The Hawkeye Huddle: Recent Episodes
Brett Ridge
Brett Ridge and David Creighton Jr. provide their unique perspective on University of Iowa Hawkeye sports on Iowa’s longest running Hawkeye podcast.
Season 22 of The Hawkeye Huddle comes to a close with plenty of discussion of Iowa's invigorating run throught the Men's NCAA tournament, and what is ahead in the world of the Iowa Hawkeyes.
After 21 years of futility, the Huddle finally gets to discuss an Iowa Men's Basketball Sweet 16!
The NCAA Tournaments...you know, the big ones we all look forward to...are here. The boys look deeply at the chances of both the Men's and Women's teams as they do dancin.
A huge disappointing head scratcher in Happy Valley has the Men's basketball team scrambling. But the Women's team pushes on with two wins and secures the #2 seed in the Big Ten Tournament. Also men's and women's wrestling updates along with baseball and softball talk.
As February closes, seeding for the post-season becomes the focus in basketball. The wrestling squad is still struggling and may need a coaching change. And baseball is underway.
Good hoops, bad hoops, and ugly hoops along with wrestling and baseball talk this week!!!
With a little under one month to go until March Madness, everything just means more. Fortunately, this year the conversation is about earning better seeds than getting in. The baseball season begins for Iowa this week as well and the wrestlers are still working toward trying to wrap up the year on a high note.
Always a technology adventure, the boys are together at GMigs on phones across the room from each other to bring you analysis of a successful Men's hoops week, a less exciting week on the Women's side, and disappointments in wrestling as well.
The Iowa Women had a huge week and now a date at #2 UCLA looms. The Iowa Men face a must-win week against lesser teams. And the wrestlers are back on track to a point. Plus the new football schedule is out.
Interesting talk about Hawkeye football and IF an "Indiana-like" season could ever take place in Iowa City with same coaching staff. Plenty of good hoops discussion and some wrestling too.
A so-so week in the world of the Iowa Hawkeyes as far as wins and losses go...and what the upcoming week looks like for that matter. Still, lots of positive and interesting football transfer portal talk and breakdowns of everything on tap.
Lots of discussion of the Bowl victory over Vanderbilt and the football transfer portal. Plus, all good for the week on the hoops front. And wrestling is about to get going again in earnest.
Plenty of hoops talk as the both teams are now ranked and solidly in the Top Quadrant of the NCAA NET. Plus more football as the Iowa prepares for the Reliaquest Bowl and receives what is literally the BIGGEST postseason award given each year.
A lot of basketball talk as both teams lost close games at Top 10 rated Iowa State. The women have a huge chance at redemption this week in a contest against UCONN. Football Awards are out as well and food for discussion.
Post-season football accolades for the Big Ten are out and both basketball teams ready for their shootouts with the Cyclones in the Iowa Corn CyHawk series. Its an especially big one in Ames for the Women's teams.
The regular season for football comes to an end with an encouraging victory at Nebraska and now the winter sports seasons are in full swing. Basketball and wrestling both on tap!
An uninspired group came back for an inspiring win on the football field and now turn their attention to the rivalry with Nebraska to wrap up the regular season. The wrestlers prepare for their tussle with Iowa State. And the Women's Basketball team gets two huge wins to stay undefeated.
Another one-score loss, this time to USC, has the boys down but not out. Still optimistic about positively finishing up a season that will be remembered for a lot of reasons...good and bad.
The loss to Oregon was a gut-punch for the guys. But the Hawks have to move forward. So it is on to USC. Field Hockey and Soccer make the NCAA Tournament. And hoops is officially underway as is wrestling!
Well, to put it mildly, this is a BIG one. Saturday's upcoming game with Oregon has everyone excited about a huge matchup with CFP implications. Plus, the winter sports seasons are officially underway!
A beat down of Minnesota was just what the doctor ordered and has the boy's confident in an exciting November. Plus, here come the winter sports seasons.
Kinnick Stadium was rockin during and after Iowa's come-from-behind win over Penn State. Lots of celebratory talk to be had before the boys turn their attention to Minnesota and the battle for Floyd this upcoming weekend.
The boys have fun going over Iowa's dominating shut out at Wisconsin and talk about how the tables have turned so quickly with Penn State's firing of their head coach and the loss of their starting All American QB. A little bit of hoops news as well following the "not so secret scrimmage" in St. Louis over the weekend.
An important trip to Madison awaits for the Iowa football team and the boys have the injury updates that could make the difference against the Badgers. Also, discussion of a huge commitment for Women’s Basketball and the upcoming hoops season.
An agonizing close loss to highly ranked Indiana is the center of conversation, but with a firm eye on the rest of the season.
An encouraging come from behind win at Rutgers has the fellas optimistic about a good showing next Saturday against the suddenly high-powered media darling Indiana Hoosiers. Also updates on the highly rated Soccer and Field Hockey teams.
The football non-conference schedule is over and it ended with some encouragement, although not necessarily outright enthusiasm. The fellas talk over the win over UMass, preview the game with Rutgers, and reminisce about Kirk Ferentz’s 206 victories over 27 years. Updates on Soccer, Field Hockey, Volleyball, and both Men’s and Women’s hoops too.
A bounce in the right direction here or there and this might have been a different show. Instead the boys break down Iowa’s three point loss at Iowa State and discuss why the upcoming tilt with a horrible UMASS team is actually very important.
It’s Cy/Hawk Week and the boys have a full show (no technical difficulties) getting you ready as they break down the win over UAlbany and push the pause button on QB panic.
Year 22 for the show opens with technical difficulties (shocker). Great conversation about the upcoming football season but certainly not a clean listen. Will be worked out next week. Consider this a primer for the rest of the show season.
