Hawk Talk with Kirk Ferentz 09-09-26

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Iowa football’s opening weekend brings a celebration of Hawkeye tradition and a look ahead to the 2026 season. Gary Dolphin catches up with Iowa’s all-time leading rusher Sedrick Shaw as he prepares to take his place in the Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame. Plus, offensive line coach George Barnett previews a retooled Hawkeye front and discusses the importance of building chemistry up front as Iowa prepares to open the season against Northern Illinois.

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Hawk Talk with Kirk Ferentz 09-02-26

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As Iowa turns its attention to the season opener against Northern Illinois, Gary Dolphin takes a look at a Hawkeye roster filled with new faces and new opportunities. Hear from quarterbacks Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski, along with defensive leaders Seth Wallace, Jayden Montgomery, Cam Buffington, Preston Ries and LandynVan Kekerix as Iowa prepares for the 2026 season.

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The Iowa men’s basketball team is back at work as the Hawkeyes prepare for year two under head coach Ben McCollum. Gary Dolphin visits with McCollum about building on a 24-win season and an Elite Eight run while adjusting to life without All-American guard Bennett Stirtz.

Plus, hear from newcomers Jaidyn Coon, Ethan Harris and Illinois State transfer Ty'Reek Coleman as they discuss their development, what brought them to Iowa and the roles they hope to play this season.

Dolph also looks ahead to the Hawkeyes’ nonconference schedule and remembers Iowa legend and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Don Nelson, who passed away at age 86.

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This week's Fight for Iowa Podcast features one of the most accomplished players in Iowa women's basketball history, Amy Herrig Tanny, as she prepares for induction into the Iowa Letterwinners Hall of Fame during FryFest weekend.

A standout at Dubuque Senior High School, Herrig Tanny was recruited to Iowa by Hall of Fame coach C. Vivian Stringer before continuing her Hawkeye career under Angie Lee and Lisa Bluder. She quickly established herself as one of the Big Ten's premier post players, earning Associated Press All-America honors, All-Big Ten recognition, and Big Ten Freshman of the Year after averaging 19 points and 11 rebounds in her debut season.

Herrig Tanny finished her Iowa career with 1,319 points and 789 rebounds while starting every game she played as a Hawkeye. She also authored one of the most remarkable individual performances in program history with a 42-point, 25-rebound game. But as Gary Dolphin and Amy discuss in this episode, her impact extended far beyond the box score. Renowned for her exceptional court awareness and passing ability from the post, Herrig Tanny helped redefine the position through her unselfish play and basketball IQ.

Join Gary Dolphin as Amy Herrig Tanny reflects on her Hawkeye career, the coaches and teammates who shaped her journey, and what it means to be recognized with induction into the Iowa Letterwinners Hall of Fame.

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As the 2026 football season draws closer, excitement continues to build around Iowa Athletics. The weekend of the Hawkeyes' season opener against Northern Illinois will also celebrate some of the greatest student-athletes in school history as seven Hawkeye legends are inducted into the Iowa Letterwinners Hall of Fame.

This week's Fight for Iowa Podcast shines the spotlight on one of the most decorated wrestlers to ever wear the Black and Gold, Matt McDonough. A two-time NCAA Champion at 125 pounds, three-time Big Ten Champion, and four-time All-American, McDonough finished his remarkable career with a 122-9 record while becoming one of the defining competitors of the Tom Brands era.

In a candid conversation with Gary Dolphin, McDonough reflects on the work ethic and discipline that fueled his success, the values instilled by his parents, balancing excellence in the classroom with elite competition, and why consistency—not talent—became the foundation of his career. He also shares what it means to be recognized with induction into the Iowa Letterwinners Hall of Fame.

Listen as one of Iowa wrestling's all-time greats looks back on the journey that earned him a lasting place in Hawkeye history.

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This week on Fight for Iowa, Gary Dolphin catches up with former Hawkeye point guard Bennett Stirtz as he begins his NBA journey with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Stirtz discusses life as a first-round draft pick, the whirlwind of draft night, adjusting to the professional game, and his standout performances in NBA Summer League. He also shares what he's focused on as he prepares for training camp and what it means to represent Iowa at the next level. Plus, Dolphin looks at the growing Hawkeye presence in Oklahoma City, where Stirtz is joined by former Iowa standouts Payton Sandfort and Josh Dix as they chase NBA roster spots with the Thunder.

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This week on Fight for Iowa, Gary Dolphin sits down with new Iowa running backs coach Jay Norvell. A Hawkeye All-American, 1985 team MVP, and one of the most experienced coaches in college football, Norvell shares the journey that brought him back to Iowa City more than 40 years after arriving as a player alongside Kirk Ferentz. He discusses why returning to his alma mater was the right move, the transition from offensive analyst to running backs coach, and the opportunity to mentor a talented Hawkeye backfield led by Kamari Moulton. Norvell also reflects on his playing days under Hayden Fry, his years as a head coach, and his excitement for the future of Iowa Football as the Hawkeyes prepare to open the 2026 season at Kinnick Stadium.

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This week on the Fight for Iowa podcast, Gary Dolphin takes you to Okoboji for the Boji Legends Golf Tournament, where Hawkeye greats reunited to support two incredible causes.

Chuck Long reflects on the impact of giving back, the friendships that continue decades after Iowa's unforgettable 1985 Big Ten championship season, and why supporting children with disabilities remains one of his life's greatest passions.

Former Hawkeye offensive lineman Kelly O'Brien looks back on blocking for one of the greatest offenses in Iowa football history and explains why these annual reunions are a true "fountain of youth."

Former Iowa basketball standout Zach McCabe discusses the lifelong relationships built during his Hawkeye career, the lessons he carried into the business world, and life after basketball as a successful entrepreneur.

Happy Fourth of July, and thank you for listening to the Fight for Iowa podcast. Go Hawks!

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