Fight for Iowa – The Official Podcast of Iowa Athletics

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George Roddy once set the Finkbine course record, shooting a 72 with nine's of 31-41. Roddy rarely lost over several years of competition starting in 1929. Sadly he couldn't defeat racism. Banned from country clubs where most prominent tournaments were held because he was African American, George Roddy never got to compete for a Big Ten title. He won several in state university meets and all of his head to head duals. Growing up in Keokuk and unable to afford a bus ticket to campus his freshman year, Roddy walked to Iowa City. The amazing story of new Hawkeye Hall of Famer George Roddy is the subject matter for this week's Fight for Iowa, along with Field Hockey's Amy Fowler. Plus, Iowa football in search of a consistent offense, is preparing for cross state rival Iowa State with the Cy Hawk trophy at stake.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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It's less than two weeks before College Football kicks off another season. The Iowa Hawkeyes are halfway through their fall camp. Questions are being answered, some will hang on through the first week or so due to lingering injuries. The fragments are slipping into the puzzle though as the Hawkeyes practice their way to the season opener September 3rd with FCS power South Dakota State. You'll hear about many of those developing positional stories as Coach Ferentz joins us on this weeks Fight for Iowa podcast, sponsored by Scheels, Iowa Corn and Athletico.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A young Iowa women's soccer team finished 4th in the Big Ten a year ago yet wasn't invited to the NCAA tournament. Using that as motivation, the Hawkeyes are poised for what they hope will be a special starting this month. Welcome to this week's Fight for Iowa podcast featuring Soccer Coach Dave Dilanni. Fight for Iowa is sponsored by Scheels, Athletico and Iowa Corn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two of the greatest grid iron Hawkeyes arrived on campus in 1999 eager to help new coach Kirk Ferentz retool the Iowa program and get the new century off on the right foot. Both Robert Gallery and Dallas Clark had very few college offers. In fact Clark walked on, willing to play any position that would appropriate time on the field. Robert Gallery, ironically was listed as a tight end. Both found their niche and are on this year's College Football Foundation Hall of Fame ballot, with winners to be announced later this year. Robert Gallery joins us on this weeks 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.

College football is a month and a few days out. The Iowa Hawkeyes start their training camp in less than two weeks. Pre season awards and watch lists are rolling off the press for the likes of seniors Jack Campbell at LB and CB Riley Moss. Linebackers Seth Benson and Jestin Jacobs are highly thought of and punter Tory Taylor landed on the Ray Guy award roll call. Offensively the line, the blockers soaked up a valuable year of experience and look to build on a Citrus Bowl performance that saw the running game average 6 yards a carry. On this weeks Fight for Iowa podcast you'll hear from Head Coach Kirk Ferentz at the Big Ten Media kickoff in Indianapolis and we'll preview the Hawkeyes week two opponent Iowa State with the Cyclones veteran play by play voice John Walters. Fight for Iowa is sponsored by Athletico, Scheels and Iowa Corn. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Iowa basketball Coach Fran McCaffery's staff, long one of the most veteran, experienced crew of teachers has gotten significantly younger but remains very basketball savvy. 41 year old Courtney Eldridge and Matt Gatens age 33 have been hired to fill the vacancies created by Kirk Speraw's retirement and Billy Taylor's head coaching appointment at Elon College in North Carolina. Both Eldridge and Gatens were great players in Fran McCaffery's system. Both sit down for a visit next on this week's Fight for Iowa podcast, thanks to our all American sponsors: Athletico, Iowa Corn and Scheels. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For those of us who think the summer flies by, Iowa Football is about 45 days out. Fall camp begins in less than a month. Now until kickoff, we'll preview each of the Hawkeye's opponents, starting with South Dakota State. The Jack Rabbits powered their way to an 11 win season and a spot in the national semi finals last December. In fact the Jacks have qualified for the football championship subdivision post season each of the last ten years. Like Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz, South Dakota State's John Stigelmeier KNOWS the lay of the land. The winningest coach in school history, Stigelmeier's teams have won 185 games. Ferentz has 178 wins in 23 seasons at Iowa, 190 over-all. Coaches that want to be balanced run to pass and turnover free. Tyler Merriam is in his 12th season as the radio play by play voice of South Dakota State. Tyler will give us some insight into what the Hawkeyes face on Labor Day week-end when we return with this weeks Fight for Iowa podcast, courtesy of Scheels, Iowa Corn and Athletico. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new era of Iowa volleyball is set to debut for tested and proven and first year Hawkeye head coach Jim Barnes. In previous stops at Wyoming, Baylor and Tulane, Barnes has produced 455 wins, many all Americans and NCAA Player of the year. The Louisiana native has put 4 teams in the NCAA tournament including a Sweet 16, 9, 20 plus win seasons and feels the Hawkeyes can reach the elite level where the Big Ten conference sits on the throne. Jim Barnes is on deck for this week's Fight for Iowa podcast sponsored by Scheels, Iowa Corn and Athletico.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Barely three months removed from a Big Ten Tournament title run in Indianapolis, the excitement around Iowa Men's basketball hasn't subsided. All American forward Keegan Murray's 4th over-all selection by Sacramento in the NBA draft, verbal commitments highlighting recent recruiting efforts, a significant changing of the guard with the coaching staff and three returning starters from that 26 win team a year ago, there's plenty to re-visit and look ahead to with head coach Fran McCaffery 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.

