Hawkeye Talk with Jimmy Hawk

The Hawkeyes showed up for the bowl game, scoring 21 first half points and led by 10 in the second half but couldn't secure the victory. Mizzou QB threw well and ran the ball, and the Hawkeyes couldn't convert on third down in the second half, despite running the ball well the whole game. Iowa traveled to Wisconsin for a Friday night basketball game and got steamrolled. The Iowa defense was non-existent in this game, and they let Wisconsin shoot wide open threes the whole game. Can the Hawkeyes bounce back?

The Hawkeyes face a pretty stout defense in Mizzou, especially against the run. Offensively, Mizzou is balanced but do most of their scoring on the ground. The Hawkeyes run D will need to be stout against the Tigers. Iowa men got a big W over Utah in Sioux Falls to close out the non-con, other than one more game on the 30th, after the bowl game. The Utah win was big, but soon it will be all Big Ten and the Hawkeyes will need to take care of business to get to the NCAA tournament. With the long break, I'm ready to see a healthy Traore excel on the court!

A slow start had the Hawkeyes playing catch up against the Wolverines, and the Hawks couldn't get a tough three to fall at the buzzer. Iowa is now 1-1 in the Big Ten. Third ranked Iowa State came to town, and the Hawkeyes looked ready for an upset, but they couldn't sustain it late in the 2nd half, and the Clones got hot late. Nice W by the Iowa women over the Clones. The Hawks landed a QB from Auburn in the portal named Hank Brown.

Nebraskans are rude and don't shake hands with Iowans. The Hawkeyes have now won nine of ten against the Huskers, despite abysmal offensive numbers in this game. Drew Stevens with the W!! Josh Dix is getting healthy, and the Hawkeyes got a home Big Ten win over NW on a last second 3 by Dix. Injuries are making it tough with Trayore and Koch out, but the Hawkeyes can shoot it from 3. It doesn't get any easier from here!

Kaleb Johnson is probably the best RB we have seen in the black and gold, and he continues to grow the argument. Nice play by the OL and a 4th string QB who looks better than the #1 QB earlier in the season. The defense was back to looking like a Phil Parker defense. Unfortunately for Fran's team, they couldn't hit the broadside of a barn from 3 point range in KC against a decent Utah State team and let one get away in a neutral court with many Hawkeyes in attendance.

Disappointing loss against UCLA with the defense continuing to decline, and Sully going down helped sink the ship. Next up is Maryland and analyst Brian Ferentz. Fran's boys are 4-0 after a nice win in Moline over Washington State. Some intriguing talent on this team!

The Hawkeyes dismantled the Badgers in a Kinnick night game with over 300 yards rushing. Three in a row in the series, and the Hearland Trophy is getting used to Iowa City. Next up are the UCLA Bruins in the Rose Bowl. It's a good rushing defense for the Bruins, but the Hawkeyes will overwhelm the powder blue on the gridiron. Two games in, it's hard to tell what Fran has for a basketball team, but it will be entertaining with a lot of 3s going up.

After righting the ship against an awful NW team, the Hawkeyes stay at home to face the rival Badgers. These teams are similar as far as defensive numbers and passing game woes. Wisconsin is not as the old Badger team, and they do give up over 140 yards rushing a game. In comes Kaleb Johnson.....and that gives the Hawkeyes the edge in this game!

It's been a rollercoaster ride of a season with most games even being a different story by half. After a nice home W against Washington, a disappointing L in East Lansing has left a sour taste in the mouth of fans. A playoff run is out of the picture, but a good season is still possible if the Hawkeyes run the table, starting with a Homecoming win over NW. QB play has been inconsistent, and the defense seems to be regressing against the run and pass. Iowa basketball starts today with an exhibition game on B1G+ Network at Carver.

Ohio State was too much for the Hawkeyes with their $20 million dollar roster. Now it's on to Washington in a Big Ten matchup of a high potent offense traveling two time zones for a conference game at Kinnick Stadium. My prediction and Washington notes.

Can the Iowa offense control the ball enough to keep the potent Ohio State offense off the field long enough to pull off an upset? The offense will need to run the ball and get the passing game going to have a chance. Turnovers and field position will also be a key to the Hawkeyes chances to pull off a major upset. It's hard to believe, but basketball is just around the corner, and Fran's staff has assembled an interesting roster with more athleticism, potential for better defense, and a lot of guys who can knock down threes.

Kaleb Johnson continues his amazing run with 204 yards rushing on just 21 carries. The Iowa offense ran the ball at will, especially in the second half, but the passing game might need a little work in the bye week. The defense was solid other than the two 2nd quarter drives by Minnesota that resulted in touchdowns for the Boat Rowing Minnesotans. PF Fleck losing is always a fun time and even better when it's my Hawkeyes with 270 yards of rushing on the Boat Rowers. Floyd is home!!

