On Iowa Podcast

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 133 pounds, as Cullan Schriever's redshirt was removed with Austin DeSanto out. The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs discuss the situation and Iowa's wins over Northwestern and Illinois on the Pinning Combination.

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 Episode 5 of T'd Up with Connor and Patrick. He details the work ethic that got him a spot on the team, what his responsibilities are on the scout team, road trip activities and some memorable casino and karaoke nights. The end of the episode features a draft of their favorite TV shows. T'd Up with Connor and Patrick is presented by https://www.hameshomes.com/ (Hames Homes). Hames Homes provides comfort, beauty and value to Eastern Iowa homeowners.

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 https://twitter.com/jsteppe1 (John Steppe) and The Des Moines Register’s https://twitter.com/SkinnyKenny_ (Kennington Lloyd Smith III). The news of the day https://www.thegazette.com/hawkeye-football/hawkeyes-to-open-2022-big-ten-slate-with-rutgers-after-conference-shuffles-schedule/ (is an adjusted Big Ten schedule). How does the shuffling help or hurt Iowa? Plus, a look at key returners for the Hawkeyes, the remaining question marks and what expectations should be considering the schedule. Last week's episode was a video exclusive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8ZhoHXRtkU (Watch John break down three key plays from the Hawkeyes' Citrus Bowl loss to Kentucky).

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 admirably. On this week’s episode of the Pinning Combination podcast, The Gazette’s K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs break down the Fort Dodge product’s showing, plus more takeaways from the Hawkeyes’ wins over Minnesota and Purdue. That includes Michael Kemerer’s return at 174 and a standing ovation for Gopher heavyweight Gable Steveson.

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 mean for the Hawkeyes going forward? K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs discuss who will fill in and what the national championship outlook looks like now on this episode of the Pinning Combination, a podcast about all things wrestling in Iowa.

The Gazette's John Steppe answers your questions about the Iowa-Kentucky Citrus Bowl on this week's episode of Hawk Off The Press.

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 from the recruiting process to being named National Player of the Year. He breaks down how he improved in the offeseasons and became an NBA player, plus what life in the NBA is like and how it compares to college. Then it's this week's draft: Superhero movies. T'd Up with Connor and Patrick is presented by https://www.hameshomes.com/ (Hames Homes).

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 Collegiate Duals and the Desert Duals in Las Vegas.

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 Kentucky, and then Dochterman and Steppe talk about the Hawkeyes’ 2021 season and Citrus Bowl matchup.

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 State Coach Kevin Dresser and Purdue Coach Tony Ersland bringing NCAA Division I programs to their hometown and breakdown the upcoming Journeyman Collegiate Duals for top-ranked Iowa and UNI.

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 focus on NFL Draft preparations.

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 be hard to believe for two players who were under 6 feet tall and primarily 3-point shooters early in their high school careers. On this episode of T'd Up with Connor and Patrick, the twins discuss their basketball journeys, which included a stop at prep school after their time at Cedar Rapids Prairie. T’d Up with Connor and Patrick is presented by https://www.hameshomes.com/ (Hames Homes).

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, answering our text subscribers' questions about the Citrus Bowl and Xavier Nwankpa's commitment.

K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs discuss all the Cy-Hawk dual action and oddities on the Pinning Combination!

It was ugly. John Steppe and Mike Hlas discuss Iowa’s 42-3 loss to Michigan in the Big Ten championship game.

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 the Hawkeyes' win over fill-in Army.

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 https://twitter.com/jsteppe1 (John Steppe) discusses the matchup with Hawkeye Report's https://twitter.com/hawkeyereport (Tom Kakert) and The Detroit News' https://twitter.com/chengelis (Angelique Chengelis) on this episode of Hawk Off The Press. Plus, what led to Deuce Hogan's transfer, an update on Xavier Nwankpa's recruitment from Tom and answering our text subscribers' questions.

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 Golden Gophers. John Steppe and Mike Hlas talk about Iowa’s improbable Big Ten West title and the upcoming matchup against Michigan on a special edition of Hawk Off the Press.

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 Minnesota to beat Wisconsin to give them a spot in the Big Ten championship game. John Steppe and Mike Hlas discuss their takeaways on The Final Score, The Gazette’s Hawkeye football postgame podcast.

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 more from the first week of college wrestling, plus new Iowa women's wrestling coach Clarissa Chun.