AdvertisementGet the newsLeistikow: Iowa taking correct approach to RutgersThis year's Big Ten, Fran McCaffery says, is the best it has been from top to bottom in his nine years at Iowa. Saturday's test at...Leistikow: Revisiting Jordan Bohannon’s (many) clutch shots at IowaLeistikow: How 2 former rivals found harmony at IowaTrendingBo Porter: Remembering our coach and our friend ‘Coach E’UI seeks delay in trial over Griesbaum’s firingSen. Ernst to speak at North Carolina veterans fundraiserFran McCaffery: You could talk to Mason about anythingCharles Manson, one of nation’s most infamous mass killers, dead at 83Photo & VideoSocial MediaHawks on FacebookLeistikow: Four great minutes, one thrilling victory "Captain Clutch" Jordan Bohannon's 3-pointer capped a comeback from 15 points down in the final four-plus minutes as Iowa stunned Northwestern, 80-79. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: A revealing conversation with Phil Parker One of college football's best-kept coaching secrets, Iowa DC Phil Parker opens up about his approach and why he puts so many players in the NFL. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Hawkeyes’ signing-day buzz about … the punter Michael Sleep-Dalton from Arizona State is already drawing Ron Coluzzi comparisons from Iowa's Kirk Ferentz. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Hawkeyes’ play worthy of court storm Iowa players enjoyed perhaps the program's finest win in more than three years, a 74-59 victory against fifth-ranked Michigan. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: It’s all about how Hawkeyes finish You may be surprised to learn that Fran McCaffery's Iowa teams have been better in the second half of Big Ten play than the first half. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: 5 easy changes Fran McCaffery can make When the shot clock's winding down, turn to Isaiah Moss. That's one of five suggestions that would help clean up some recent Iowa basketball mistakes. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Hawkeye women prove they’re Big Ten contenders Gustafson still had 25 points and 11 rebounds, but Iowa has hit the halfway mark at 7-2 in the Big Ten and in position to tackle Rutgers, Maryland. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Time running out to witness Megan Gustafson’s greatness Only one jersey has been retired in Iowa women's basketball history. Record-shattering Megan Gustafson will certainly become the second. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Hawkeyes KO’d by a Big Ten heavyweight The post-game conversation after an 82-67 loss to Michigan State centered on a free-throw disparity, but that wasn't the real reason for Iowa's loss. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Hawkeyes need active crowd to upset Spartans With the university offering free admission to 1,000 students, the push to "Storm Carver" has filtered to Iowa players — who hope you'll show up. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Hawkeyes want to be great; now they can prove it Iowa improved to 16-3 for the second time under Fran McCaffery. It's never been 17-3. The Hawkeyes will have to beat Michigan State to change that. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Ferentz leery about entering transfer-portal world Today's college football rosters are more fluid than ever. Is Ferentz doing the right thing by keeping an arm's length from the NCAA transfer portal? Chad Leistikow Leistikow: 7 thoughts off Iowa’s win at Penn State Before he leaves State College, Chad Leistikow shares seven more thoughts from the Hawkeyes' 89-82 road win. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Hawkeyes find toughness, joy they once lacked Iowa wouldn't have won this type of game last year. Wednesday, it finished strong to defeat Penn State, 89-82. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: 5 big questions for post-Hockenson Hawkeyes With the Mackey Award winner headed to the pros along with Noah Fant, Amani Hooker and Anthony Nelson, what does the immediate future look like? Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Hawkeyes’ added muscle is paying off It started in April for the Iowa basketball team: The determination to not be pushed around by the rest of the Big Ten. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Why Kirk Ferentz made this Indy recruit a top priority Offensive lineman Justin Britt came to an Iowa football camp in June 2017 determined to wow the coaches. Turns out, he just had to impress one guy. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Iowa’s No. 25 (er, and 26) ranking a cause for debate The Hawkeyes probably deserved better in the final polls, Chad Leistikow writes, but losses in close games made them an afterthought to pollsters. Chad Leistikow DVR Monday: Underrated moments in Iowa’s Outback win Chad Leistikow's final DVR Monday of the Hawkeyes' 9-4 season also finds a key Brian Ferentz offensive adjustment that changed the course of the game against Mississippi State. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Hawkeyes should crack final top 25. … Will they? The Hawkeyes entered bowl season unranked. Let's look specifically at which teams they could jump after beating Mississippi State in the Outback Bowl. