AdvertisementGet the newsLeistikow: The physical side of Ferentz’s coaching evolutionKirk Ferentz's recent trip to a Dave Matthews Band concert sets the backdrop for how he approaches football, life and coaching...Leistikow: Iowa football welcomes the Oliver Martin eraLeistikow: Why Bakari Evelyn’s Iowa commitment is good newsTrendingTwo radioactive waste sites flooded in IowaGrowing number of states move to shield lottery winnersUI seeks delay in trial over Griesbaum’s firingBo Porter: Remembering our coach and our friend ‘Coach E’Fran McCaffery: You could talk to Mason about anythingSen. Ernst to speak at North Carolina veterans fundraiserPhoto & VideoSocial MediaHawks on FacebookLeistikow: Ryan Boyle rediscovers his football purpose One of the greats in Iowa high school football history was always meant to be a starting quarterback. It just took him a while to find the right fit. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Thoughts on Oliver Martin’s impending transfer Why do we care so much about Oliver Martin? And would he be a good fit at Iowa? Chad Leistikow examines all angles of the Michigan WR's decision. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Cut by WNBA, Megan Gustafson plots comeback Megan Gustafson joins you in wondering why she got cut from the Dallas Wings two days before the WNBA season began. But she has a blog ... and a plan. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Kelvin Bell’s idea for recruiting coverage Let's use Iowa's 2016 recruiting class as an example of what Kelvin Bell is talking about. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: The things that kept Drew Ott fighting as his NFL dream died In the summer of 2015, Drew Ott was "on top of the world." His heartbreaking, inspiring journey was about to begin. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: How does 2019-20 look if Bohannon redshirts? Jordan Bohannon has earned the right to redshirt if he chooses in 2019-20. Here's what the Hawkeyes' roster would look like without him. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Stanley’s NFL makeup bodes well for 2019 Hawkeyes Three good topics with Iowa quarterbacks coach Ken O'Keefe. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: McCaffery’s takes on cheaters, Wieskamp’s future In his interview with the Register, Fran McCaffery tackled the growing problems he sees in college basketball. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: McCaffery addresses Twitter hate, Isaiah Moss Iowa's 10th-year head coach noticed surprising backlash from a 23-win season. He addresses the pressing matters of the program head-on. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: An emotional B1G title for Iowa track The Big Ten title is just the third for a Hawkeye men's sport in the last eight years, joining wrestling (2015) and baseball (2017). Chad Leistikow CLOSEJoey Woody remembers late coach after B1G title Iowa director of track and field Joey Woody remembers his high school coach and volunteer assistant John Raffensperger, who passed away recently. Leistikow: What happens when Kirk Ferentz era ends? The end of the Kirk Ferentz era is probably coming sometime in the next seven years. What would it take for his son to be accepted as his successor? Chad Leistikow What Brian Ferentz would fix about college football Breaking down some of the highlights from the Iowa offensive coordinator's 20-minute appearance on Hawk Central radio Wednesday night. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Ferentz seeking some unexpected stars Chad Leistikow outlines five themes that came from interviews Saturday with Kirk Ferentz and Hawkeye players in Johnston. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: When life is more important than football A year ago this week, 48-game Iowa starting offensive lineman Sean Welsh walked away from a potential NFL career. He opens up about that decision. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Some opinions about Isaiah Moss’ transfer Down to 10 scholarship players, what now for Hawkeye basketball? Chad Leistikow looks at the impact of the Isaiah Moss transfer. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Iowa makes sensible hire in Jay Niemann Kirk Ferentz's task was always going to be daunting when it came to finding a successor to a legendary assistant coach in Reese Morgan. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Who stood out in Iowa’s final spring practice Columnist Chad Leistikow reports back on what he saw from Iowa's young players at the final spring practice, plus a few observations on the veterans. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Ferentz issues spring-ending challenge The head coach needs to see more improvement after a shaky practice, and he used the example of T.J. Hockenson to outline what he's looking for. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: What the Broncos are getting in Noah Fant Noah Fant was called a "specialist" by his college coach and was an NFL Combine star. He was always going to be an intriguing draft pick. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: What the Lions are getting in T.J. Hockenson Hockenson is considered the safest player in the NFL Draft, but that undersells his upside. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Iowa’s final spring practice will test buzz for youngsters Iowa's Friday-night practice will close the spring session; and there are a lot of young players the invitation-only crowd will be watching. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Hockenson, Fant could have history-making NFL Draft T.J. Hockenson is the next Jason Witten, according to one main analyst. Noah Fant could be a top-10 pick or slip out of the first round completely. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Explaining the safe approach of Iowa’s offense Iowa's third-year offensive coordinator outlined his perspective on what the Hawkeyes try to do when they have the football. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Sizing up Iowa’s spring football progress Organized by position group, Chad Leistikow examines the most encouraging developments and the potential warning signs. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Professor O’Keefe outlines complex 2020 QB derby While Nate Stanley sets the bar, Iowa coaches are giving Peyton Mansell, Spencer Petras and Alex Padilla a chance to prove themselves this spring. Chad Leistikow Iowa WRs Ragaini, Tracy make strong impressions Some thoughts from Chad Leistikow out of Tuesday's football interviews in Iowa City, starting with the race to replace Outback Bowl MVP Nick Easley. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Iowa’s Linderbaum experiment already working Kirk Ferentz knew what he was doing when he made the bold decision in early December. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: The player who is Iowa’s best shot to replace Fant, Hockenson Shaun Beyer's biggest moment as a Hawkeye so far was a special-teams miscue. But he's got a major opportunity to change that this spring and fall. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: 8 spring thoughts on Iowa’s O-line, run game Having third-year starters at tackle in Alaric Jackson and Tristan Wirfs gives Iowa a comfortable starting point in 2019. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: The cost of success for Hawkeye sports Kirk Ferentz and his football staff and basketball coaches Lisa Bluder and Fran McCaffery earned extra millions from a year of plenty in Iowa sports. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Epenesa ready for his year in the spotlight When you understand his Samoan father's football stories and his upbringing, it's easy to see why A.J. Epenesa is prepared for all the hype to come. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: On Iowa’s willingness to wade into the 3-4 world Is longtime 4-3 stalwart Iowa serious about trying some 3-4 defensive looks? It seems so, and here's why coaches are willing to test it this spring. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Gustafson’s incredible final numbers, legacy Megan Gustafson's final career statistics reveal Big Ten records and NCAA records. And they only tell part of her Hawkeye story. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: 5 spring position battles for Hawkeyes As the Hawkeyes' spring-football media blitz begins, here are five positions that will be seeking some clarity over the next four weeks. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Hawkeyes bring love, smiles, game to Sweet 16 You see them on TV, you see the joy they experience while playing basketball. For the Iowa women, finding such perfect chemistry didn't come easy. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Ferentz sets high bar for 2019 Hawkeyes The 21st-year Iowa coach will be more impressed with Tristan Wirfs, as an example, if he can move defensive linemen like he can move weights. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Fant, Hockenson reunited ahead of NFL Draft The projected first-round tight ends were together for Iowa's pro day and will be training in Iowa City until the April 25-27 NFL Draft. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: How Iowa’s season will be remembered Chad Leistikow went around the Hawkeye locker room and asked the same question to several players after Iowa's 83-77 overtime loss to Tennessee. Chad Leistikow Hawkeye career ends for Nicholas Baer; what about Tyler Cook? Chad Leistikow looks at Tyler Cook's junior year and what's next; how much Nicholas Baer will be missed; and Jordan Bohannon's 3-point record. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: A column about (good) crying in basketball Assistant coach Kirk Speraw was emotional after Iowa's first-round NCAA win. His love for the game, the university and the players explained. Chad Leistikow Leistikow’s Thoughts: McCaffery family relishes Iowa’s NCAA win Connor McCaffery, who almost didn't play because of an illness, explained the personal importance of Iowa's 79-72 win against Cincinnati in the NCAAs. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: A familiar postseason script for Hawkeyes For the third straight time in a tournament setting against a big dog, Iowa got blown out. Gonzaga, Villanova and now Michigan. The NCAAs are next. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Everyone gets their moment in Hawkeyes’ rout of Illinois One through nine, every Iowa player in the rotation did something important. Now, the Hawkeyes can relax and play loose against Michigan. Chad Leistikow Share your feedback to help improve our site experience!
