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On Iowa Sports episodes:

• 04.17.2024

  Caitlin Clark in the WNBA: Previewing her rookie season with the Indiana Fever

  Indianapolis Star reporter (and University of Iowa alum) Chloe Peterson joins The Gazette's John Steppe to discuss Caitlin Clark’s fit with the Indiana Fever and expectations for her rookie season in the WNBA.

  
• 03.27.2024

  What to expect in Iowa's Sweet 16 rematch against Colorado

  It’s Iowa and Colorado in the NCAA women’s basketball Sweet 16 for the second year in a row. Boulder Daily-Camera reporter Brian Howell joins The Gazette's John Steppe to help preview the game and let us know what to expect...

  
• 03.27.2024

  Takeaways from the NCAA Wrestling Championships | Pinning Combination

  The 2023-24 finale of the Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and hall of famer Dick Briggs puts a bow on the college wrestling season with takeaways from the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships.

  
• 03.22.2024

  Quick thoughts on Kadyn Proctor leaving, Iowa WBB's path to the Final Four

  The Gazette's John Steppe has quick thoughts on an eventful week in Iowa athletics on this week's show, including Kadyn Proctor's plan to reenter the transfer portal, the Hawkeyes' path back to the NCAA women's basketball Final Four and a...

  
• 03.07.2024

  Big Ten wrestling preview; Iowa sets postseason lineup | Pinning Combination

  A big weekend is ahead for wrestling fans in the state of Iowa. The National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Championships come to Cedar Rapids and the Iowa, Iowa State and Northern Iowa men compete in their respective conference tournaments. The Gazette's...

  
• 03.06.2024

  Iowa women's basketball: Big Ten tournament preview, plus what is the Hawkeyes' NCAA potential?

  Iowa probably won’t have Molly Davis for the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament this week, but Caitlin Clark and the two-time defending champion Hawkeyes will be among the favorites in Minneapolis. The Gazette's John Steppe and Jeff Linder preview the...

  
• 02.28.2024

  Iowa-Oklahoma State dual takeaways, men's wrestling postseason preview | Pinning Combination

  It’s all about the postseason now on the Pinning Combination podcast, a show about all things wrestling in Iowa with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs. This week’s episode has takeaways from Iowa’s win over...

  
• 02.22.2024

  Previewing Iowa-Oklahoma State dual, postseason lineup decisions | Pinning Combination

  After another unpredictable Iowa high school boys’ state wrestling tournament, the Pinning Combination with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs is here to break down all the top storylines. The podcast talks all things wrestling...

  
• 02.15.2024

  Meghan McKeown discusses Caitlin Clark's record-breaking career

  With Caitlin Clark set to break the NCAA women’s basketball career scoring record Thursday night, analyst Meghan McKeown talks about her perspective with The Gazette's John Steppe. McKeown, who will be on the call for Peacock on Thursday night and...

  
• 02.14.2024

  Consecutive losses for Iowa men's wrestling | Pinning Combination

  Penn State's one-sided win over Iowa combined with Iowa's loss to Michigan the week prior gave the Hawkeyes a rare losing streak. The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs break down where things stand now for...

  
• 02.08.2024

  Hawkeyes fall to Michigan ahead of Penn State dual | Pinning Combination

  The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs talk all things wrestling in Iowa on the Pinning Combination, including the Hawkeye men’s loss to Michigan ahead of this week’s Penn State dual, the upcoming UNI-Iowa State dual,...

  
• 02.02.2024

  Thoughts on tampering, Tim Lester and recruits to watch with Sean Bock | Hawk Off The Press

  Sean Bock of 247Sports joins the Hawk Off The Press podcast this week to discuss the latest Iowa football news, including new offensive coordinator Tim Lester and the Hawkeyes self-reporting a violation involving impermissible contact with Kadyn Proctor to the...

  
• 01.31.2024

  Iowa wrestlers you shouldn't overlook | Pinning Combination

  A look at the college wrestling scene in Iowa on this week's Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs, including Hawkeyes you shouldn’t overlook, Iowa’s sweep of Illinois and Northwestern, 1-1 trips to...

  
• 01.24.2024

  Hawkeyes who impressed in Friday's win over Purdue | Pinning Combination

  It was only about a month or so ago when the Pinning Combination podcast had limited topics during a slow period of the wrestling schedule. That’s far from the case now. This week’s episode with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher...

  
• 01.18.2024

  Brad Heinrichs discusses Swarm Collective’s growth and future goals

  Swarm Collective CEO and founder Brad Heinrichs is the guest on this week’s episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast with The Gazette's John Steppe. Heinrichs talks about Iowa naming Beth Goetz its permanent athletics director, Swarm’s growth, his...

  
• 01.18.2024

  Hawkeyes impress at Nebraska, Ben Kueter debuts against Minnesota | Pinning Combination

  Weather wiped out much of the wrestling schedule in Iowa last week, but there still are plenty of topics to discuss on this week’s episode of the Pinning Combination with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs....

  
• 01.11.2024

  Latest on Iowa men's wrestling roster questions, National Duals takeaways | Pinning Combination

  The first weekend of wrestling in 2024 gave the Pinning Combination podcast plenty to discuss this week, including the Iowa women winning the NWCA National Duals in Cedar Falls. Tune in for takeaways from all levels and more discussion about...

  
• 01.10.2024

  The Big Ten race and more Iowa women's basketball notes with Jeff Linder

  It’s a good time for an Iowa women’s basketball-focused episode, with No. 14 Indiana coming to Iowa City for a Saturday night showdown this week (first, of course, the third-ranked Hawkeyes travel to Purdue on Wednesday). How is the Big...

  
• 01.04.2024

  What happened at the Soldier Salute and what it all means for Iowa | Pinning Combination

  This week’s episode of the Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs looks at the ramifications of the Soldier Salute tournament. Which Hawkeyes made the biggest statements? What will happen with Anthony...

  
• 01.02.2024

  No. 21 Tennessee 35, No. 17 Iowa 0: Something is broken | The Final Score

  Something is broken. That much is clear again after No. 17 Iowa’s 35-0 loss to No. 21 Tennessee in Monday’s Citrus Bowl ended a 10-4 season for the Hawkeyes with three shutout losses to ranked opponents. Will a new...

  
• 12.20.2023

  College, senior, and and high school wrestling and holiday favorites | Pinning Combination

  This week’s Pinning Combination ponders “duck or not to duck” competition as ISU goes 3-0 at Collegiate Duals. K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs also discuss UNI’s next meets, senior nationals, Upper Iowa’s big weekend at Indianapolis and area high school....

  
• 12.15.2023

  What made Iowa an appealing choice for Citrus Bowl again in 2023 | Hawk Off The Press

  Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan joins the Hawk Off the Press podcast this week to discuss Iowa's return to the Citrus Bowl, his pitch for fans considering whether to attend the game and more.

  
• 12.12.2023

  Breakdowns from Iowa, UNI against Columbia | Pinning Combination

  This week’s Pinning Combination discusses Iowa’s and UNI’s contrasting results against Columbia. K.J. Pilcher and Hall of fame coach Dick Briggs also cover Upper Iowa’s dual opener and the weekend for area D-III schools. Briggs talks about what is in...

  
• 12.08.2023

  Inside the first Iowa women's wrestling season with associate head coach Gary Mayabb

  Iowa women's wrestling associate head coach Gary Mayabb talks to The Gazette's John Steppe about the program's first season, including upcoming events, wrestlers to watch, fan support and his favorite moments so far.

  
• 12.07.2023

  Iowa-Penn takeaways + NIL era's impact on wrestling | Pinning Combination

  On this segment of the Pinning Combination podcast, The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs break down the Iowa men's wrestling team's dual win over Penn. And Teeing it Up with Briggs takes a look at...

  
• 12.03.2023

  No. 2 Michigan 26, No. 16 Iowa 0: Hawkeyes shut out in Big Ten title game | The Final Score

  It wasn’t a surprising result, but Iowa’s 26-0 loss to Michigan in the Big Ten championship game still was hard to watch for Hawkeye fans. The Gazette's John Steppe and Mike Hlas discuss what went wrong, this team’s season-long trends...

