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- JS#149October 28 · 20 min
The Desecration of Hawkeye Playoff Aspirations in the Twin Cities
This random schmo is back to discuss the recent Hawkeye calamity of epic proportions. Can you believe this idiot has a Podcast? But hey, happy this dope was completely wrong about the Washington game. https://open.spotify.com/show/65t0pZgq3KTSXmaYqO3Z41 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-some-hawk-guy/id1697595935
- JS#148October 21 · 21 min
Just Some Hawk Guy - An Aquatic Interlude
This fellow takes a break from all the football talk to express some brave and poignant criticisms of the 1989 film, "The Little Mermaid." Go Hawks. https://open.spotify.com/show/65t0pZgq3KTSXmaYqO3Z41 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-some-hawk-guy/id1697595935
- JS#147October 14 · 30 min
The Hawks Slay Seattle and Their West Coast Demons, and The Ever-Changing World of the Big Ten
Can you believe this idiot has a Podcast? But hey, happy this dope was completely wrong about the Washington game. https://open.spotify.com/show/65t0pZgq3KTSXmaYqO3Z41 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-some-hawk-guy/id1697595935
- JS#146October 7 · 22 min
A Buckeye beat down and a rock fight in the Pacific Northwest
After recapping the latest trouncing by the Scarlet and Grey, there was much lamenting the intrinsic advantages for the elites in college football, and much fear about another low-scoring let-down on the West Coast. https://open.spotify.com/show/65t0pZgq3KTSXmaYqO3Z41 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-some-hawk-guy/id1697595935
- JS#145September 30 · 32 min
The Miracle at Michigan/B to Zee/Reece's Completion and a Whole of Wonky in the Big Ten
An obscure Hawkeye fan careens though a cavalcade of bonkers Big Ten games before reveling in the majesty of an altogether absurd Hawkeye win in the Casa Grande. https://open.spotify.com/show/65t0pZgq3KTSXmaYqO3Z41 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-some-hawk-guy/id1697595935
- JS#144September 23 · 22 min
Drunken Brawl in the Big House
Some Hawkeye fan spends a couple of minutes talking about a flaccid week in the Big Ten before breaking down the upcoming Iowa/Michigan submissions-only cage match in Ann Arbor. https://open.spotify.com/show/65t0pZgq3KTSXmaYqO3Z41 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-some-hawk-guy/id1697595935
- JS#143September 16 · 24 min
The State of Iowa's Annual Sacrifice to the God of Football Offense
A Hawkeye fan of minute importance reckons with yet another in-state rock fight, albeit one the Hawks won. The UNI game is mentioned briefly, because what is there to say about that game really? https://open.spotify.com/show/65t0pZgq3KTSXmaYqO3Z41 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-some-hawk-guy/id1697595935
- JS#142September 9 · 20 min
Just Some Hawk Guy - 2 QBs and a little Blowout
A Hawkeye fan of little merit discusses the Big Ten, the dim-light shed on a QB battle, and a brief Cy-Hawk preview. https://open.spotify.com/show/65t0pZgq3KTSXmaYqO3Z41 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-some-hawk-guy/id1697595935
- JS#141September 2 · 18 min
Just Some Hawk Guy - The Northern Illinois Huskies
A Hawkeye fan of little note previews the Hawk game against Northern Illinois https://open.spotify.com/show/65t0pZgq3KTSXmaYqO3Z41 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-some-hawk-guy/id1697595935
- JS#140May 20, 2025 · 37 min
Portal Win: Emely Rodriguez Signs with Iowa
Ross and Eliot share their thoughts on Jan Jensen and Iowa signing UCF transfer guard/forward, Emely Rodriguez. What Rodriguez adds to the roster, where we expect her to slot into the lineup, whether or not she'll start, what the starting lineup could look like for the #Hawkeyes, who we expect to lead the #Iowa women, Sydney Affolter joins the Iowa staff as a grad assistant and more. Plus, we talk a bit more about the portal for the men and Ben McCollum's approach to recruiting. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Rodriguez commits: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/commit-iowa-wbb-adds-emely-rodriguez Rodriguez 3 Thoughts: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-iowa-wbb-adding-emely-rodriguez Syd Affolter as a GA: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/sydney-affolter-joins-iowa-wbb-coaching-staff-as-graduate-assistant EC's Bball Bullets (Portal, recruiting, more): https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/ecs-bball-bullets-latest-on-portal-2026-recruiting-following-3ssb-event-5-19.472640/
- JS#139May 5, 2025 · 51 min
The Return: Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever Play in Iowa City
Eliot and Ross take a look back at Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever playing in Iowa City on Sunday and their big win over the Brazilian national team. Caitlin's play and the NBA legend she is closes to emulating culturally, her big logo three, the Fever and their chances of winning the WNBA championship this season, + portal updates and efforts from Iowa football, MBB and WBB. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Caitlin Clark's Return to Iowa City: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/caitlin-clark-s-return-to-iowa-city-a-familiar-story Ashton Williamson TPTB: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/transfer-portal-target-breakdown-ashton-williamson Sage Talks Commitment: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/sage-talks-commitment-i-want-to-win-for-coach-mccollum-
