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Nebraska 24, Iowa 17: How the West was lost | The Final Score
November 26, 2022 03:02 - 13 minutes - 31.3 MBIowa 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 Friday’s regular-season finale with a 24-17 loss to Nebraska. The Gazette's John Steppe and Mike Hlas discuss what happened and what’s next on The Final Score.
What to expect from Nebraska against Iowa | Hawk Off The Press
November 24, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 38.4 MBOnly 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 these games have often been close. Luke Mullin of the Lincoln Journal Star joins The Gazette's John Steppe on the Hawk Off The Press podcast to tell us what to expect from the Huskers on Friday.
Iowa 13, Minnesota 10: One win from Indy | The Final Score
November 20, 2022 04:52 - 16 minutes - 38.5 MBAnother 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 championship game. The Gazette's John Steppe and Mike Hlas discuss Iowa’s 13-10 win over Minnesota and take a quick look ahead to Friday’s game against Nebraska on The Final Score.
Lowest number: Temperature or final score? Iowa-Minnesota preview | Hawk Off The Press
November 18, 2022 15:30 - 22 minutes - 51.6 MBIowa 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 contention? Andy Greder from the St. Paul Pioneer Press joins The Gazette's John Steppe on this week’s Hawk Off the Press podcast to preview the Iowa-Minnesota game (and warn us about the first row of the Huntington Bank Stadium press box). Subscribe to the free Hawk Off The Press newsletter
Iowa 24, Wisconsin 10: Another November W | The Final Score
November 13, 2022 03:07 - 14 minutes - 33.6 MBThe 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 put the Hawkeyes in a four-way tie atop the division Next week’s game at Minnesota now has a lot on the line. Follow On Iowa Sports on Twitter and Facebook
Mailbag: What's Iowa's approach to recruiting receivers? | Hawk Off The Press
November 10, 2022 22:17 - 24 minutes - 55.7 MBThe 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 defend Wisconsin’s running game, how Iowa’s wide receiver recruiting is progressing and Keagan Johnson’s status. Iowa receivers coach Kelton Copeland helps us answer the latter two. If you want to contribute to future mailbag episodes, be sure to join our free Hawkeyes text group.
Iowa 24, Purdue 3: Undoubtedly a quality win | The Final Score
November 06, 2022 00:19 - 8 minutes - 19.3 MBLast 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 undoubtedly a quality road win for the Hawkeyes. The Gazette's John Steppe and Mike Hlas share their thoughts about how Iowa got here and what more can be accomplished on The Final Score podcast.
Iowa-Purdue preview: Can the Hawkeyes slow Charlie Jones? | Hawk Off The Press
November 03, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutes - 63.5 MBSaturday'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 Carmin of The Lafayette Journal & Courier and John Steppe of The Gazette discuss on this Iowa-Purdue preview episode of Hawk Off The Press. Can Iowa's offense take advantage of opportunities against Purdue? What is it that has made Jeff Brohm's teams so successful against the Hawkeyes in the past? Plus, early predictions. » Sign up ...
Iowa 33, Northwestern 13: A breath of fresh air | The Final Score
October 30, 2022 02:04 - 11 minutes - 27 MBSaturday’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 offensive line and quarterback Spencer Petras? The Gazette's John Steppe and Mike Hlas share our thoughts on The Final Score podcast. » Join our free text group
Scott Dochterman on what's next for Big Ten scheduling and Iowa's offense | Hawk Off The Press
October 27, 2022 18:25 - 1 hour - 159 MBThis 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 Gazette's John Steppe to discuss Big Ten football scheduling news, what Iowa's future schedules might look like and where the Hawkeyes' offense goes from here. » Sign up for the free Hawk Off The Press newsletter
No. 2 Ohio State 54, Iowa 10: Out of options | The Final Score
October 22, 2022 23:08 - 11 minutes - 25.9 MBThe 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 postgame talking points on The Final Score.
