Hawkeye Report Podcast

Week one of the Iowa football season is in the books and Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo are joined by former Hawks Joe Conklin and Julian Vandervelde to breakdown the win over Northern Illinois. What did they see from the Iowa offense and defense? Then we dive into a preview of the big game this Saturday against Iowa State. We also have a full recruiting update for football and basketball, including a rundown of the big official visitors this weekend. Plus, we have some superhero movie talk to end the show.

It’s week one of the Iowa football season and we took the Hawkeye Report Podcast on the road to Godfather’s Pizza in East Moline and Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo were joined by former Hawk Julian Vandervelde, Mike Gesell, and Argus-Dispatch columnist John Marx to preview the Hawkeyes match-up with Northern Illinois. We do several over/unders for the Iowa football season and much more.

The college football season is almost here and Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo have the latest updates on Iowa football. We open this weeks show discussing the Urban Meyer saga at Ohio State and then dive into what we learned from the Hawkeye coordinators when they met with the media this week. We dive into some Iowa basketball with the release of the Big Ten schedule and then wrap up discussing the 2019 point guard recruiting pecking order that has emerged.

Following Iowa football media day and Kids Day, there was plenty to talk about this week on the Hawkeye Report Podcast. Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo breakdown what we learned from media day and getting a look at the Hawkeyes during their scrimmage. What are the biggest questions remaining? Are there some position battles that have unexpectedly emerged? Then we talk about the troubles around the Big Ten and how it reflects on the conference. We talk a little football recruiting and wrap up discussing hoops recruiting and the changes to college basketball announced last week and the impact it will have on the Hawkeyes.

The Hawkeye Report Podcast returns after our summer hiatus to get you caught up on all the latest news on Iowa football and football and basketball recruiting. Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo open the show talking about Urban Meyer and his future. Then we dive into the off the field issues for Iowa football before getting into a deeper dive on Hawkeye football before the start of fall camp on Friday. Then we wrap up the show talking about a big football recruiting weekend and what the three new 2019 point guard hoops offers mean for the class.

The off-season is in full swing and so is our Ferentz at 20 series, looking back at the Kirk Ferentz era of Iowa football. Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo discuss the All Ferentz Era 1st and 2nd team offense and defense that were published this week on HawkeyeReport.com. Then we dive into the addition of Mikhi Sargent from Iowa Western and why Iowa backed away from a 2019 RB prospect. We also look at the official visit weekend coming up, the end of the Prime Time League, the latest with 2019 PG D.J. Carton, and much more.

It’s a special edition of the Hawkeye Report Podcast. Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo are joined by Iowa basketball players Nicholas and Michael Baer to discuss their experiences playing for the Hawkeyes. We talk to Michael about his move from manager to player and Nicholas discusses his Iowa career heading into his senior year. We also discuss the work in the weight room this spring, the state of the team, Tyler Cook, D.J. Carton, the Fortnite craze, and who they would select with the first pick in the Prime Time League Draft.

Plenty of news this week when it comes to Iowa athletics and Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo break it all down. We start with an interesting week for Iowa basketball, with more transfer rumors coming from the team banquet. Then, with Fran McCaffery and his staff preparing for the first live evaluation period next weekend, we discuss some of the top targets in the Class of 2019 and 2020 that they will be watching. We also discuss spring football and what we learned from a couple of the coaches in the past week and then wrap up talking football recruiting, including updates on a few top targets in the Class of 2019.

There’s been a bit of news coming out of Iowa City, so Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo get together to discuss Hawkeye basketball and spring football. We open the show talking about Isaiah Moss declaring for the NBA and not signing with an agent. What does it mean for the Iowa basketball team and the roster? We also dive into the departures of from other Big Ten teams and take an early look ahead to next season in the conference. Then we talk spring football and the meetings with the Iowa coaches this week. What are the big concerns for the Hawkeyes? Which positions look strong so far? We also discuss the latest recruiting news, including a quarterback falling off our hot board. Plus, we answer a bunch of questions from our fans on Twitter.

It was a busy day in Iowa City, so it’s the perfect time for an emergency podcast. Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo break down the transfer news for the Iowa basketball program. What’s the impact of Ellingson and Wagner leaving the program and will there be more to come? Then we dive into Kirk Ferentz kicking off his 20th year leading the Iowa football program with his spring football presser. We look at the news from the presser, the two deeps, and more. Then we talk a little Iowa wrestling and the greatness of Spencer Lee.