Year number 21 of The Hawkeye Huddle comes to a close with plenty of interesting talk of the new men’s basketball coach, the achievements of the women’s basketball team, and a wrap on the wrestling season.
March Madness is in full swing and there is a ton to talk about. Women’s hoops starts their run in the big dance. Wrestlers take 9 to the NCAA meet. And the search is on for a new Men’s basketball coach. Plus, baseball and football news.
Fully into March Madness, the women’s team wears out in a close loss to Ohio State but an upper half seed in the NCAAs is ahead. The men’s team saves its season and will play on thanks to a win at Nebraska. And the wrestlers disappoint at the Big Ten meet.
We are headed into March and postseason talk in all sports is on the minds of the boys at the huddle.
An exciting loss? That’s how the boys see the Women’s hoops team’s loss at #8 Ohio State with #3 UCLA coming to Carver Wednesday. The Wrestlers warm up for #2 Oklahoma State with two decisive victories. And the Men’s basketball squad continues to scrap and fight despite being undermanned.
Women’s Hoops and Men’s Wrestlers enjoy some rousing victories and have plenty to be optimistic about.
Lots to celebrate from a great Sunday for the Women’s Basketball team, the men’s team is in danger of unraveling, and the wrestlers are proven to be miles behind #1 Penn State.
A spirited discussion on the state of Iowa Basketball and what needs to be done along with a full preview of the wrestling tilt with Penn State, football recruiting news, and a huge women’s basketball weekend upcoming.
For the first time in years the boys have hit a week where happenings did not produce a lot of hope, at least on the basketball court. Still, discussion of the future in hoops and positive wrestling news help them look forward.
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Baseketball starts into the second half of the season officially and the wrestlers are finally back in action with a resounding win over Wisconsin.
Despite a rough week on the court, optimism abounds as the football staff is adding important pieces through the transfer portal and both the hoops teams are still looking like contenders for the NCAA tournament.
An instant-react show of sorts as the boys take the air just moments after Iowa’s difficult loss in the Music City Bowl.
A packed show with Music City Bowl preview, football portal news, men’s and women’s basketball breakdown and more.
The football transfer portal takes center stage as Iowa fans are already looking at continuing the Kirk Ferentz legacy in 2025. Both hoops teams get splits on the week and head into the holidays with hope but room for improvement.
The regular season for football is now in the rear mirror and the Hawks got it done with another stunning comeback win over Nebraska. Plenty to discuss there as well as continued Hoops for both the men and women as they begin to hit the meat of their schedule.
Iowa dominates Maryland on the football field bringing up the final regular season game for the year against Nebraska. Women’s hoops is just good…period. The wrestlers keep winning and the Men’s Basketball team disappoints in Kansas City.
A befuddling loss at UCLA was frustrating to say the least and who will be available against Maryland in two weeks is anybody’s guess. Fortunately, the winter sports are underway and all is well so far in wrestling and basketball.
Computer glitches cause a pretty rough start to the show…but things level out for a good discussion over 6 different sports!
Iowa’s quarterback situation is suddenly very clear…but a little scary. The defense came to play against NW and they’ll need to be just as good against Wisconsin. Basketball has tipped off and the other major fall sports are winding down.
A tough loss at Michigan State has the boys down but not out with a lot of season left to go. It’s also time for hoops to begin and wrestling is on the horizon as well.
A resounding victory over Washington was fun….but how much help will it be in moving into discussions for the College Football Playoff? And will the momentum carry over to the trip to Michigan State this weekend.
Can the Hawkeyes rebound after self-destructing on and off the field at Ohio State? Lots of discussion and basketball talk too.
After a big win at Minnesota, the boys turn to discussing what Iowa will work on in the coming bye week as well as fan commentary on X during and after games.
The Big Ten Season is upon us and its time to get ready to battle for the pig with Minnesota. Some news from the hoops world and other fall sports as well.
A gut punch one-point loss to Iowa State leaves Iowa fans with so much to discuss….where there were so many opportunities to win…where the coaches made mistakes, the players didn’t execute….and even Iowa State made the plays they needed to make. Turning the page is the crux of this show.
Iowa provided hope for Hawkeye fans with a sparkling second half performance against Illinois State. But will it continue against Iowa State in the annual Cy Hawk showdown?
Back for year number 21! It’s a football gameweek and there is plenty to discuss with the first game coming up against Illinois State….Iowa’s first without a head coach named Fry or Ferentz since 1978!
The Iowa Women’s Basketball team takes their place on the Mt. Rushmore of Iowa Athletics by advancing to the National Championship. The boys break down the historic final weekend of the season as well as provide a little news out of football spring practice in the final show of the 2023-2024 year. Tune in again in August for year #21!
Breaking football news while on the air. The Iowa Women get their first #1 seed in 32 years. The wrestling national championships are on tap. And the Mens Hoops season continues in the NIT.
The Iowa Women move back up to a #2 ranking after a thrilling weekend in Minneapolis and a Big Ten Championship. The Iowa men may have fallen by the wayside. And wrestling and baseball just plain disappoints.
The all time record is broken and now it is on to the postseason for the Women’s hoops team. The men are suddenly on the bubble and playing really well. Baseball has a down week. Post season wrestling awaits!
Highs and lows this week with a disheartening baseball road trip and tough Women’s Hoops loss mixed with some daylight for the men’s basketball team and a lot of good news on the wrestling front.
Caitlyn Clark reaches NCAA immortality, there is hope for the Men’s team, baseball is underway, and Senior Day was fun for the wrestlers. Loads to discuss on this mid-winter edition of The Hawkeye Huddle.