  
• 12.01.2023

  Big Ten championship preview: Does Iowa have a chance? | Hawk Off The Press

  Does Iowa have a chance against Michigan in the Big Ten championship game? Angelique Chengelis of the Detroit News joins The Gazette's John Steppe on the Hawk Off The Press podcast this week to help us break down the game...

  
• 11.29.2023

  Cy-Hawk wrestling takeaways | Pinning Combination

  The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs breaks down Iowa's 18-14 wrestling dual win over Iowa State on Sunday.

  
• 11.24.2023

  No. 17 Iowa 13, Nebraska 10: Hawkeyes get late-game heroics in Heroes Game | The Final Score

  Another coin-flip game went Iowa’s way. The Gazette's John Steppe and Mike Hlas break down the late-game heroics in the Hawkeyes’ Heroes Game win over Nebraska on this episode of The Final Score podcast.

  
• 11.23.2023

  Iowa-Nebraska preview: What to expect in Friday's regular-season finale | Hawk Off The Press

  Iowa has the Big Ten West locked up, but it of course still wants a 10th regular-season victory and the Heroes Trophy on Friday against a Nebraska team that has bowl eligibility on the line. Amie Just of the Lincoln...

  
• 11.22.2023

  Early Iowa wrestling impressions | Pinning Combination

  The Pinning Combination podcast returns for the 2023-24 season talking all things wrestling in Iowa with The Gazette’s K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs. This episode analyzes early impressions of the Iowa, Iowa State and Northern Iowa...

  
• 11.19.2023

  No. 16 Iowa 15, Illinois 13: The West is won | The Final Score

  In a season full of obstacles, Iowa found a path to the Big Ten championship game. The Gazette's John Steppe and Mike Hlas discuss the Hawkeyes’ 15-13 win over Illinois and their journey to the Big Ten West title on...

  
• 11.17.2023

  Cooper DeJean's injury, previewing Iowa's offseason roster questions with Tom Kakert | Hawk Off The Press

  All Iowa football conversations this week start with Cooper DeJean’s season-ending injury. That’s how this episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast begins with The Gazette's John Steppe and HawkeyeReport.com’s Tom Kakert before moving into how Iowa put itself...

  
• 11.12.2023

  No. 22 Iowa 22, Rutgers 0: A well-rounded win | The Final Score

  A well-rounded win for Iowa football. We haven’t been able to say that much in 2023, but it was true Saturday in the Hawkeyes’ 22-0 victory over Rutgers. The Gazette's John Steppe and Mike Hlas break down the game and...

  
• 11.09.2023

  Rutgers-Iowa preview + Iowa soccer's postseason run | Hawk Off The Press

  It’s a two-part episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast with The Gazette's John Steppe this week, centered on two big games in Iowa City this weekend. First up, Pat Lanni of NJ Advance Media joins to preview Saturday’s...

  
• 11.05.2023

  Iowa 10, Northwestern 7: Flying the W at Wrigley | The Final Score

  Bottom line: Iowa won. Three other Big Ten West teams that entered Saturday tied for first didn’t. So the Hawkeyes’ unconventional 10-7 win over Northwestern — a style of victory that is actually becoming conventional for Iowa — puts them...

  
• 11.02.2023

  Mailbag: The Brian Ferentz decision and Iowa football's future | Hawk Off The Press

  It’s a mailbag edition of the Hawk Off The Press podcast, with most of the questions naturally centering on Iowa’s announcement earlier this week that offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz will not return next season. How will Kirk Ferentz handle that...

  
• 10.22.2023

  Minnesota 12, No. 24 Iowa 10: Invalid fair catch? | The Final Score

  Invalid fair catch? We discuss the call that wiped out Iowa’s would-be go-ahead touchdown in Saturday’s 12-10 loss to Minnesota and the brutal offense that put the Hawkeyes in a position to need that score on The Final Score podcast.

