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Pinning Combination podcast returns for the 2024-25 wrestling season with special guest Dave Malecek Nov 13, 2024

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The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and hall of fame coach Dick Briggs is back for the 2024-25 wrestling season. Joining us on the season’s first episode is UW-La Crosse Coach Dave Malecek.

Malacek talks about his coaching influences in Iowa, how he’s been successful in La Crosse and the movies his wrestlers are required to watch.

Then, it’s on to some early-season analysis of Iowa, Iowa State and UNI.

Iowa 40, Northwestern 14: A QB change and a convincing win | The Final Score Oct 26, 2024

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John Steppe and Mike Hlas break down Iowa's 40-14 win over Northwestern, the quarterback change to Brendan Sullivan and what it means for the rest of the season on this episode of The Final Score.

Catching up with Dave DiIanni during a special Iowa soccer season Oct 24, 2024

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Iowa soccer head coach Dave DiIanni joins The Gazette's John Steppe to discuss another successful season for the Hawkeyes. Iowa is ranked 11th in the country with a 13-1-3 record heading into Sunday’s regular-season finale at Minnesota.

Among the discussion topics:

• Iowa’s keys to success this season

• Freshman Berit Parten’s immediate goal-scoring impact

• Sitting in third place while not scheduled to face the Big Ten’s top two teams, USC and UCLA

• Iowa’s NCAA tournament outlook, including the possibility of hosting multiple rounds

• Support from AD Beth Goetz, a former soccer coach herself who once coached against DiIanni

Iowa vs. Michigan State preview: What to watch for Saturday night | Hawk Off The Press Oct 17, 2024

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Matt Wenzel of MLive joins The Gazette’s John Steppe on the Hawk Off The Press podcast this week to give Iowa football fans a Michigan State scouting report ahead of Saturday night’s game in East Lansing.

The Spartans are coming off a bye week but have lost three straight games under first-year coach Jonathan Smith.

Iowa's 40-16 win over Washington keeps hope alive | The Final Score Oct 12, 2024

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The Gazette's John Steppe and Mike Hlas break down Iowa's 40-16 win over Washington on The Final Score, including another special Kaleb Johnson performance and why this was Hawkeyes' most complete performance of the season. Plus, the implications this win has for the rest of the season as the midway point arrives.

Washington vs. Iowa preview: How the Huskies and Hawkeyes match up | Hawk Off The Press Oct 10, 2024

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Andy Yamashita of The Seattle Times joins The Gazette’s John Steppe on the Hawk Off The Press podcast this week to preview Saturday’s Big Ten football game between Washington and Iowa.

The Huskies are coming off an appearance in last season’s national championship game, but this is a new team with a new coach and a new conference. Andy tells us what to expect from this version of Washington.

Kaleb Johnson for Heisman? Plus an early look at Iowa-Ohio State with Doug Lesmerises | Hawk Off The Press Sep 25, 2024

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Doug Lesmerises of the Kings of the North podcast joins The Gazette's John Steppe on this week’s Hawk Off the Press podcast with a message for Heisman Trophy oddsmakers: Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson should be in the discussion at this point in the season.

Plus, how has Tim Lester changed the Hawkeyes’ offense? And does Iowa have a chance to beat Ohio State on Oct. 5?

Takeaways from Iowa-Minnesota as the Hawkeyes take back Floyd of Rosedale | The Final Score Sep 22, 2024

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It’s a late-night (well, more like early-morning) edition of The Final Score after Kaleb Johnson trampled Minnesota in a 31-14 Iowa victory. Tune in for postgame thoughts from The Gazette's John Steppe and Mike Hlas.

What to expect in the Iowa vs. Minnesota Big Ten opener | Hawk Off The Press Sep 19, 2024

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Iowa and Minnesota battle for the Floyd of Rosedale trophy in their Big Ten opener Saturday night in Minneapolis.

Andy Greder of the St. Paul Pioneer Press joins The Gazette's John Steppe on the Hawk Off The Press podcast to help preview the game — beyond just punt returns.

Takeaways from Iowa's unusual win over Troy | The Final Score Sep 14, 2024

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The nonconference portion of Iowa’s schedule wrapped up with a 38-21 win over Troy, a game more unusual than the score indicates. John Steppe break it down and look ahead to the Hawkeyes’ Big Ten potential on this episode of The Final Score podcast.

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