Two Guys with Chris Williams and Chris Hassel

Chris Hassel is joined by Jake Brend while Chris Williams enjoys some vacation time, and the guys dive into the biggest headlines from Big Ten Media Days. They discuss Iowa's preseason expectations, Matt Campbell's debut at Penn State, Jamie Pollard's latest defense of the I-State logo, LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers, and much more.

🏈 Big Ten Media Days

The guys discuss:

• Iowa being picked eighth in the preseason Big Ten poll

• Matt Campbell and Rocco Becht's first Penn State Media Day

• What to expect from Kirk Ferentz

🌪️ Iowa State

• Jamie Pollard's continued defense of the I-State logo

• Pollard's regret over Iowa State wearing black uniforms in the Fiesta Bowl

• Phil Steele's shocking preseason ranking for Iowa State

🏀 LeBron & The NBA

• LeBron James heads to Philadelphia

• Can Nick Nurse make another super team work?

• What another championship would mean for LeBron's legacy

⚡ Plus

• The Monster Energy–Big 12 partnership debate after Ohio State's new jersey patch

• BBB from the weekend

• Buffalo Bills' controversial new alternate uniforms

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Should we continue talking about Caitlin Clark on Two Guys? We now know it was Jimmy Rogers who voted for Iowa State to make the Big 12 title game. Jamie Pollard gives an update on the timeline of his departure as Iowa State's director of athletics. The Athletic's Joe Rexrode wrote that Iowa State is more of a football school than basketball. Hassel makes the case that Cayden Daughtry going off at the Peach Jam is not good for Iowa. And Matt Campbell, who recently called Ames a food desert, made an hour long long media appearance at something called Quaker Steak & Lube in State College. Presented by Fareway!

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Post Malone headlined Jack Trice Stadium on Friday and came out wearing an Iowa Hawkeyes shirt and hat. Jelly Roll dropped by Iowa State basketball's practice facility and posed with a jersey. Getting to the bottom of the viral photo of Andrew McKeever at Iowa's practice.. Plus, Spain wins the World Cup, Texas Tech renames its football stadium, and Anthony Rizzo had an awesome moment over the weekend!

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel discuss why Tim Lester has Hawkeye fans optimistic about Iowa football's future, react to Lionel Messi and Argentina reaching another World Cup final, debate the current state of the Big 12, and break down Iowa State's long-awaited CyTown groundbreaking. Plus, thoughts on Caitlin Clark, Ben McCollum's basketball roster, and much more.

🏈 Iowa Football

The guys dive into:

• Why Tim Lester's offense is finally taking shape

• Iowa's quarterback competition

• Could Lester eventually replace Kirk Ferentz?

• Why the Hawkeyes' offense may finally be ready to break out

⚽ Messi & The World Cup

Chris and Chris discuss:

• Argentina's dramatic semifinal comeback

• Lionel Messi adding to his legendary career

• The value of the World Cup third-place game

• Why the tournament has captivated American sports fans

🌪️ Iowa State & The Big 12

Also covered:

• CyTown officially moving forward

• Farmageddon's uncertain future

• Is the Big 12 really as strong as ever?

• Why conference perception still matters

🏀 Plus

• Ben McCollum's towering new Iowa basketball roster

• Caitlin Clark's latest controversy

• Chris Williams' dirt racing adventures

• Testosterone testing in the military

• Cheers to the freakin' weekend

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Chris Williams returns after skydiving to raise money for cancer, while Chris Hassel joins him to discuss Iowa State's search for Jamie Pollard's successor, the future of Cyclone athletics, the changing NIL landscape, Conor McGregor's latest injury, and one of the biggest debates in college football—is today's Big 12 actually better than ever?

🌪️ Iowa State's Next Athletic Director

The guys examine:

• What Iowa State should prioritize in its next AD

• NIL and fundraising in the revenue-sharing era

• Brian Hardin and other potential candidates

• How the hire impacts football and men's basketball

• The future of Cyclone athletics after Jamie Pollard

🏈 Is the Big 12 Better Than Ever?

Chris and Chris debate:

• Has the Big 12 actually improved since Texas and Oklahoma left?

• Conference perception versus on-field results

• Why postseason success still matters

• The league's place in college football moving forward

🪂 CW's Skydiving Experience

Chris shares what it was like to skydive for the Richard Deming Foundation, raising money alongside cancer survivors while reflecting on community, perspective, and giving back.