A tougher week in Hawkeye nation with a couple of surprising losses. But optimism abounds, especially while discussing the upcoming baseball season….the most anticipated in school history.
Football, wrestling, baseball all added to talk of hoops both men and women as the winter rolls on.
Iowa football has a new offensive coordinator (finally), and winter sports teams head in to February with a ton on the line.
This show is all over the place with discussion of the new Athletic Director, privacy rights violations in the recent gambling scandal, the continuing search for an Offensive Coordinator, and losses on the court for both the men’s and women’s hoops teams.
A perfect week for Iowa’s major winter sports teams doesn’t come along very often. But it sure does make for fun radio.
With GMigs closed for the weather, the boys call in from their respective homesteads but manage a full show covering Women’s Hoops and Wrestling, Men’s Hoops and Wrestling, Baseball, and yes….still more Football. There’s always more to talk about in the world of the Iowa Hawkeyes.
It’s not a fun subject, but the boys can’t help but discuss Iowa’s flop in the Citrus Bowl. But they keep one eye on the future and update the winter sports as they head into 2024.
It’s Citrus Bowl week and there’s plenty of football talk left to go around as the boys wrap up the season.
A light week in terms of competition doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot to talk about. The offensive coordinator position is still open and players still have decisions to make in football. The hoops teams both won easily and Caitlyn Clark continues her track to her place on Iowa’s Mount Rushmore of athletes. Plus the boys have a little using the extra time to jump a bit off topic and have some fun.
A rough week for the men’s hoops team isn’t the end of the world. The women’s team keeps finding ways to win. And the football All-American teams are out with Iowa being well-represented.
The Big Ten Championship may have ended as expected but there were plenty of surprises along the way to discuss. Now its time to turn toward Citrus Bowl prep and discuss coaching hires, players in the portal, and what it all means for the future.
So much to cram into an hour long show. The boys do their best to touch on all of it while paying fair attention to football as the regular season is now in the past and Michigan awaits in the Big Ten Championship Game.
Pre-empted by Drake Basketball on the Radio, the boys put together a technology challenged but packed podcast to discuss Iowa’s Big Ten West Championship and all other things in the Hawkeye sports world.
So much happening in so many sports! A packed show with football, basketball, women’s basketball, soccer, field hockey, and women’s wrestling all part of the discussion.
A show that could have used two hours with the football win over Northwestern and the Wrigley experience, both hoops teams kicking off the season, field hockey into the NCAAs and a Big Ten Championship for the Soccer team.
A bye week for football certainly isn’t boring as news on the Iowa Coaching Staff takes center stage. It’s time for hoops to crank up. And the other fall sports begin to wrap up with their conference tournaments.
So much to unpack after the frustrating and emotional loss of Floyd Of Rosedale to Minnesota. The boys don’t hold back in their opinions of both the crushing inappropriately applied official’s call that cost Cooper Dejean Hawkeye immortality AND the coaching situation that has reached critical mass.
The Hawks have moved to 5-1 on the gridiron but the fans feel mired in mediocrity. Is that fair and what will happen at Wisconsin next weekend?
Iowa wins another game with a sputtering offense and stellar special teams & defense. Purdue is ahead.
It seems the Hawkeye football team is becoming less competitive in big games and Saturday night’s shut-out at the hands of Penn State was no different. Will Iowa rebound?
There is also some good news on the hoops recruiting front for both the men and the women on this abbreviated Hawkeye Huddle.
The Hawkeye offense is suddenly run heavy but Penn State looms on the horizon. The boys wrap up Western Michigan and get you set for the tilt at Beaver Stadium in University Park in State College in the Happy Valley in the Nittany Mountains of Pennsylvania.
It’s a Hawkeye state once again but there’s plenty to analyze around the 20-13 victory over Iowa State.
The first week of Hawkeye Football was encouraging to some, frustrating to others. The boys provide their thoughts that are a little bit on both sides of the coin. And they get you set for the CyHawk Showdown.
The beginning of season number 20 for the boys finds them excited about the upcoming football season as well as their new broadcast home on ESPN/1350 KRNT in Des Moines (102.1 FM).
The final show of the year is upbeat and celebratory of the Iowa Women’s Basketball team’s year. Men’s tranfer portal talk and football are included as well.
The Hawkeye Women’s basketball team has captured the hearts of the nation in their march to the Final Four. A big focus on them on this weeks penultimate show for the year.
An early exit for the Iowa men but a Sweet 16 for the Iowa women in basketball. Wrestling finishes 2nd after the monumental upset of Spencer Lee. And Baseball keeps trucking along.
An early show this week due to NCAA Basketball pre-emption but the boys are still talking tons of March Madness and optimistic that next week’s show will NOT be the last of the year.
Loads to celebrate as the Iowa Women win another Big Ten Championship. But the men’s hoops team has an oddy unsatisfying week and the wrestlers come up just short at the Big Ten meet. There’s also plenty to chat about with the football discrimination settlement and baseball’s best start in 80 years. (Note: there was a tech issue causing the first couple minutes of the show to be cut from our recording)
After one of the best weekends in Hawkeye History the boys have plenty to talk about covering 5 different sports in an information packed show.
A huge week ahead all around for basketball, wrestlers finish the regular season, and baseball begins bigtime.
Its the home stretch for the winter sports. The regular seasons are winding down and everybody has something to play for.
Another week with nothing but winning to talk about for the main winter sports. Football still grabs some headlines.
In the meat of the winter sports schedules, the big three are on tv against high level competition nearly daily. A lot to discuss about Basketball, Wrestling, and yes…still even football.