The first half was a bit uncomfortable after the Hawkeyes defense gave up a 60 plus yard TD pass and special teams gave up a punt return for a TD....not something we are accustomed to see from the special teams. The defense gave up another long TD pass in the second half, but the offense prevailed with a strong running game and Cade McNamara's 19-23 passing. Next up is the battle for Floyd! Go Hawks!!

The Hawkeyes had first and goal inside the five twice and settled for field goals, making the home crowd unsettled. Then things got stranger, as the Hawkeyes elected to go for two up 19-7 in the 3rd quarter. Chasing points doomed the Hawkeyes, along with a struggling quarterback and a defense that gave up big some big plays in the second half. It looked like the Hawkeyes were going to dominate with over 200 yards rushing, but the passing game stalled and the game slipped away from Iowa. What is next at QB for the Hawks and when do they experiment with Sullivan, the transfer from NW?

After a slow first half with the offense unable to find the endzone, the Hawkeyes' offense turned it on in the second half in a 40-0 victory. It was a very balanced Iowa offense with 251 passing yards and 241 rushing yards. Cade McNamara got hot in the second half and looked like the QB1 we have all been hoping for. Freshman WR Reese Vander Zee had two TD catches, and transfer Jacob Gill also had a TD reception and looked the part. Off the bench, Kaleb Johnson was the star, rushing for two TDs and over 100 yards after sitting out the first half. Next up, it's the ketchup and mustard team from Ames, coming off a win over North Dakota. ND controlled the ball with 42 rushes and controlled the time of possession with 38 minutes but couldn't find the end zone against the Clowns.

How many wins can the Hawkeyes get this year on the gridiron? How many will they get? Position group overviews. Biggest question mark is what will the offense do under Tim Lester? Is the offensive line ready to dominate this season? Will the WR step up to make some explosive plays and help extend drives? Is Cade McNamara ready to go? The defense is going to be SOLID in 2024 with so much experience back, including 8 starters.

We all know Caitlin is the goat. What a run by the Hawkeyes to the championship game. Tim Lester is getting rave reviews as OC early on. I go into detail of the Hawkeyes men's team and how they performed this past season, and the outlook for next season. Go Hawks!!

The Iowa men have been treading water, but they are firmly on the bubble with a home win over top 20 Wisconsin and a road win at MSU. Fran's teams have won five of the last six over Sparty. The rotation has been tweaked of late, and this team is fighting for a NCAA tournament birth under the leadership of upper class players who are playing at a high level.

Former WMU head coach and Green Bay special assistant, Tim Lester, was hired to replace Brian Ferentz. If he can run his RPO offense that is built to hit the weak spots on the defense, I'm on board. The Hawks need a QB and some WR in the portal in spring. Numbers are interesting with no scholarships open, but there will be some movement in spring. Two disappointing losses have Fran's guys reeling. Can they bounce back and get a home win vs OH State? Perk and Payton are rolling and they need more help from others and are teetering when it comes to NCAA eligibility.

Covers some news and discussion around men's basketball and the coaches over the last 50 years. Why aren't fans filling up Carver with this fun, young basketball team? Go Hawks!!

Iowa's offense looked out-dated and tired against a fast and aggressive Tennessee defense. Despite portal opt-outs, the Hawkeyes couldn't get much done offensively and were shut out for the third time this season. Help is on the way with a mystery OC, some COVID year returnees and a nice early signing class for Swarm 24. Go Hawks!!

It's been up and down for the Hawkeyes with a W over 8-5 Seton Hall as the biggest win after 12 games. Northern Illinois is up next and then it's Big Ten time with an 0-2 start already in the books. The Moline freshmen, Owen Freeman and Brock Harding, have hit the ground running. Can the team gel and make it to the Big Show?

Iowa faces a high powered offense in the Citrus Bowl. The Volunteers have a senior QB and some dynamic WR, although its top RB opted out of the game. Can the Hawkeyes get win number 11? Also talk a bit about my trip to Indy for the Big Ten Championship game.

It was a crazy game in Lincoln with two blocked field goals and two kickoffs kicked out of bounds for Iowa. After going 5-11 as a field goal kicker last year, the Hawkeyes marched out Marshall Meeder to kick a game winning 38 yard field goal, his first of the season. The Hawkeyes ran the ball well and Nebraska was generous with turnovers, as they have been all season. Next up for Iowa, the cheaters from Ann Arbor. The Wolverines are 12-0 but not quite as dominant without knowing what their opponent is running on offense every play. Can the Hawkeyes pull of a major upset? Go Hawks!

