Fight for Iowa – The Official Podcast of Iowa Athletics

Hawk Talk with Lisa Bluder 02-13-23See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Several weeks into winter conditioning work-outs Iowa football players are learning a number of new names, most notably QB Cade McNamara the transfer from Michigan and Wolverine team mate, tight end Erick All who likewise is now a Hawkeye. At this writing Iowa has nine transfer portal pick-ups, eight offensive, that hope to greatly assist a unit that struggled more often than not last season.Coach Kirk Ferentz and staff began organized staff meetings and analysis of every aspect of the program. Starting his 25th year as the game's most tenured head coach, Ferentz embraces the challenge of "fixing the offense" and notes McNamara gives the Hawkeyes a feel good vibe to start. Kirk Ferentz and QB Cade McNamara are in the huddle on this week's Fight for Iowa podcast. Official video of University of Iowa Athletics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Iowa basketball's 1st year director of player development and recruiting, Tristan Spurlock, grew up on the east coast, is a former Mr. Virginia basketball after averaging 23 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocked shots. With a line like that Spurlock was offered a scholarship with the Virginia Cavaliers and coach Tony Bennett before transferring to Central Florida where he averaged 10 points and 5 boards. With productive numbers like those Spurlock has fit right in with the Hawkeyes fast paced transition offense. Coach Fran McCaffery has hit a long three with this hire. You'll meet Coach Tristan Spurlock on this week's Fight for Iowa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Hawk Talk with Lisa Bluder 01-30-23See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Hawk Talk with Lisa Bluder 01-25-23See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Iowa Gymnastics has vaulted out of the blocks. The 18th ranked Hawkeyes open their Big Ten dual meet schedule at Ohio State on January 22nd with the Gym Hawks home opener January 27th with Minnesota. The season got off to a rousing start last week-end at the Super 16 meet in Las Vegas. Iowa posted a second place finish to 11th ranked Cal. Thats the 2nd highest season opener score in program history. Coach Larissa Libby joins us on this weeks Fight for Iowa podcast, along with Hawkeye football's latest College Football Hall of Famer Robert Gallery. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hawk Talk with Lisa Bluder 01-09-23See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Hawk Talk with Lisa Bluder 01-02-23See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Iowa football began and will end 2022 playing Kentucky. After losing a tight game in the New Year's Day Citrus Bowl 20-17, The Hawkeyes have a chance at atonement, facing the Wildcats for a 2nd time at the Music City Bowl New Years Eve morning at 11 on the HRN. Both teams will be starting new QB's. The Hawkeyes will be with out Spencer Petras, hurt in the Nebraska game and underwent surgery on a shoulder. His back up Alex Padilla has entered the transfer portal. Kentucky's Will Levis has opted out of the bowl to prepare for the NFL Draft.   Iowa will turn to RS Freshman Joey Labas or 1st year freshman Carson May. All Big Ten Tight End Sam LaPorta plans to play after recovering from a knee injury late in the season.  Whoever is under Center for Kentucky will stare down the double barrels of the Hawkeyes All American Jack Campbell who this past week won the Butkus award, symbolic of College Football's top LB, and the NFF's Campbell trophy, given to the nation's premier scholar athlete. Jack Campbell earned his degree this month with a 3.49 grade point average in Enterprise Leadership and Recreation Management.  The Big Ten's best tight end and its top defensive player join us on this week's Fight for Iowa Podcast!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Hawkeye Women's Wrestlers, Ava Bayless & Reese Larramendy join Sasha for this week's HERkys' Voice Podcast!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Since it's release earlier this year, the long anticipated documentary on Iowa football's most famous and significant player, Nile Kinnick, has been performing to near capacity audiences in theatre's and to thousands on social media. The film's creator and Executive producer Scott Seipker just returned from Japan and Nile Kinnick High School where students, faculty and community residents learned about the building's namesake. On this Veteran's week, the Fight for Iowa podcast thanks all members past and present, men and women of the United State Military who've served their country including Navy Ensign Nile Kinnick. We'll evoke dates and memories of the Adel native and Hawkeye Heisman Trophy winner on this week's Fight for Iowa Podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The University of Iowa's new Deputy Director of Athletics and Chief Operating Officer Beth Goetz hit the ground running when hired to replace the retiring Barbara Burke at the start of a new school year. Most recently the Athletic Director at Ball State where she oversaw 19 Division One sports teams, Goetz has been involved at the National level serving as chair of the NCAA Women's Basketball committee. Born and raised outside St Louis in Florrisant, Missouri. From Graduation success rates, to performance on the the court and on the field, the former soccer player says her core values fit with Iowa. A conversation with Beth Goetz is this week's Fight for Iowa podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Iowa women's Big Ten basketball title run included 24 wins last season and all five starters return including the incomparable guard Caitlin Clark and star post Monika Czinano. Coach Lisa Bluder and her team begins the new season Friday night against Division two Nebraska Kearney. Coach Bluder joins this week's Fight for Iowa podcast!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hawk Talk with Kirk Ferentz 10-26-22See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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