Fight for Iowa – The Official Podcast of Iowa Athletics

HERkys' Voice - Dr. Peggy Burke & Dr. Bonnie Slatton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

University Administrators across the country including Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta have been eagerly awaiting NCAA task force recommendations, finalizing additional guidelines for college athletes and recruits, on what is allowed and what is prohibited where inducements are concerned, regarding NIL, Name, Image and Likeness. An update on NIL, the Transfer Portal and other subject matter with...

The Hawkeyes had five players sign free agent contracts: Running back Tyler Goodson is now a Green Bay Packer, cornerback Matt Hankins signed with the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans grabbed safety Jack Koerner, Kicker Caleb Shudek inked a deal with the Tennessee Titans and all Big Ten defensive end Zach Van Valkenburg is headed to the Las Vegas Raiders. One good Van deserves another, Van Vaulkenburg...

The University of Iowa Athletics Department will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, hosting HERkys’ Hawk Walk on Saturday, May 7, at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track. The event will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX and all those who have been committed to providing equitable access to sports for girls and women. The 50-minute walk will be accompanied by activities that educate and ce...

Spring practice ended Saturday at Kinnick stadium with a session open for public viewing. Afterwards head coach Kirk Ferentz felt over-all the work habits and attitude have been good. He likes the leadership thanks to some really good, older, experienced players and while the execution isn't where it needs to be, the tempo is. All this while keeping in mind the season opener with South Dakota Stat...

The University of Iowa rowing team's 3rd Varsity four was named Big Ten Boat of the week, it's third such honor this season and the most for a single season in program history. The boat was recognized after winning two races and a runner-up team finish at the Big Ten Invitational last week in Sarasota, Fla. The Ascension of Iowa rowing has everything to do with new head coach Jeff Garbutt and his...

At this airing of Fight for Iowa, the Hawkeye football team is 2/3rds of the way through spring practice. The defense is searching for new starters at DE, CB and safety. Graduated, are All Big Ten performers Zach Van Vaulkenberg, Matt Hankins and Jack Koerner. That said the cupboard remains stocked with talent. This is Iowa's defense. Star's leave the galaxy and new one's arrive, some remain, like...

This week brings the crown jewel of golf. The Masters at Augusta National. Fifteen years ago Cedar Rapids' Zach Johnson stunned the game outlasting Woods, Michelson, Furyk, Rose and Westwood to win the prized Green Jacket. Henrik Stenson of Sweden finished 17th that frigid rainy Sunday. Zach Johnson and Stenson were recently named Ryder Cup Captains for 2023 at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club j...

Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz and Defensive Coordinator Phil Parker arrived together 24 years ago with the same goal, win games by running the ball and stopping the run. That approach has worked nicely. Parker began as backfield coach before succeeding Norm Parker. His recruiting and tutoring have been significant. From Bob Sanders and Desmond King to present day Riley Moss and the immediate fu...

Iowa Hawkeye basketball and wrestling are in a frenzied focus this week. Big Ten titles for both the Men and Women hoops have them in an enviable position. The Brands Brothers and the wrestlers motor into the motor city for a showdown with the Nittany Lions, Wolverines and Buckeyes for a National championship. Quietly, across the street, the defending West Division champion Football Hawkeyes are r...

There have been only four sports information director's in the history of Iowa athletics, dating back to 1924. Eric Wilson was the first and spent 44 years in the main chair. Wilson was an Iowa track star as a student and qualified for the 1924 Olympic games. Wilson at one time held the world record in the 200 and 400 meters. In between he and Steve Roe were George Wine and Phil Haddy. Three of th...

Hawk Talk with Fran McCaffery 03-07-22 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Iowa Hawkeye athletics reeled off five Big Ten championships last school year and are threatening with a repeat or better. The Men's Track and Field team successfully defended it's Big Ten indoor title last week and the Hawkeye Women's Basketball team is co-conference Champion. March Madness for basketball, wrestling and Gymnastics is about to start while baseball and softball seasons started...

Hawk Talk with Lisa Bluder 03-01-22 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Hawk Talk with Fran McCaffery 03-01-22 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .