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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 recently-revised 2024 and 2025 Big Ten football schedules mean for the conference and Iowa. Plus, what Doug expects from the Hawkeye offense and Ohio State transfer Kaleb Brown this fall.

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 regional bid but was also “a season of near-misses,” looks back at the Hawkeyes’ regional games and details how the team will look to improve, including via the transfer portal.

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 announcement, plus what Iowa should be looking for in its search to replace Barta.Iowa announced Thursday morning (after this podcast was recorded) that Beth Goetz will be its interim AD.

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 episode.Other questions include: Where could Erick All fit in Iowa's offense? What are the latest transfer portal developments in wrestling and basketball?

Questions still outnumber answers after revelations that University of Iowa and Iowa State University athletes are under investigation for online sports wagering. The Gazette's John Steppe and Erin Murphy break down what we know and what questions remain on the latest episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast.

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 Wednesday against Maryland (4:30 p.m., BTN). Gillispie breaks down how Iowa went from 3-20 in the Big Ten last year to 10-13 this season and a bright future for the program that includes facility renovations.

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 receiver Kaleb Brown. Questions about Iowa’s strategy in the transfer portal in football and men’s and women’s basketball are also included.Sign up for our free text group and contribute to future mailbag episodes by visiting joinsubtext.com/hawkeyes.

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 the Hawk Off The Press podcast as the Iowa football team wraps up 2023 spring practices this week.

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 evaluates the pro prospects on this episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast. The longtime NFL scout also offers his thoughts on tight end Sam LaPorta and linebacker Jack Campbell.

It’s a mailbag episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast, with questions covering multiple Hawkeye sports, including football, basketball, baseball and softball.Among the topics:What are the possibilities for Iowa’s basketball teams in the transfer portal?Where does Iowa football turn at receiver now that Brody Brecht is focusing on baseball?Where will Iowa’s prospects be selected in the NFL Draft?What can be done about women’s basketball officiating?What’s the latest with the Hawkeye baseball and softball teams?Note: Josh Cohen, who was mentioned in the transfer portal segment, committed to UMass after this podcast was recorded.Contribute to future mailbag episodes by joining our free Hawkeye text group.» Subscribe to the Hawk Off The Press newsletter» Iowa football coverage on TheGazette.com» Iowa basketball coverage on TheGazette.com

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 first Final Four team in 1993 and what it's like watching this year's team.

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 Four.» Iowa basketball coverage on TheGazette.com» Follow On Iowa Sports on Twitter and Facebook» Sign up for our free Hawk Off The Press newsletter

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 and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs is here to break down all the action from the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships.What’s Spencer Lee’s legacy? Did Iowa, Iowa State and Northern Iowa meet expectations? And what will those programs look like next season?» Follow On Iowa Sports on Twitter and Facebook» Iowa wrestling coverage on The Gazette.com» Full Pinning Combination episodes on YouTube

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 podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs is here to break it all down, with a weight-by-weight look at the tournament, team predictions and more.We also have takeaways from last week’s tournaments, NCAA Division II in Cedar Rapids, NCAA Division III and NAIA women.0:45 - NCAA Division II takeaways20:05 - NCAA Division III takeaways32:16 - NAIA women's takeaways38:00 - NCAA Division I preview» Follow On Iowa Sports on Twitter and Facebook» Iowa wrestling coverage on The Gazette.com» Full Pinning Combination episodes on YouTube

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 coach Dick Briggs is here to break it all down.We have takeaways from the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships in Cedar Rapids, the Big Ten and Big 12 tournaments and more. Plus, a look at what’s coming up this week, including the NCAA Division II and Division III championships.1:01 - National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Championships21:12 - Big Ten Championships38:45 - Big 12 Championships» Follow On Iowa Sports on Twitter and Facebook» Iowa wrestling coverage on The Gazette.com» Full Pinning Combination episodes on YouTube

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 $4.2 million settlement in a racial discrimination lawsuit brought by former Hawkeye football players against the University of Iowa.Among the questions:Has Iowa done enough to get a 1-seed in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament?What is Iowa athletic director Gary Barta’s future?Contribute to future mailbag episodes by joining our free Hawkeye text group.» Subscribe to the Hawk Off The Press newsletter» Iowa football coverage on TheGazette.com» Iowa women's basketball coverage on TheGazette.com

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 the Big Ten Wrestling Championships. Will Iowa challenge Penn State? Which wrestlers are poised to finish better than their seeds?Plus, a look at the top Iowa storylines across all levels of college wrestling as the postseason continues.» Follow On Iowa Sports on Twitter and Facebook» Iowa wrestling coverage on The Gazette.com» Full Pinning Combination episodes on YouTube

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 expectations for the Big Ten indoor track and field championships and, the breakout athletes on this year’s Hawkeye teams and what to watch for in the outdoor season.

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 Sunday, where Spencer Lee wrestled his last home match as a Hawkeye and Iowa beat Oklahoma State.Plus, a look at what else happened in college wrestling last week, including Iowa State’s loss to Missouri and David Carr’s big win.» Follow On Iowa Sports on Twitter and Facebook» Iowa wrestling coverage on The Gazette.com» Full Pinning Combination episodes on YouTube

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 getting a young team with seven freshmen up to speed, competing at Xtream Arena and her goals for hosting the Big Ten Championships in March.Schmid discusses her team’s turnaround so far in 2023, having former player Elise van Heuvelen Treadwell on staff and how she recruits internationally.