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Iowa Hawkeyes football, basketball, wrestling and more from The Gazette in Eastern Iowa.
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Iowa City, IA
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Iowa Hawkeyes football, basketball, wrestling and more from The Gazette in Eastern Iowa.
Language:
English
Episodes
Pinning Combination: Wrapping up the Iowa college wrestling season
3/26/2025
This week’s final episode this season of the Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette’s K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs wraps up the Iowa college wrestling season.
Duration:01:18:04
Hawk Off the Press: Previewing early Iowa women's basketball matchups in 2025 NCAA tournament
3/19/2025
The Gazette's Jeff Linder joins host John Steppe on this week's episode of Hawk Off the Press to preview Iowa women's basketball's Saturday game against Murray State and possible Monday game against Oklahoma.
Comments: john.steppe@thegazette.com
Duration:00:09:28
Pinning Combination: NCAA Wrestling preview & Championship picks with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs, 3/19/2025
3/19/2025
The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs previews the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, including first-round matchups for the University of Iowa, Iowa State, and the University of Northern Iowa. Listen to their championship picks. They also review the NCAA Division III and II and NAIA Women’s Wrestling Championships.
Duration:01:24:36
Pinning Combination: K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs, 3/12/2025
3/12/2025
The Gazette’s K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs break down Iowa women's wrestling national title repeat, Grand View’s NAIA title, and provide insights into the upcoming NCAA Division III and II Wrestling Championships on this week's episode of The Pinning Combination podcast.
Duration:01:08:41
Hawk Off the Press: Breaking down Iowa's NFL draft prospects post-combine
3/10/2025
This week on Hawk Off the Press, Scott Dochterman from The Athletic joins John Steppe again as they break down Iowa football's draft prospects following the combine and ahead of pro day. They also discuss Iowa men's and women's basketball's outlooks at this point in March.
Duration:00:41:17
Pinning Combination: K.J. Pilcher and Dick Brigg 3/5/25
3/5/2025
The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs recaps the NCAA Division III Region VI tournament and Upper Iowa’s performance at its D-II regional. They also break down the upcoming Big Ten, Big 12 and National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships.
Duration:01:00:58
Pinning Combination: K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs, 2/26/25
2/26/2025
The Pinning Combination with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs break down Iowa men's wrestling team's win over Oklahoma State, Iowa women's wrestling team's dominance at the national qualifier and looks ahead at NCAA Division II and III regionals. They close with a recap of last week's IHSAA state tournament.
Duration:01:10:27
Hawk Off The Press: Where Iowa's Swarm Collective stands ahead of revenue sharing era of college athletics
2/20/2025
Swarm founder/CEO Brad Heinrichs joins the Hawk Off the Press podcast to discuss the NIL collective's recent successes and preparations for the revenue sharing era of collegiate sports.
This top-rated Hawkeye podcast covers the Hawkeyes in depth whether they’re rated or not. The Gazette’s John Steppe and guests do weekly deep dives on the games, preview upcoming opponents and answer listeners’ questions. Whether you’re a football junkie, a casual fan or fascinated by the inner workings of Hawkeye sports, this is the podcast for you. Use the hashtag #oniowapod on X to join the conversation.
Duration:00:34:06
Pinning Combination: K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs, 2/12/25
2/12/2025
The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs breaks down last weekend’s results and previews upcoming duals between Iowa and Minnesota and Iowa State at the University of Northern Iowa. They also highlight the IGHSAU state tournament and the IHSAA State Duals event.
Duration:01:21:50
Pinning Combination: Iowa Girls’ Wrestling on the rise
2/4/2025
The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs welcome Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Executive Director Erin Gerlich. They discuss the growth of girls’ wrestling in Iowa, the upcoming IGHSAU state tournament, and how she developed a passion for the sport.
Duration:01:36:15
Hawk Off the Press | Catching up with Pat Angerer after first year as Iowa football radio color commentator
2/4/2025
Former Iowa football player and current Iowa radio color analyst Pat Angerer joined Hawk Off the Press to talk about his first year in the radio booth with Gary Dolphin and his takeaways from the 2024 Hawkeyes.
This top-rated Hawkeye podcast covers the Hawkeyes in depth whether they’re rated or not. The Gazette’s John Steppe and guests do weekly deep dives on the games, preview upcoming opponents and answer listeners’ questions. Whether you’re a football junkie, a casual fan or fascinated by the inner workings of Hawkeye sports, this is the podcast for you. Use the hashtag #oniowapod on X to join the conversation.
Duration:00:11:46
Pinning Combination podcast: Cornell College Coach Brent Hamm on Wrestling Philosophy & Strong Season
1/29/2025
The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs, along with Cornell College men’s wrestling coach Brent Hamm.
The trio discusses the Rams strong season, the steady climb under Hamm, his philosophy, wrestling for both Brad Smith and the late Mike Duroe and the upcoming schedule.
Pilcher and Briggs break down Friday’s Iowa at Penn State dual and look at last weekend’s college and high school results.
Duration:01:28:34
Pinning Combination: K.J. Pilcher & Dick Briggs 1/22/2025
1/22/2025
The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs who are joined this week by Alburnett Coach Clayton Rush.
Duration:01:40:16
Pinning Combination: K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs, January 16, 2025
1/16/2025
The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs discusses Iowa’s win over Wisconsin and the upcoming dual with No. 9 Illinois. They also talk about UNI men and Iowa women winning NWCA titles, Iowa State’s lineup and high school results from last weekend and Saturday’s tournaments.
Duration:01:28:00
The Pinning Combination podcast welcomes the “Voice of College Wrestling” Tim Johnson
1/8/2025
The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs welcomes “Voice of College Wrestling” Tim Johnson. The former Morning Sun and Coe wrestler and Mount Vernon wrestling coach turned broadcaster discussed his experiences and the return of wrestling to Iowa PBS. Pilcher and Briggs also highlight recent results and upcoming schedules.
Duration:01:35:32
Iowa women's basketball takeaways, what's possible for 2024-25 Hawkeyes
1/8/2025
The Gazette’s Jeff Linder and John Steppe talk about Iowa women’s basketball’s season so far on this week's podcast episode
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Duration:00:10:19
Hawk off the Press: Music City Bowl Preview
12/19/2024
Eli Hoff of St. Louis Post-Dispatch joins The Gazette's John Steppe on this week's episode of Hawk Off the Press to talk about the upcoming Music City Bowl on Dec. 30.
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Duration:00:13:51
Pinning Combination: K.J. Pilcher, Dick Briggs, Doug Schwab, December 18, 2024
12/18/2024
The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and hall of fame coach Dick Briggs welcomes the University of Northern Iowa, Coach Doug Schwab. The trio talks about the Panthers’ strong start to the season, the Panthers’ culture and Schwab’s family experiences.
The podcast concludes with a look at the college and high school results from the past weekend and the upcoming schedule.
Duration:01:22:06
Discussing Iowa football's 2025 recruiting class, transfer portal needs
12/12/2024
Sean Bock of 247 Sports joins The Gazette's John Steppe on this week's episode of Hawk Off the Press to talk about Iowa football's 2025 recruiting class and the Hawkeyes' needs in the December transfer portal window.
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Duration:00:20:07
Pinning Combination: Breakdown UNI and Iowa State’s performance in Las Vegas and Iowa’s wrestling programs’ dominance in Missouri.
12/12/2024
The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and hall of fame coach Dick Briggs breakdown UNI and Iowa State’s performance in Las Vegas and Iowa’s wrestling programs’ dominance in Missouri. They also discuss highlights from last weekend’s high school season.
Duration:00:51:35