Cleveland.com columnist Doug Lesmerises wants better for Iowa fans | Hawk Off The Press
October 20, 2022 17:00 - 31 minutes - 72.6 MBCleveland.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. 2 Ohio State, the Buckeyes say they aren't dismissing the Hawkeyes — but Lesmerises is. Lesmerises joins the Hawk Off The Press podcast with The Gazette's John Steppe to break down the battle between Iowa’s defense and OSU’s offense, then discuss why he's “disgusted” by the Ferentz-led Iowa offense and why Iowa fans deserve better.
What the NIL era means for Iowa | Iowa Ideas
October 14, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 133 MBThe 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 hold. Panelists include: Brad Heinrichs, founder of the Swarm collective Lyla Clerry, Iowa senior associate athletics director for compliance and sports performance David Harris, Northern Iowa athletics director Host: John Steppe, The Gazette Learn more about Iowa Ideas at iowaideas.com.
Mailbag: Is Iowa's offense really improving? | Hawk Off The Press
October 06, 2022 14:45 - 23 minutes - 53 MBThe 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 Bret Bielema become successful so quickly at Illinois? What would it take for Iowa to make a coaching change to improve its offense? How exactly do you see the Iowa offense improving when it still ranks near the buttom nationally? Which offensive line rotation has been the best? » Sign up for the free Hawk Off The Press newslett...
No. 4 Michigan 27, Iowa 14: Still not enough offense | The Final Score
October 01, 2022 23:06 - 11 minutes - 26.2 MBA 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.
Can Iowa pull off another top-5 upset against Michigan? | Hawk Off The Press
September 29, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes - 78.2 MBKinnick 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. But can the Hawkeyes do enough on offense to pull off the upset Saturday? The Gazette's John Steppe previews the game with Angelique Chengelis of The Detroit News on this episode of Hawk Off The Press. » Sign up for the free Hawk Off The Press newsletter.
Iowa 27, Rutgers 10: Signs of improvement | The Final Score
September 25, 2022 14:55 - 11 minutes - 25.8 MBThe 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 their postgame reactions on this episode of The Final Score.
Breaking down Iowa vs. Rutgers (and not just the punters)
September 22, 2022 17:00 - 21 minutes - 48.4 MBThe 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 Off The Press. » Sign up for the free Hawk Off The Press newsletter.
Remembering a Title IX pioneer + Iowa football Q&A | Hawk Off The Press
September 16, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 59.9 MBIt'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 familiar with Christine Grant's story, but Amy Wilson, the NCAA's Managing Director of Inclusion, helps us understand Slatton's impact. Then, The Gazette's John Steppe answers your Iowa football questions (sign up for our free text group to join the conversation).
Iowa State 10, Iowa 7: Gloomy skies | The Final Score
September 11, 2022 02:30 - 12 minutes - 28.8 MBAfter 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 discuss that and more postgame storylines and answer questions from our text group (join here!) on a new episode of The Final Score podcast.
Cy-Hawk preview: Will Iowa's streak continue? | Hawk Off The Press
September 08, 2022 17:00 - 20 minutes - 46.3 MBGazette 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 Campbell's Cyclones break through, or will the Hawkeyes increase their series winning streak to seven? » Subscribe to the Hawk Off The Press newsletter
Iowa 7, South Dakota State 3: Postgame reactions | The Final Score
September 04, 2022 00:24 - 10 minutes - 24.6 MBThe 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 probably see in 2022. The Gazette's John Steppe and Mike Hlas break it down and answer questions from our text group (join here!) on The Final Score podcast.
