Hawkeye Report Podcast

This week on the Hawkeye Report Podcast, Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo look back at Iowa's loss at Northwestern. What went wrong and what can be done to fix it? We look at the state of the Iowa offense and run game and why it's struggling. We also discuss why Hawkeye fans are melting down and if it is justified. Then we look at the Hawkeyes upcoming game against Minnesota, talk some hoops, and take...

This week on the podcast, Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo are joined by former Hawk Joe Conklin to discuss what it's like for a bye week for the Iowa players. Then we look at some of the comments from the coordinators last week regarding the Hawkeyes first six games of the season and preview this Saturday's game against Northwestern. Then we dive into Iowa basketball. Media day was earlier this week...

The Hawkeyes are on a bye this week, but there's plenty to talk about on the podcast. Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo look back at Iowa's convincing win over Illinois that didn't feel like a convincing win. Then we dive into the Hawkeyes at the halfway point in the season and look at what's went right, what's went wrong, and the outlook for the final six games of the 2017 season. Then we dive into th...

It's the latest edition of the Hawkeye Report Podcast with Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo. We are joined this week by Illini expert Kedric Prince to discuss the Iowa's game on Saturday against Illinois. We also look back at Iowa's loss at Michigan State and what went wrong up in East Lansing and the issues with Iowa's run game. Then we dive into the college hoops scandal and take an early look at th...

This week on the Hawkeye Report Podcast, Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo look back at Iowa's last second loss to Penn State and look ahead to the trip to East Lansing where the Hawkeyes face Michigan State. We look at the latest recruiting news and then we dive into the scandal that has rocked the world of college basketball.

A very special edition of the Hawkeye Report podcast this week as we have three members of the 2008 Iowa football team join us to do our version of an oral history of the Hawkeyes upset win over Penn State that year. Joining Matt Randazzo and Tom Kakert are Pat Angerer, Julian Vandervelde, and Joe Conklin to look back at that very special win for the Hawkeyes. Then we dive into this weeks game aga...

This week on the Hawkeye Report Podcast, Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo are joined by former Hawk Joe Conklin as we look back on Iowa's thrilling win over Iowa State this past weekend. We look at the strong performance of Nate Stanley, the emergence of Ihmir Smith-Marsette, and the amazing play of Akrum Wadley. We also dive deeper in Wadley and where he ranks among running backs of the Ferentz era....

It's Cy-Hawk week and who better to bring on the podcast than our old friend and former Hawkeye Julian Vandervelde. Tom Kakert, Matt Randazzo, and Julian look back at Iowa's opening win over Wyoming and what they liked and are concerned about from the game. Then we break down Saturday's game against Iowa State and why Julian hates the Cyclones. We talk a little recruiting in the creepy corner and...

It's officially game week for the Hawkeyes! That's right, college football is back and this week on the Hawkeye Report podcast, Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo are joined by former Hawk Joe Conklin to discuss the season opener against Wyoming. We break down the two deeps, Nate Stanley being named the starting QB, freshmen playing time, and look at the challenge this weekend against the Cowboys. Plus...

With the start of the 2017 Iowa football season fast approaching, Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo break down where the Hawkeyes sit as fall camp comes to a close. We look back at what we learned from Tuesday's press meeting with the coordinators and Kirk Ferentz. Then we take a deep dive into each position and where things stand with the Iowa roster. Finally we head into the creepy corner and talk ab...

This week on the Hawkeye Report Podcast, Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo go in-depth on Iowa's Kids Day practice last weekend. Is there any clarity at quarterback? Which true freshmen look like they are playing this year? Plus a whole lot more about Iowa football. Then we dive into basketball and discuss the Hawkeyes trip to Europe and the release of the schedule for the 2017-18 season. Finally, we w...

On the latest edition of the Hawkeye Report Podcast, Matt Randazzo and Tom Kakert are joined by Logan Wynn from the QC Elite AAU program to discuss their just completed season on the basketball court. Wynn talks about the development of one of his former players, Nicholas Baer and he updates the recruitment of 2019 PG D.J. Carton, who Iowa recently offered. Then we discuss Iowa's European trip and...

Back from Las Vegas and plenty to review on this hoops recruiting heavy Hawkeye Report Podcast.  Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo discuss the play of Joe Wieskamp and Patrick McCaffery on the AAU circuit, plus look at several of the other targets that the Iowa coaches have been watching. We look at the recruitment of 2019 PG DJ Carton and where he might be leaning. Then we discuss the Lavar Ball circu...

