As a way to dig deeper into the 2024 Iowa football season, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman offer their bold (or at least mildly bold) predictions. Men's basketball, women's basketball and Caitlin Clark's Olympic snub are also discussed, with help from Dargan Southard. 

As a way to dig deeper into the 2024 Iowa football season, the Register's Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman offer their bold (or at least mildly bold) predictions. Men's basketball, women's basketball and Caitlin Clark's Olympic snub are also discussed, with help from Dargan Southard.

“Hawk Central Hour” airs between 6-7 p.m. on 1460 KXnO-AM on Wednesdays and will feature Des Moines Register Hawkeyes columnist Chad Leistikow and beat writer Kennington Smith as regulars, paired with Ross Peterson, who co-hosts “Sports Fanatics.”

&ldquo;Hawk Central Hour&rdquo; airs between 6-7 p.m. on 1460 KXnO-AM on Wednesdays and will feature Des Moines Register Hawkeyes columnist Chad Leistikow and beat writer Kennington Smith as regulars, paired with Ross Peterson, who co-hosts &ldquo;Sports Fanatics.&rdquo;

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Hawk Central: 6 bold Iowa football predictions, more Caitlin Clark drama

Chad Leistikow is joined by Iowa women's basketball assistant coach Raina Harmon for some summer stories and updates after conversation with the Register's Tyler Tachman on this week's Hawkeye football buzz. Programming note: We will be back the week of July 10 with our next (planned) podcast.

Chad Leistikow is joined by Iowa women's basketball assistant coach Raina Harmon for some summer stories and updates after conversation with the Register's Tyler Tachman on this week's Hawkeye football buzz. Programming note: We will be back the week of July 10 with our next (planned) podcast.

Hawk Central: Football summer buzz and an interview with Raina Harmon of Iowa women's basketball

Some Iowa football assistant coaches will begin to cycle through the Hawk Central Radio Hour this summer, and first to take the handoff is none other than Ladell Betts. The former Hawkeye and NFL running back now leads the running backs room at Iowa, and he offered great insight into the Tim Lester offense and why he was able to retain all of his talent. The Register's Chad Leistikow is also joined by Tyler Tachman, and they discuss the new QB addition, Ben Kueter's wrestling decision and Payton Sandfort's basketball return. 

Some Iowa football assistant coaches will begin to cycle through the Hawk Central Radio Hour this summer, and first to take the handoff is none other than Ladell Betts. The former Hawkeye and NFL running back now leads the running backs room at Iowa, and he offered great insight into the Tim Lester offense and why he was able to retain all of his talent. The Register's Chad Leistikow is also joined by Tyler Tachman, and they discuss the new QB addition, Ben Kueter's wrestling decision and Payton Sandfort's basketball return.

Hawk Central: An interview with Iowa assistant coach Ladell Betts, thoughts on Payton Sandfort's return

Slow weeks no longer exist in the world of college athletics, and that's certainly the case with the $2.8 billion House settlement that is expected to reshape the college model, including a "salary cap" of $22 million per school starting in the 2025 football season. Plus, Hawkeye football recruiting and the new Public Enemy No. 1 for Iowa fans: Christie Sides.

Slow weeks no longer exist in the world of college athletics, and that's certainly the case with the $2.8 billion House settlement that is expected to reshape the college model, including a "salary cap" of $22 million per school starting in the 2025 football season. Plus, Hawkeye football recruiting and the new Public Enemy No. 1 for Iowa fans: Christie Sides.

Hawk Central: 6 bold Iowa football predictions, more Caitlin Clark drama

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