Shows / On Iowa Sports
On Iowa Sports
Iowa Hawkeyes football, basketball, wrestling and more from The Gazette in Eastern Iowa.
Episodes
On Iowa SportsTyler Linderbaum's high school coach explains what makes him a special NFL prospect | Hawk Off The Press
Former Solon High School football coach Kevin Miller is the guest on this week's Hawk Off The Press podcast. Ahead of the NFL Draft, Miller explains what it…
On Iowa SportsIowa football recruiting update, open spring practice preview with Tom Kakert | Hawk Off The Press
HawkeyeReport's Tom Kakert joins The Gazette's John Steppe on this episode of Hawk Off The Press to discuss the latest in Iowa football recruiting, the future…
On Iowa SportsWhat we've learned about Iowa football so far this spring | Hawk Off The Press
The Gazette's John Steppe and The Athletic's Scott Dochterman take a position-by-position look at Iowa football with 2022 spring practice underway on the Hawk…
On Iowa SportsCatch up on Iowa baseball | Hawk Off The Press
As the Iowa baseball team's first Big Ten home series approaches this weekend, The Gazette's Jeff Johnson joins John Steppe on Hawk Off The Press to discuss…
On Iowa SportsIowa football spring practice observations | Hawk Off The Press
A portion of Iowa football's spring practice was open to media recently and The Gazette's John Steppe shares his observations on this episode of Hawk Off The…
On Iowa SportsBrad Floy hears it all as Iowa men's basketball athletic trainer | T'd Up with Connor and Patrick
Athletic trainer Brad Floy has a unique perspective in the Iowa men's basketball program. The lifelong Hawkeye fan has worked with Steve Alford, Todd Lickliter…
On Iowa SportsPayton Sandfort reflects on freshman season | T'd Up with Connor and Patrick
Payton Sandfort made a big impact off the bench in his first season for Iowa men's basketball. The freshman from Waukee joins the T'd Up with Connor and…
On Iowa SportsSpring football preview with Rob Howe | Hawk Off The Press
Iowa winter sports came to a sudden end. Now let's look ahead to spring football. How will the offensive line answer its question marks? Where does the…
On Iowa SportsNCAA wrestling takeaways: Best teams, wrestlers and a closer look at Iowa | Pinning Combination
Penn State was dominant, Gable Steveson put on another show, Iowa stumbled, but took third and kept its streak of finalists intact, and there were upsets…
- On Iowa Sports
March Sadness for the Hawkeyes
The Iowa men's and women's basketball teams went home early in the NCAA Tournament. Iowa State's teams are playing on. The Gazette's Mike Hlas and Nathan Ford…
On Iowa SportsNCAA wrestling preview and picks | Pinning Combination
Does Iowa have a shot at the national title? Which Hawkeyes can be expected to wrestle above their seeds? The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach…
On Iowa SportsHow far will Iowa men's basketball go? | Hawk Off The Press
After winning four games in four days to capture the Big Ten men's basketball tournament championship, Iowa enters the NCAA men's basketball tournament as a…
On Iowa SportsSelection Sunday outlook for Iowa women's basketball | Hawk Off The Press
The Gazette's John Steppe and Jeff Linder discuss Iowa's run to the Big Ten women's basketball tournament title, the Hawkeyes' NCAA Tournament seeding outlook…
On Iowa SportsWhat's with all the forfeits in the Big Ten wrestling tournament? | Pinning Combination
Michigan was the story of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships, beating out Penn State and Iowa for the title. But the elephant in the room was all the medical…
On Iowa SportsHawkeye mailbag from Indy + Joey Woody on another Big Ten men's track title | Hawk Off The Press
After the Hawkeyes repeated as Big Ten indoor men's track and field champions this year, Iowa director of track and field and cross country Joey Woody talks to…
On Iowa SportsPreviewing the 2022 Big Ten wrestling tournament | Pinning Combination
Can Iowa repeat? Which Hawkeyes could finish higher than their seeds? The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs break down this weekend's…
On Iowa SportsWhat Iowa means to Nicholas and Michael Baer | T'd Up with Connor and Patrick