It's a special edition of the Hawkeye Report Podcast from Las Vegas! The long awaited Vegas podcast has arrived. Tom Kakert is joined by Jamie Johnson and Greg Stephen from the Iowa Barnstormers AAU program to discuss the success of their program this year on the Adidas circuit and how they have played in Vegas this year. We are also joined by former Hawk Val Barnes, who is helping to coach the Ba...

This week on the Hawkeye Report Podcast, we turn our attention to Hawkeye football with Big Ten Media Days coming up early next week. Matt Randazzo and Tom Kakert are joined by former Hawkeye Steve Manders, who discusses his new career in professional wrestling and then we dive into Hawkeye football and discuss Sean Welsh and the courage of his disclosure of battling depression, football staff cha...

Coming off a big football recruiting weekend, Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo take a look at all the good news for the Hawkeyes. We also dive into where things stand for the Hawkeyes in the Class of 2018 and 2019 on the recruiting trail. Then we discuss where things stand on the basketball recruiting front, plus a feature on Joe Wieskamp and a story about Patrick McCaffery. We wrap up with a look at...

The start of the Prime Time League means a late night podcast from Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo. We break down the first night of summer basketball and what it might mean for the Iowa hoops team next season. We discuss the play of freshman Luka Garza and Jack Nunge and how they might fit into the plans, along with who surprised and who disappointed. Plus we talk hoops recruiting and Joe Wieskamp's...

Usually this is a quite time of the year for Iowa athletics. This past week certainly was not quite at all. This week on the podcast we dive deep into the decision in the Jane Meyer court case and what it means for the Iowa athletic department and the future of Gary Barta. Then we go in-depth on the comments from Brian Ferentz last week about Iowa State, Minnesota, and Nebraska. Plus we talk NFL D...

With spring football wrapped up, we take a look back at what we learned about the Hawkeyes with former Hawk Julian Vandervelde. We break down some of the position groups, the outstanding spring game by Jake Gervase, the quarterback race, and Julian tells us why Brian Ferentz is the right man for the job and has been since he returned to Iowa City. Plus, we discuss the big recruiting news of the we...

With the spring game on Friday evening under the lights at Kinnick Stadium, Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo are joined by former Hawk Joe Conklin to preview the action. Conklin also goes in-depth on what spring ball is like at Iowa, the importance of the safety position, and he discusses Jake Gervase, who he coached in high school. Plus we talk new recruiting rules, Kirk being mad about two-a-days go...

The Hawkeye Report Podcast returns this week with plenty of topics to discuss. We dive into hoops recruiting and some of the future prospects for Iowa. We also discuss the future of Hawkeye basketball and if there will be any changes to the roster this year. Then we dive into the open practice coming up on Friday night in West Des Moines and talk a little football recruiting.

This week on the Hawkeye Report Podcast, we wrap up the Iowa basketball season with a look back at the season ending loss in the NIT to TCU and the promising future of for the Hawkeyes. We also discuss the great atmosphere at Carver-Hawkeye Arena and if that could be replicated during the regular season. Then we dive into spring football with a look at the top storylines for Iowa football and what...

It's tournament time for college hoops and we look back at the last two wins by the red hot Hawkeyes.  Matt Randazzo and Tom Kakert discuss the win over Wisconsin and Sunday's Senior Day victory over Penn State. What has changed for Iowa in the last four games? We salute the play of Jordan Bohannon, Nicholas Baer, and Peter Jok and their sharp shooting from three point range. We discuss the Hawkey...

The Hawkeye Report Podcast returns with plenty of basketball talk this week. Matt Randazzo and Tom Kakert look back to Iowa's two game winning streak, including the big road victory over Maryland on Saturday. Then we dive into the Big Ten race and Big Ten Tournament seeding, plus we look at Iowa's chances of post season play. What would it take for Iowa to get on the NCAA bubble and is the NIT pos...

The Hawkeye Report Podcast with Matt Randazzo and Tom Kakert look back at Wednesday night's loss to Minnesota and the controversial no time out near the end of regulation. We also dive deep into the rest of Iowa's regular season and the possibilities for post season play this year. Then we take a look at the return of Ken O'Keefe, what position Brian Ferentz will end up coaching, and what that mea...