The loss of Cooper DeJean was hard to take this week, but once again, this team fought through adversity and won a close game. The Iowa defense came up big when needed and the offense scored just enough with the late TD by Kaleb Johnson. Next, the Hawkeyes head to Lincoln to try to get back the Heroes trophy and try to keep the Huskers out of a bowl game for a million years in a row.

Iowa traveled to #8 Creighton but fell 92-84. Creighton got hot ti start the 2nd half and had to play catch up after that. The new guys, including four try freshmen are holding their own. So sorry to hear about the Cooper DeJean injury. He's an all time Hawkeye! One of my favorites. Shout out to honorary captain Noah Shannon this weekend!!

The Hawkeye offense put up 402 yards on Saturday, while Rutgers couldn't do anything against Phil Parker's defense. 8-2 feels good with the jolly old elf and the Fighting Illini coming to Kinnick on Saturday. Illinois is now a passing offense with a poor rushing game and a mediocre defense. The Hawkeyes need a win at Kinnick to clinch the West!

4.15 Iowa pulled another one out after a 0-0 tie at halftime to win 10-7 on a 52 yard field goal by Drew Stevens. A Big Ten West-like Rutgers comes to Kinnick on Saturday, and the Hawkeyes need to keep winning to take the West! It was an impressive debut for the Iowa Men's basketball team with a win over North Dakota. The newcomers looked good, and the offensive output came from a lot of individuals. 110 points!

Fran's Hawkeyes start the season against North Dakota in less than a week. With six newcomers, two bigs from the transfer portal and four true freshman, this is an interesting team. There is a nice core of two returning starters and the Big Ten's sixth man of the year, in Payton Sandfort, plus two intriguing sophomore guards in Bowen and Dix. I preview the NW football game that will be played at Wrigley field and touch on the Brian news for a couple minutes. Go Hawks!!

The referees decided to steal Floyd from the Hawkeyes on Saturday with a phantom invalid fair catch call after a punt return TD by Cooper DeJean. Not one person in the stadium thought there was anything wrong with the play, and once we saw Coop was clearly in bounds, it was celebration time. A ref decided to take the law in his own hands and stick it to the Hawkeyes. One of the most electric plays in Hawkeye history was deleted from the record books by disgusting incompetence from the referee crew. It was a sad day at Kinnick, and we are still waiting for an apology for this travesty. Not that an apology can give Coop this play back.

15-6 may not impress too many people across the country, but the Hawkeyes got a nice road win in Madison. Iowa is in the driver's seat to win the Big Ten West, but they need to keep winning. PJ Fleck is rowing into town on Saturday with a passing game almost as statistically unimpressive as Iowa's. Can the Hawkeyes win a second border rivalry game in as many weeks? Yes, in a low scoring game, of course!

There were so many strange plays in Kinnick on homecoming that it felt like a Halloween game. Nonetheless, the Hawkeyes got the win 20-14, although it seemed like it should have been 34-14. It was great having Kaleb Johnson back running the ball like last year. Next up is a road game in Mad Town. Do not go downtown after the game. I learned that lesson years ago, as Badger fans are the worst in the Big Ten!

Cade McNamara tore his ACL on the second possession of the game for the Hawkeyes. Big Deacon Hill came in and did enough to help secure a win with a lot of help from MSU turnovers and excellent special teams play. Next up are the Boilers. Jeff Brohm is at Louisville now, but this looks like a pretty good offense, coming off putting up 44 points against Illinois. Go Hawks!

The statistics tell the story of an offense that couldn't do anything right and a defense that was on the field all night. Four first downs. A total of 76 total yards of offense. Just 14 and a half minutes time of possession. Can the Hawkeyes shake it off and get a win against the Spartans? Can the offense make strides after one of the worst performances of the Ferentz era?

The Hawkeyes started slow, but the offense got it going, gaining over 250 yards on the ground. The rushing game looked good, while the passing game had some struggles. Will Cade be healthy and ready to sling it on Saturday? Can Iowa pull off an upset in a White Out at Beaver stadium!?

It was close to a runaway win but execution failed the Hawkeyes on a few big plays. The Cyclones tried to come back, but the Hawkeyes stuffed the Cyclones on a 4th and 1. The “elite” Matt Campbell is 1-6 against the Hawkeyes. Kirk Ferentz had a rough 0-4 start against the Cyclones but is 14-6 since the slow start. Is Jack Trice Kinnick West? Go Hawks!!

