette's John Steppe on the Hawk Off The Press podcast to discuss his new single, "We Wave" and his…