Swarmcast: An Iowa Hawkeyes podcast: Recent Episodes
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David Eickholt and Sean Bock of HawkeyeInsider, part of the 247Sports network, get together to take an in-depth look at a wide range of current Hawkeyes sports topics, Tune in for game previews, instant postgame analysis, the latest recruiting news and much more.
The Hawkeyes have now six straight in Ames. It wasn't pretty, but complimentary football paid its dues. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to break down what happened on Saturday. They dive into Jaziun Patterson's emergence, grade out Cade McNamara's performance and talk about what the team needs to do going forward to secure its spot as the favorite in the Big Ten West.
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The Swarmcast is back for the football season. It's been a long few months, but Iowa Hawkeye Football is back. 247Sports' David Eickholt and Sean Bock to team up to talk about the Iowa depth chart and press conference ahead of the season-opener. David is adamant that Iowa has to play Cade McNamara since he's been medically clear, but it might not be the obvious choice. We dive into that, the wide receiver depth and much more.
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The Swarmcast is back for a new season and so is Iowa football. The Hawkeyes storylines are endless heading into an exciting 2023 season. Cade McNamara is taking over as Iowa's starting quarterback and Iowa has several new pieces around them. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock breakdown Iowa's offensive line, Kirk Ferentz's comments and they go back-and-forth drafting their 'breakout players' of the 2023 fall camp. It's a jam-packed episode and we couldn't be more amped up to be back.
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The Big Ten is doing a complete overhaul when it comes to Big Ten scheduling. On Thursday, it announced the schedules for 2024/2025 seasons. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock take a deep dive into what it means for the future of the Big Ten. They also discuss Pros and Cons with the new schedule. Bock even changes Eickholt's mind about some of the format. It's an exciting day for the Big Ten and gives fans a lot to look forward to.
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Some huge, huge offseason news broke on Thursday night when former Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara announced that he would be committing to the Iowa Hawkeyes. HawkeyeInsider subscribers were hinted at this news earlier in the week, but McNamara made it official on Thursday. David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to analyze what this means for Iowa, why it was so significant to make a change this early in the offseason, if it could have a ripple effect and much, much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's been a busy season and the Iowa basketball team sits at 6-1 following its first seven games. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to break it all down. What are some of the big surprises with this team? Is the defense actually better than it was last season? What are some of the key positives and negatives with this exciting Hawkeye group. The duo break it all down and give their thoughts on so much more.
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Huge news on Monday morning as it was reported that Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. The early word is that Iowa could be a major player in this recruitment. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to discuss how McNamara might fit in Iowa City, what the early buzz is, why getting McNamara early in the process would help jump-start the offseason and much more.
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The Hawkeyes utilize a pair of Jack Campbell fourth quarter turnovers to find a way to beat Minnesota 13-10. Iowa, who was left for dead about a month ago, are now in the driver's seat to win the Big Ten West title. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to analyze everything that happened on Saturday. Jack Campbell solidifies legendary status, how the Iowa defense only allowed 10 points despite giving up 312 rushing yards and the duo try to find the words to describe how Iowa continues to win ball games.
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The Iowa Hawkeyes are off to a 3-0 start after thrashing Seton Hall 83-67 in New Jersey. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to analyze all things Hawkeyes. Kris Murray continues to emerge as a lottery pick, Tony Perkins looked like the best guard on the floor and Filip Rebraca looks like a whole new player this season. Seton Hall raced off to a quick 10-3 advantage, but after that, the Hawkeyes responded in a huge way and showed that they have some fight to them. Let's dive into all of that.
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The Iowa Hawkeyes are arguably in the driver's seat to win the Big Ten West. But first, they'll need to take down a tough Minnesota team in Minneapolis. 247Sports' Ryan Burns joins the Swarmcast to give us his analysis of Saturday's game, give intel about all things Gophers and much more. David Eickholt and Burns go back-and-forth about their thoughts, give the keys to the game and a final prediction.
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The Hawkeyes' hopes for a Big Ten West Title are renewed after Kirk Ferentz's squad defeated Wisconsin inside Kinnick Stadium. It was the first time Iowa has defeated Wisconsin at home in front of fans since 2008. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to analyze what happened, Cooper DeJean's impact, what went wrong with Iowa's offensive line and more. The duo also discuss five-star Iowa commit Kadyn Proctor taking a surprising visit to Oregon.
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The Hawkeyes have won back-to-back games and are seeking to keep their hopes alive for the Big Ten West title. HawkeyeInsider's Sean Bock teams up with Wisconsin247's Michael Hogan to breakdown this week's Battle for the Heartland trophy. Hogan gives Hawkeye fans an in-depth look at this year's Wisconsin team, how Graham Mertz has taken a step forward and what are going to be some of the key factors into either team getting the win.
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The Hawkeyes finally get a win in West Lafayette. Kirk Ferentz and Iowa have put together two straight wins and are still alive in the Big Ten West race. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to analyze what stood out about the win, if the momentum can carry forward, getting revenge on Charlie Jones and take a dive into Spencer Petras' postgame comments about being written off.
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Basketball season is finally around the corner and HawkeyeInsider is here to break it all down. David Eickholt and Sean Bock do a deep dive in this year's group. They discuss why this year's team might be the team most-built for a sweet-16 run in the Fran McCaffery era, who will lead the team in points per game, give an overview of where they will sit in the Big Ten and much, much more. A loaded season preview that will give Iowa fans a good look at this year's squad.
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The Iowa Hawkeyes are back in action on Saturday as they look to take on Purdue, who has won four out of the last five against them. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock go into detail about the matchup, how Iowa's defense can counter Jeff Brohm's offense, discuss the storylines behind former Hawkeye receiver Charlie Jones, if Kaleb Johnson should be Iowa's number one back and if Iowa should be worried about recruiting wide receivers.
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The Hawkeyes are back on track after a 33-13 win over Northwestern. Iowa's offense put together its most complete game of the season and quarterback Spencer Petras was a huge part of that. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to analyze what worked for Iowa, steps they need to continue to take, how big of a win this was for the program's outlook and much, much more in this loaded episode.
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For the first time of the 2022 season, there's a question mark about who will start at quarterback. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock dive into the press conference including who Iowa should start at quarterback, Kirk Ferent'z strategy on keeping his offense confident in spite of little production, Iowa's ability to bounce-back after losing multiple games in a row and much more in this loaded episode.
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Ohio State had everything go its way on Saturday and the Iowa offense fell to its rock-bottom. The Hawkeye offense had six turnovers and couldn't muster up any drives. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock discuss the quarterback change for Iowa, what happened against Ohio State, analyze other aspects of the Hawkeye offense and Eickholt talks about why this upcoming off-season could be a legacy-defining one for Ferentz.
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The Hawkeyes are traveling to Columbus, Ohio to take on the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock analyze the matchup, give their thoughts about what they want to see out of Iowa, answer some mailbag questions, the importance of showing something.... anything fresh out of the bye week and much, much more. The duo also discuss what three former Iowa players would they take on this year's offense to help give it a jump start.
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The Hawkeyes are fresh off their bye week of the 2022 season and are traveling to Columbus, Ohio to take on the mighty Buckeyes of Ohio State. Bucknuts' Patrick Murphy joins the Swarmcast to give fans a true glimpse at this year's Buckeye team. Murphy goes into great detail about what makes this Ohio State offense so dynamic, reminisce about Iowa's 55-24 win over the Buckeyes in 2017 and why the Buckeyes are using that as motivation, and much, much more.
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It has been a frustrating season for the Iowa offense. On Wednesday, Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz met with the media for an intense line of questioning. The Hawkeyes coordinator talked about why he won't make a change at quarterback, what are the steps they can immediately take to become a decent offense and much, much more. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock analyze the press conference, what's needed for Iowa, their reaction and a lot more in this loaded Swarmcast.
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Despite forcing three turnovers and having numerous opportunities to score, Iowa's offense couldn't muster up anything against the Fightin Illini defense. How did the Hawkeyes get to this point? HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock take a step back and evaluate Kirk Ferentz's press conference, discuss a defense that has been under-appreciated due to offensive woes and what the outlook is like for the rest of the season.
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HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt previews Saturday's primetime showdown between Illinois and Iowa football with IlliniInquirer's Jeremy Werner. Werner gives fans the scoop about the Illini's elite rushing attack, Tommy DeVito's stability at quarterback, the defense and why this would be a program-changing win for Illinois. Eickholt breaks down what makes Iowa's defense so good and Iowa's offensive struggles. He also discusses the keys to the matchup and what this game means for Iowa.