A signature win for the Hawekeye Women’s hoops team takes front and center this week. But plenty of talk about football, wrestling, baseball, and men’s hoops as well.
The Hawkeyes are on a roll all the way around in all of their winter sports. A fun show looking forward to some big contests coming up this week.
Two surprising wins for the Men’s Basketball team have them back in the discussion for the NCAA Tournament while the Women’s team keeps on churning out victories. Football is focused on developments with the transfer portal and the Wrestlers continue to win as well.
Breaking news from the Iowa Basketball program takes the show in that direction first with the conversation eventually to football and the win in the Music City Bowl.
Time to talk about the Music City Bowl and some interesting discussion about the Swarm Collective.
A light week in terms of competition has the boys spending more time talking football. The Music City Bowl and Kentucky await as does the early signing day for recruit…and the most important of all will not be signing with Iowa.
A couple of basketball wins over Iowa State keep the conversation lively as does more talk of who is coming and going in football.
Iowa has secured a spot in the Music City Bowl but the transfer portal is the much more interesting topic at this point. A nice win for the Wrestlers over Iowa State and a huge week ahead for both hoops teams.
The football regular season ended with a thud and the basketball teams have run into some stiffer competition. Lots to chat about heading into December and the boys break it down across the board.
Floyd is staying home for another year thanks to some late heroics. Now Iowa is one step from another trip to the Big Ten Championship. Nebraska looms for football while the basketball teams get set for a daunting couple of weeks that should be very exciting.
Hard to jam in so much fun after a rousing roasting of the Badgers….plus hoops, and wrestling….but the boys give you a little bit of everything in this episode of the Huddle.
Loads to talk about after an easy football win over Purdue and the hoops teams open with two convincing wins.
Victory heals wounds and provides optimism for the football squad while the preseason looks bright for the hoops teams. Much more fun to discuss the positives on this week’s huddle!
Breaking down a loss of historic proportions can be fun. Check out the theories and remaining optimism on this week’s huddle.
Technical issues and a raspy voice for David won’t stop another spirited conversation as the Hawks get set for Ohio State.
After another frustrating and agonizing offensive performance by the football team, the boys have the discussion that all Hawk fans want to have….somebody needs to go, but who? Also, plenty of hoops talk as the basketball season nears.
A disappointing loss to Michigan leads into a must-win situation at Illinois. Never a dull week on The Hawkeye Huddle.
I nice road win at Rutgers brings optimism into the big showdown with Michigan this weekend. Exciting times in the world of the HH.
An encouraging outing on Saturday against Nevada has things feeling a little better in Hawkeyeland!
What a mess…..both the Iowa Football team, and this installment of the HH where technical difficulties made things a little fragmented. In any case, plenty to talk about on this week’s show.
An underwhelming offensive performance has Iowa fans already upset about the year. But the boys try to discuss with some depth and then turn the page to the CyHawk game with Iowa State coming up on Saturday.
Year 19 opens for the boys with plenty of excitement for the season ahead. Lots to talk about for the football roster and with news from Iowa City.
The boys wrap up the year by looking forward to next year as Spring Football is beginning and March Madness is in the rear-view mirror.
Mountain-top times continue as the Iowa Men’s hoops team comes away with a Big Ten Championship, and everyone readies for their runs at a National Title.
The most jam packed show of the winter as the Women are Big Ten Tourney Champs, the men are the hottest team in the Big Ten, the Wrestlers have a tough time at the Big Tens, and Baseball Team struggles in Frisco.
It was one of those mountain top weeks for Hawkeye fans and the boys enjoyed every minute of it. A fun show with tons of topics.
A special Monday show has a ton of positive spin with both hoops teams looking tough after big wins, the wrestlers continuing to win, and baseball off to a great start.
It’s amazing how much takes place over a one week period in the world of the Iowa Hawkeyes. Recaps and previews galore on the Huddle.
A sweep for the both hoops teams and the wrestlers has things looking up even as the football coaches attempt to deal with the aftermath of negative press surrounding their Diversity Advisor Board structure.
It still feels like football season as the boys spend a lot of time talking about who is going and who might be staying. Also wrestling and basketball talks.
Wrapping up the football season with a recap of the Citrus Bowl loss to Kentucky. And the Hawks get their first win in the Big Ten in Men’s Hoops. Oh, and some tough news for the Wrestling squad. Lots to unpack on this edition of the HH.
Lots of Citrus Bowl talk with spirited debate on Iowa’s offensive game philosophy. Basketball and wrestling updates to boot.
An encouraging effort in Sioux Falls on Saturday night has the fellas optimistic about the rest of the Men’s Hoops season. But the Women’s team loses a heartbreaker. Football recruiting and a little Bowl talk as well.
Football recruiting takes front and center in this episode, augmented by hoops and wrestling talk.
While the Big Ten Championship Game was disappointing, the experience itself was well-worth the eventual pain. The boys break down the game and talk a little about the coaching staff. Basketball now moves center stage as the Hawks get set to battle Iowa State.
Both boys are remote but they could not let this week of celebration go by without a show. A good win for the men’s basketball team at Virginia adds to the revelry of the Big Ten West Division Football Championship.
Technical difficulties galore with this show, but the boys manage to provide insight and humor about football, mens and women’s hoops, and wrestling.
Iowa’s 8th win of the year is in the books and Floyd of Rosedale is back in his pen at the University Of Iowa. Another border battle awaits with Illinois and the winter sports get going in earnest. Full show this week on The Hawkeye Huddle.
The Hawkeye football team is back on the winning track and prepping for a final three game run lead by a new QB. And the winter sports season begins in earnest this week with both men’s and women’s hoops. Lots to break down on a fun HH.