University of Iowa head women's wrestling coach Clarissa Chun was recently inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, just the third female to be so honored by the Hall. Chun competed in five world championships winning in 2008 and later that year captured Olympic Bronze in London. Chun also won four titles at the Pan Am Games. Now she'll funnel all that success and energy into Hawkeye Women's wrestling which starts it's inaugural season in the fall of 2023. Clarissa Chun sits down with us, plus we hear from Iowa men's wrestling coach Tom Brands on the 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.

Two of Iowa football's greatest are on this year's college hall of fame ballot. OT Robert Gallery and Tight End Dallas Clark are among 80 players and 9 coaches nominated by the National Football Foundation. Voting concludes the end of June and we'll know who's in this years class the end of December.Both Gallery and Clark were consensus All Americans from small town Iowa. Both were highly coveted 1st round Nfl draft picks, Gallery #2 over-all by the Oakland Raiders. Clark was chosen with the 24th selection by the Indianapolis Colts. Born in Sioux Falls and growing up in Livermore in Northern, Iowa, population 380, Dallas Clark would wear his Incredible Hulk pajama's most of the day if allowed. Folks in Humboldt county had no idea then that Clark would grow into the Nfl's version of the short tempered Dr. Bruce Banner. Clark played a mad blocker and pass catcher at Iowa for a couple years and then for 11 seasons as QB Payton Manning's main target, winning a Super Bowl along the way. While Dallas Clark loved Marvel comics super hero's he settled for a Rudy Ruettiger role. Rudy was turned down three times by Notre Dame before he was allowed to walk on, Dallas Clark arrived in Iowa City in 1999 wide eyed and with out a scholarship offer but determined to work his way into a Hawkeye uniform. The rest is material that books and movies are made of. Dallas Clark joins 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.

Iowa basketball's Kris Murray is returning to the Hawkeyes for his junior season after going through the preliminary NBA draft process. After working out for most of the professional teams in Chicago, Murray says he learned a lot and can't wait to get back to work with his team mates and coaches, to play at least one more year....for the best fan base in the world. The 6'8, 210 pound Murray posted single season bests in every statistical category last season. His 9 points and 4 rebounds in 17 minutes was very good use of Murray's time. Add in 43 % shooting and 31 block shots. Murray will be welcomed back by his team mates when organized summer work outs begin this month. Murray joins us on this weeks 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.