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Iowa is fresh off a 27-14 loss to No. 4 Michigan. It's only the second loss that Iowa has suffered inside Kinnick Stadium against a top-five team since 2008. The Hawkeyes' offense failed to get anything going until garbage time and the defense wasn't up to par for the first half, but turned it around in the second. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock breakdown what happened against the Wolverines, what are some things they can do to fix it and give their unfiltered opinion on the state of the team.
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It's a rematch of the 2021 Big Ten Title when Michigan comes to Iowa City hoping to escape with a win. The Hawkeyes are 5-1 in their last six games against AP top-five opponents. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock dive into the matchup. What should Iowa do on offense? Is this year's defense better than last years? Will Phil Parker's defense be able to rattle a young JJ McCarthy. The duo dive into every detail of the matchup and give their final prediction of the biggest game of the year.
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Another top-five showdown inside Kinnick Stadium as the Hawkeyes will host No. 4 Michigan on Saturday morning. That's why we are having Alejandro Zuniga of MichiganInsider on the Swarmcast to give us the full scoop on the Wolverines. He talks about JJ McCarthy at quarterback, early issues with Michigan's defense, how he sees the game going and gives Iowa fans everything they need to know about the Wolverines before the big showdown. Iowa has had this game circled since the end of the 2021 season and that time is coming closer and closer.
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The Hawkeyes put up 27 points and handily defeat Rutgers 27-10 in the Big Ten opener. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up for an instant reaction podcast to breakdown everything that happened. Iowa's offense shows some life, Cooper DeJean emerging as an all-Big Ten caliber member of the secondary, offensive line grows up, Tory Taylor wins the punting battle of the century and much, much more in this loaded breakdown.
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The Hawkeyes are fresh off a 27-0 win over Nevada. It wasn't pretty and the game took seven hours due to weather delays, but Iowa seems pleased with some steps that they took during the matchup. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock give their biggest takeaways from Iowa's shutout win. They discuss the standout players including Kaleb Johnson and Cooper DeJean. After they put a bow on that conversation, they dive into the Rutgers matchup and some topics that were talked about during Iowa's media availability.
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Iowa's offense may be struggling, but the Hawkeyes' recruiting is strong in the 2023 cycle. Sean Bock of HawkeyeInsider.com joins Blair Angulo to discuss Iowa's efforts on the trail and how they are still recruiting top talent on offense, even with their play on the field. Host: Blair Angulo Guest: Sean Bock Follow or Subscribe to the 247Sports Football Recruiting podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here!
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HawkeyeInsider's Sean Bock continues his preview series regarding Iowa's opponents with NevadaSportsNet's Chris Murray. The duo go back-and-forth about the Wolf Pack's young team. A 6-foot-9 quarterback? What are some of the strengths and weaknesses to Nevada? How will their style match up with Iowa? Final Prediction? Let's dive into the Wolf Pack and see if the Iowa offense can find some way to get going this season.
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After an all-time bad start on offense, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz has double/tripled down on Spencer Petras as Iowa's starting quarterback. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock have a lot to say about the topic. The duo discuss what's going on behind the scenes, the comments made by Ferentz today and try to offer some clarity about what is actually going on. The temperature of the fanbase is approaching nuclear levels and this decision might make it over the top.
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Iowa's offense is broken and is the worst in the country by total yards and points. About 24 hours after the loss to Iowa State, HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to talk about what else... other than the offense. What should Kirk and Brian Ferentz do next week heading into Nevada? Former players tweeting out about how Iowa's offense is sucking the love of football away from them and much, much more. No holding back-- it's time for an honest reflection.
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In this episode, insider Nick Osen was joined by Iowa Hawkeyes' reporter David Eickholt of Hawkeye Insider, part of the 247 Sports network. Nick and David did a deep dive on the upcoming Iowa-Iowa State game, at Kinnick Stadium. The two reporters hit on a vast number of topics, including: why Iowa has dominated the series in terms of wins and losses as of late, how injuries could shape some of the top matchups in this one, off-the-radar stars, and of course, keys to the game for each team to win. To wrap up the show, Nick and David also gave their predictions for what is shaping up to be a terrific game on Saturday. Currently, the line for the game sits at around 3.5 points, with Iowa favored at home.
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The Iowa Hawkeyes are hosting Iowa State for the first time since 2018. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to analyze this game. How much wiggle room does Spencer Petras have before Iowa makes a quarterback change? Can Iowa's defense put enough pressure on Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers to rattle him? What are the keys for the Hawkeyes to come away with a big win and gain some offensive momentum? We dive into all that and much more in this loaded podcast.
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The Iowa Hawkeyes are 1-0, but it was far from the prettiest thing imaginable. Phil Parker's defense was locked-in, but Iowa's offense somehow went backwards after last year's lackluster performance. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock instantly recap what happened on Saturday inside Kinnick Stadium. Iowa's offensive problems are the worst it has been since 1979. Is it all on Spencer Petras? Will Iowa consider making a change at quarterback? Where do the Hawkeyes go from here. Let's talk about it.
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247Sports' HawkeyeInsider is launching a new podcast series this season. Each week, an opposing beat writer will join the Swarmcast to give their take on the upcoming matchup. This week, we have Sam Herder of HeroSports.com joining the pod to breakdown South Dakota State. The Hawkeyes aren't overlooking this FCS opponent, who has traditionally been one of the top teams in the FCS. Despite losing a lot of production, they return a plethora of talent. Herder gives Iowa fans the best insight heading into Saturday's matchup.
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It's officially game-week and HawkeyeInsider has you fully covered. 247Sports' David Eickholt and Sean Bock give their final predictions for each game of the 2022 regular season. Can Iowa make the Orange Bowl? It's entirely possible. Breaking down each matchup, thoughts about it, the Hawkeyes loaded back-half of the schedule and much more. Get excited... football is back in full swing. Let's dive into it.
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The Iowa Hawkeye football season is only 10 days away and HawkeyeInsider is all over it. With Fall Camp coming to an end, David Eickholt and Sean Bock give their takes about what their thoughts are about camp. What are some things that we learned? Where are there still concerns? Who raised their stock throughout camp. The Big Season Preview Episode will be next week, but let's put a bow on fall camp. Football season is back!
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Iowa held its only fall open practice on Saturday and they were impressive? HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock analyze some of the big takeaways from the day. Quarterbacks Spencer Petras and Alex Padilla show growth, Iowa's true freshmen class impresses and our expectations for the offense in 2022. The duo breakdown every position group and give their overall thoughts about Iowa. Next time they see them... it'll be on September 3 against South Dakota State.
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The Iowa basketball team continues to roll in the recruiting world. On Saturday, four-star wing Pryce Sandfort announced his commitment to Fran McCaffery and company. David Eickholt and Sean Bock go into detail about how this wasn't a slam dunk for Iowa, analyze Pryce's game and what he can bring to the table. The duo also give the latest intel surrounding top Iowa target JP Estrella. Are the Hawkeyes in the driver's seat? Let's dive into all of that...