- JS#138Apr 28, 2025 · 58 min
Spring Ball Breakdown: Iowa Football's Open Practice with Tyler Tachman
Tyler Tachman of the Des Moines Register joins Eliot and HawkCast to hit on our biggest takeaways from Saturday's open spring practice for Iowa football. The elevation of the passing game, Mark Gronowski throwing again, defensive standouts, what can actually be applied to the fall?, the NFL Draft for the #Hawkeyes, a quick look at #Iowa MBB's portal efforts and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Six Takeaways From Open Practice: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/six-takeaways-from-iowa-s-open-spring-practice Iowa Football Transfer Tracker: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/hawkeye-beacon-2025-football-transfer-tracker-spring MBB Transfer Tracker: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/hawkeye-beacon-2025-mbb-transfer-tracker Kaleb Johnson Drafted: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/kaleb-johnson-drafted-by-the-pittsburgh-steelers-in-2025-nfl-draft
- JS#137Apr 21, 2025 · 53 min
Iowa Football and Men's Hoops Add Key Commitments from Transfer Portal
Over the weekend, Iowa men's basketball added the commitment of Robert Morris transfer PG Alvaro Folgueiras and football signed OT Bryce George. Both programs still need to add help -- who will they go after and what do they need? Analysis from Eliot and Ross of Hawkeye Beacon. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Three Thoughts on Alvaro Folgueiras: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-alvaro-folgueiras-commitment-to-iowa Three Thoughts on Bryce George: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-the-commitment-of-bryce-george Worrell Talks Commitment: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/worrell-talks-commitment-the-fans-care-about-a-long-snapper- TPTB, Hecklinski: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/transfer-portal-target-breakdown-jeremy-hecklinski TPTB, Edwards: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/transfer-portal-target-breakdown-gavin-edwards Diondre Smith Commits: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/commit-2026-three-star-wr-diondre-smith-picks-iowa
- JS#136Apr 16, 2025 · 46 min
Portal Palooza: Brendan Hausen Commits, Targets Visit, Brendan Sullivan Portals + More
Eliot and Ross breakdown the addition of Kansas State transfer Brendan Hausen, share intel from the weekend of visitors (Nyk Lewis, Trevin Jirak, Alvaro Folgueiras, Tanner Toolson), Brendan Sullivan enters the portal, the #Hawkeyes will host D2 All-American OT Bryce George for a visit), other positions #Iowa football should target and more. Become a premium subscriber TODAY: Iowa.Rivals.com/subscribe Weekend Visit Intel: https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/ecs-basketball-bullets-portal-and-recruiting-bits-4-14.468247/ Hausen Commits: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/commit-iowa-adds-kansas-state-transfer-brendan-hausen Hausen Three Thoughts: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-brendan-hausen-s-commitment-to-iowa Bryce George Visiting: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/division-ii-all-american-ot-visiting-iowa Sully Portals: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/brendan-sullivan-enters-transfer-portal Three Thoughts on Sully Portaling: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-brendan-sullivan-entering-the-transfer-portal
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#135Apr 9, 2025 · 51 minTansfer Portal: Names to Know for Iowa Men's Basketball
Ross and Eliot grade Iowa's current transfer portal additions + Cooper Koch, breakdown a few names for Hawkeyes fans to know in the transfer portal and share thoughts on Jan Jensen and the women's efforts in the portal so far. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Latest Transfer Portal Intel: https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/portal-targets-iowa-has-contacted.466692/page-5#post-13064442 Transfer Portal Target Breakdown Honor Huff: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/transfer-portal-target-breakdown-honor-huff TPTB Duke Brennan: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/transfer-portal-target-breakdown-duke-brennan TPTB: Tayshawn Comer: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/transfer-portal-target-breakdown-tayshawn-comer Connor Wheeler Added to New Staff: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/connor-wheeler-to-men-s-basketball-staff Drake's 2025 High School Commits: Iowa Targets? - https://iowa.rivals.com/news/drake-s-2025-high-school-commits-iowa-targets-
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#134Apr 3, 2025 · 26 minBENNETT STIRTZ: Iowa Commit and No. 1 Transfer Joins HawkCast
