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This special edition of the Fight for Iowa podcast features former Hawkeye star and longtime NFL standout Micah Hyde, who has been named this year's America Needs Farmers (ANF) Honoree.Hyde reflects on his career at Iowa, his success with the Green Bay Packers and Buffalo Bills, and the values that connect his journey with the ANF tradition. He shares how lessons learned in Iowa City continue to shape his life, his foundation work, and his commitment to giving back.It's a celebration of football, family, and the hard-working spirit that America Needs Farmers represents.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hawk Talk with Kirk Ferentz 08-27-25See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 136th season of Iowa Hawkeye Football kicks off this week, and with it comes the induction of a new class into the Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame. In this week's Fight for Iowa podcast, Gary Dolphin visits with two of the newest members.Brandon Scherff, Iowa's 2014 Outland Trophy winner and longtime NFL All-Pro, reflects on his career, life after football, and his small-town Iowa roots. Then, former Iowa Athletic Director Bob Bowlsby shares memories from his 15 years leading the Hawkeyes, including hiring Kirk Ferentz and Tom Brands, overseeing major facility upgrades, and later serving as Big 12 Commissioner.It's a celebration of Hawkeye history, leadership, and legacy — just in time for football's return to Kinnick Stadium.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's top college football programs combine muscle, nutrition, and sports science to gain an edge — and Iowa's Hansen Football Performance Center is among the best in the nation. In this week's Fight for Iowa, Gary Dolphin visits with Hawkeye strength and conditioning director Raimond Braithwaite, now in his 21st season with the program and sixth as director, about how his team prepares players year-round for the grind of a Big Ten schedule. From offseason conditioning and nutrition to heat safety and recovery, Braithwaite explains how science and discipline power Iowa Football.Head coach Kirk Ferentz also weighs in on the critical role strength and conditioning plays in building a championship-caliber team.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The preseason Top 25 is out, and the Big Ten is well-represented — including several teams Iowa will host at Kinnick this fall. On this week's Fight for Iowa podcast, Gary Dolphin checks in from fall camp as the Hawkeyes prepare for the 2024 season.Head coach Kirk Ferentz shares thoughts on his 27th year at the helm and why this is his favorite time of year.New quarterback Mark Gronowski discusses his transition from South Dakota State and how going up against Iowa's defense is sharpening his game.And standout defensive tackle Aaron Graves, along with Will Hubert and Bryce Hawthorne, talks about the Hawkeye D-line's expectations following one of the best rushing defenses in the nation last season.Plus, a preview of Kids Day at Kinnick, coming up this Saturday, August 9.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on the Fight for Iowa podcast, Gary Dolphin shares observations from a recent Iowa Men's Basketball practice under new head coach Ben McCollum. With an early emphasis on defense and team chemistry, the Hawkeyes are taking shape ahead of the 2025–26 season.Dolphin catches up with senior guard Bennett Stirtz, last seasons Missouri Valley Player of the Year who's already turning heads in Iowa City and recently earned an invite to the prestigious Chris Paul Elite Guard Camp.Also featured is Cooper Koch, one of only two returning players from last season, who talks about his health, development, and the energy Coach McCollum brings to practice.And Coach Ben McCollum himself shares insights on the team's progress and what fans can expect as the season approaches.It's an early look at a new era of Hawkeye Hoops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on the Fight for Iowa podcast, Gary Dolphin sits down with former Hawkeye star Kenyon Murray to reflect on a legacy that spans two generations of Iowa basketball. With sons Keegan and Kris Murray now making their mark in the NBA, Kenyon and his wife Michelle are focused on giving back through a cutting-edge new sports complex and the Murray Foundation. Learn how their vision will support youth development, education, and access to sports for families across Iowa — and how the NBA is helping amplify their impact through scholarship matching. It's a story of legacy, family, and purpose.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

She was an All-Big Ten standout, a pro softball veteran, and now she's back in Black and Gold. New Iowa Softball Head Coach Stacy May Johnson joins the Fight for Iowa podcast to talk about returning to Iowa City, reshaping the Hawkeye roster, and building a winning culture. In just six weeks on the job, May Johnson has brought in seven freshmen, seven sophomores and juniors, and several key transfers—including Mountain West Pitcher of the Year Serayah Neiss.A disciple of Hall of Fame coach Gail Blevins, May Johnson brings a championship mindset from her successful run at Fresno State and a clear vision for the future of Hawkeye Softball.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The countdown is on—just seven weeks until the Hawkeyes take the field against Albany to open the 2024 season. On this episode of Fight for Iowa, we focus on two of Iowa's biggest game-changers on special teams and a key voice in the linebacker room.Rhys Dakin, a FWAA Freshman All-American punter, looks to build on an impressive debut.Kaden Wetjen, the JET Award winner and nation's top return man, is locked in for a breakout senior year.Jaxson Rexroth, Cedar Rapids native and senior linebacker, is ready to seize his moment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textMatt and Austin bring the podcast back from summer hiatus. The guys are back like they never left as they discuss sweet corn, brisket, the 4th of July, Fran McCaffery's firing, and more. The in depth discussions are about Big 12 QBs and the crazy amount of continuity in the league. The guys also talk about their most interesting non-conference games (other than the CyHawk), the men's basketball roster, and answer mailbag questions from the Discord. Happy summer!