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HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock were in Indianapolis over the past couple of days to get the scoop on the Hawkeye football team for Big Ten Media Days. The two HawkeyeInsider's team up to discuss what the word is from Indy, Kirk Ferentz's concerns with the future of college football, other notable things that stuck out to us during the two days and much more. Football season is close... let's dive into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Iowa Hawkeyes have officially landed the nation's No. 1 OT in Kadyn Proctor. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock break down the significance of this addition, argue that Iowa's 2023 OL class might be among the best in the country, what Proctor's commitment could do moving forward and much more. A short, but jam-packed episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023 five-star offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor has committed to the Iowa Hawkeyes! Allen Trieu joins Blair Angulo to talk about Proctor's decision, discuss the immediate impact he can have for Iowa, and break down what this means for Hawkeyes in the long run! Host: Blair Angulo Guest: Allen Trieu Follow or Subscribe to the 247Sports Football Recruiting podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One of the biggest days in Iowa offseason history happened on Thursday. Iowa landed No. 51 overall recruit Cooper Koch in the 2024 class and they landed three-star point guard Brock Harding in 2023. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock discuss the pair of commitments, what it means to the future of Iowa basketball and analyzes each player. The duo also talk about Keegan Murray going No. 4 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft to the Sacramento Kings. Does Murray have a realistic shot at winning Rookie of the Year? What will he average in his first year? Let's talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After months of analyzing Brock Harding, the Iowa staff extended an offer to the talented Illinois native. Harding is high school teammates with forward commit Owen Freeman and they should be one of the more impressive teams in the state. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to give their thoughts on the offer, what it means for Iowa's 2023 class, how Harding could fit in with the Hawkeyes and give Iowa fans all the info that they need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kadyn Proctor, the nation's number one offensive tackle by 247Sports, has trimmed his college options down to two. Alabama and Iowa are at the top for the highly-touted five-star. The Hawkeyes will get an official visit from Proctor next weekend and HawkeyeInsider is all over it. David Eickholt and Sean Bock breakdown why the change in Proctor's visit schedule happened, where the Hawkeyes stand, if they can seal the deal next weekend and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Hawkeyes earned a big-time commitment from four-star running back Kendrick Raphael following his official visit to Iowa this past weekend. Ladell Betts continues to get it done on the recruiting trail. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock give their take on Betts' impact, Kendrick Raphael's game and how it translates to Iowa, and gives fans a full look into the world of Iowa recruiting. This is full of information that any die-hard Hawkeye fan will need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keegan Murray's story continues to get better. This week, it was reported that Keegan has been invited to the NBA Green Room, which is reserved for the top picks in the NBA Draft. Murray is likely to become Iowa's highest drafted player ever. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt gives Iowa fans what they need to know ahead of the NBA Draft. What he's hearing from NBA personnel surrounding where Murray could be drafted, what teams would best fit him and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The worst-kept secret in Iowa has officially become headline news. Former Iowa guard Matt Gatens has been hired by Fran McCaffery and will be Iowa's next assistant coach. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock instantly react to the news by describing how he was a 'home-run' hire, perfect fit culture-wise and if he could potentially become Iowa's next head coach. You won't want to miss this loaded episode of the Swarmcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Iowa lands another standout in-state prospect in David Caulker. A huge addition to Iowa's 2023 class and the defensive line continues to trend upwards. HawkeyeInsiders David Eickholt and Sean Bock analyze Caulker's commitment, his game and much more. After, Sean provides a full recruiting breakdown of all of Iowa's 2023 recruiting efforts as a huge official visit month starts this weekend. You won't find more Iowa info in such a short amount of time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some huge news out of the Iowa basketball world as Jon Rothstein reports that the Iowa Hawkeyes will take on the Duke Blue Devils inside Madison Square Garden. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock quickly gather their initial thoughts about the matchup, what this means for the brand of Hawkeye basketball, how much will this could impact recruiting and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Huge news in the Iowa basketball world as Kris Murray announced on Wednesday that he will return to the Hawkeyes next season. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock analyze what Kris' return means to the team, Iowa's outlook in 2023, other top teams in the Big Ten and what's realistic to expect out of next year's squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some surprising news out of the Iowa football program on Wednesday as Big Ten Returner of the Year Charlie Jones has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. Despite going through spring practice with the Hawkeyes and potentially having a bigger role with the offense in 2022, Jones believes that he can best utilize his opportunities elsewhere. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to discuss every factor following Jones' transfer, where he might go next and much more. The duo also touch on the news that 2022 DB signee Olando Trader will not be part of Iowa's class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As fast as spring football started, it is coming to a close on Saturday when Iowa hosts its final practice of the season inside Kinnick Stadium. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to give fans an in-depth final glance at the storylines prior to the spring practice. What are some of the things they are looking for? How much can people truly read into one practice? Who are some of the players that they want to see step up? It's been a storyline-filled offseason for the Hawkeyes and Saturday should provide a solid glimpse on where the team is at heading into the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some major breaking news on Thursday when top Iowa transfer target Fardaws Aimaq dropped his final five schools. The highly-coveted center out of Utah Valley is down to Washington, Gonzaga, Iowa, Texas and Texas Tech. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to deliver the latest on Aimaq. What did Iowa say to him during the recruiting pitch? What are the Hawkeyes' chances? How would Aimaq impact next year's expectations and fit in Fran McCaffery's system. A loaded episode in what could be a huge addition to the 2023 Hawkeyes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It was a tale of two units for Iowa in 2021 as too often the Hawkeyes' dominant defense had to carry a less than average offense. Heading into 2022, pressure is on OC Brian Ferentz to move the offense forward and to finally get some stability at the game's most important position. Host: Lance Glinn Guest: David Eickholt Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Iowa spring football is in full swing and the Hawkeyes allowed the media to sit in for about 35 minutes on Tuesday. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock analyze what they saw out of Spencer Petras and the quarterbacks, running backs and give a rundown of every position group. There's a sense of confidence and calmness with the way the team was operating and seems more put together than the 2021 spring ball according to a couple of Hawkeyes. A loaded episode giving the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a day that was supposed to be filled with Hawkeye football... Iowa basketball took the spotlight. Top-10 and potentially top-five pick Keegan Murray has officially declared for the 2022 NBA Draft. Thirty minutes later, point guard Joe Toussaint announced his intention to transfer away from the program. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock take a deep dive into those things and much more including: Kris Murray's decision, Filip Rebraca returning, what should Iowa do in the NCAA Transfer Portal. You don't want to miss this filled episode of the Swarmcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spring football is in full swing for the Iowa Hawkeyes and there's a new member on the staff. Former Wisconsin quarterbacks coach and Colorado State offensive coordinator Jon Budmayr has been hired by Kirk Ferentz as an offensive analyst. How big of a deal is it? How much freedom will he have? HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock dive into that and a few other topics. Logan Jones is now at center and a pair of Hawkeyes depart from the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With basketball season done, all Hawkeye fans shift their attention to spring football, which is one that isn't going to lack storylines. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to deliver their latest analysis on everything heading into spring football. The latest with the quarterback position, taking a deep dive into Iowa's offense, who replaces Dane Belton at the CASH and how will Iowa's defensive line look? Lots of exciting topics as it truly feels like the calendar has turned to a new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Thursday is ALMOST. HERE. We're less than 24 hours out from the full field of 64 games starting. So, Gary and Matt have decided to spoil the entire tournament for you: The duo spends much of the episode breaking down the entire bracket, all the way to the championship game in New Orleans. PLUS: Norlander goes solo on the back end and takes listener questions galore on the bracket. Huge ep ahead. READ: Norlander - NCAA numbers to know READ: Gary and Matt's picks for every region JOIN THE Eye On College Basketball March Madness Bracket Group (03:03) - West Bracket Breakdown (22:45) - Eastern Bracket Breakdown (35:43) - South Bracket Breakdown (47:46) - Midwest Bracket Breakdown (01:00:41) - Norlander's NCAA Mailbag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Iowa Hawkeyes are one of the hottest teams in the country. After winning four games in four days, Iowa was named Big Ten Tournament champions. Shortly after, they were named a No. 5 seed in the Midwest region. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock analyze how the Hawkeyes turned their season around, keys to winning the Big Ten, give their ceiling about where this Iowa team can go in March and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Iowa Hawkeyes coaching staff is filled out once again. On Wednesday, Iowa announced that former star linebacker Abdul Hodge will take over as acting tight ends coach. With that move, Iowa offensive coordinator will assume the role of quarterbacks coach as well. Iowa is doubling down on Brian Ferentz, what does this mean? Sean Bock also recaps the latest from the Iowa recruiting trail after spending a couple of days in the St. Louis area interviewing some of the Hawkeyes' top targets. The duo close out the show by talking some Iowa basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Iowa's 2023 football recruiting class continues to be off to a roaring start. On Friday morning, in-state standout Alex Mota announced his commitment to the Hawkeyes. David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to give insight to how this all happened, what changed in the recruitment, who might be next in the class and much more. The duo also dive into what new defensive lineman Chase Brackney brings to the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breaking news out of the Iowa football world when the program announced that quarterbacks coach Ken O'Keefe has stepped down from the role. He'll remain on staff in an off-field capacity. HawkeyeInsiders' David Eickholt and Sean Bock react to the news, what it means for Iowa, give some names to look out for and what impact it will have on recruiting. A loaded episode of the Swarmcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Eickholt and Sean Bock from HawkeyeInsider team up on the second national signing day to recap Iowa's late additions, their thoughts about the 2022 class and take a deep dive into the 2023 class. The Hawkeyes are in on several top targets in 2023. Is there a possibility to finish with a top-25 class? Sean goes into great detail about the recruitments of five-star OT Kadyn Proctor, four-star Kyler Kasper and several other targets. David also explains why getting Kyler Kasper would help vault them on the national recruiting landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The NFL decisions are all in. On Friday morning, consensus all-American center Tyler Linderbaum announced that he will forgo the remainder of his eligibility and declared for the 2022 NFL Draft. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock react to the news, discuss other decisions from Iowa players and suggest that this off-season might be the most interesting and storyline-riddled offseason since they both began covering the Hawkeyes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Swarmcast is back as David Eickholt and Sean Bock of HawkeyeInsider take a close look at the schedule changes to Iowa football. The HawkeyeInsider crew discuss why this schedule sets up better for Iowa in the long run, what the expectations should be for the Hawkeyes next season and more. After winning the Big Ten West in 2021, does the West run through Iowa City? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breaking news out of the Iowa football world today as Riley Moss, the Big Ten's Defensive Back of the Year, announces that he'll return to Iowa for a fifth season. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock analyze what this means for the Iowa defense, what possibly led the the decision and over-analyze a tweet from Tyler Linderbaum about what his future could entail. A quick, but informative episode about the biggest Hawkeye offseason story so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Iowa has signed a top-30 recruiting class by 247Sports for the second year in a row. The Hawkeyes managed to snag five commits on signing day including one of the best defensive back classes that Phil Parker has ever had at Iowa. How did it all happen? David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to give Hawkeye fans everything that they need to know about the class. They do a position-by-position breakdown and discuss players that could have an immediate impact and much more. You won't want to miss this loaded Swarmcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 2021 Iowa football season concluded on Saturday with a 20-17 loss to Kentucky. It was a microcosm of what the Hawkeye season entailed. Iowa threw three interceptions and didn't have an identity on offense for most of the game. How do you evaluate Iowa's season? It was a 10-win season, but all four of their losses were by an average of 20 points. What does Iowa have to do better next year to get over the hump? David Eickholt and Sean Bock give their takes following the game and discuss the top storylines following the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Iowa Hawkeyes have landed a big splash in the 2023 recruiting class as four-star quarterback Marco Lainez has committed to the program. The 6-foot-2 220-pound dual-threat quarterback becomes the third member of the 2023 class and now sets the foundation for what Kirk Ferentz and company are trying to build in the class. David Eickholt gives his insight on Iowa's newest commit, what it means for the class and how Iowa will approach things going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson has elected to opt out of the Citrus Bowl against Kentucky and declare for the 2022 NFL Draft. The junior running back was a former all-Big Ten first team back and was a third team running back in the 2021 season. Where do the Hawkeyes go for the bowl game? HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock give their instant reaction to the news. They also discuss what the future at the position looks like and what each player brings to the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Iowa Hawkeyes have landed one of their highest-rated recruits in program history in five-star safety Xavier Nwankpa. The Southeast Polk high school product chose the Hawkeyes over Notre Dame and Ohio State at the end of the day. In addition to all the coverage provided at HawkeyeInsider, David Eickholt quickly recorded a podcast to discuss what it means for Iowa, his skill-set, what effect it could have recruiting and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Somehow, some way, Iowa has found itself in the Big Ten Title following a 10-2 record in the regular season. Kirk Ferentz and his Hawkeyes will take on the Michigan Wolverines for the Big Ten Championship. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock analyze every aspect of the matchup. Where does Iowa have the advantage? Can Iowa contain Michigan's monster defensive line? We also give our final predictions. Following the extensive football talk-- we dive into the latest surrounding Iowa basketball and talk about their upcoming stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Iowa Hawkeyes are headed to Indianapolis for a shot at a Big Ten Title. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock analyze how it all came about, who will be the starting quarterback on Saturday and our impressions of Michigan's impressive win against Ohio State. Let's dive into the details and get ready for the biggest game since 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Eickholt and Sean Bock are back to talk about a variety of Hawkeye topics. Iowa wins its eighth straight game against the Illinois Fightin Illini. Is Alex Padilla the new starting quarterback? What can we expect out of this year's Nebraska team? We dive into all of that. The duo also take the time to analyze what they have seen through the first few games of the Hawkeye hoops season. Keegan Murray has lived up to any expectations that people set for him, Jordan Bohannon and Joe Toussaint's chemistry in the backcourt and young players stepping up. What's the ceiling for this team? Let's dive into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After Iowa's second straight loss, fans are demanding answers about what's going on with the Hawkeyes offense. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock answer your questions and discuss some of the top storylines surrounding the Hawkeye football program. Is it strictly a quarterback problem? What's going on with Iowa's offensive line? Does Iowa need to make some personnel changes? With four games left-- there's plenty of time to make corrections, but are the needed changes possible while the season is going on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Iowa Hawkeyes are heading up to Madison for what's going to be one of the most physical games in all of college football. The Badgers and the Hawkeyes are the two likely frontrunners for the Big Ten West crown and Saturday's game will give one team a significant advantage heading into the final stretch. Badger247 reporter Michael Hogan joins the Swarmcast to give a complete breakdown of the Badgers. David Eickholt and Sean Bock also talk about the big picture and give their final predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Iowa Hawkeyes lose their first game off the year at the hands of David Bell and the Purdue Boilermakers. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock analyze what went wrong, how David Bell continues to do what he does against Phil Parker's defense, discuss where the offense needs to go from here and their questions heading into a crucial Iowa bye week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt's Twitter Space continues on following the hour spent with HawkeyePodcast's Jon Miller. David opens it up to the public to hop on the call to ask him some questions. About eight minutes in, HawkCentral's Kennington Lloyd Smith III hops in on the conversation and stays to help preview Iowa's big showdown against Penn State. The duo answer questions about Iowa's wildcat, what a win would mean for the Hawkeyes' program going forward and everything else! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A very-requested collaboration comes into fruition. HawkeyePodcast's Jon Miller joined HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt on "Twitter Spaces" to discuss the national perception of the Iowa program. How have the Hawkeyes changed the culture since the summer of 2020. The duo go back-and-forth on what the Hawkeyes have to do to come away with a win and analyze every angle of the matchup. Can Spencer Petras take that next step? Will the offense throw in some more wrinkles? How does Iowa contain Jahan Dotson? They also take some time to answer questions from Hawkeye fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are just over 24 hours away from Iowa's big Saturday showdown against Penn State and HawkeyeInsider is all over it. David Eickholt and Sean Bock give their initial takes about this game, keys to an Iowa victory, some areas of concern and much more. After that, David welcomes in Lions247's Tyler Donohue to give Iowa fans some insight from the Penn State site.. Tyler does an outstanding job covering every angle that Hawkeye fans will need to know. The podcast wraps up with Sean and David previewing the most star-studded recruiting weekend in Iowa history. This is a must-listen episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State and Iowa continue one of college football's most surprisingly fun rivalries on Saturday in Iowa City. Penn State's had a few of these monster clashes over the years, but Hawkeye fans say say this is their biggest game in over 30 years. Host: Trey Scott Guest: David Eickholt Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt joins Lions247 experts Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue to analyze the biggest Iowa home game since 1985. The trio discuss Iowa's strengths/weaknesses, dissect the most important matchups, ways Iowa could exploit Penn State and how the Nittany Lions can give Iowa trouble. How has Spencer Petras progressed over the past year and a half? Can Penn State move the ball against the Hawkeye defense? What are the keys to slowing down Sean Clifford? The trio dive into all of that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Iowa Hawkeyes defense proves once again that they are one of the best in the country. Maryland's Taulia Tagovailoa entered Saturday as one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the country. Phil Parker's defense responded by intercepting five Tagovailoa passes and forced seven turnovers in a 51-14 rout of the Terps. Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras put together his best career start and has silenced his critics. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock give their instant reactions, stats and recap Iowa's big win over a previously undefeated Maryland squad. Up next-- a likely top-five showdown inside Kinnick Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Iowa Hawkeyes will have the nation's attention on Friday night when they travel to take on the undefeated Maryland Terrapins in College Park. David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to deliver their analysis and predictions ahead of the matchup. Can the Hawkeyes' secondary hold up against an explosive Maryland passing attack? Will Iowa be able to get Tyler Goodson going? How much run will Keagan Johnson get? Also, the duo talk about the next steps the offense can take and why Petras is getting too much criticism. They conclude the podcast by breaking down Hawkeye basketball. Their analysis of the two 2022 commitments and early impressions from this year's squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Iowa took care of business against Kent. State during its 30-7 win on Saturday inside Kinnick Stadium. After watching the tape, David Eickholt and Sean Bock give you their takes from the Hawkeye victory. Should Ivory Kelly-Martin still be Iowa's number two running back? Is Jestin Jacobs too good to keep off the field? What did we think of the Tyrone Tracy "no catch"? The duo dive into both sides of the ball and then give their takes on what they are looking for as Iowa prepares to welcome in a Colorado State team that is fresh off a 22-6 win over Toledo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to talk about all things Hawkeyes, especially on the offensive end. How can Spencer Petras get it going? What's the key to getting Tyrone Tracy the ball? What are some different things that Brian Ferentz and the offensive staff can try to get things going? Will Iowa solve the offensive line issues? The HawkeyeInsider duo discuss all of that and answer your questions in this week's episode of the Swarmcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Iowa Hawkeyes are 2-0 and ranked No. 5 in the AP Poll. Still, there are plenty of people who aren't ready to fully buy-into this year's team yet. 247Sports National Recruiting Analyst and Cover3 contributor Bud Elliott takes some time to join this episode of the Swarmcast. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Bud dive into the specifics about this year's Iowa team, where they can improve and what's ahead for this group. Bud also dives into what the national perception is like with this year's group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Iowa Hawkeyes soar all the way up to No. 5 in the latest AP Poll after dismantling the No. 9 Iowa State Cyclones for the sixth straight time. Phil Parker's secondary continues to prove that they might be the best in the country. How did Iowa take control of the Cyclones? How good is Iowa punter Tory Taylor? What is the ceiling for this Iowa team. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock analyze and discuss Iowa's impressive victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The epicenter of the college football world will be in Ames, Iowa on Saturday. Nope, you didn't read that wrong. No. 9 Iowa State and the No. 10 Iowa Hawkeyes will battle to see who can emerge as a potential college football playoff contender. HawkeyeInsider's Sean Bock and Cyclone Alert's Michael Swain team up to give the scoop on everything surrounding the rivalry. Who has the edge? How much stock do you take away from each team's opening game? Who will walk away victorious. The duo give you everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What an opening game for the Iowa Hawkeyes. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock analyze Iowa's 34-6 victory over No. 17 Indiana. What should we make of Spencer Petras' performance? What does this mean going into next week? Iowa's secondary proving they are the nation's elite? There's a lot to discuss ahead of next week's showdown between the Iowa State Cyclones and the Hawkeyes. Let's dive into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Swarmcast is back for year three (!!!) and is better than ever. There's no shortage of storylines to discuss after the Hawkeye media day. David Eickholt and Sean Bock breakdown the Iowa position groups, why the running backs were the most impressive unit during Saturday's scrimmage and much more. Should fans be concerned with the fact that the Hawkeye offense outplayed the defense for the first time in Kids Day scrimmage history? We do all of that, update you on Hawkeyes in the NBA and answer your questions in this loaded episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At long last, former Iowa long snapper and current host of the "Washed Up Walkons" Tyler Kluver joins the Swarmcast. The duo dive into great detail about this upcoming football season. Will Spencer Petras take that next step this season? Who are some surprise breakout players that people might not know about? Who has the worst stadium in the Big Ten. The duo go back and forth in this very football-heavy conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Iowa has experienced a lot of roster turnover this offseason, with high-impact talent off to the NFL. But the most important returning starter is QB Spencer Petras. While the Hawkeyes have sat comfortably with 8-9 wins every season, they'll be relying on the second-year starter to take them over the top. Host: Lance Glinn Guest: David Eickholt Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With spring practice concluding, there are plenty of questions surrounding everything Iowa Hawkeyes, so HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt is ready to answer the call. What does the post-spring depth chart look like? Will Spencer Petras be the starter? What about the defensive line? Eickholt does his best to project an early depth chart. He also dives into a bit of recruiting as well as the latest surrounding the Hawkeye basketball team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to analyze every position group following Iowa's 2021 spring practice. There seems to be a true QB battle brewing, who holds the edge? Iowa's best players got better this spring-- that's a great sign for the fall. What are some concerns to keep an eye on? The duo put a bow on spring football and what questions they have heading into summer workouts and fall camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a rough couple of weeks for Iowa basketball, good news is starting to pour in. On Monday, Iowa point guard Jordan Bohannon announced that he would be returning for his sixth season as a Hawkeye. The three-point sniper gives the Hawkeyes some much-needed help on the perimeter. What does this mean for the team? Is it a 'selfish' move? Iowa also announces the addition of North Dakota big man Filip Rebraca. How will he impact next year's team? Let's break everything down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Iowa superstar guard and Dawn Staley Award winner Caitlin Clark joins the Swarmcast to talk about a variety of things in one of the most fun Swarmcast episodes yet. How did it feel when she made Travis Scott's Instagram story? She also talks about her interactions with NBA superstar Kevin Durant. Along with that, she details her journey through basketball from her recruitment to her historic freshman year, discusses her meeting regarding Name, Image and Likeness with NCAA President Mark Emmert addresses expectations for next year and answers a rapid fire of questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When breaking news regarding Iowa athletics happens-- it's only right that David Eickholt and Sean Bock get together to discuss it. On Monday afternoon, starting Hawkeye shooting guard CJ Fredrick announced that he will transfer out of the Hawkeye basketball program. What does this mean for the future? What are Fran McCaffery's options? The duo discuss those questions, the transfer portal and how Iowa will adjust to the new college basketball landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock were in attendance for Iowa's first open spring practice and there was a lot to take away. How did the quarterbacks look? Will Spencer Petras be challenged? Keagan Johnson making plays? Is Tyrone Tracy Jr. due for a breakout year? Iowa's defensive backs lived up to the hype and displayed a lot of ability. With Yahya Black missing on the defensive line, did they hold up? The duo break down everything you need to know about today's practice and answer your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In one of the most fun episodes of the Swarmcast to date-- former Iowa kicker Keith Duncan joins the podcast to discuss a variety of things. He dives deep into his journey when he arrived at Iowa, why he decided to stick it out and ranks his top-three favorite kicks. He also tells numerous humorous stories including former Iowa tight end TJ Hockenson, his interactions with Nebraska fans/players/coaches, ranks his top Iowa City food spots and why Iowa "feels like home". Keith also unveils an exciting business venture that he's looking at starting for up-and-coming kickers. You won't want to miss this episode of the Swarmcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At long last, Iowa fans will be allowed in Kinnick Stadium this weekend to watch an open practice! HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock take a deep dive into the depth chart, what they're hearing surrounding the spring storylines and discuss some talking points from their interviews with Iowa players and staff. What's the buzz with Spencer Petras? Will true freshmen Arland Bruce IV and Keagan Johnson play meaningful snaps this season? Why are we so confident in Iowa's defense? Folks, normal football is on its way back, so let's dive right into it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock are back with a season-concluding Swarmcast. Iowa's defense couldn't get the job done against an athletic lethal Oregon team in the second-round of the NCAA Tournament. The duo discuss what happened, the end of an era, what's next for Iowa basketball and talk about how the Hawkeyes overcame a ton of adversity in order to raise the standard for Iowa basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Hawkeyes are a No. 2 seed for the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Fran McCaffery's squad will take on No. 15 Grand Canyon in the first round. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to breakdown the West Region, how Iowa stacks up against Grand Canyon, keys to a successful March and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Swarmcast is back! With the Big Ten Tournament coming up, HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock take a deep dive into how this Iowa team has changed its ways over the past several weeks. They dive into the bench play, Joe Wieskamp's injury and how that impacts them and much more. They also take a look at the Big Ten Tournament and make their championship week picks. Plus, David rants about the disrespect the awards have shown Caitlin Clark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock take a deep dive into some of the hottest topics surrounding Iowa basketball. There has been lots of talk about Joe Toussaint's lack of minutes. Why is that? Should Fran McCaffery consider playing the lightning quick point guard? Is Jordan Bohannon getting too much heat for his play? The duo also dive into Joe Wieskamp and what are some things that the Hawkeyes have to fix heading into the final stretch of the season. You won't want to miss this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a brief hiatus, HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock are back to breakdown a busy couple of days of Iowa football news. Mark Kallenberger, a projected starting tackle for the 2021 Hawkeyes, elected to end his college football career. Offensive line coach Tim Polasek coach departs the program for an offensive coordinator/QB Coach opportunity at Wyoming and running back coach Derrick Foster is the new LA Chargers RB coach. What impact does that have on Iowa? What's next? Let's talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt teams up with IlliniInquirer's Jeremy Werner to take a deep dive into Iowa's upcoming matchup against Illinois. Is there still bad blood from last year? What will this game mean for each team? Who has the edge: Luka Garza or Kofi Cockburn. The duo recap each team's respective season, offer their insight and give their game prediction. A loaded episode of the Swarmcast to get you geared up for Friday's showdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's Sean Bock teams up with newest Iowa commit Michael Myslinski to discuss his recruitment, who he bonded with in the 2021 recruiting class, why he committed to the Hawkeyes following his Texas decommitment and his goals for when he arrives in Iowa City. Myslinski is the cherry on top of Iowa's stellar 2021 offensive line recruiting class. The Florida native goes into all that and much more in this Swarmcast episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt is joined by former Iowa beat writer/columnist Marc Morehouse! The duo discuss a variety of topics including Iowa football, how covering college athletes has evolved over the past couple of decades, share some funny moments throughout their careers, give some background on themselves, answer your questions and much more. They also dive into a bit of Name, Image and Likeness talk and why it could actually benefit Iowa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wrestling in the Big Ten conference has finally arrived. Iowa is the consensus No. 1 team in the country entering the 2021 season and the Hawkeyes have arguably the most talented lineup in program history. To preview the 2021 season, Sean Bock of HawkeyeInsider.com sat down with Anna Kayser of IAWrestle.com. During the podcast, Kayser looked back on the 2020 season, what to expect in 2021, and went through just about everything Iowa fans need to know regarding this year's club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock discuss all things Iowa football recruiting. How do the Hawkeyes sit with some of their top remaining targets? What's the latest on 2021 running back Eli Sanders? How will Iowa finish up its 2021 class? The duo discuss that and talk about if Iowa should be worried about its 2022 recruiting class' slow start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock take an in-depth look at Iowa's blowout victory over Rutgers. How were the Hawkeyes able to overcome an early double-digit deficit? Should Keegan Murray be starting? What does a red-hot Jordan Bohannon do for this Iowa squad? The duo analyze what Thursday night's win does for momentum going forward and what the ceiling of this team is. You won't want to miss this loaded episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the first time in 2021, the Swarmcast is back! HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock take a deep dive into Iowa basketball and football. Is Jordan Bohannon back? How has Keegan Murray been so effective for this team? What's wrong with the Iowa defense? They take a deep dive into the win over Rutgers and talk about the opportunities ahead. The duo also talk about how Zach VanValkenburg and Tyler Linderbaum impact next year's football team. They also talk about departures in the Iowa football program and put a wrap on the 2020 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock react to the news that Iowa will face Missouri in the Music City Bowl. Yes, it's true, Iowa deserved a better ending to the 2020 season, but there are a lot more storylines at play here than simply finishing the season off strong. Bock and Eickholt break those down, some basic strengths and weaknesses about the Tigers and talk about everything Hawkeyes, including if Kirk Ferentz will be able to coach his team from the sidelines following his COVID-19 diagnosis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to discuss Iowa's 99-88 loss to No. 1 Gonzaga. The duo explain what some of the glaring issues are with this year's team, but also explain why it's not time to panic yet. Iowa showed that they can compete with anybody in the nation, but certain things need to be fixed. They also talk about Luka Garza's dominance, what they want to see in Big Ten play and much more. This is a loaded reaction podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It is here. National Signing Day. HawkeyeInsider has you covered. David Eickholt and Sean Bock do an extensive in-depth breakdown of every member of the 2021 Iowa recruiting class. Is this Kirk Ferentz's best ever? Who are some guys that could be immediate impact players? What do you need to know about them? The Hawkeyes might not be known for just running the ball, great line play and tight ends because this batch of receivers might be the best in the Ferentz era. The most in-depth one-stop shop for analysis surrounding Iowa's top-25 ranked recruiting class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to recap a 28-7 victory over Wisconsin. What went right for the Hawkeyes? Is Spencer Petras a second-half quarterback? The duo analyze an outstanding win, which extended Iowa's current regular season winning streak to six. The two of them also dive into Champions Week, where they discuss if Iowa got the short-end of the stick from the Big Ten by scheduling them against Michigan instead of No. 7 Indiana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to discuss all the latest in Iowa athletics. The Hawkeye basketball team comes up with a huge win against No. 16 North Carolina. How far can this team go? What were our takeaways? We also tell you why Luka Garza's performance goes far beyond what he did in the box score. We also take a deep dive into the latest storylines surrounding Iowa football. Can the Hawkeyes snap its losing streak against the Badgers? What do we know about Wisconsin? What Iowa seniors might come back for another year? The duo also take some time to dive into Iowa vs. Iowa State basketball that will take place on Friday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock are back with another Swarmcast to preview Iowa basketball's biggest game of the young season as they look to take down No. 16 North Carolina. What do Roy Williams' squad bring to the table? How will the Hawkeyes matchup against the Tar Heels? Who are the key players? Is Jack Nunge the biggest x-factor in Tuesday night's game? The duo take a deep dive into the matchup and give their final predictions prior to contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock take give their instant reaction to Iowa's 35-21 victory over Illinois. After the Fighting Illini went up 14-0, what changed for Iowa? Is this the performance that will help Spencer Petras turn the corner? Iowa ran five straight plays out of the Wildcat? The duo talk about the significance of today's win, how it will affect them going forward and who they could play against during Champions week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus podcast! IlliniInquirer's Jeremy Werner and HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt team up to take a deeper dive into the Iowa/Illinois matchup. The duo discuss who has the quarterback advantage, give our predictions and tackle some of the top storylines heading into Saturday's game. They also dive into what this game means for each team and have both teams have rebounded after poor starts to their seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock are back to analyze all aspects of Iowa's upcoming matchup against Illinois. Will Spencer Petras break through? What do you need to know about the Fightin Illini? How will the game play out? The duo give an in-depth preview and their predictions. They also breakdown the latest with Iowa basketball. Jack Nunge returns to the team after missing the first two games due to personal reasons. What does he bring to the table? What are we seeing out of the team so far. The duo also rave about why Iowa fans should be paying attention to the Hawkeyes women's basketball team. It's clear that Caitlin Clark has the tools to be an all-time great. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock get up early on Saturday morning to breakdown how the Hawkeyes pulled out a 26-20 win over the Huskers. Will there be an open quarterback competition in the spring? Did Tyler Goodson get too much workload? How great is LeVar Woods? We also breakdown #Clapgate and our thoughts surrounding the postgame comments. The duo also take a dive into Iowa basketball. What has stuck out to us over the first two games and much more. Another loaded episode of the Swarmcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Happy Thanksgiving! HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up and deliver a loaded episode of the Swarmcast. We breakdown Iowa's upcoming Black Friday matchup against Nebraska, what to look for, how does Iowa come away with a win. We also give our predictions for the game. After that, the duo give their full season predictions for the fifth-ranked Iowa basketball team. MVP? Most improved player? Most intriguing freshman? X-Factor? All that and much more in a Thanksgiving edition of the Swarmcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock recap an eventful 41-21 win over Penn State. After losing the last six tries, the Hawkeyes came up big. Iowa's running game continues to be among the best in the Big Ten, Spencer Petras took care of the ball and Daviyon Nixon makes one of the most athletic plays in the history of Iowa defensive linemen. The duo breakdown everything that happened, how it happened and give their takes following the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock do an in-depth analysis on Iowa's upcoming showdown with Penn State. What does Iowa have to do to snap its six-game losing streak against the Nittany Lions? How can Spencer Petras combat Penn State's aggressive defense? What are our predictions? We also have a basketball schedule! The duo breakdown the Hawkeyes' hoops schedule, what stands out and much more. I don't Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock breakdown an impressive performance from the Hawkeyes. For the sixth straight year, Floyd of Rosedale will be returning to Iowa City. What went right for the Hawkeyes? Who were some standout performers on both sides of the ball? Is this Iowa team better than it's 2-2 record. There's a lot to talk about and not a lot of time to do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock return for another loaded episode of the Swarmcast. In this