Hawkeye Report Podcast

This week on the podcast, Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo open the show discussing the news that broke late Wednesday afternoon regarding the NCAA ruling against Noah Shannon and the Iowa wrestlers in the game rules and regulations investigation,

Then we take one last look at the Iowa game against Northwestern at Wrigley Field. We talk about the injuries mounting up for the Hawkeyes, Drew Stevens big kick and Deacon Hill coming up big with a throw to Kaleb Brown that set up that field goal.

We dive into what we know about Rutgers. Are they sort of a mirror image of the Hawkeyes on both sides of the ball? What has been a theme in Rutgers six wins and three losses this year.

After that we talk some Iowa hoops and look at their opening win over North Dakota. What impressed us in the first game of the season? How Iowa had very balanced scoring and how the freshmen players really shined brightly.

Finally we talk hoops recruiting signing day and pick some Big Ten games this weekend.

This week on the Chuck Long Podcast we have a lot of ground to cover. We start with the news from last week regarding Brian Ferentz not returning for the 2024 season and what he thinks about the news. What should Iowa and Kirk Ferentz do next at offensive coordinator?

Then we dive into the win over Northwestern and playing a football game at Wrigley Field. Long gives his thoughts on what it was like to see a game played there and how much he enjoyed watching the game being played there.

We talk about the final drive for Iowa and how Deacon Hill threw the best pass that he has all season to Kaleb Brown to set up the game winning field goal. We also dive into Cooper DeJean playing on the offensive side of the ball and discuss if he should have a Wildcat package as well.

The Iowa offensive line is really banged up. What should Iowa do as far as their run game this week. Then we take a look at the really bad Big Ten West and how Iowa is now in the driver's seat for Indy, but it won't be easy. We wrap up picking some games for the upcoming week.

It's not an emergency podcast, but it is a long and complicated one. Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo go deep into Brian Ferentz not returning as Iowa's offensive coordinator and Kirk Ferentz reaction to the news on Tuesday afternoon.

We discuss the process of how Beth Goetz came to the conclusion she did and if there were other parties involved in the decision. We look at how Kirk Ferentz spoke about the news today and why this is one of the few times in his 25 years at Iowa where he was not in control of his coaching staff. Could this be the potential end for Kirk Ferentz as Iowa's head coach?

We then dive into potential candidates to replace Brian Ferentz as Iowa's offensive coordinator? Are there dream candidates and realistic choices? Which candidates on our hot board would be the most likely choices?

We also preview the game against Northwestern and argue about Deacon Hill vs. Joe Labas.

Then we talk some Iowa hoops and their exhibition win over Quincy. What do we think of the four freshmen early on? Who played well and is this team destined to be a very balanced scoring attack after seven players scored in double figures?

Finally we wrap up by picking some games this week, including our Iowa vs. NW game.

Iowa basketball season is almost officially here. Tom Kakert and Kyle Huesmann take a deep dive into the Hawkeye men's and women's basketball teams and the season ahead.

First, we open with a lengthy discussion of the Iowa women's basketball team. Last year they played for an NCAA Title. What can they do for an encore? We look at the new look of the lineup and the importance for the bigs this year. We also talk about Caitlin Clark and what she can do to improve this season and become even better than the best player in women's college basketball.

Finally, we dive into the women's basketball schedule. What does Kyle has as his prediction for the team this year against a very challenging schedule of games?

Then we take a deep dive into the Iowa men's team. It's a team that looks to replace several key contributors. Who will be the leading scorer this year? How will they make up for the loss of rebounding and who will it come from? What's the starting lineup going to look like and will it include Josh Dix at point guard? We also discuss the incoming freshman and what to expect from them.

Finally we give our prediction for the season record and if they will make the NCAA Tournament.

We also talk some Iowa baseball and field hockey to wrap up the show.

This week on our regular podcast, we have plenty to discuss. Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo take one last lap on the loss to Minnesota and the controversial return by Cooper DeJean that was overruled by the Big Ten officials. We look at what the Big Ten said this week and why it didn't make a whole lot of sense.

Then we dive into the troubling lack of offense for the Iowa football team and the struggles of Deacon Hill, who turned it over three times last weekend in the loss. What can be done to improve the Iowa offense? Should Joe Labas get an opportunity to play this week?

We also discuss the NCAA now delaying the potential return of Noah Shannon and when he might be back. We also dive into the future of Brian Ferentz and the Iowa offense. It's a deep subject with a lot of angles, but an interesting conversation. Then we wrap up by talking some recruiting with signing days coming up and we pick games.

A special edition of the Hawkeye Report Podcast as we roll out our huge hoops preview week series. We are joined by Iowa men's basketball assistant coach Matt Gatens.

We talk to Gatens about the trip overseas this summer and how it helped in the development of this year's team and if there were any players who have surprised him in their development. Then we go down the roster and discuss Ben Krikke, Josh Dix, Payton and Pryce Sandfort, Ladji Dembele and his improvement, and Brock Harding and Owen Freeman.

We also talk about how this team doesn't have star, but it has a lot of guys who on any given night could be their leading scorer. Also how the team is motivated by some of the slights from the national media heading into the season.

A jam packed edition of the Chuck Long Podcast. We open discussing the Cooper DeJean punt return. Was it a legal play or not? Why was Iowa not able to rebound for that play being overturned and move the ball into field goal range? What are his thoughts on the struggling Iowa offense?

Then we discuss the bye week and what can Iowa do about their offense? Should the Hawkeyes make a change at quarterback or at least make it an open competition? What about putting Cooper DeJean in at as a Wildcat quarterback or some other package?

We also discuss sign stealing in college football and how it's been around forever.

Finally we pick some college football games this week.

This week on the Hawkeye Report Podcast, Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo take one final look back at Iowa's win in Madison. How do the Hawkeyes keep winning games in this manner? We talk about the Iowa ground game and why it seems to be clicking a bit more in the last few weeks.

We also discuss the Iowa defense. What do we think of the play of Sebastian Castro? Then on special teams, how big of a weapon is Tory Taylor? Is he the best punter in the country?

Then we turn to the injury situation with the Iowa football team. If Yahya Black cannot go this weekend, then what's the rotation at defensive tackle? Could Addison Ostrenga return this week at tight end?

We then look at the Minnesota team and P.J. Fleck not being able to get over the hump against Iowa. What do we know about the Gophers offense and defense this season? How dangerous is their ground game? What should Iowa fans expect from the defense? Finally we wrap up picking games and talking some recruiting.

This week on the Chuck Long Podcast, we review the victory that was hard to explain, the win over Wisconsin. How did the Hawkeye throw for just 37 passing yards and win a football game? What about the Hawkeye ground game right now and how is it working so well?

Then we praise the punting of Tory Taylor and Chuck compares him to Reggie Roby. We also discuss the injury situation and if there are any options left for the Iowa coaches on the offensive side of the ball?

We discuss the race in the Big Ten West. Is Iowa in the drivers seat and is that a comfortable place to be right now? Then we wrap up picking some games and talking about outstanding event at Kinnick today and praise for Iowa women's basketball.

This week on the podcast, we have a little bit of everything. Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo open the show by visiting with WQAD-TV's top weather forecaster, James Zahara. He gives us a weather report for Kinnick Stadium on Sunday for the Crossover at Kinnick basketball game.

Then we dive into Iowa football talk. We recap the win over Purdue and the play of Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill. What about the return of Kaleb Johnson and the growing confidence from the Hawkeye offensive line.

We also look at the injury sitaution for the Hawkeyes a potential return coming very soon for Noah Shannon and we preview the game against the Badgers. Finally we wrap up picking some college football games this weekend.