🥊 Around Sports

• Conor McGregor suffers another injury

• World Cup observations

• Stadium turf debate

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel recap a busy week at Big 12 Football Media Days, react to Brett Yormark's viral exchange with a Texas Tech reporter, debate the conference's new Monster Energy partnership, and discuss Jimmy Rogers' first Media Day as Iowa State's head coach. Plus, the guys react to Team USA's heartbreaking World Cup exit, CW prepares to skydive for charity, and plenty more.

🏈 Big 12 Media Days

The biggest stories from Frisco.

• Brett Yormark's viral press conference moment

• The Texas Tech controversy explained

• Jimmy Rogers' first Media Day

• What stood out from Iowa State's appearance

⚡ The Monster Energy Debate

Did the Big 12 make the right business move?

• Jersey patches and conference branding

• Why the financial numbers raise questions

• What the deal could mean long-term

• How sponsorships are changing college athletics

🌪️ Iowa State Football

Cyclones officially meet the media.

• Jimmy Rogers' coaching style

• Building Iowa State's future

• Where the Cyclones stand entering the season

⚽ USA's World Cup Exit

What comes next for soccer in America?

• Belgium ends Team USA's run

• Why the World Cup captivated the country

• Can soccer sustain the momentum?

• Chris and Chris debate the future of the sport in the U.S.

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The World Cup takes center stage as Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to Folarin Balogun being cleared to return for Team USA ahead of its biggest match yet. The guys also preview Big 12 Media Days in Dallas, discuss what to expect from Iowa State under Jimmy Rogers, debate conference realignment, and break down the Savannah Bananas' record-setting weekend at Kinnick Stadium. Plus, Fourth of July stories, fireworks, and plenty of laughs.

⚽ Team USA & World Cup

• Balogun's suspension is suspended

• USA's World Cup outlook

• Mexico vs. England reactions

• World Cup atmosphere takes over the sports world

🏈 Big 12 Football

• Previewing Big 12 Media Days

• Jimmy Rogers enters his first season at Iowa State

• Questions facing the Cyclones

• Conference realignment and the future of college football

🍌 Plus...

• Savannah Bananas pack Kinnick Stadium

• Fourth of July fireworks stories

• Hassel's trip to Iowa

• Adventures with The Don

• BBB from the weekend

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Team USA is headed to the Round of 16 - but not without controversy. Guest hosts Jake Brend and Scott Siepker react to the United States' win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, the controversial red card shown to Folarin Balogun, and what it means heading into the Belgium match. Plus, a preview of Big 12 Media Days, continued fallout from the Brendan Sorsby situation at Texas Tech, Iowa State basketball injury news, and plenty of Fourth of July fun.

⚽ Team USA Advances

Jake and Scott break down America's biggest World Cup win in years.

• USA defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0

• The controversial Balogun red card

• Why Team USA can still beat Belgium

• The growing excitement around the World Cup

• Scott's "America Nice Guy" returns

🏈 Big 12 Football

With Big 12 Media Days around the corner:

• Texas Tech faces tough questions

• Brendan Sorsby fallout continues

• Joey McGuire's difficult week ahead

• Iowa State basketball injury discussion

🎆 Fourth of July Weekend

The guys also discuss:

• Fireworks

• Fourth of July traditions

• Golf, Royals baseball and Cheers To The Freakin' Weekend

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel empty the mailbag, answering your biggest questions about college athletics, Iowa and Iowa State football, NIL, playoff expansion, coaching rankings, the NCAA Tournament, and the most iconic moments in Iowa sports history.

🏈 Will College Athletics Ever Recover?

• Is NIL chaos here to stay?

• What college sports will look like in the future

• Is the current model sustainable?

🏀 Iowa & Iowa State Expectations

• What counts as a successful season for Ben McCollum?

• How far should Iowa State expect to go in March?

• Managing expectations after Iowa's Elite Eight run

🏆 The Greatest Iowa Sports Moments

Chris and Chris debate:

• Caitlin Clark's biggest moments

• Tate to Holloway

• Seneca Wallace's legendary run

• Cooper DeJean's controversial punt return

🌪️ Cy-Hawk Rivalry Memories

• The most disliked Iowa and Iowa State players

• Steve Alford era memories

• Pierre Pierce, Connor McCaffery and more

Plus

• Ranking Iowa and Iowa State's current coaches

• Would a home College Football Playoff game be the biggest ever?

• Summer trips back to Iowa

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