A rough weekend in Madison has the boys as frustrated as any Hawkeye fan. They attempt to search for answers and look forward to a Saturday night date with Northwestern in Evanston.
A Big Ten West showdown in Madison is on tap for Iowa this weekend and the boys breakdown the matchup with the Badgers as well as talk a little more hoops in preparation for the upcoming season.
A disappointing weekend does not mean the end of the season by any means. The boys breakdown the path ahead and take a look at hoops recruiting news for the men, and a high ranking for women.
Despite a few technical problems, the boys break down the celebration Hawkeye sports that was showcased on Saturday with a big win over Penn State in front of one of the most raucous crowds in Iowa history. Tom Kakert adds a bunch of recruiting talk including football and a big surprise commitment in basketball.
An unexpected pounding of Maryland has Hawkeye fans confident and ready for Penn State. Is the team ready for the first Top 5 matchup in Kinnick Stadium in 36 years?
The Hawkeyes are 4-0 and ranked #5. But not everyone is happy? Will this Friday’s test at Maryland expose Iowa? Or will they stand up and prove their ranking heading into a possible monster match up with Penn State on October 9?
The boys break down the most “Iowa” kind of football blowout that could ever occur and talk a little basketball recruiting as well then get you set for Colorado State’s visit to Kinnick on Saturday.
Iowa is still a Hawkeye State as the Hawks stomped Iowa State in Ames. Now ranked 5th in the country the focus turns to improving over the next couple of games to get ready for the rest of the Big Ten gauntlet.
What a start to the season for the Iowa Hawkeyes! The fans’ return to Kinnick Stadium was magical and the team only added to the party. Now it’s rivalry week with a first-ever Top 10 clash between Iowa and Iowa State on deck.
Season 18 kicks off as the boys ready for Saturday’s Top 20 matchup with Indiana and look forward to their first game back from Covid at the happiest place on earth.
It’s March Madness and there is plenty to discuss across the board as Hawkeye Sports is making headlines everywhere.
March Madness is upon us. And there is no shortage of subject matter for discussion. The Hawkeye Men’s Hoops team enters the month of March rated in the Top 5 for the first time in 64 years.
Iowa is taking on Michigan as the boys do their show making for a much different conversation than in other weeks. The other sports have been relatively quiet for the week, so this show mostly Men’s Hoops. NOTE: Programming days will not be normal the next three weeks with travel schedules and team schedules. Expect […] Read more
With Iowa and Wisconsin in full swing, the boys talk about the enigmatic team that seems to be coming out of its slump and finding a stride again as they barrel toward March. Women’s hoops are also in the news as well as Wrestling, Baseball and Football.
Despite the death of their radio equipment during the broadcast, the boys piece together a show that covers a ton of ground over their cell phones. Lots to talk about as the winter seasons start to wind down.
Lots of ground to cover in this packed episode that takes place while the Iowa Men are playing #7 Ohio State. Also Baseball, Wrestling, Women’s basketball and even still football to chat fabout.
With apologies for being so totally wrong about the Indiana game, the fellas get into the upcoming gauntlet for the hoops squad and throw some sunlight toward football recruiting as well.
The Hawkeyes looked unbeatable as the boys broke things down during this show just prior to the upset loss to Indiana.
Back in familiar digs, the boys find it easier to discuss hoops more in-depth while still working in some football recruiting, wrestling and women’s hoops.
A show that is kind of all over the place because the boys are trying to talk while they keep one eye on the Iowa vs. Maryland basketball game that is taking place at the same time. Still, some fun content with their usual musings and antics.
No bowl game to preview but still plenty of football to talk about as well as a surprising hoops loss that is not a need to push the panic button.
The regular season for football wraps up with a decisive victory over Wisconsin. The hoops team remains on a roll as they prepare for top-ranked Gonzaga. And early football signing day brings in a monster class. Great food for thought and discussion on this week’s The Hawkeye Huddle.
Oh what fun it is to talk about the Iowa Hawkeyes on a week where everything has gone right. The hoops team takes center stage this week with their win over North Carolina. But there is no shortage of football and even women’s basketball talk either.
So much to cover in so little time…football win over Nebraska, Illinois coming up, hoops in earnest (men and women)…so much winning, not enough time. A jam packed show!
A Monday edition of the Huddle because the boys are taking time with family on Thanksgiving. The Hawkeyes pounded Penn State and turn their attention to Frosty The Redheaded Snowman and the Huskers. Hoops finally returns this week as well!
A fun show this week with recollections and observations from Iowa’s easy win at Minnesota and preparation for the upcoming tilt at Penn State. Plus, the men’s hoops schedule is finally out and it has some interesting new twists.
With the first football victory of the season under their belt, there is plenty to be positive about in the world of the Iowa Hawkeyes. Basketball still seems to be a thing…but when exactly is still a bit of a mystery. And Floyd of Rosedale is up for grabs this week in Minneapolis. Lots to […] Read more
The Hawkeye football squad has come out of the gate at 0-2 but the boys suggest that a few tweaks in play calling can turn the tide. The basketball season is coming more into focus as well.
With the first football game of 2020 in the rearview mirror, the boys are able to take a more realistic look at what Iowa actually has to put on the field for the year…and they are still optimistic. They also muse a bit about how good the Hawkeye Basketball team should be this season.
It’s game week! Finally the boys have something to sink their teeth into and they do so with all the optimism and excitement of any Iowa fan as they get you set for Iowa vs. Purdue.
Time seems to be standing still as Hawkeye fans eagerly await the start of both the football and basketball seasons. But they boys have fun with memories of Hawkeye football past, discussion of the hoops team that will be this winter, and some talk with Tom Kakert about his findings on COVID testing and Hawkeye […] Read more
Iowa Football Coaches and players have held their Zoom media calls allowing for some interesting personnel news and commentary from Iowa’s Assistant coaches. Full discussion of both on this week’s huddle.