Episode 8 of T'd Up with Connor and Patrick returns to the brothers theme. Connor and Patrick McCaffery are joined by former Iowa men's basketball players…
On Iowa SportsTom Kakert on Iowa's QB coach search, recruiting + Keith Duncan on Every Kick Counts | Hawk Off The Press
Iowa needs a new quarterbacks coach after Ken O'Keefe stepped down. What route will the Hawkeyes go in their search? HawkeyeReport's Tom Kakert…
On Iowa SportsConcerns about Iowa wrestling after a close win over Nebraska? | Pinning Combination
After Iowa escaped Nebraska with a 20-15 win on Sunday in the last dual of the season, should there be concerns about the Hawkeyes entering the postseason? The…
On Iowa SportsHall of Famer Rebecca Lobo describes what makes Caitlin Clark so exciting | Hawk Off The Press
Women's basketball Hall of Famer and analyst Rebecca Lobo is the guest on this episode of Hawk Off The Press with The Gazette's John Steppe. She describes what…
On Iowa SportsIowa wrestling fan shouting racial slur puts damper on Senior Day win | Pinning Combination
The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs discuss Iowa's Senior Day win over Wisconsin and the incident involving a fan shouting a racial…
On Iowa SportsMargaret McCaffery addresses social media criticism of her sons | T’d Up with Connor and Patrick
Margaret McCaffery, Iowa men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery’s wife and the mother of Hawkeye basketball players Connor and Patrick McCaffery, is the guest…
On Iowa SportsScott Dochterman on Iowa's QB outlook for 2022 | Hawk Off The Press
Hawk Off The Press is talking offense this week. The Athletic's Scott Dochterman joins The Gazette's John Steppe to discuss Iowa's quarterback outlook for 2022…
On Iowa SportsTakeaways from No. 2 Iowa's loss to No. 1 Penn State | Pinning Combination
The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs discuss No. 2 Iowa's loss to No. 1 Penn State on this segment of the Pinning Combination.» Watch…
On Iowa SportsCaitlin Clark describes fun, successful culture of Iowa women's basketball | T'd Up
Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark is the guest on a new episode of T’d Up with Connor and Patrick.Clark describes the recruiting process and why she…
On Iowa SportsTyler Goodson on NFL Draft decision, favorite memories at Iowa | Hawk Off The Press
Former Iowa running back Tyler Goodson is the guest on this week’s Hawk Off The Press podcast.Goodson explains what went into his decision to enter the NFL…
On Iowa SportsCan Iowa beat Penn State? | Pinning Combination
Iowa extended its dual win streak to 29 with a victory at Ohio State. Can the Hawkeyes beat No. 1 Penn State on Friday? The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of…
On Iowa SportsCullan Schriever's redshirt is pulled with Austin DeSanto out | Pinning Combination
As Iowa prepares to put its 28-dual win streak on the line against Ohio State, the Hawkeyes' lineup is coming together. But there still is a question mark at…
On Iowa SportsAustin Ash: Euchre, scout team and karaoke extraordinaire | T'd Up with Connor and Patrick
According to Connor McCaffery, he's everyone's favorite player. If you're not sold on that yet, you might be after this podcast. Iowa's Austin Ash is the guest…
On Iowa SportsFirst look at Iowa football 2022: Thoughts on new Big Ten schedule, key returners, remaining questions | Hawk Off The Press
After a 10-win 2021, the Hawk Off The Press podcast takes its first look at the 2022 Iowa football season on a new episode with The Gazette's John Steppe and…
On Iowa SportsDrake Ayala impresses at 125, Michael Kemerer returns at 174 | Pinning Combination
All eyes were at 125 pounds last weekend at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Drake Ayala filled in for the injured Iowa three-time NCAA champion Spencer Lee, and did so…
On Iowa SportsWhat's next for Iowa wrestling with Spencer Lee out for the season? | Pinning Combination
The holidays brought some disappointing news for Iowa wrestling. Spencer Lee announced he'll have knee surgery and miss the rest of the season. What does that…
On Iowa SportsCitrus Bowl Q&A: What to expect as Iowa faces Kentucky | Hawk Off The Press
The Gazette's John Steppe answers your questions about the Iowa-Kentucky Citrus Bowl on this week's episode of Hawk Off The Press.
