Hawkeye Report Podcast

Plenty of news to cover in the latest edition of the podcast. Tom Kakert and Kyle Huesmann take a look at the Iowa football press conference, which was supposed to be about signing day, but ended up being about the future of Brian Ferentz. We react to the comments from Kirk Ferentz and Gary Barta. Plus we talk some recruiting and the comments of Tyler Barnes. We then talk some Iowa men’s hoops before jumping over to previewing the Iowa women hosting Maryland on Thursday night and we talk some Hawkeye baseball.

We have reached 500 podcasts! To celebrate we have a special guest in former Hawkeye and current Big Ten Network star Jess Settles. We look back at Iowa letting one get away last night at Michigan State. Then we discuss the Chris Street documentary and the impact it had on Settles and everyone involved. Finally we talk some Big Ten hoops and an All Big Ten team. Finally we wrap up talking some football recruiting with a few visitors on campus this weekend and we do a quick preview of the Iowa/Penn State wrestling meeting on Friday evening.

We have a very special edition of the podcast this week. We are joined by former Hawkeyes Kenyon Murray and Kevin Skillet to discuss the life and legacy of their teammate, Chris Street, who tragically passed away 30 years ago this week. We talk about their memories of that day and the influence Street had on them, along with their strong bonds with the Street family. Then we talk some Iowa hoops after the win over Maryland, along with a look at the future of Hawkeye basketball after watching three high school players who signed with Iowa this fall.

We have a bit of an instant reaction podcast following Iowa’s big win over Michigan on Thursday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. We look back at the shooting of Payton Sandfort and the dominating play of Kris Murray, along with the point guard play of Josh Dix. We also talk about this team turning things around overall. Then we dive into the world of the transfer portal and how Hawkeye fans are not giving the Iowa coaches enough credit for what they have accomplished. You can still sign up to become a subscriber for just $1 until college football season starts at our new home by going to this link: Hawkeye Report Move

It was a busy first week of the year for HawkeyeReport.com at their new home as part of the On3.com network. That included a come from behind win on the basketball court on Thursday night. We discuss the Hawkeyes rallying from down 21 to beat Indiana. We also discuss Patrick McCaffery taking leave to address his anxiety issues. Then we dive into football recruiting news and the latest on the transfer portal front. Who might be coming to Iowa?

Plenty to discuss this week on the podcast. We start with the move made by HawkeyeReport.com from Rivals to On3.com and why the move was made. We also have a special deal of just $1 for the first eight months and you can sign up today! Next we discuss the Hawkeyes winning the Music City Bowl over Kentucky. We talk about Iowa’s dominant defense and the play of Job Labas in the game. Then we hit on the future of Iowa football and what might be next in recruiting and the coaching staff. Finally we wrap up discussing the struggling Hawkeye basketball team following their loss at Penn State on New Year’s Day.

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! New podcast following Iowa football signing day. We discuss the departure of Kadyn Proctor and break down the entire 2023 class, which is a good one for Hawkyee football. Who are the remaining targets for Iowa in the transfer portal? We talk Joe Labas and what he had to say about bowl prep and possible changes to the Iowa offense. We then slide over to hoops and look back at the ugly loss to Eastern Illinois and wrap up picking some Big Ten bowl games, including Iowa vs. Kentucky.

Special edition of the Chuck Long Podcast. We are joined by former Hawkeye Jonathan Hayes, who will be coaching with Chuck and Bob Stoops in the XFL for the Arlington Renegades starting in February. Hayes discusses building an offense and he shares some stories of his time coaching with Mike Leach at Oklahoma. We also get an update from Hayes on his son, Jewett, who is a 2024 DL prospect with an Iowa offer. Then we discuss signing day, Kadyn Proctor, and how coaches are trying to balance recruiting, the portal, retaining their own players, and preparing for a bowl game. Then we wrap up picking Big Ten Bowl games.

A special edition of the pod! We are joined by the CEO of the Iowa Swarm Collective Brad Heinrichs to get an update on the latest with that project. We discuss what it’s been like to get the Swarm Collective off the ground and how it really experienced a surge in membership when quarterback Cade McNamara committed to the Hawkeyes and gave an endorsement to the Swarm.. We also discuss how the process works from his end and the impact it is having in the Iowa City community. Plus, find out about a great event planned in Nashville and how you can give a membership to the Swarm Collective as a Christmas gift.