What to expect from South Dakota State | Hawk Off The Press
September 01, 2022 17:00 - 14 minutes - 32.3 MBThe 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 The Gazette's John Steppe on the Hawk Off The Press podcast to explain why you should expect a competitive game Saturday. » Subscribe to the Hawk Off The Press newsletter
Making the definitive Nile Kinnick documentary | Hawk Off The Press
August 24, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 73.3 MBIowa 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 "Kinnick: The Documentary." The documentary seeks to tell the definitive story of the Iowa football legend, including his playing career and life ambitions. You can watch it on Vimeo. » Subscribe to the Hawk Off The Press newsletter
Fall sports preview: What to know about Iowa soccer and field hockey | Hawk Off The Press
August 18, 2022 17:00 - 21 minutes - 49.6 MBThe 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 difficult schedules aim to prepare these teams for successful fall seasons. On this episode of Hawk Off The Press, The Gazette's John Steppe interviews Iowa soccer coach Dave DiIanni and Iowa field hockey coach Lisa Cellucci about what to expect. » Subscribe to the Hawk Off The Press newsletter
What we'll be watching during Iowa football Kids Day practice | Hawk Off The Press
August 11, 2022 17:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBWith 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 Howe joins The Gazette's John Steppe on Hawk Off The Press to discuss the key players and position groups to watch. Plus, thoughts on Big Ten media rights negotations and predictions for Iowa's record this season. » Subscribe to the Hawk Off The Press newsletter
Ladell Betts on what's changed and what hasn't since he played at Iowa | Hawk Off The Press
August 03, 2022 17:00 - 17 minutes - 39.8 MBIowa 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 approach to fall camp with a young group of running backs. His thoughts on NIL and how often it comes up in recruiting. The importance of fullbacks at Iowa. What's changed at Iowa since his playing career and why he wanted to return as a coach. » Subscribe to the Hawk Off The Press newsletter
Mailbag: Depth chart thoughts, conference realignment and more from Big Ten Media Days | Hawk Off The Press
July 28, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 66.9 MBThe 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 like after Justin Britt's injury? Why isn't Xavier Nwankpa in the two-deeps? How much does Kirk Ferentz's voice resonate in college football? Is there really a reason to be optimistic about the Iowa offense? All that, and much more. You can contribute your questions to future episodes by joining our free text group. Text 319-7...
George Barnett on his career path and developing Iowa O-linemen | Hawk Off The Press
July 14, 2022 17:00 - 31 minutes - 71.6 MBIowa 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 develops young O-line starters, his career path, how his high school coaches helped him through tragedy, what it was like coaching Tyler Linderbaum, how he would build a perfect Iowa O-lineman and more. Subscribe to the free Hawk Off The Press newsletter
What's next for the Big Ten after adding USC and UCLA? | Hawk Off The Press
July 07, 2022 17:45 - 30 minutes - 70.1 MBNotre 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 by The Des Moines Register's Kennington Lloyd Smith III to discuss the conference's next steps and what these moves mean for Iowa. Subscribe to the free Hawk Off The Press newsletter
Reactions to Kadyn Proctor's commitment, Big Ten adding UCLA and USC | Hawk Off The Press
July 01, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 34.5 MBThursday 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 and USC.
Reactions to Kadyn Proctor's commitment, Big Ten adding UCLA and USC
July 01, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 34.5 MBThursday 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 and USC.
Phil Parker on what he looks for in recruiting, why he's stayed at Iowa and more | Hawk Off The Press
June 22, 2022 17:00 - 39 minutes - 89.6 MBIowa 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 for Parker and Iowa's defense, and he talks about why that is, what he looks for in recruits to fit in with the Hawkeyes, why he stayed at Iowa even when he had other job offers and how Bob Sanders set the tone for Ferentz-era defenses. But Parker also talks about how things have changed in his time as coach, including the cash posi...
The latest in Iowa football recruiting and a future NIL collective | Hawk Off The Press
June 16, 2022 13:00 - 49 minutes - 114 MBHawkeyeReport'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 collective for Hawkeye athletes and what quarterback Spencer Petras' offseason looks like (10:40). First, Iowa director of track and field and cross country Joey Woody recaps the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field championships and the Hawkeyes' season as a whole. Subscribe to the free Hawk Off The Press newsletter.
Iowa football mailbag: What will the offense look like in 2022? | Hawk Off The Press
June 09, 2022 15:55 - 18 minutes - 41.4 MBThis 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 promote another assistant coach to co- or assistant offensive coordinator to help Brian Ferentz? What’s the wide receivers’ health status? What will Iowa’s passing game look like in 2022? Is Spencer Petras really going to start another season? You can subscribe to our text group for free and talk to our reporters by texting 319-729...