On Iowa SportsLuka Garza shares stories from Iowa career and life in the NBA | T'd Up up with Connor and Patrick
Iowa men's basketball legend Luka Garza is the guest on episode 4 of T'd Up with Connor and Patrick! The Hawkeyes' all-time leading scorer discusses his career…
On Iowa SportsIowa State, Purdue treat Humboldt to entertaining dual; Iowa wins pool, UNI earns fifth at Journeyman Collegiate Duals
Hall of Fame Coach Dick Briggs and The Gazette’s K.J. Pilcher share break down Iowa State’s win over Purdue, Iowa and UNI’s performance at the Journeyman…
On Iowa SportsCitrus Bowl preview and a look back at 2021 | Hawk Off The Press
Jon Hale from the Louisville Courier-Journal and Scott Dochterman from the Athletic join John Steppe on Hawk Off the Press. Hale gives a scouting report on…
On Iowa SportsUNI Open, Humboldt to host, Iowa and UNI head to Journeyman Collegiate Duals | Pinning Combination
Hall of Fame Coach Dick Briggs and The Gazette’s K.J. Pilcher share their insight on the UNI Open results for UNI, Iowa and Iowa State. They also discuss Iowa…
On Iowa SportsIowa men's basketball's 7-3 start, Goodson's opt-out | Hawk Off The Press
Mike Hlas joins John Steppe on Hawk Off The Press to analyze Iowa men's basketball's 7-3 start and running back Tyler Goodson's departure from the team to…
On Iowa SportsIowa's Murray twins discuss unique journey to D-I basketball | T'd Up with Connor and Patrick
Keegan and Kris Murray have emerged as versatile weapons for the Iowa men's basketball team, with Keegan even garnering significant NBA Draft interest. It can…
On Iowa SportsCy-Hawk women's basketball takeaways | Hawk Off The Press
Jeff Linder joins John Steppe on Hawk Off The Press to break down No. 15 Iowa State's 77-70 win over No. 12 Iowa in the Cy-Hawk women's basketball game. Plus…
On Iowa SportsCy-Hawk wrestling takeaways | Pinning Combination
K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs discuss all the Cy-Hawk dual action and oddities on the Pinning Combination!
On Iowa SportsNo. 2 Michigan 42, No. 13 Iowa 3: Postgame takeaways | The Final Score
It was ugly. John Steppe and Mike Hlas discuss Iowa’s 42-3 loss to Michigan in the Big Ten championship game.
On Iowa SportsCy-Hawk wrestling preview | Pinning Combination
It's Cy-Hawk wrestling week! K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs preview Sunday's Iowa-Iowa State dual on this week's Pinning Combination, plus discuss takeaways from…
On Iowa SportsBig Ten championship game preview: Breaking down Iowa vs. Michigan | Hawk Off The Press
Two teams few were predicting would be in Indianapolis will meet in Saturday night's Big Ten football championship game: Iowa and Michigan. The Gazette's John…
On Iowa SportsInstant reaction: Iowa earns ticket to Big Ten championship game | Hawk Off The Press
A Big Ten West title seemed well out of reach for the Hawkeyes four weeks ago, but then they won four in a row and got a little help from P.J. Fleck and the…
On Iowa SportsNo. 16 Iowa 28, Nebraska 21: Postgame takeaways | The Final Score
Special, special teams. It was the story of the day (and the season?) as Iowa rallied to beat Nebraska 28-21 on Black Friday. Now, the Hawkeyes cheer on…
On Iowa SportsPinning Combination podcast returns for the 2021-22 wrestling season in Iowa!