Bennett Stirtz joins HawkCast to breakdown his experience under Coach Ben McCollum the last three seasons, why he passed on seven-figure deals to play at Iowa, his decision to forego the NBA Draft process, the teammates from Drake that will be joining him in Iowa City, his belief in the Hawkeyes going into next season and more. Become a premium subscriber today: Iowa.Rivals.com/Subscribe Bennett Stirtz Discusses Iowa Commitment: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/bennett-stirtz-discusses-iowa-commitment-portal-recruitment All-American Bennett Stirtz to Transfer to Iowa: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/all-american-bennett-stirtz-to-transfer-to-iowa
- JS#133Mar 27, 2025 · 47 min
Mark Gronowski Health Update, Ben McCollum Crushes Intro Presser, Women's NCAA Tournament
Subscribe TODAY and get 50% OFF your ENTIRE first year. Click HERE: https://iowa.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=IOWAMBB Follow along with our coverage of McCollum's plan to build a new staff, spring ball, and more with promo code IOWAMBB. Don't miss out on our daily coverage going forward. Eliot and Ross discuss Kirk Ferentz's spring preview presser and #Iowa depth chart, share their favorite quotes from Ben McCollum's introductory presser as the #Hawkeyes head coach, and share their takeaways from Iowa's loss to Oklahoma in the NCAA Tournament. McCollum's Top 5 Introductory Presser Quotes: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/ben-mccollum-s-top-five-quotes-from-his-introductory-presser Pre-Spring Depth Chart: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-football-releases-new-depth-chart-for-spring-2025 Stirtz Discusses Iowa Commitment: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/bennett-stirtz-discusses-iowa-commitment-portal-recruitment Gronowski's Health, First Impressions: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/mark-gronowski-s-first-impressions-at-iowa-according-to-kirk-ferentz Subscribe TODAY and get 50% OFF your ENTIRE first year. Click HERE: https://iowa.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=IOWAMBB Follow along with our coverage of McCollum's plan to build a new staff, spring ball, the women's NCAA Tournament and more with promo code IOWAMBB. Don't miss out on our daily coverage going forward.
- JS#132Mar 24, 2025 · 36 min
BREAKING: Iowa HIRES Ben McCollum as Next Head Coach
Subscribe TODAY and get 50% OFF your ENTIRE first year: https://iowa.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=IOWAMBB Follow along with our coverage of McCollum's plan to build a new staff, spring ball, the women's NCAA Tournament and more with promo code IOWAMBB. Don't miss out on our daily coverage going forward. Eliot and Ross breakdown their thought and initial takeaways from Iowa's decision to hire Ben McCollum. A rundown of McCollum's experience as a head coach, why the fit makes sense McCollum's next priorities as head coach for the Hawkeyes, why he is NOT Todd Lickliter, implications on recruiting and so much more. McCollum Hired: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/ben-mccollum-named-next-head-coach-at-iowa Three Thoughts on McCollum: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-iowa-hiring-ben-mccollum Players with Best Chance to Follow McCollum: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/four-players-with-the-best-chance-to-follow-mccollum-to-iowa McCollum Breakdown: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/coaching-candidate-breakdown-ben-mccollum Subscribe TODAY and get 50% OFF your ENTIRE first year. Copy and Paste the URL: https://iowa.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=IOWAMBB Follow along with our coverage of McCollum's plan to build a new staff, spring ball, the women's NCAA Tournament and more with promo code IOWAMBB. Don't miss out on our daily coverage going forward.
- JS#131Mar 17, 2025 · 39 min
NCAA Tournament, MBB Coaching Search, Omar Young
Subscribe TODAY and get 50% OFF your ENTIRE first year. Copy and Paste the URL: https://iowa.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=IOWAMBB Follow along with our coverage of Iowa's search for a new head men's basketball coach with promo code IOWAMBB. Don't miss out on our daily coverage going forward. Eliot and Ross breakdown the latest on the Hawkeyes draw in the NCAA Tournament, Iowa's search for a new head men's basketball coach plus portal entries, the hiring of Omar Young as the next running backs coach and more. Latest on MBB Coach Search: https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/who-is-iowa-mbbs-next-coach.465928/page-3#post-12989266 Iowa WBB Tournament: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-wbb-receives-6-seed-will-play-murray-state-in-ncaa-tournament Brock Harding Portal: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/brock-harding-entering-transfer-portal Omar Young Hired: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/omar-young-expected-to-be-hired-as-next-rbs-coach Subscribe TODAY and get 50% OFF your ENTIRE first year. Copy and Paste the URL: https://iowa.rivals.com/sign_up?promo_code=IOWAMBB Follow along with our coverage of Iowa's search for a new head men's basketball coach with promo code IOWAMBB. Don't miss out on our daily coverage going forward.