The month of June has arrived and those highly recruited athletes for the Iowa Hawkeyes will start rolling into town for summer school classes and workouts in their respective sports including basketball and football. The Hawkeye football group of newcomers was ranked top 25 led by 5 star defensive back Xavier Wampa from SE Polk and 4 star defensive lineman Aaron Graves from SE Valley. They'll join returning veterans as the Hawks put together a work sheet that will take them to the 4th of July holiday. Fall camp starts in early August. Iowa looks to defend it's Big Ten West division crown and get back to the league title game in Indianapolis come December. All Conference performers tight end Sam LaPorta and Punter Tory Taylor are key to Iowa's success. They are excited and ready to join us this week on the Fight for Iowa podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Iowa baseball is at the Big Ten tournament looking to add to the season of success that saw the Hawkeyes finish strong scoring 44 runs in a three game sweep of Indiana to end the regular schedule.Iowa tied for 2nd place in the conference standings and earned the #3 seed at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha with an NCAA regional tourney berth at the end of the rainbow.The Hawkeyes featured great balance, pitching to hitting to defense in their 33 win campaign, 17-7 in the Big Ten. Led by ace lefthander Adam Mazur and power hitters Keaton Anthony and Peyton Williams. The trio joins 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.

The Iowa Athletics Department will host a Dr. Christine Grant "Celebration of Life service on Sunday 22nd in Carver Hawkeye Arena at 3pm. The event is open to the public. Dr. Grant passed away New Years Eve at the age of 85. Not only was Christine Grant Iowa's first Director of Women's Athletics, she was a founding member of the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for women and served as it's President from 1979-82. The native of Scotland earned her bachelors and Masters degrees in physical education at Iowa and never left. Grant helped bring about the implementation of Title IX that required equal opportunities for all in the fields of athletics and academics. Barbara Burke is Iowa's Deputy Director of Athletics and the school's senior women's administrator and chief operating officer. 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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University Administrators across the country including Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta have been eagerly awaiting NCAA task force recommendations, finalizing additional guidelines for college athletes and recruits, on what is allowed and what is prohibited where inducements are concerned, regarding NIL, Name, Image and Likeness. An update on NIL, the Transfer Portal and other subject matter with the school year concluded but a summer of decision making straight ahead. That's 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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The Hawkeyes had five players sign free agent contracts: Running back Tyler Goodson is now a Green Bay Packer, cornerback Matt Hankins signed with the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans grabbed safety Jack Koerner, Kicker Caleb Shudek inked a deal with the Tennessee Titans and all Big Ten defensive end Zach Van Valkenburg is headed to the Las Vegas Raiders. One good Van deserves another, Van Vaulkenburg is handing the reins to Lukas Van Ness, a prized redshirt sophomore who emerged last season rotating from tackle to end, just tapping into his potential with 15 tackles, 7 and a half of those for loss and 6 sacks. Hear from Lukas Van Ness and Mason Richmond 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.