Former Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery talks to CBS's Jon Rothstein about his tenure at Iowa and the "unbelievable culture" and "terrific teams” he coached. Be McCollum adds four-star forward Trey Thompson. The Tennessee prep just finished his junior season of high school and is reclassifying to join the Hawkeyes for the upcoming season. Williams is off to Big 12 media days. What storylines will he be following in Dallas? Plus, stories from Fourth of July. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode features former Hawkeye sharpshooter Payton Sandfort, who's now chasing his NBA dream with the Oklahoma City Thunder organization. After catching the eye of Thunder GM Sam Presti during the Big Ten Tournament—despite playing through torn labrums—Sandfort was invited to Game 5 of the NBA Finals and never looked back. He's now signed with the Oklahoma City Blue in the G League, recovering from surgery, studying the playbook, and preparing for his shot at the big stage.Later in the show, we check in with Iowa Football as the team heads into a short July 4th break. Hear from defensive leaders Ethan Hurkett and Max Llewellyn as they reflect on last season's dominant defensive performance and look ahead to fall camp.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's Fight for Iowa podcast, Iowa Athletic Director Beth Goetz discusses the landmark $2.8 billion NCAA settlement and what it means for the future of Hawkeye student-athletes and NIL. Goetz reflects on the challenges ahead, the opportunity for growth, and the confidence she has in Iowa's coaches and programs moving forward.Then, Iowa women's basketball standout Hannah Stuelke joins the show fresh off being named to Team USA's AmeriCup roster. She shares her excitement for representing her country, lessons learned at tryouts, and what it means to step into a leadership role for the Hawkeyes this season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Fight for Iowa, Gary Dolphin catches up with two key leaders of the Hawkeye offense. Right tackle Gennings Dunker reflects on Iowa's powerful run game and the offensive line's pursuit of another standout season. Quarterback Mark Gronowski, a transfer from South Dakota State, shares his goals and background—including lessons from his dad, a former Drake QB. Plus, former Hawkeye golfer and Wakonda Club pro Aaron Krueger weighs in on JJ Spaun's improbable U.S. Open win and the growth of junior golf in Iowa.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Veteran Hawkeye football players are back in Iowa City for summer workouts as a new era under QB Mark Gronowski and OC Tim Lester takes shape. Gary Dolphin details key position battles, offensive leaders like Addison Ostrenga and Logan Jones, and defensive anchors including Aaron Graves and Xavier Nwankpa. Plus, Iowa men's basketball head coach Ben McCollum joins the show to talk about rebuilding the Hawkeyes with familiar faces from his 31-win Drake squad.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coach Tristan Spurlock shares his journey from growing up in Northern Virginia to becoming an Assistant Coach at the Division I level.He started his college basketball career at the University of Virginia and eventually transferred to UCF. After playing professionally he joined the coaching staff at the University of Iowa.In April Coach Spurlock joined Fran McCaffery's coaching staff at the University of Pennsylvania.**Sponsored by FastModel**Be sure to check out FastModelSports.com and use the promo code "BOXSCORE" for 15% off your purchase.

Iowa Basketball color man Bobby Hansen joins the HF Podcast to talk about the state of the program. Bobby Shares his thoughts on Ben McCollom, Fran McCaffery, the Hawkeyes' NIL position and what it will take to put asses back in the seats at Carver.

This week on the Fight for Iowa podcast, Gary Dolphin welcomes former Hawkeye great and longtime NFL standout Micah Hyde. From his days locking down Big Ten offenses in the Iowa secondary to making big plays in Green Bay and Buffalo, Hyde reflects on the moments that defined his career. He talks about the culture under Kirk Ferentz, his transition to the NFL, and the pride he still carries as a Hawkeye. It's an inside look at one of Iowa's most respected football alums.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fran McCaffery is the new head coach of the men's basketball team at the University of Pennsylvania. This opportunity is a homecoming for the La Salle College High School product, who was a standout player for the Quakers. He has enjoyed tremendous success as a head coach, winning 548 games during stops at Lehigh, UNC Greensboro, Siena and Iowa. In Episode #255 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes McCaffery in studio to talk about coming back to Penn. They discuss what his first few weeks back on campus have been like, reflect on his coaching success, look back at his playing days and much, much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