The Hawkeye basketball season has come to a close and Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo look back at Iowa’s performance at Madison Square Garden last week. Then we dive into what went right and what went wrong for Fran McCaffery’s squad this season and how to fix the Iowa program moving forward. Plus, we discuss potential departures from the basketball team and what Tyler Cook might do in the coming weeks. Then we talk NFL Combine for the Hawkeyes, look at the Iowa State Basketball Tournament, and discuss a new football commitment for 2019 and recap a big recruiting weekend for Kirk Ferentz and his program.

We have a special edition of the Hawkeye Report Podcast where Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo are joined by Rick Brown to discuss his recently released book, “Emotion in Motion-The Life and Legacy of Chris Street”. We discuss how the book and the many stories from Street’s life before he arrived at the University of Iowa and his time as a Hawkeye. We discuss the impact his passing had on people all around the state of Iowa and the legacy that lives on today. Then we dive into Iowa basketball and get Brown’s view on the Hawkeyes this season and why things haven’t come together as many thought they would this year.

This week on the podcast, Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo look back on the week of Iowa basketball. The close loss to Michigan State and then getting blown out in the second half at Ohio State. We discuss what we see as the positive and negative trends to this season and during the 8 year run of Fran McCaffery, with some surprising findings. We dive into the student seating discussion for Carver-Hawkeye Arena and the rumor that there will be a new look next year. Then we wrap up with some talk about Joe Wieskamp and signing day for football last week.

The Hawkeye Report Podcast returns this week with a breakdown of Iowa’s win over Minnesota on Tuesday night. We discuss the play of Jordan Bohannon and his foot injury and how remarkable it is that he’s played this well of late. Then we dive into the Big Ten race this year and who is the most surprising and disappointing teams in the conference. After that, we talk about a big prep hoops match-up between an Iowa commit and a Hawkeye target on Friday evening. We wrap up talking football recruiting, Gary Barta’s comments on Fran McCaffery’s contract, and potential changes to the transfer rules in college athletics.

This week on the Hawkeye Report Podcast, Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo discuss Iowa’s win over Wisconsin on Tuesday night and what went right for the Hawkeyes. Then we dive into the revelation today that Fran McCaffery signed a contract extension in November and what it means that they didn’t put out the news out at the time. Then we look at the hiring of a 10th football assistant and finally look at upcoming football recruiting visits, a great list of walk-on’s coming to Iowa, and the Hawkeyes getting back into recruiting the state of Texas in the Class of 2019.

It’s a very special edition of the Hawkeye Report Podcast. Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo sit down with former Hawkeye Kevin Skillett on the 25th anniversary of the passing of his teammate, Chris Street. We discuss what it was like for the Iowa basketball team and his memories of Street. Then we visit with former Hawkeye Chuck Long and discuss his new book, his charity event, and then we dive into Iowa football and his thoughts on Hawkeye signal caller Nate Stanley and his development.

A little bonus podcast this week from Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo. We look back at Iowa’s win over Illinois on Thursday night. Is this a turning point for the Hawkeye basketball team? What changed during the game and is Fran McCaffery shortening his bench? Who could lose their spot in the rotation? We look ahead to next week for the Hawkeyes on the court as well. Then we discuss the Kirk Ferentz presser on Wednesday, dive into recruiting with a new commitment on board and talk hoops recruiting, and wrap up discussing Iowa wrestling with a big meet on Sunday against Oklahoma State.

The Hawkeye Report Podcast returns for one more show before 2017 comes to a close. We look back at Iowa breaking their bowl losing streak with their win in the Pinstripe Bowl over Boston College. Then we dive into the future for the Hawkeye football team with projection of who starts on both sides of the ball in 2018. Then we discuss Iowa hoops win over Northern Illinois on Friday night, plus we look at what the Hawkeyes need to do to make the post season this year and the overall view of the Big Ten.

Just in time for the holidays, it’s the Hawkeye Report Podcast. Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo give you a full preview of the 2017 Pinstripe Bowl and assess the impact of Alaric Jackson not being able to play and the shuffling of the offensive line. We also look at Boston College and the strong their strong finish to the 2017 season. We then dive into the 2018 recruiting class that signed this week. We assess the class as it stands now and which targets remain heading into the February signing period. Then we wrap up talking Iowa basketball and preview a big game on Friday night against Colorado.

The Hawkeye Report Podcast hit the road to Godfather’s Pizza in East Moline with an all-star crew of guests. Joining Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo on the show are Pat Angerer, Joe Conklin, Julian Vandervelde, and Mike Gesell. We open talking about The Pinstripe bowl and what bowl prep is like for an Iowa player. Then we head to the creepy corner for the latest from the recruiting trail, including a big commitment from a 4 star prospect this week and a big visit this weekend. Then we wrap up trying to make sense about what’s going on with Iowa basketball, preview the ISU game, and some good Fran stories.