The University of Iowa Athletics Department will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, hosting HERkys’ Hawk Walk on Saturday, May 7, at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track.The event will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX and all those who have been committed to providing equitable access to sports for girls and women. The 50-minute walk will be accompanied by activities that educate and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX. The event will also kickoff a year-long celebration of 50 Years of women’s athletics at the University of Iowa.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spring practice ended Saturday at Kinnick stadium with a session open for public viewing. Afterwards head coach Kirk Ferentz felt over-all the work habits and attitude have been good. He likes the leadership thanks to some really good, older, experienced players and while the execution isn't where it needs to be, the tempo is. All this while keeping in mind the season opener with South Dakota State is four months away. We visit with several players 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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The University of Iowa rowing team's 3rd Varsity four was named Big Ten Boat of the week, it's third such honor this season and the most for a single season in program history. The boat was recognized after winning two races and a runner-up team finish at the Big Ten Invitational last week in Sarasota, Fla. The Ascension of Iowa rowing has everything to do with new head coach Jeff Garbutt and his staff's recruiting aptitude. The Hawkeyes roster features international talent to be sure but the majority of the young women are from Iowa and the Midwest. Multiple sport stars that come from Track and Field, Soccer, Volleyball, Swimming, Gymnastics and basketball....even wrestling and a state champion dancer and cheerleader. The grit and competitiveness required for those sports have shifted nicely to Rowing. Jeff Garbutt has Iowa rowing to new heights. Garbutt joins us next on this weeks 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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At this airing of Fight for Iowa, the Hawkeye football team is 2/3rds of the way through spring practice. The defense is searching for new starters at DE, CB and safety. Graduated, are All Big Ten performers Zach Van Vaulkenberg, Matt Hankins and Jack Koerner. That said the cupboard remains stocked with talent. This is Iowa's defense. Star's leave the galaxy and new one's arrive, some remain, like CB Riley Moss and LB's Jack Campbell and Seth Benson. They speak to THIS falls defense and Coach Phil Parker's way 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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This week brings the crown jewel of golf. The Masters at Augusta National. Fifteen years ago Cedar Rapids' Zach Johnson stunned the game outlasting Woods, Michelson, Furyk, Rose and Westwood to win the prized Green Jacket.Henrik Stenson of Sweden finished 17th that frigid rainy Sunday. Zach Johnson and Stenson were recently named Ryder Cup Captains for 2023 at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club just outside Rome. There's a lot to unfold the next 18 months. Right now Iowa City born Zach Johnson is looking for a repeat in Georgia. We'll sit down with the rabid Hawkeye fan on 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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Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz and Defensive Coordinator Phil Parker arrived together 24 years ago with the same goal, win games by running the ball and stopping the run. That approach has worked nicely.Parker began as backfield coach before succeeding Norm Parker. His recruiting and tutoring have been significant. From Bob Sanders and Desmond King to present day Riley Moss and the immediate future in Xavier Nwankpa, the Hawkeye secondary has shown a nose for the football. It was tops in the country with a school record 24 interceptions last season and has picked off 88 passes in the last 5 years. Spring football practice started this week and we'll sit down with Phil Parker to visit about present and future 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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Iowa Hawkeye basketball and wrestling are in a frenzied focus this week. Big Ten titles for both the Men and Women hoops have them in an enviable position. The Brands Brothers and the wrestlers motor into the motor city for a showdown with the Nittany Lions, Wolverines and Buckeyes for a National championship. Quietly, across the street, the defending West Division champion Football Hawkeyes are readying for spring practice. March 23rd sees the opening session where the mold for this fall begins to take shape. Iowa lost to Michigan in the Championship game. A trip to the Citrus Bowl in Orlando New Years Day saw a late Kentucky touchdown result in a 20-17 victory for the Wildcats and end Iowa's three game bowl winning streak. With another successful recruiting class in the books, the coaches and players turn their attention to six months from now when a strong defense and special teams look for repeat performances of 2021. The offense wants more production from its QB and running game and should get both with a more seasoned offensive line and a years experience for gifted wide receivers Keegan Johnson and Arland Bruce the 4th. We'll visit with Hawkeye offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz on 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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There have been only four sports information director's in the history of Iowa athletics, dating back to 1924. Eric Wilson was the first and spent 44 years in the main chair. Wilson was an Iowa track star as a student and qualified for the 1924 Olympic games. Wilson at one time held the world record in the 200 and 400 meters. In between he and Steve Roe were George Wine and Phil Haddy. Three of the four are in the CoSidsa Hall of fame with Roe to be inducted in June. Roe has assisted five student athletes in gaining national awards, he's promoted 16 All Americans, created the all century basketball team in 2002 and has worked over a hundred Big Ten and NCAA championship events. Steve Roe is our guest 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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Iowa Hawkeye athletics reeled off five Big Ten championships last school year and are threatening with a repeat or better. The Men's Track and Field team successfully defended it's Big Ten indoor title last week and the Hawkeye Women's Basketball team is co-conference Champion. March Madness for basketball, wrestling and Gymnastics is about to start while baseball and softball seasons started with success. On this week's Fight for Iowa podcast, we sit down with Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta.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 Hawkeye Women's basketball team has already scored it's first victory for next season. Senior Monika Czinano announced this week she'll return for a 5th year in 2022-23 and keep a lethal scoring duo intact. Czinano and All American guard Caitlin Clark are averaging a combined 47 points and 14 rebounds, are shooting 54% from the field and 86% at the free throw line. Czinano ranks top 20 nationally in most offensive categories. Her 1572 career point total is 12th all time at Iowa. The Watertown, Minnesota native wants to be a doctor, Caitlin Clark, a pre business major has her sights set on a professional sports team front office position. Both are as impressive in the class room as they are on the court. 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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