The fellas lament the fact that we are still three Saturdays away from Hawkeye football but also find time to talk about Iowa’s situation on the defensive side of the ball with new additions. The also get into a little hoops talk as Payton Sandford of Waukee, IA was expected to announce his commitment right […] Read more
The football schedule has been released as have some odds on each game making for some good conversation. And Tom Kakert stops by with some observations on Hawkeye recruiting in both football and basketball.
The boys are finally back and just in time as there is finally some hope for Hawkeye Football to be played in 2020. Year 17 of The Hawkeye Huddle is on tap!
Ending a fabulous sports year for the U of I as well as the 16th season of The Hawkeye Huddle. Thanks to all who contribute on and off the air each week as well as our listeners who allow us to have so much fun every Tuesday. We can’t display our gratitude enough. We will […] Read more
Basketball programs rolling with the punches as they head into the post-season. Wrestlers win the Big Ten Championship!
The boys make the best of trying to do a show while the Hawks are actually playing basketball on tv right in front of them. Baseball, wrestling, Women’s Hoops and even some Softball talk too.
A surprising win at Minnesota follows a disappointing performance at Indiana for the Iowa Men and similar results for the Iowa Women. Wrestling keeps rolling. Baseball starts their season. Lots to talk, and argue, about on the Huddle.
Things are still pretty positive in the world of the Iowa Hawkeyes. Hard to be upset with historic seasons taking place in a three major winter sports.
A wrestling meet for the ages, great basketball, and loads of other fun items for the discussion this week.
It’s great to be an Iowa Hawkeye– really…. think about what a great few months we’ve had. The boys discuss along with plenty of hoops and wrestling talk.
With both basketball teams rapidly moving up in the polls and the grapplers remaining on top of the mountain, there’s a lot to chat about in the world of the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Football news is wrapping up for the year, but there are still conversations to be had. And the basketball and wrestling programs had a big week, providing lots of food for thought.
A Holiday Bowl preview show with some solid basketball talk thrown in for good measure.
A lot fun to talk about a pair of basketball wins in Ames against cross-state rivals as well as chat about football signing day. Unfortunately, news of Hayden Fry’s passing did not make it to the boys during the show. Reflections on coach Fry will have to wait until next Thursday. (Next show moved to […] Read more
The Hawkeyes are headed to the Holiday Bowl and the winter sports season is in full swing!
With Brett gone for work, David is joined by Bruce from GMigs to talk Hawkeye Hoops and the big win over Nebraska in football.
Scot Bush joins Brett with David on vacation and the two breakdown a busy week in Hawkeye sports. (Note, a mention of Phil Parker as a Broyles Award Nominee may be confused with him not making the final 15 as a Semi-finalist which was announced on Tuesday.)
Ah yes. It’s November in Iowa City and another Top 10 team has come to Kinnick to lose their dreams of a National Championship.
A tough week in men’s sports has the huddle in argument mode but Creighton saves the day with a song? Yes, its worth the listen.
It is a “big game” week… again and the boys try to find the positive possibilities that Iowa might pull an upset in Madison. Plus Hawkeye hoops starts for real!
A nice shutout victory over Northwestern is a fun subject as well as the upcoming basketball and wrestling seasons.
An underwhelming win vs Purdue has fans concerned as does some surprising hoops recruiting. The boys try to make some sense of it all as the Hawkeyes head to Northwestern this weekend.
The guys encourage Iowans fans to chill when it comes to being hard on the Iowa Football team. They talk expectations, program identity, and player development along with some basketball recruiting and a set up for the Purdue game.
The boys attempt to make some sense of the offensive offense at Michigan and explain how a turnaround isn’t too far-fetched.
The non conference schedule is in the books and the Hawkeyes are 4-0…a harbinger of good seasons under Kirk. But a trip to the Big House to face Michigan is next. Football and Basketball talk on this week’s huddle.
A bye week leaves less to talk about in terms of what is happening on the field and more to talk about off the field. The treatment of the Iowa Band at Iowa State and the lack of ownership of the problem by ISU leads off discussion that eventually gets around to previewing Iowa and […] Read more
A memorable day and night in Ames gives way to a full hour of gameday breakdown on Iowa’s nerve-wracking victory over Iowa State.
With solid victories over two overmatched opponents in the rear view mirror, the Huddle turns to getting you set for “Hate Week” in Iowa as the Hawkeyes travel to Ames this Saturday.
The Hawkeyes start the season off with a victory that was perhaps more impressive than met the immediate eye. The boys break down the Miami, Ohio game and get set for Rutgers coming up on Saturday.
With typical “first show of the year” technical issues along for the ride, the boys start off the year with an upbeat show talking lots and lots of football.
In the season finally of the Huddle the boys wax nostalgic about an exciting August through March. Thoughts about the exciting NCAA tournaments, and the future abound.
NCAA births for both the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams, Wrestling in the NCAA Championships this weekend, and Baseball on the comeback trail.
A spirited show with full on discussion of the status of Iowa Men’s Basketball as well as celebration of the Women’s Big Ten Championship!
Significant technical difficulties challenge the boys as does the task of finding positives in the Men’s hoops recent performances. Of course having the best Women’s basketball player in the country is still fun to chat about.
Another week and another buzzer beater for the Hawks. The women, the wrestlers, the baseball team all killing it. Lots of fun on the Huddle.
A comeback for the ages, stirring road victories, the best Women’s Basketball player in the country….yep its all part of the discussion on this week’s huddle.
Fresh off a huge win over Michigan the boys are back together for a fun and enlightening show.
Isn’t it fun to talk Hawkeye Basketball when both the Men and Women are rated and on a roll! You bet it is.
The boys are a little under the weather. But the Hawkeyes’ play on the hardwood over the last week has them feeling pretty good.
Diving into Hawkeye Basketball and important upcoming road games. Can the Hawks get it done? Or is this just another bust of a season?
The boys are back on the air and on the web with an extensive break down of the Outback Bowl
One more Podcast without a Broadcast until the boys are back up on 1700 The Champ. Bonus talk abounds as they are not limited by radio ads/time!
No radio station? No problem. The boys are still at GMIGs and they are still breaking down everything in the world of the Iowa Hawkeyes.
The Hawks got a tense win over pesky Nebraska and had a lot of success on the basketball court this week.
With the football season rapidly slipping off the rails, the boys are fired up and having trouble finding answers. But they do their best to make some sense of it all on this week’s edition of the Huddle.
Another heartbreaking loss in football is enough fodder for full discussion of the past, present, and future. But basketball and wrestling begin this week as well; meaning there is more than enough to carry this hour of the Huddle!
A decidedly upbeat show considering Iowa’s tough loss to Penn State. The boys still see a bright future for this Hawkeye Football Team including this week at Purdue.
Another rousing show from GMIGs in West Des Moines has the boys talking shutouts and amazing defense as well as previewing the upcoming tilt in the Happy Valley with Penn State.
All is fun in Hawkeyeland these days as the football squad just looks better and better. A test from Maryland is expected this weekend and a showdown with Penn State looms. But the Hawkeyes are rated this week and the win over Indiana was just plain fun.
Broadcasted from the new home of the Hawkeye Huddle, GMIG’s in West Des Moines…a rousing huddle with football, hoops and even a little volleyball talk.
Prepping for the battle for Floyd of Rosedale, basketball defensive prowess, and a brief tangential discussion of the boys’ youth sports coaching days on this week’s huddle.
While the boys grapple with the technology challenges of doing the show live at the Chicken Coop in Urbandale, they manage to talk plenty about what is good and still not-so-good about Hawkeye football in recapping the win over UNI and previewing the Saturday Night Showdown with Wisconsin.
A tight, methodical victory over Iowa State has the boys relieved but cautiously optimistic as the Hawks get set for UNI and the impending showdown with Wisconsin. Hoops recruiting takes a nice turn this week as well.
A methodical and somewhat unexpected beat-down of Northern Illinois has the boys bullish on the Hawks chances this week in the annual showdown with Iowa State.
Year 15 kicks off for the boys with an energetic discussion of Iowa’s upcoming football opener against Northern Illinois.
Believe it or not, its the last show for 2017-18 and the boys hit it all. Still loads to discuss from men’s and women’s hoops to wrestling to baseball and even spring football.
As the winter sports season winds down, the fellas find that it’s been a tough week in the world of U of I sports.
Hawkeye Women’s Basketball Assistant Jan Jensen stops to talk about Iowa’s inspiring season. Tom Kakert talks about possible men’s basketball transfers. And baseball and wrestling talk round out the show.
Basketball, Wrestling, and now BASEBALL…or “Hellerball” to be more accurate. More fun Hawk Talk on this week’s Huddle.
Commiserating Hawkeye Basketball issues on the men’s side while celebrating on the women’s side.
A difficult season continues in Men’s hoops but the Wrestlers and Women’s Basketball team have righted the ship. All of that, plus a football recruiting wrap up on this week’s Huddle.
It was a rough week in the world of the Iowa Hawkeyes and the boys try to make sense of it all. The big question, “define a good season”.
Things are looking up for the Iowa Men’s Basketball Team and the Wrestlers get a huge win at home over Oklahoma State. Fun discussions of all on this episode of the The Hawkeye Huddle.
Despite and awful week, there is a lot to talk about with Iowa Basketball. And there is good news on most all other fronts on The Hawkeye Huddle.
It a Pinstripe Bowl preview as Iowa gets set for it’s first ever battle with Boston College and it’s first trip to Yankee Stadium.
The Hawks have managed to show some life on the Men’s Hoops side while the Iowa Women are about to deal with a significant injury. The first early signing period for football recruits comes up in the next 24 hours and we are just one week away from the Pinstripe Bowl.
The boys are remote at Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson Iowa this week with discussion of the Pinstripe Bowl, football recruiting, and yes…some Hawkeye Basketball as they get you set for Cy-Hawk Showdown on the hardwood.
The regular football season ends on a decidedly positive note and the boys have fun breaking it all down while also previewing upcoming hoops games and talking Bowl Games.
Creighton is on vacation while Trent tries to keep an emotional Ridge from coming unglued after a disappointing few days in Hawkeye sports. Tom Kakert checks in to add some levity to the proceedings.
Oh the roller coaster ride that is Hawkeye fandom! The guys try to inject some sanity and optimism into the hapless loss to Wisconsin after the incredible win over Ohio State. Also plenty of hoops and a little wrestling talk.
Iowa is suddenly back in the center of the College Football World and the boys have a great time discussing one of the best Hawkeye victories of all time.
An underwhelming win over Minnesota has the boys a bit under-enthusiastic about Iowa’s chances vs. Ohio State. And is Iowa’s non-conference basketball schedule a problem?
With Hawkeye fans scratching their heads about the loss to Northwestern, the boys attempt to explain what is and is not broken on the Iowa Football Team.
The bye week is in the rear window and the boys discuss the benefits of having a week off as well as some interesting statements made at Basketball media day.