What Iowa DL coach Kelvin Bell thinks about NIL, the transfer portal and recruiting in 2022 | Hawk Off The Press
June 01, 2022 15:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MBIowa 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, spring/summer recruiting, Iowa’s defensive approach and more. » Subscribe to the Hawk Off The Press newsletter
Iowa baseball coach Rick Heller makes his pitch to NCAA tournament committee | Hawk Off The Press
May 19, 2022 21:00 - 25 minutes - 58.7 MBIowa 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 season, the highs and lows for the Hawkeyes this spring, his pitch for an NCAA tournament at-large bid, the regular-season finale against Indiana, the upcoming renovations to Duane Banks Field and more.
What "We Wave" means to Dalles Jacobus and his budding music career
May 11, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 34.8 MBFormer 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 budding music career.
Tyler Linderbaum's high school coach explains what makes him a special NFL prospect | Hawk Off The Press
April 28, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 33.5 MBFormer 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 was like coaching Tyler Linderbaum in high school and what NFL teams can expect to get from Iowa's All-America center.
Iowa football recruiting update, open spring practice preview with Tom Kakert | Hawk Off The Press
April 21, 2022 17:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBHawkeyeReport'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 of NIL at Iowa and this Saturday's open spring practice at Kinnick Stadium.
What we've learned about Iowa football so far this spring | Hawk Off The Press
April 14, 2022 17:30 - 1 hour - 157 MBThe 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 Off The Press podcast.
Catch up on Iowa baseball | Hawk Off The Press
April 08, 2022 17:00 - 15 minutes - 35.4 MBAs 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 this season's storylines, including the Hawkeyes' NCAA tournament hopes, Brody Brecht's 100-mph fastball and the back-to-normal schedule.
Iowa football spring practice observations | Hawk Off The Press
April 01, 2022 17:00 - 19 minutes - 45.2 MBA 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 Press, plus answers questions from listeners.
Brad Floy hears it all as Iowa men's basketball athletic trainer | T'd Up with Connor and Patrick
March 31, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBAthletic 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 and now Fran McCaffery. On this episode of T'd Up with Connor and Patrick, Brad talks about how the program has changed through the years, why he got into athletic training, his favorite memories on the job, some of the stories he hears from players in the training room, his love for Vegas and more. T'd Up with Connor and Patrick is ...
Payton Sandfort reflects on freshman season | T'd Up with Connor and Patrick
March 25, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBPayton 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 Patrick podcast to discuss his favorite moments, the decision that led to more playing time, the recruiting process during the pandemic and more. This week's draft is favorite basketball games played in. T'd Up is presented by Hames Homes.
Spring football preview with Rob Howe | Hawk Off The Press
March 24, 2022 17:00 - 52 minutes - 121 MBIowa 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 quarterback competition stand? Rob Howe of Hawkeye Nation joins The Gazette's John Steppe to wrap up the Iowa basketball seasons and preview the top storylines as Iowa spring football kicks off.
NCAA wrestling takeaways: Best teams, wrestlers and a closer look at Iowa | Pinning Combination
March 24, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 204 MBPenn 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 galore. The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs discuss the biggest takeaways from the 2022 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships and take a closer look at Iowa, Iowa State and Northern Iowa on the final episode of the Pinning Combination this season.
March Sadness for the Hawkeyes
March 23, 2022 15:00 - 55 minutes - 126 MBThe 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 discuss how the Hawkeyes were upset by Richmond and Creighton and how the ISU men's program turned around after a 2-22 season.
NCAA wrestling preview and picks | Pinning Combination
March 16, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 184 MBDoes 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 Dick Briggs break down the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships and make their picks in the individual brackets and team race on this episode of the Pinning Combination.
How far will Iowa men's basketball go? | Hawk Off The Press
March 16, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 76.1 MBAfter 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 popular darkhorse Final Four pick. How far will the Hawkeyes go? The Gazette's John Steppe and Mike Hlas discuss the possibilities on this episode of Hawk Off The Press.