The Iowa Hawkeyes play again in 56 days! What player will have the biggest jump in production on offense (hint: RB), on defense (hint: fan favorite TR) and on special teams (hint: Coooop). The Iowa football players announced the Iowa City NIL collective. Recruiting is still on a roll, and new teams in the B1G from the West Coast??

Congratulations to Keegan Murray on being the number four overall pick in the NBA draft. Iowa received commitments from ‘23 basketball recruit Brock Harding and legacy recruit in the ‘24 class, Cooper Koch, both from Illinois. Kendrick Raphael from Florida picked the Hawkeyes as a running back in the ‘23 class, and Iowa landed a DL from Des Moines and a big OT from IL.

Matt Gatens was named as replacement for retiring assistant basketball coach Kirk Speraw. Incoming freshman defensive lineman Aaron Graves is a beast athletically and academically!

Charlie Jones was a surprising late transfer to Purdue before his COVID senior year. The transfer portal is the new fad, and we should know more about NIL collectives at Iowa soon. The Hawkeyes need to beat Purdue by three touchdowns next year. Edit: I mistakenly said Barker for Illinois had 845 yards and 11 TD last season. I meant to say in his career at Illinois.

It was another good season for Iowa baseball, but the team was not selected for the NCAA tournament again. They just want to get in the tournament and have a shot at making it to the College World Series in Omaha. The Big Ten in general was snubbed by the NCAA. Hawkeye fans got some great news with the return of Kris Murray to Iowa next season. While short handed as far as scholarship players, Fran McCaffrey’s Hawkeyes will have a solid starting lineup next season.

The consensus All-American and Rimington Trophy winner, Tyler Linderbaum, was the 25th overall pick by the Ravens and head coach John Harbaugh. Dane Belton went to the Giants in the 4th round, and several other Hawkeyes have opportunities to make rosters as free agents. Kirk Ferentz coached players always have a shot because they are coached in a pro system, and Iowa develops players. The basketball Hawks had a player come back from the portal and got a commitment from a high potential guard from Rock Island.

The spring practice on Saturday didn’t show too much with so many players out with injuries. Despite losing some key guys in the secondary, I predict the defense will be better than last year. Who will step up at QB? How will the starting offensive line shake out? A lot of good story lines heading into summer!

In episode 2.60, the defense two deep was discussed. This episode focuses on the offense and special teams. There are some holes to fill but also a lot of talented players returning that could be really special this season.

It’s no surprise, but the great Keegan Murray entered the NBA draft. He should be a top 5 pick. Two Iowa basketball players entered the crowded transfer portal. Best of luck to Joe and Josh! The Iowa football two deeps are out and practice is well underway. Taking a look at the defense in this one. The defense will be great in 2022!!

After being picked to finish around 9th place by most publications after losing two players to the NBA and two to the Portal, the Hawkeyes finished 5th and win the B1G Tournament championship. Who is back and how might the lineup look next year? Go Hawks!