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Projecting starters for 2019 Hawkeyes In this annual exercise, with a bowl game in the rear view, Chad Leistikow provides analysis for every position heading into the 2019 season. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: A ‘storybook’ finish for Hawkeyes, Gervase Two improbable defensive stops in the fourth quarter were driven by grit. The reward? A ninth win for the 2018 Hawkeyes. Chad Leistikow Final Thoughts: Nick Easley a deserving Outback Bowl MVP Chad Leistikow's thoughts off the Hawkeyes' impressive 27-22 victory against a very good Mississippi State team. Chad Leistikow Leistikow’s Outback pick: It’s Iowa vs. the SEC After a month of deliberation, the pick is in. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: 4 ways Hawkeyes can change Outback Bowl fortune It's revisionist history to suggest the Hawkeyes weren't competitive throughout their 30-3 loss to Florida on Jan. 2, 2017. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Ross Reynolds faces tough final test Brian Ferentz jokes about how much of an afterthought players at that position can be by saying, "I can go down to Kum & Go and find two guards.” Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Iowa’s one-step formula to Outback win Crunch the numbers, and it's easy to find the trick to beating Mississippi State. But, of course, it's easier said than done. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Phil Parker the comedian, game-planner Columnist Chad Leistikow shares thoughts from Friday's practice and interviews as the Hawkeyes prepare for the Outback Bowl vs. Mississippi State. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Matt Nelson, the epitome of a student-athlete His life shaped by a challenging childhood, Matt Nelson has a powerful story that has him on a career path to be a doctor. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Mekhi Sargent has much to be proud of He's more like 5-7 than 5-10. But Mekhi Sargent from Key West, Florida, is one of Iowa's biggest and best stories entering Tuesday's Outback Bowl. Chad Leistikow How the Hawkeyes will adjust without Noah Fant Chad Leistikow shares six thoughts from Tampa about who gets Fant's reps, the quick study of Tyler Linderbaum, the Florida heat and more. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Iowa’s D-line arrives in Tampa with fresh legs The way Iowa juggled personnel and used sophomore phenom A.J. Epenesa helped lead to its highest sack total (so far) since 2003 ... and no injuries. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Sizing up Iowa’s offensive line future With Tyler Linderbaum moving to offense, that indicates uncertainty about this position group entering 2019. Let's look at all 16 scholarship players. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Talking change with Ferentz entering third decade as coach Kirk Ferentz's one-word assessment for the state of the Hawkeye football program? "Healthy." In a revealing interview with Chad Leistikow, he explains why. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Hawkeyes thread needle on no-visit policy Linebacker Jestin Jacobs became the headliner of Iowa's recruiting class of 2019 on multiple levels. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: On Polasek rumors, Stanley staying Chad Leistikow's six Hawkeye football thoughts from interviews Monday begin with Iowa's offensive line coach addressing silly-season rumors. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Hawkeyes finding fun in good defense Iowa's 77-54 win vs. UNI certainly won't have fans clamoring for more Hy-Vee Classic games like this. "It’s been a fun seven years,” Gary Barta said. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Why Iowa changed to a 4-2-5 defense For 19-plus years, the Kirk Ferentz-era Hawkeyes had deployed a 4-3 base defense. Then, the Wisconsin game happened. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: 7 Hawkeye thoughts from coach interviews December is an important time for Iowa football's developmental approach. It was two years ago that T.J. Hockenson first began to emerge. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Nate Stanley opens up about his critics As Iowa's junior quarterback reflected on his season, it was almost as if the pressure he'd felt for 12 games had melted away. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Chippy Cy-Hawk win exactly what Iowa needed Iowa players declared it's a Hawkeye State after an emotion-filled 98-84 win against Iowa State. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Mackey honor lifts Hockenson’s NFL profile The first underclassman ever to win the Mackey Award has little else to prove at the college level, Chad Leistikow writes. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: T.J. Hockenson’s difficult NFL decision Saying "money's not an issue," red-shirt sophomore tight end T.J. Hockenson explains everything in his mind going into what will be a tough decision. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Another Outback chance for Iowa to shake SEC demons The Hawkeyes have sputtered, and that's putting it mildly, in their past two Outback Bowls. Now, they face the nation's No. 1 defense in their return. Chad Leistikow
