In this week’s episode of “Punting is Winning,” we step up to the plate with Iowa Softball and Baseball. From April 29th to May 4th, 2024.

We also dribble into the hardwood as we reveal the Iowa men’s basketball conference opponents for the 2024-25 season. 

The transfer portal is buzzing with QB prospects. Join us as we discuss —General Booty and Brendan Sullivan—and their potential impact on the gridiron.

Finally, we wrap up with our Question of the Week—a mystery waiting to be unraveled.

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Join us as we swing into the details of Iowa Softball and Baseball. We’ll also spotlight the Hawkeyes who soared from college fields to pro dreams in the 2024 NFL Draft. Wrapping up, we discuss the latest updates from the Transfer Portal, examining the football team’s strategic moves and what they’re scouting for in spring transfers. 

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Baseball: Iowa took all 3 games from Rutgers over the weekend. Full series recap.

Softball: The Hawkeyes drop all 3 games against Indiana. Breakdown of the series.

Basketball Commits: Drew Thelwell (men's) and Lucy Olsen (women's) - committed to Iowa's hoops programs this week. Analysis of their future impact.

Football Spring Practice: An inside look at the Hawkeyes' open spring practice session. Position battles, newcomer assessments, and more from the gridiron.

“Hawkeye Sports Weekly Recap: Baseball, Softball, Basketball, and the NIL System”

In this action-packed episode, we delve into the thrilling world of Iowa Hawkeye sports. From diamond clashes to hardwood battles, here’s what’s been happening:

Baseball and Softball Battles: The Hawkeye baseball team with a mid-week victory over St. Thomas, then faced a formidable Ohio State squad, but the series ended with a 1-2 record against the Buckeyes. Meanwhile, our softball team traveled to Ann Arbor to take on the mighty Michigan Wolverines, but unfortunately, they were swept in a 3 game series.

Transfer Portal Visitors: Iowa Men’s and Women’s basketball are rolling out the red carpet for transfer portal targets. Villanova transfer guard Lucy Olsen is set to visit the women’s team, while Morehead State transfer Drew Thelwell and Central Arkansas transfer Camren Hunter are exploring their options with the men’s team. These visits could shape the future of Hawkeye hoops.

The NIL Conundrum: We tackle the ever-messy Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) system in college athletics. How are student-athletes navigating brand deals, sponsorships, and social media endorsements?

Question of the Week: As always, we’ve got a fresh question for our listeners. Tune in to find out what’s on our minds this week!

Join us as we dissect the highs, lows, and everything in between in the world of Hawkeye sports. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual observer, this episode has something for everyone. Go #Hawkeyes! 🏀⚾🥎🏈

Wrapping a bow on the season for the Iowa Hawkeye women's basketball team who finished National Runner-up for the 2nd straight year with a 34-5 overall record. Revisiting our re-seeded men's bracket and the simulated results of the games. Finally, a brief recap of the weekend baseball and softball results and the Question of the week.

Recapping the Iowa Hawkeye men's basketball NIT loss to Utah and discussing the recent additions to the transfer portal. The Hawkeye women go 2-0 and advance to the Elite 8 of the NCAA tournament and a rematch with LSU. Spring football and a bit of analysis of the world of NIL. Finally, covering the week that was for the Baseball and Softball teams, and a new question of the week.

We discuss the question of the week from last week and give our thoughts on it. Recap the First round NIT matchup for the Iowa men's basketball team against Kansas State. We bring you our take on the NCAA tournament brackets and seeding and reseed the teams based on our own formula. Analysis of the Iowa women's basketball NCAA tournament first round game against Holy Cross. Updates on the Iowa baseball and softball teams who started conference play this weekend, and finally we end the show with a new question of the week.

Wrapping up the Big 10 tournament for the Iowa men's basketball team and talking about their upcoming NIT game. Recapping the previous week on the Diamond for the Iowa baseball and softball teams. Chatting about the latest commit, Addison Deal for Lisa Bluder and the Hawkeye women's team. We analyze the women's tournament bracket and the draw for the #1 seed Hawkeyes. Finishing with a lengthy discussion on the selections for the men's tournament and a system to potentially take the bias out of the tournament selections. Finally, a new question of the week.

Recapping the question of the week from the previous episode. Analysis of the Big 10 women's basketball tournament. Covering the Quarterfinal, Semi-Final, and Championship games for the Iowa Hawkeyes who made it a three-peat. Checking in on the Baseball and Softball teams as they continue through the spring non-conference part of their schedules. Finally, finishing up the Big 10 regular season for the Iowa men's basketball team and looking forward to the conference tournament.

Covering the responses from last week's question of the week. Great week of Hawkeye women's and men's basketball. Record setting performances, personal accolades and a highly anticipated ranked matchup with Ohio State. Another touch weekend for the Iowa baseball team, and a new question of the week.