  
• 10.19.2023

  What Paul Burmeister would tell Deacon Hill, plus previewing Minnesota | Hawk Off The Press

  The play-by-play voice for Saturday’s Minnesota-Iowa football game on NBC is uniquely qualified to understand what Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill might be going through as he struggles. Former Iowa QB Paul Burmeister shares that perspective while previewing Saturday’s game on...

  
• 10.15.2023

  Iowa 15, Wisconsin 6: Hawkeyes in the Big Ten West driver's seat | The Final Score

  Iowa is in the driver’s seat in the Big Ten West, thanks to its defense, special teams (Tory Taylor, in particular) and a Leshon Williams 82-yard touchdown run. We discuss our takeaways from the Hawkeyes’ 15-6 win over Wisconsin on...

  
• 10.12.2023

  Iowa-Wisconsin preview: What to expect from the Luke Fickell-led Badgers | Hawk Off The Press

  It’s another Big Ten West battle Saturday as Iowa travels to face Wisconsin. But what should the Hawkeyes expect from a Badgers team now coached by Luke Fickell? Jake Kocorowski of the Wisconsin State Journal joins The Gazette's John...

  
• 10.08.2023

  Iowa 20, Purdue 14: Nothing pretty, but the Hawkeyes are 5-1 | The Final Score

  Iowa’s offensive line played its best game of the season. Iowa’s defensive line played its best game of the season. That was enough for a 20-14 win over Purdue. The Gazette's John Steppe and Mike Hlas discuss their takeaways from...

  
• 10.01.2023

  Iowa 26, Michigan State 16: Hawkeyes win, but lose Cade McNamara | The Final Score

  Five games in, we know what this Iowa football team looks like. But going forward, it looks like it might not have quarterback Cade McNamara either. The Gazette's John Steppe and Mike Hlas discuss the Hawkeyes’ 26-16 win over Michigan...

  
• 09.28.2023

  Michigan State preview and an Iowa offense mailbag | Hawk Off The Press

  It's a two-part episode of the Hawk Off The Press podcast with The Gazette's John Steppe ahead of Saturday's game against Michigan State. First, Matt Wenzel of MLive.com joins the show to tell us what to expect from the Spartans...

  
• 09.20.2023

  Iowa-Penn State preview with Ben Jones | Hawk Off The Press

  The Iowa-Penn State game is always one to look forward to when it's on the Big Ten football schedule, and the latest chapter is another Top 25 matchup Saturday night. Can the 24th-ranked Hawkeyes win in a Whiteout at No....

  
• 09.13.2023

  Drew Tate on his coaching journey, Kirk Ferentz's longevity | Hawk Off The Press

  Former Iowa quarterback Drew Tate is the guest on this week’s Hawk Off The Press podcast with The Gazette's John Steppe. Now an assistant coach with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Tate talks about his coaching journey in the Canadian Football League,...

  
• 09.10.2023

  Iowa 20, Iowa State 13: Same old formula works | The Final Score

  Defense, special teams and mostly mistake-free football. The same old formula worked for Iowa in its 20-13 win over Iowa State on Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium to take back the Cy-Hawk Trophy. John Steppe and Mike Hlas have postgame...

  
• 09.07.2023

  Cy-Hawk 2023 preview with Rob Gray | Hawk Off The Press

  Iowa State needed just 10 points to recapture the Cy-Hawk trophy last season, beating Iowa for the first time since 2014. Is another low-scoring game in store Saturday in Ames, or will the offenses answer early-season questions? The Gazette's John...

  
• 09.02.2023

  No. 25 Iowa 24, Utah State 14: Not a thing of beauty, but not 2022 | The Final Score

  Iowa's 24-14 win over Utah State wasn't a thing of beauty, but it wasn't 2022. The Gazette's John Steppe and Mike Hlas discuss their postgame takeaways on The Final Score.

  
• 08.31.2023

  Will Iowa's offense be adequate this season? | Hawk Off The Press

  Will Cade McNamara play Saturday? Will the offensive line be improved? Will the Iowa offense be ... adequate? The Gazette's Mike Hlas isn't quite ready for summer to be over but he and John Steppe discuss those questions and more...