Hawkeyes Off Melrose

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We discuss the highs and lows of Iowa's start to conference play this January. McCollum, Stirtz, Banks, Sage, & Koch

We preview Iowa vs Vanderbilt at the ReliaQuest Bowl, discussing opt-outs, transfers, and Diego Pavia. Then we dive into the rest of the football world including Matt Campbell, Sherone Moore, Notre Dame, and the CFP format. Socials & Link Dump: ⁠ https://fishballsports.com/melrose16/⁠

Instant reaction to Iowa @ ISU.

After demolishing Nebraska we discuss where this season stands, Gronowski's legacy as a Hawkeye, and Kirk and the programs future. We also go into a bad loss in hoops to Michigan State, the CFP standings, and Iowa's Bowl projections. Socials & Link Dump: https://fishballsports.com/melrose14/⁠

After a disappointing performance against Michigan State, we discuss the lows that led to it, as well as the highs that were the fourth quarter. Including Gronowski stepping up, some phenomenal catches from the wide receivers, and a Drew Stevens walk off field goal on senior day. We also go over Wisconsin stomping Illinois and Penn State topping Nebraska prior to our Black Friday matchup in Lincol...

Almost, again. We discuss one of the most poorly officiated games in recent memory, the bueaty that was the first half, Makai Lemon's second half domination, and how the hawkeyes faired in a rainy game in LA. Plus breif discussion about backetball, wrestling, and a preview of Michigan State.

It was a rough weekend. We talk about how close we came and the little things that stopped us from getting there. Botched punt safeties, Wetjen's fumble, perfect passes. Plus we take a look at Wisconson's win over Washington, Fickell, Sam Houston @ Oregon State, and preview next weeks game in LA aginst USC. Socials and Link Dump: https://fishballsports.com/melrose12/

It's a big week for Iowa after coming in at #20 in the first CFP Ranking and hosting #9 Oregon in the biggest November matchup in Kinnick since...? We break down what want to see out of the Hawks on a cold, rainy night in Kinnick. We also discuss the start of the Ben McCollum era, Stirtz, and the women's first game. Socials & Link Dump: https://fishballsports.com/melrose11

Floyd stays home and Iowa does it in dominant fashion, decimating Minnesota 41-3. We discus the blowout including Vander Zee's catch, Gronowski's leadership, and Zach Lutmers quickly rising status. Plus we discuss Linderbaums record setting contract, 4-star QB recruit Tradon Bessinger, and Governor Jeff Landry led LSU.

We kick things off with the hard fought battle against Penn State by discussing the highs of 67 yd QB scramble and the lows of a blocked field goal touchdown return. Plus discuss how this team stacks up to the last few years. Then preview a bit of baseball, lament the Top 25, and give some injury updates before diving into the upcoming battle for Floyd against a hot Minnesota team. Link Dump &...

Kicking things off with the news of the week, we breakdown James Franklin's departure from Penn State before getting into Iowa's complete dismantling of the Wisconsin Badgers. Capping things off with some Hawkeye basketball, Kirby Smart's clap-gate, The Holy War, & Oklahoma States section of shirtless men. Link Dump & Socials: https://fishballsports.com/melrose8/

The bye week couldn't have come at a better time as we discuss Gronowski's status heading into Madison to face a bad Wisconsin team. Basketball is just around the corner and we talk men's and women's,  including Woliczoc and Stirtz. Plus UCLA beating PSU, Bill Belichick, Joe Flacco, and more. Link Dump & Socials: fishballsports.com/melrose7

This week we take a look at Gronowski's injury and it's potential on the remainder of the season, discuss the 3rd down play calling in the 4th quarter, rant about Nwampka getting jumped on the sideline, and discuss Virginias lightspeed field rush and Lycoming's 58 year old freshman. Link Dump & Socials: https://fishballsports.com/melrose6

We break down the Rutgers game and Iowa's offensive strides as well as defensive setbacks. Break down the Kaden Wetjen kickoff return in depth, Mike Gundy, and Fernando Mendoza lead Indiana's decisive win over Illinois before coming into Kinnick this Saturday. Matt Gronowski Kaden Wetjen Return Coverage

This week we discuss Kirk Ferentz's historic 206th win plus B1G record, Kayden Wetjen's historic special teams performance, Gronowski and the offences step forward, and breakdown our expectations for Friday's game at Rutgers. Ferentz Gatorade Bath Ferentz Swarm Former Player Tribute Lane Kiffin Basketball Big Man TD Greg Schiano Article

We're back discussing (ranting) a bad loss to Iowa State, and our adjusted outlooks for the season, as well as the future of the program under Kirk Ferentz. On a lighter note we dive into Spitgate, throwing shoes, a bit of basketball talk, and out expectations going into UMass. Iowa Hawkeye Game Data DJ Vonnahme Headhshot

We recap the UAlbany game, including Mark Gronowski's rocky start and the Iowa secondary & RB room. CFB news including Florida State-Bama & Ryan's Day's nipple piercing. And a look ahead at this weeks matchup against Iowa State. Happy Hate Week! Iowa Hawkeye Data on Substack Ryan Day's Nipple Piercing Mike Gundy's Press Conference Day/Gundy Meme

Drew & Jeremy take a look at this years schedule and give their record predictions before diving into the years first two deep depth chat and the rest of the roster. Lines for this weeks game against UAlbany.