This week on the podcast, Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo discuss the latest with Iowa basketball. We review the win over Iowa State and the overtime loss to Wisconsin on Sunday. How long with Kris Murray be out and can the Hawkeyes weather that storm without him? Then we discuss the state of Big Ten hoops. Finally we wrap up discussing the latest with Iowa football recruiting. What is going on with Iowa and the transfer portal? Who are the main targets for the Hawkeyes?

A lot of ground to cover on the podcast this week. Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo look back at the Hawekyes trip to Madison Square Garden and what happened in the game against Duke. We discuss the shooting woes for Iowa right now and preview the game against Iowa State on Thursday night. Then we dive into the transfer portal news and Iowa players leaving and run down the list of potential targets for the Hawkeyes, including a long list of wide receivers. Finally we talk about Iowa’s upcoming bowl game, which will be a battle of backup quarterbacks.

Time for an emergency podcast! Iowa received a commitment from transfer quarterback Cade McNamara. Huge news for the Hawkeye program landing the former Michigan signal caller. We break down what it means for the Hawkeyes and the type of player he is. We also discuss the departure of Keagan Johnson, who announced he was entering the transfer portal. What does his departure mean for the wide receiver position moving forward? What’s next for Iowa in acquiring players in the transfer portal?

A lot of ground to cover this week on the podcast. We open discussing Iowa hoops and their win over Georgia Tech, but concerns about the shooting on the team. We then slide over to football for a long discussion on the wild month ahead. We talk about Alex Padilla hitting the portal and the health of Spencer Petras for a bowl game. We also discuss the overall portal and Iowa’s chances to land Cade McNamara. Then we talk Hawkeye bowl game options and pick some games.

This week on we look back at the loss to Nebraska and we also have some breaking news to discuss on the podcast. First the loss to the Cornhuskers and what went wrong for Iowa on offense and defense. What do the Hawkeyes need to look at in the off-season? We also discuss the rumor of Iowa being a potential destination for former Michigan QB Cade McNamara and the breaking news that Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla has entered the transfer portal. Then we pick some games for this weekend.

Happy Thanksgiving! Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo have plenty of topics to hit on this week. We start with football win over Minnesota and Iowa rising up to have a chance to make a return trip to Indy for the Big Ten Championship game. We preview the game against Nebraska. Then we talk some Iowa basketball with a big tournament coming up starting on Friday and also touch on the Hawkeye women participating in a major event in Portland. Then we pick some football games this weekend.

This week on the Chuck Long Podcast we look back at Iowa’s win over Minnesota and the play of Jack Campbell. We discuss the game plan and the early pass success along with Luke Lachey stepping up with a huge reception late in the game. We look at the upcoming game against Nebraska and how Iowa might have to be without Sam LaPorta this week. We look at the state of the Big Ten and wrap up picking some games.

Plenty to cover this week on the podcast. Matt Randazzo and Tom Kakert discuss the Hawkeyes win over Seton Hall on the road in the Gavitt Games. We also preview the upcoming game against Minnesota and if Iowa can continue their winning streak. We discuss the recruitment of Kadyn Proctor and where things stand with Iowa and Oregon. Finally we pick up some games coming up this weekend.

This week on the Chuck Long Podcast we discuss the Hawkeyes win over Wisconsin. How does Iowa keep getting it done without the offense putting up many yards. What did he see from the Hawkeyes struggling in protection and the performance of Spencer Petras under a lot of pressure. Then we discuss the Floyd of Rosedale memories and the game this weekend against Minnesota and the Big Ten West race. Finally we wrap up picking the Big Ten games this weekend.

It’s signing day for three future Hawkeye basketball players and they joined us on the podcast. Owen Freeman, Pryce Sandfort, and Brock Harding join us to discuss their feelings the night before signing day. They talk about Iowa basketball and their developing relationships. Then we talk about the Iowa basketball team picking up a season opening victory on Monday evening, we preview Wisconsin/Iowa on Saturday, and pick the Big Ten games this weekend.

This week on the Chuck Long Podcast we open remember the life of Bill Brashier and his time as an assistant coach at Iowa. Then we dive into the win over Purdue and the good playcalling that we are seeing from the Hawkeyes the last two weeks. We look ahead to the Wisconsin game and teams that play hard for an interim head coach. What Iowa needs to do in the run game against the Badgers. Then we talk Big Ten races and pick games this week.