Hoops takes center stage as football approaches a bye week. Mac McCausland stops by to add a lot of perspective on what Fran calls his best team.
It seems that every football season includes one head-scratching loss. The boys make the case that the Michigan State loss was “that loss” for 2017.
Kinnick Stadium was once again the center of the college football world on Saturday night and the show did not disappoint. The boys break down an incredible game and get you set for Iowa’s upcoming meeting with Michigan State.
It’s time for Big Ten play as the boys break down the weirdness of the North Texas win and get set for #4 Penn State to come to town Saturday night.
With a solid win over Wyoming in the hopper, the boys finally have something real to react to with thoughts about what went right, what went wrong, and what is very encouraging. Of course, they get you set for rivalry week with Iowa State as well.
It’s the season opener for your Hawkeye Happy Hour as well as the Iowa Football Team. The boys break it down in all its glory with expectations and excitement aplenty.
The final show of the season has the boys talking a little about a lot. Baseball, basketball, spring football.
As the Hawkeye Sports season draws to a relative close, the boys break down Iowa’s loss to TCU but take much harder look at the Iowa Hoops Program going forward. Spring Football is also on the agenda as Kirk and his new coaching staff roll out the 2017 version of Hawkeye Football.
Former Hawkeye Al Lorenzen fills in for a vacationing Brett on this basketball focused edition of The Hawkeye Huddle.
With the Iowa men sitting firmly on the NCAA Bubble, the boys have lots to talk about including the Big Ten Tournament and possible NCAA chances. Baseball, Wrestling, and Women’s Basketball all get some air time as well on this edition of The Hawkeye Huddle.
Energy abounds on this edition of the Huddle as all Hawkeye teams had good weeks. March Madness is upon them and the boys break it all down.
The loss to Illinois seems to put post-season hopes on life-support for the men’s hoops team. But the boys try to make sense of it and the remainder of the regular season. Also included is brief baseball, wrestling, and women’s basketball talk.
The Hawkeye Football coaching staff is complete once again and the boys in the huddle love the hires. Frustrations abound with how tantalizingly close the Iowa hoops team has come to the NCAA Bubble. And Hawkeye Baseball is on the horizon in this edition of the huddle.
With the Hawkeye hoops squad within site of a spot on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament, the boys break down their chances with the remaining schedule and a challenging RPI. Tom Kakert helps break down the return of Ken O’Keefe to the football coaching staff.
The Iowa hoops team prepares for a big week and football recruiting takes center stage on this weeks show!
Together again in the studio, Brett and Dave discuss the wrestling team’s recent struggles, football recruiting that includes a nice crop of walk-ons from around Iowa, and the basketball season going forward.
A bit of a disjointed episode this week due to technical phone issues. But the boys make their way through to discussing everything from basketball to football to recruiting.
With David back from vacation, the boys hash out some further observations on the Outback Bowl and discuss the hiring of Brian Ferentz as offensive coordinator. Recruiting and basketball talk are added to the mix for another fun installment of the Huddle.
With David on vacation in Mexico, Brett holds down the fort with thoughts on Iowa’s unfortunate showing in the Outback Bowl, leaving CJ Beathard in the game too long, and how Ed Cunningham added fuel to the fire.
Since the boys can’t be together to watch the Outback Bowl, they take care of their Gameday festivities BEFORE the show–making for a lively hour of radio entertainment. A trainwreck? Maybe a bit, but they do keep it on track enough to talk about the best storylines of Iowa football for this season and make a […] Read more
Show number 401 finds Brett and Dave excited about all of the new pieces of the Iowa Basketball squad. Both do not agree with Seniors skipping their Bowl games, and they give reasons why. And there’s even a little bit of football recruiting news as Iowa heads into the Holidays and gets set to leave […] Read more
The boys have Cy-Hawk domination on their minds as Iowa sweeps the three major winter sports from the Cyclones. They also talk Outback Bowl preparations and discuss the Joe Moore Award for the best offensive line in college football.
Iowa’s Men’s hoops squad is struggling but not for lack of talent. The Huddle talks about the difference between this Iowa team and others in the past with similar starts to the season. Also, of course, Bowl talk as the Outback Bowl becomes Iowa’s destination!
Discussion in the Huddle settles around the exciting month of November for Hawkeye Football, the land of denial (Nebraska), and Hawkeye Basketball’s defensive struggles.
While happy with a shutout victory over Illinois, the boys are a little annoyed that two more Iowa football recruits have decommitted (WRs, a position of need). There also hoops talk and a quick preview of the Black Friday tilt with Nebraska.
Brett and Dave bask in the glow of Iowa’s upset win over Michigan; breaking down the reasons for the big victory with all of the fun and frivolity you would expect. Get ready for another crazy and fun edition of the The Hawkeye Huddle.
The boys try to make sense of the mess at Penn State and get ready for a scary game against second ranked Michigan. Mac McCausland stops by to talk about the new look Iowa basketball team. And Tom Kakert helps search for football answers. It’s all in just one edition of The Hawkeye Huddle.
With no game to review, the boys turn their attention to Iowa’s offensive strategies….or lack thereof and try to find a way to see the Hawks beating Penn State. Some interesting recruiting talk with Tom Kakert is included as well as little World Series Cubs chatter.
We’re back!! The Huddle returns to the internet just in time to save the Hawkeye’s season….well, maybe not that…but there’s plenty of discussion about Iowa Hawkeye Football and Basketball to go around. The boys break down a stagnant offensive scheme and what the Hawks can do going forward to finish the season strong.
This was probably the greatest show ever! We talked about football, had some laughs, had some arguments and talked to Tom Kakert. You gotta listen to this show.