episode, the duo breakdown Minnesota, discuss Iowa's big win against Michigan State, how they can make it six straight against the Golden Gophers and give their keys to an Iowa win. The duo also dive into Iowa basketball following the news that they would be ranked No. 5 to start out the season. Is that right? What stuck out to us during Fran McCaffery's media day press conference? We give you everything that you need to know heading into the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock return for an instant reaction to Iowa's dominating 49-7 win over Michigan State. In a must-win game, the Hawkeyes came out clicking on all cylinders. Brian Ferentz put together a stellar game plan and that helped allow Spencer Petras to get comfortable and for Iowa to race out to a quick 14-0 lead. The Hawkeyes put together their most dominant performance of the season in all three phases. Can that momentum carry over to Minnesota? How did the Hawkeyes put together Saturday's performance? HawkeyeInsider dives right into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock are back to breakdown all things Iowa vs Michigan State. Can the Hawkeyes turn the corner against Michigan State? Is this one of Kirk Ferentz's biggest game of his career? The Spartans are fresh off a big win over in-state rival Michigan and they still feel like they have a lot to prove. Meanwhile, Iowa, a team that was predicted by many to compete for a Big Ten West title, has been struggling. It's now or never for the Hawkeyes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Eickholt, publisher of HawkeyeInsider, takes an in-depth look at what exactly happened to Iowa against the Northwestern Wildcats. What will it take for the Hawkeyes to try out a new quarterback? Should Iowa treat this as a developmental season? How can Iowa fix the run game? Is Petras being put in a position to succeed? Eickholt also answers all of your questions about this year's Iowa team. There's a lot to breakdown following the Hawkeyes first 0-2 start since 2000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock give their final thoughts about the loss to Purdue, preview Iowa's matchup with Northwestern on Halloween and much more. What are things that are fixable? Positives? Negatives? Are peoples' criticisms of Spencer Petras warranted? The duo break all those things down and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock give their instant reaction to Iowa's 24-20 loss to Purdue. How did Spencer Petras measure up in his debut? Why didn't Tyler Goodson get the ball in the fourth quarter? What were the ultimate factors in the Hawkeyes dropping their season opener? The crew discusses all of that and every aspect of Saturday's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Eickholt and Sean Bock are back with a fresh Swarmcast. It's finally Hawkeye game week and the duo couldn't be more excited. They analyze every aspect heading into Saturday's game, answer your questions in the mailbag and David gives his unfiltered take on the pending lawsuit that eight former players have filed against the University. Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm won't be on the sidelines, what does it mean for Iowa? What are reasonable expectations for Spencer Petras? Can Iowa's defense stay strong despite not having A.J. Epenesa? You won't want to miss this episode. It's time to get excited, football is back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up for a Swarmcast loaded with information. The duo preview Iowa's offense/defense. Who is the most important player to the defense? What player outside of Spencer Petras cannot miss a game this year? Biggest storylines coming out of media day. The duo also dive into detail about the freshmen basketball players and big storylines heading into the 2020 season. They conclude by answering your questions in the mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CBS Sports' Matt Norlander reported on Tuesday night that the Iowa Hawkeyes have agreed to play Gonzaga on December 19 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock are here to do a way-too-early breakdown of the matchup and what it could mean for Iowa's 2020 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On October 1st, Iowa basketball landed its top basketball target when three-star wing Payton Sandfort announced that he'll stay home and play for the Hawkeyes. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock instantly react to the news, what led to his commitment, what he brings to the table and how he'll fit in with the rest of the team. This is a podcast that you DON'T want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock are back and waste no time as they take a deep dive into some of the biggest questions surrounding Iowa football. Can the Hawkeyes stop the powerful Purdue wide receiver duo? What's the latest surrounding Iowa basketball and football recruiting? What should people expect from new starting quarterback Spencer Petras? All of that and much more in this loaded Swarmcast episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock get together for a quick recruiting podcast that provides Iowa fans with what they need to know. Top 2021 Hawkeye target Payton Sandfort has officially set his decision date. Where does Iowa stand? The duo also dive into detail about top TE target James Carnie and discuss some of the state's top prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Eickholt and Sean Bock are ecstatic about Iowa and Big Ten football returning next month. What are schedules going to look like? Will the Hawkeyes be ready? How did the vote come about? Lots of things to dive into. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
247Sports'/HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt gets the chance to go 1-on-1 with Iowa guard CJ Fredrick. The duo go back and forth about CJ's rise to becoming a national prospect, last season, his journey through Iowa and a rapid fire question round. Fredrick and Eickholt dive into detail about CJ's favorite games, Luka Garza's emergence, give some insight about the Hawkeyes freshman and expectations heading into next year. This is an hour that you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
lllini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Hawkeye Insider's David Eickholt debate whether Iowa or Illinois is the 2020-21 Big Ten basketball title favorite. Each reporter gets run through a questionnaire from the other one and give a full breakdown as to why each of their team's are the Big Ten's favorite. After that, the duo dive into detail about the rest of the Big Ten. Who else could surprise? They also discussed their preseason Big Ten rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
All eyes are on Iowa star Luka Garza and what his decision will be. Will he return for a potential dream senior season? Or will the uncertainty of next year's college basketball season push him to starting his pro career. David Eickholt also dives into all your mailbag questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Luka Garza's father, Frank, joins the Swarmcast to discuss what the NBA process has been like for Luka with no individual workouts, an extended withdrawal deadline and much more. He also dives into Luka's love for Iowa and how much that will play a factor into his decision. Frank also dives into detail about not being "at peace" with the way last season ended and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With Sean Bock on vacation, David Eickholt recaps the latest surrounding Robert T. Green including his interview on Quad Cities 93.5 ESPN station. He also answers a fully-loaded mailbag that includes Luka Garza's decision, expectations for next season and some recruiting news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Swarmcast is officially back for year two. After a brief hiatus, David Eickholt and Sean Bock hit the ground running. They lead off with the latest surrounding COVID-19 and Iowa pausing ticket sales for the 2020 football season, then immediately dive into Luka Garza's upcoming NBA decision and what the latest with him is. They also answer a LOADED viewer mailbag with questions about the 2020 football season, Iowa basketball expectations and a bunch of recruiting insight. You won't want to miss this loaded return episode of the Swarmcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock breakdown all the latest surrounding Iowa recruiting. They talk extensively about new quarterback offer Joey Labas, breakdown Sean's recruiting visits and answer your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's Dylan Burn and Sean Bock take a deep dive into Iowa's 2021 recruiting class that has been on FIRE for the last three weeks. They look at each new commitment, how it happened, why they fit in with Iowa's culture and analyze their game. They also take YOUR questions that you submitted. It's everything you could possibly want to know about your Iowa 2021 recruiting class! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider gets the opportunity to sit down and chat with Tyler Whitley, the coach of Iowa WR signee Diante Vines, 2021 Iowa WR target Skyler Bell and 2023 QB target Nick Brown. Whitley dives into detail about Iowa's impact in Connecticut, Vines' journey to Taft and committing to Iowa and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock take an in-depth look at next basketball season, what the new recruiting class brings to the table and what are reasonable expectations for the Iowa basketball team in 2020. They also do a deep dive into every major Iowa player that will likely be drafted during the 2020 NFL Draft. They wrap things up by answering your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Eickholt and Sean Bock get together to breakdown the latest in Hawkeye news. Star center Luka Garza has officially declared for the 2020 NBA Draft. What does that mean for Iowa? What are the chances he returns to Iowa and what is the potential of next year's team. Sean also gets the chance to interview three-star offensive lineman Michael Myslinski about his recent Iowa offer, his recruitment and much more. HawkeyeInsider also dives into the latest in Iowa recruiting and answers your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's Sean Bock sits down with Tony Racioppi, the quarterback coach for former Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley. The duo do a deep dive into Stanley's NFL Draft preparation, Racioppi's career and what NFL Scouts are thinking about Stanley ahead of the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The father of Iowa Hawkeyes running back Maurice Goodson joins the Swarmcast to talk Tyler's recruitment, freshman season, his relationship with Derrick Foster, his talented family and much more. Great insight into what the recruiting world is like from a parent's perspective and gives us an exclusive glance at Tyler's first year on campus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's Sean Bock and Dylan Burn get together to discuss the latest with Ohio State graduate transfer DJ Carton. Will be suiting up in the black & gold? They also take a bit of a dive into 2020 Iowa signees Kris and Keegan Murray. They wrap things up by breaking down the latest surrounding some key Hawkeye targets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's Sean Bock talks to Top247 tight end Thomas Fidone about his recruitment, his plans for his senior year, when he wants to commit and much more. Fidone also admits that he only thought he would get a couple college football offers and was blown away when a coach told him he'd garner 25-30 