On May 16, 2024, Spencer Lee lets his guard down, just a little bit. The iconic wrestler with an almost cruel history of injury timing sits down with Chad Leistikow of The Des Moines Register to detail his past challenges while looking ahead to what it'll take for him to conquer the 16-wrestler bracket in the 2024 Summer Olympics. 

On May 16, 2024, Spencer Lee lets his guard down, just a little bit. The iconic wrestler with an almost cruel history of injury timing sits down with Chad Leistikow of The Des Moines Register to detail his past challenges while looking ahead to what it'll take for him to conquer the 16-wrestler bracket in the 2024 Summer Olympics.

“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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PODCAST: 45 minutes with Iowa great Spencer Lee ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

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: 6 bold Iowa football predictions, more Caitlin Clark drama

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.

PODCAST: 45 minutes with Iowa great Spencer Lee ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

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