This week on the Fight for Iowa podcast, Gary Dolphin welcomes two key voices from the Iowa Football coaching staff. New running backs coach Omar Young discusses his transition to the Hawkeyes, his coaching philosophy, and what excites him about Iowa's backfield. Offensive line coach George Barnett returns to share insights on player development, the identity of Iowa's offensive front, and goals heading into the 2025 season. It's a deep dive into the foundation of Iowa Football — don't miss it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on the Fight for Iowa podcast, Gary Dolphin welcomes two standout Hawkeyes from different corners of the athletic department. Iowa Rowing's Molly Shannon shares her path to becoming a team leader, the mental and physical grind of rowing, and how the Hawkeyes are making waves this season. Then, Iowa Football kicker Drew Stevens joins the show to talk about his approach to high-pressure moments, his offseason preparation, and what fans can expect heading into the fall. Two driven student-athletes, one great conversation — only on Fight for Iowa.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on the Fight for Iowa Podcast, Gary Dolphin welcomes Bennett Stirtz, a key new addition to the Iowa men's basketball team. The former Drake Bulldog is making the move to Iowa City alongside new Hawkeye head coach Ben McCollum. Stirtz shares what it means to follow his coach to the Big Ten, how he plans to contribute right away, and why he's excited to wear the Black and Gold. Don't miss this exclusive conversation as Iowa basketball's new era takes shape.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join us for an engaging conversation with former Iowa Basketball player Nicholas Baer. Nick makes his second appearance on the show to help us with Peak Basketball season this year. We cover his transition from professional basketball to men's leagues, the impact of NIL on athletes, and the emotional departure of Coach Fran McCaffery from Iowa. Nicholas also shares his insights on March Madness, upcoming matchups, and thoughts on the future of Iowa Basketball. Get an inside look at the life of a former college athlete and his new ventures. Don't forget to check out Nicholas's own podcast, Three Points Pod!If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more!Find us on social media @washedupwalkonsVisit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more!

Penn men's basketball team hires Fran McCaffery. Also, we reveal today's poll results.

Iowa Men's basketball welcomes Ben McCollum as their new head coach, fresh off a stellar season at Drake. From his dominance at NW Missouri St to leading Drake to a 31-4 record and an NCAA Tournament run, Collin explores what McCollum brings to the Hawkeyes after Fran McCaffery's departure.

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel preview Iowa State's matchup with Lipscomb, Drake gets Missouri, and Fran McCaffery speaks publicly for the first time since his firing. Reacting to the DeVries news and more courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman reflect on the Fran McCaffery era at Iowa before diving into potential replacements, DeVries vs. McCollum, and how NIL ties in. The Hawkeye Women have their tourney draw and more. Presented by GameDay Men's Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-Fran McCaffery was fired at Iowa on Friday after 15 seasons with the school, 297 wins and 143 of those being conference wins. In his 15 years, the Hawkeyes made the NCAA Tournament 7 times and made the Round of 32 4 times…but never the Sweet 16-UNLV head coach Kevin Kruger was fired after 4 years with the Runnin' Rebels, with a winning record overall and in conference play, but no NCAA Tournaments….and we already knew about Ben Johnson at Minnesota. It's fair to look at expectations for other programs compared to Nebraska and ask if we should ask for more…Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois basketball's 106-94 win over Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament. The guys discuss big games from Kylan Boswell, Tre White, Tomislav Ivisic and Will Riley; Fran McCaffery's ejection and Friday's quarterfinal matchup with Maryland. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales react to the news of Fran McCaffery reportedly being relieved of his duties at Iowa with Chris Hassel. Iowa State bows out of Big 12s, Scott School, Who's the A-hole, and MORE. Presented by Ramsey Subaru and BMW of Des Moines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Hassel, Andrew Downs and the Iowa Everywhere team react to the news that Fran McCaffery is out as the head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes. Chris Williams, Scott Dochterman, Randy Peterson, Keith Murphy, Andy Fales, Jake Brend, and Mackenzie Eddie stop by to give their thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel dive into Iowa State's loss to BYU and what's ahead for the Cyclones after some key injuries. Fran gets ejected at what could be his last game and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Woody in with Heather talking Fran McCaffery's Firing, and Adam Emmenecker on the Valley - F H1

Keith Murphy and Andy Fales dive into postseason play starting for both the Cyclone and Hawkeye men as Fran McCaffery continues to say he's not going anywhere. Tournament expansion, Mr. Movie and MORE. Presented by Ramsey Subaru and BMW of Des Moines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hawk Talk with Jan Jensen 03-10-25See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hawk Talk with Fran McCaffery 03-10-25See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman discuss what could be Fran McCaffery's last game at CHA, the Hawkeye Women win their 10th straight Big Ten Tournament game, and the latest coaching moves from Iowa Football. Presented by GameDay Men's Health! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel discuss Iowa State's disappointing loss to BYU before evaluating the latest on Fran McCaffery ahead of the Hawkeyes home finale. Court disasters, Earth-shattering college football news, and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel discuss an emotional Fran McCaffery after Iowa's win over Rutgers, Iowa State's Tourney resúmé, and Drake's path to March Madness. All this and more presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive deep into Iowa's women's basketball with David Eickholt, discussing the team's top recruiting weekend, Caitlin Clark's iconic status, and potential future stars. We also touch on the men's basketball struggles and Fran McCaffery's tenure. The conversation shifts to Iowa football, highlighting key transfer pickups, including quarterback Mark Gronowski, and what they mean for the program. If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more!Find us on social media @washedupwalkonsVisit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more!