offers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt experienced the COVID-19 craziness first hand during the Big Ten Tournament. He recalls his experience in Indianapolis, provides final thoughts about this year's Iowa Hawkeyes team and dives into what this means for the recruiting calendar and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt recaps a thrilling conclusion to the Big Ten season. He also dives into what Iowa needs to do if they want to make a deep run in the B1G/NCAA tournament and why Luka Garza is without question, the national player of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider publisher David Eickholt dives into detail about Iowa basketball including its most recent loss to Purdue, what's going on with Joe Wieskamp, things Iowa must fix to make a run in the postseason tournaments and more. He also talks about why AJ Epenesa is still a lock to be a first-round draft pick in the NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Eickholt and Sean Bock are back discussing the latest in Iowa athletics. After the Hawkeyes suffered a bad loss to Nebraska, they responded with a dominating win over No. 12 Maryland. What's this say about the team? How many more wins do they need to feel comfortable on selection Sunday? Also, the duo discuss the upcoming NFL decisions of Tristan Wirfs and AJ Epenesa. What's the latest? Tune into find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock react to Iowa's 49-24 win over USC. Ihmir Smith-Marsettes three touchdowns in the 2nd quarter, will AJ Epenesa, Tristan Wirfs or Geno Stone go pro? Plus, we answer your questions. Iowa wins 10 games for the 9th time in school history in a perfect tribute to Hayden Fry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock give their thoughts on Iowa's matchup with USC in the Holiday Bowl. It's the first time Iowa has played USC since the 2003 Orange Bowl. The duo also dive into Iowa's 72-52 win over Minnesota on Monday night, discuss the future of Jordan Bohannon and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to breakdown Iowa's 103-91 loss to No. 4 Michigan. How does Iowa fix the defense? Will Jordan Bohannon redshirt this season? Can Joe Wieskamp become the player that Iowa fans expected him to at the beginning of the year? Luka Garza making his case for the best big man in the Big Ten conference with 44 points and 8 rebounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sean Bock gets the chance to chat with 2021 Iowa linebacker commit Zach Twedt. Twedt became the sixth commit in the Hawkeyes 2021 recruiting class that is currently ranked 7th in the country by 247Sports. Bock talks to Twedt about his journey through recruiting, his life on the farm, how he'll contribute to the Hawkeyes and much more in this exclusive interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider David Eickholt breaks down what makes Tyler Goodson a star, AJ Epenesa's breakout game and how Iowa defeated No. 7 Minnesota. He also talks about how Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley should be received on against Illinois and what Saturday's win over Minnesota means for the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to talk about what's going on with Iowa football. Can the Hawkeyes fix their offense? What are the keys to a victory against Minnesota? Plus, the duo discuss the start to Iowa basketball including if freshman point guard Joe Toussaint should start, Luka Garza and what are some fixable things for them. They conclude by giving a complete breakdown to Iowa's 2020 recruiting class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
247Sports' David Eickholt breaks down everything you need to know regarding Iowa's scrimmage against Lindsey Wilson. He goes in-depth on each of the key Iowa players and breaks down what he saw tonight including strides, struggles and cohesiveness with the team. Who were the star players? Can CJ Fredrick be that third-scorer that Iowa needs? How were the freshmen? Those answers and much more are answered during this instant reaction episode of the Swarmcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's a bye week, but that doesn't mean it is for HawkeyeInsider. David Eickholt does a deep dive into the latest news surrounding Iowa football and basketball. He discusses some key storylines surrounding Iowa's offense, how it can be fixed, previews Wisconsin and gets everyone hyped up for Iowa basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock breakdown Iowa's 20-0 win over Northwestern. What happened, how it happened, standout stars, looking ahead in the Big Ten West, answering your Twitter questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up for a breaking news podcast. The Iowa basketball team earned three verbal commitments over the weekend from Tony Perkins, Kris and Keegan Murray. Why the Murray's decided to commit to Iowa, what Tony Perkins brings to the table, what does this mean for Xavier Foster and Josh Ogundele and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt, Sean Bock and Dylan Burn answer the question that's on everyone's mind... what's wrong with the Iowa offense? The trio give some fixes for Iowa. They also dive into what went wrong against Penn State, preview Purdue and give the latest on Hawkeye recruiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock breakdown Iowa media day. Who is Iowa's new "bucket-getter"? Is there a player that's going to step up this year that nobody expects? What's the latest on Jordan Bohannon's health? The duo also discuss the latest Iowa storylines and what the newcomers to Iowa's team bring to the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt, Sean Bock and Dylan Burn recap a disappointing offensive performance against Michigan. The crew dive into what went wrong, how issues can be fixed and discuss things to take away from it. They also dive into an undefeated Penn State team. The trio talk about what makes them so good, how Iowa can use last weekend's disaster and apply changes this week, discuss the series history. Should freshman Tyler Goodson be the starting running back? How can Stanley bounce back? What are the keys to win? Which ways are the guys trending right now? Let's dive right into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This podcast, a special crossover episode between The Wolverine247 Podcast and Hawkeye Insider’s Swarmcast, featured a discussion between Michigan beat writer Zach Shaw and Iowa beat writer David Eickholt about both teams. First, both discuss the teams’ respective starts to the season. Eickholt looks at Iowa and how much can be taken away from blowout wins, while Shaw digs into why the Wolverines have struggled to click right away. Then, the two look at how each offense has settled in with new faces and schemes. Eickholt looks into the Hawkeyes’ stronger-than-expected defensive front, and why there might be some struggles in the secondary. They also look at key players that could step up and other strengths and weaknesses. Both writers close by discussing what each team can do to win or lose Saturday's game, offering insight into what they think will happen in the matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock do a full deep dive into Iowa vs Michigan. What could it mean for Iowa's season? What do the matchups look like? Is the Iowa team prepared? Can a win take Iowa from a good season to a potential special one? The duo also take a dive into the latest momentum on the Iowa basketball recruiting trail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock instantly recap Iowa's 48-3 win over Middle Tennessee. They breakdown Kirk Ferentz's best offensive performance ever, recap Iowa's defense and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Eickholt and Sean Bock of HawkeyeInsider.com/247Sports recap Sean's weekend trip to Culver, Indiana where he checked out two of Iowa's 2020 commits in defensive end Deontae Craig and linebacker Jay Higgins. We also preview Middle Tennessee State, Iowa's injury situation and even dive into a bit of Hawkeye Basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Eickholt, Sean Bock and Dylan Burn of HawkeyeInsider talk about the craziness that ensued during Iowa's 18-17 win over in-state rival Iowa State. Should the rivalry continue? What things stuck out to us on Saturday? What are the biggest storylines heading into bye week? Get the full breakdown here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt teams up with CycloneAlert's Alex Halsted to bring you the most in-depth Iowa-Iowa State preview that you'll find anywhere. It's 50 minutes of pure analysis regarding the Hawkeyes and Cyclones. The duo discusses key players, key matchups, things to watch for, what has been said throughout the week, injuries and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt, Sean Bock and Dylan Burn breakdown Iowa's upcoming game against Iowa State. We also recap Iowa's 30-0 win against Rutgers. Hawkeye quarterback Nate Stanley is as confident as ever, Iowa's wide receiver core is a strength and why the whole landscape of the season changes if Iowa can pick up a win on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Eickholt and Sean Bock of HawkeyeInsider.com breakdown Iowa's 30-0 win over Rutgers. Who were guys that stepped up? Is a confident Nate Stanley the key to the season? Can Iowa's defense keep it up despite the injured secondary? That and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Eickholt, Sean Bock and Dylan Burn are back to recap Iowa's 38-14 win over Miami (Ohio). What were some things that we liked/didn't like? Who needs to step up against Rutgers? Will Oliver Martin see an snap increase? The group also previews Iowa's Big Ten opener against Rutgers this weekend? Can Iowa avoid overlooking them as Iowa State looms next week? We also answer questions from fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock discuss the NCAA's decision regarding Oliver Martin's eligibility. The duo breakdown Martin's game, his backstory regarding the University of Iowa, analyze Iowa's 2019 offense and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt, Sean Bock and Dylan Burn discuss Iowa's season-opener against Miami (OH), the latest with Michigan WR transfer Oliver Martin, the backup quarterback battle, offensive storylines, defensive storylines and make a final prediction for the Hawkeyes season opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Eickholt and Sean Bock of HawkeyeInsider.com do an in-depth breakdown of Iowa's first depth chart of the season and talk a little bit about Iowa's basketball schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The HawkeyeInsider crew breaks down Deontae Craig's commitment, talk about redshirt freshman linebacker Jayden McDonald transferring, predict certain over/unders and give our official predictions for the 2019 Hawkeyes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt breaks down Deontae Craig's commitment to the Hawkeyes, takes a look at the 2020 defensive line group and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Eickholt, Sean Bock and Dylan Burn recap Iowa Media Day and analyze open practice. Who are the guys who are going to step up in 2019? Will any freshmen play? Can the Iowa defensive line be better than 2018? Those questions and much more in the latest episode of the Swarmcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The HawkeyeInsider crew dives into the latest Iowa news including Previewing Iowa Media Day, the latest on Oliver Martin, Xavier Foster cuts his list to five, Ahron Ulis commits to Iowa and make our way-too-early picks for football season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices