It was an unexpected busy day for those of us covering Iowa athletics. Before we dive into Iowa basketball media day news and notes, we open talking about the Hawkeye football team. More specifically, we discuss the departure of Kaleb Brown and Leshon Williams. 

We dive into their performances last year and how we got to today where they followed the trend of players participating in less than four games and finding a new school by entering the portal. Were there hints that either were unhappy and looking to leave?

Then we discusst the actual game in Columbus and how Iowa kept it close in the first half by creating a couple of turnovers and then delivering a class in how to let a close game turned into a blowout by three turnovers in the second quarter. 

We look at the upcoming game against Washington. Is this a great spot for the Hawkeyes? What about the travel issue for teams either on the west coast traveling east or the east coast  traveling west.

Finally we wrap up with a wide ranging and extended discussion on Iowa baksetball team day. Predictions for the starting lineup and more.