The Hawkeyes are 1-0 after beating Utah State on a hot Saturday at Kinnick. After a big first quarter for the offense, some troubling trends emerged, mostly around running the football. It's just week one, so it's not time to panic yet. A 2-0 start with a win over Iowa State is just what the doctor ordered. Can the Hawkeyes go into Jack Trice and come out with a sixth win in a row in Ames?

The Utah State Aggies invade Kinnick Stadium on Labor Day weekend, where they will run into a buzzsaw of a defense and an improved offense. Will Cade be ready to go? Will we see what QB2 looks like? How many yards for Kaleb Johnson? Which receivers will shine, and will we see plays down field in the passing game? Excitement is in the air with football returning, and it's exciting to soon be able to see new players perform. I discuss my agenda in Iowa City and how to manage the forecast of a HOT day in the sun.

The Iowa offense needs and deserves a healthy Cade this football season. He seems like a great guy, leader and football player and is the key to Iowa getting to ten plus wins. More football discussion in this episode, and what is the buzz about Fran's basketball team? There are a lot of new guys and a lot of intriguing players on this year's men's basketball team. I keep being more and more intrigued. Can the front court be better than last year based on number of guys? Could they go small ball with Peyton at the 4 and have four three point threats on the court at the same time?

In episode 4.2, I predicted wins and losses for the first six games and had the Hawkeyes at 5-1. This episode covers the last half of the season. Will the momentum continue with three trophy games in the last six games? Will PJ Fleck drop to 0-7 against Captain Kirk? Go Hawks!

The 2023 schedule, combined with a proven quarterback and a more experienced offensive line, position the Hawkeyes for a successful football season. Listen to my predictions for the first half of the 2023 season and some more discussion on Cade, the OL and NIL with the nee Swarm Beer and Swarm Vodka! Go Hawks!!

Transfer Portal Kirk came through in the offseason, and the Hawkeyes offense is set to break out next season. Basketball didn't have quite as much success in the portal but filled some needs in the post and have four intriguing incoming freshmen. Are the gridiron Hawkeyes going to break out on offense? Can the NCAA streak stay alive for the men's basketball team? It remains to be seen, but the newcomers are making it interesting.

Caitlin Clark is the goat on and off the court. Can Fran land another post player in the transfer portal? Iowa football is getting it done in the transfer portal. How much can the offense improve next season?

The Hawkeyes couldn't overcome poor shooting and a hot Auburn team in the second half. Auburn's overly aggressive defense seemed to bother Iowa on the offensive end. Both teams combined for 1-18 from three in the first half, and both teams hit 7 threes in the second half. The Hawks trailed by 17 after a flurry of threes by Auburn and cut the lead to four, but they couldn't quite get over the hump.

After two great wins over MSU and Indiana, the Hawkeyes struggled with a home loss to Nebraska and a loss to Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament. Those losses dropped Iowa to an 8 seed in the NCAA tournament in Birmingham, AL. It's a huge opportunity if the Hawkeyes get past Auburn. Let's see some March Madness and a Hawkeyes Team raining threes!

The Spartans were hot and seemingly couldn't miss all game long. The Hawkeyes got hot late and rained threes in the last minute to force overtime and a big conference win! After two road losses, the Hawkeyes needed this win as postseason approaches.

Three point shooting has been a struggle for the Hawkeyes of late. Can the shooting woes be turned around in Carver-Hawkeye arena this weekend? Tom Izzo's Spartans are coming to town with plans to improve their Big Ten and NCAA seed. Iowa needs to win two of the last three to feel good about receiving birth in the NCAA tournament.

The Hawkeyes are now 9-6 and tied for 3rd in the B1G! The game at MN was a gritty win with shots not falling. Iowa ran the Buckeyes out of the gym in the Connor McCaffery game. Connor had 7 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists with 0 turnovers. Huge game coming up on Sunday at Northwestern.

The Hawkeyes protected the home court with wins over NW and the Illini. Purdue and Zach Edey, ranked #1 in college basketball, were too much for Iowa on the road. Huge transfer portal LB commitment for the Hawks. A tackling machine and leader. Gary did Gary things and left another PR mess at Iowa. Remember to bet the over this year in Iowa games.

After two big wins, the Hawkeyes dropped two road games to the Buckeyes and Spartans. The best defensive team in the league then fell victim to the Iowa offense on Sunday. Review of Iowa individual stats midway through the B1G basketball season. Football portal and commitment notes. New sound system will be coming as my system is gone. Apologies for the sounds. Go Hawks!!

Kris Murray and Payton Sandfort were great on Thursday night. Josh Dix had quite a performance off the bench, as well. Jett Howard couldn't keep scoring at will, and the Hawkeyes advanced to 3-3 in the Big Ten Conference. Go Hawks!!