The Pinning Combination begins another wrestling season with a tribute to our friend and co-host G. Wyatt Schultz. Takeaways from Iowa's win over Princeton and…
On Iowa SportsIowa-Nebraska preview: What to expect in Friday's regular-season finale | Hawk Off The Press
Nebraska enters Friday’s regular-season finale against No. 16 Iowa short-handed, player-wise and coaching staff-wise. What should Hawkeye fans expect from the…
On Iowa SportsMcCaffery brothers interview Hurt brothers! AAU, recruiting stories and college careers | T'd Up
It's an all-brothers episode of T'd Up with Connor and Patrick! Iowa's Connor and Patrick McCaffery talk to Michael and Matthew Hurt about their basketball…
On Iowa SportsNo. 17 Iowa 33, Illinois 23: Postgame thoughts | The Final Score
Another week you could find plenty of faults in an Iowa football performance. But another Iowa win. The Hawkeyes are 9-2 after a 33-23 win over Illinois and…
On Iowa SportsIllinois-Iowa preview: No Bielema this week, but rebuild is ahead of schedule | Hawk Off The Press
Bret Bielema won't get a return to Kinnick Stadium this week after he tested positive for COVID-19, but his rebuild at Illinois does appear to be ahead of…
On Iowa SportsNo. 20 Iowa 27, Minnesota 22: Postgame thoughts | The Final Score
The box score doesn’t look like an Iowa win, but the scoreboard does. The Gazette’s John Steppe and Mike Hlas share their initial postgame thoughts after No…
On Iowa SportsMinnesota-Iowa preview: It's Alex Padilla time | Hawk Off The Press
The Gazette's John Steppe previews Saturday's Minnesota-Iowa game with The Des Moines Register's Kennington Lloyd Smith III and The Minneapolis Star-Tribune's…
On Iowa SportsIowa-Northwestern preview: Can the Hawkeyes do ... something on offense? | Hawk Off The Press
After two straight games of virtually unwatchable offense (and almost season-long doubts), will Northwestern provide Iowa a chance to fill up the box score?…
On Iowa SportsNEW SHOW! T'd Up with Connor and Patrick debuts with guest Joe Toussaint
T’d Up with Connor and Patrick debuts today with the McCaffery brothers interviewing their Hawkeye men’s basketball teammate and good friend Joe…
On Iowa SportsWisconsin 27, No. 9 Iowa 7: Postgame thoughts | The Final Score
Another day of offensive struggles, another one-sided loss for the Iowa Hawkeyes. The Gazette’s John Steppe and Mike Hlas share their initial postgame thoughts…
On Iowa SportsIowa-Wisconsin preview, recruiting update with Tom Kakert | Hawk Off The Press
Hawkeye Report's Tom Kakert joins The Gazette's John Steppe on Hawk Off The Press to preview Saturday's Iowa-Wisconsin game, discuss what the Hawkeyes need to…
On Iowa SportsScott Dochterman on what Iowa football has to change after loss to Purdue | Hawk Off The Press
A 24-7 loss to Purdue dropped Iowa from No. 2 to No. 11 in the rankings and forced all three phases of the ball to address questions entering the bye week. The…
On Iowa SportsPurdue 24, No. 2 Iowa 7: Postgame thoughts | The Final Score
What had looked potentially like a dream Iowa football season suddenly has a different tone. The Gazette’s John Steppe and Mike Hlas share their initial…
On Iowa SportsMike Carmin previews Purdue-Iowa, Vanessa Miller explains Title IX settlement | Hawk Off The Press
The Gazette's John Steppe has two guests on this week's Hawk Off The Press, our Hawkeye football podcast. First, Mike Carmin of the Lafayette Journal & Courier…