AdvertisementGet the newsLeistikow: The life-saving backstory of an Iowa basketball managerAfter clearing the gym when student manager Luke Slavens collapsed with a cardiac arrest, players were "waiting and praying. And...Leistikow: This January press conference was a show of strengthLeistikow: Exciting times are here for Iowa wrestlingtrendingClayton Beathard stabbing: Survivor details how reunion ended with brawlPhoto & VideoSocial MediaHawks on FacebookPodcast: Talking NCAA Tournament, 2020 football In lieu of this week's previously scheduled radio show, Chad Leistikow and Mark Emmert spent more than an hour dissecting Hawkeye sports. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Why Fredrick’s comeback is a game-changer The Hawkeyes' 75-62 win against Northwestern saw defined roles crystallizing throughout the roster. Now Fredrick needs to get lucky and stay healthy. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Wieskamp needs to be Iowa’s road closer Iowa is still searching for a way to replace what Jordan Bohannon was best at: taking control of a game in opposing arenas. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: We could be witnessing Lisa Bluder’s finest coaching yet If there's one thing we can definitely take away from Iowa's 12-3 start, it's that Lisa Bluder is a very, very good coach. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Promising signs for Iowa’s QB future Spencer Petras has won over the Hawkeye locker room (and Brian Ferentz) entering spring practice, and Deuce Hogan is arriving in June. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: McCaffery is running out of options The Hawkeyes were missing their late-game closer in Jordan Bohannon, and now with CJ Fredrick out, they've lost the ability to stretch defenses. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Another unusual Iowa-Nebraska game on tap No current Hawkeye player has won at Pinnacle Bank Arena. It'll take another short-handed effort to change that on Tuesday. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: The 10 most enjoyable Iowa wins of past 10 years Where does the 49-24 Holiday Bowl rout of USC rank? And how do you define enjoyable? Chad Leistikow found out this exercise was pretty difficult. Chad Leistikow DVR ‘Monday’: Reliving Iowa’s methodical Holiday Bowl rout Among the topics: How Iowa did the little things to set the tone against USC and how Sam LaPorta is changing the future of the Hawkeyes' offense. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Projecting Iowa’s 2020 football starters The Hawkeyes should be loaded with playmakers on offense, and the defense looks deep. Chad Leistikow takes inventory of a possible starting lineup. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: ‘Hokey Pokey’ epitomizes 10-win Hawkeyes After a 49-24 rout of USC, Kirk Ferentz said of the late Hayden Fry and Bump Elliott: "Hopefully, this is one they both enjoyed tonight." Chad Leistikow Leistikow: An offensive show Hayden Fry would have loved The Hawkeyes scored a Kirk Ferentz-era high in points in taking down USC with a mix of savvy, speed and Fry-like exotics. Chad Leistikow Leistikow’s 3 Holiday Bowl keys and prediction Roll the defensive dice. Keep the pedal down. Be special. Chad Leistikow explains the USC challenge and how Iowa can win against a high-powered team. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Iowa wideouts ready to prove their worth The Hawkeyes have four wide receivers with at least 33 catches for the first time in the Kirk Ferentz era. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Hawks battle for Phil Parker’s trust A jam-packed Tuesday for the Hawkeyes in San Diego included a trip to the U.S.S. Roosevelt and a hard-hitting, final practice before Friday's game. Chad Leistikow Leistikow’s thoughts from Brian Ferentz interview at Holiday Bowl Brian Ferentz spoke about Petras' development behind Nate Stanley, Tyler Goodson, his own play-calling and more. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Epenesa, Wirfs grew up fast at Iowa Wirfs wasn't even an all-Big Ten lineman a year ago; now he's the league's best. Epenesa, twice a first-teamer, is getting better every game. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Kirk Ferentz still fiercely driven by winning A wide-ranging interview in which the Iowa head coach talks about scrapping zone-blocking schemes, someday winning a Rose Bowl and retirement. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Iowa’s Holiday Bowl affinity began with Fry No wonder Hayden Fry and Iowa fans loved the Holiday Bowl so much. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Framing Nate Stanley’s Iowa career The Hawkeye senior has had polarizing moments, but Chad Leistikow writes that his legacy will gain more appreciation with time. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: The true genius behind the sunglasses A master of psychology and play-calling, Hayden Fry convinced his players that anything was possible. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Hayden Fry changed what it means to be a Hawkeye Hayden Fry arrived at Iowa as a bold Texan ready to make profound change. And that he did, until his final days. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Jordan Bohannon faces one last climb Reliving Bohannon's timeline of mental and physical challenges provide a better idea of his mindset entering Thursday's season-ending hip surgery. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Iowa’s tight bowl prep hurts young players the most Kirk Ferentz says that bowl preparation feels more like a "double bye," and not the usual month (or more) of development and game-planning. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: If this was goodbye, Bohannon left his mark The Hawkeyes' senior point guard wasn't revealing his decision, but he certainly has left the Hawkeyes in a better place. Chad Leistikow Here’s how to join our Hawkeyes text-message group After four successful months with a test group, the bosses have decided to keep the texts flowing. Here's how it'll work and why you should subscribe. Chad Leistikow FOR SUBSCRIBERSSign up here for Chad Leistikow’s text-message group Subscribers to Hawk Central, the Des Moines Register or Iowa City Press-Citizen can join this exclusive text message group at no extra cost. Here's how to sign-up. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Garza, Wieskamp carrying Iowa into Ames Luka Garza is playing the best basketball of his life, and Joe Wieskamp is starting to heat up. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Bump Elliott’s greatest legacy was kindness A look at the late Bump Elliott's impact on the University of Iowa, through the eyes of his successor, Bob Bowlsby. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Pass-happy USC ‘exciting’ challenge for Iowa The Trojans have the fifth-best passing offense in college football; the Hawkeyes have the fifth-ranked scoring defense. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Keith Duncan’s expensive, improbable Iowa journey His parents took on six-figure debt so their son could try to live out his dream. Keith Duncan's story is one of sacrifice and perseverance. Chad Leistikow The Eno Bowl? Iowa vs. Arizona State is possible The former Hawkeye commitment has had a splendid three-year career with Arizona State. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: What’s next for Jordan Bohannon? Chad Leistikow opines on three aspects of this Iowa basketball team going forward after an impressive 68-54 win at Syracuse. Chad Leistikow DVR Monday: Precise execution, winning moments at Nebraska In a long version of DVR Monday, Chad Leistikow also outlines some of the big plays and officiating blunders in the Hawkeyes' 27-24 Black Friday win. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: A 9-3 season the Hawkeyes should be proud of Nothing has come easy for the Hawkeyes this season, but that's what ended up making this team special. Chad Leistikow Leistikow’s thoughts: Another Iowa kick to Nebraska’s teeth The Iowa regular season, fittingly, finished on a successful field goal. Here's how it came together and other thoughts from Iowa's 27-24 win. Chad Leistikow B1G picks: Iowa’s 10-win goal hinges on beating Nebraska In his final weekly picks column of the season, Chad Leistikow makes the case for Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota as big winners. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Iowa’s motivation against Nebraska is easy to find The 8-3 Hawkeyes can make sure that the 2019 season ends Friday for Scott Frost and 5-6 Nebraska. Chad Leistikow Why the Hawkeyes feel like NFL players this week Every week at this time, Iowa's routine changes. And it's proven successful against the Cornhuskers. Chad Leistikow DVR Monday: Searching for Iowa run-game answers The Hawkeyes tried a little of everything; Brian Ferentz still had a good day; and more impressive work from A.J. Epenesa and Kristian Welch. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Resourceful Hawkeye defense saves the day This defense lacks dominance but is pursuing statistical greatness, a pictured that was perfectly illustrated with a 19-10 win against Illinois. Chad Leistikow Leistikow’s thoughts: On Stanley’s fight to the finish The Hawkeyes provided an imperfect performance, but get the job done behind their senior QB ... and get another big day from Keith Duncan. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: 5 good things Iowa can do vs. Illinois 20-plus carries from Tyler Goodson and a tight-end touchdown are on Chad Leistikow's game-column list. Chad Leistikow A Ferentz-era first still in play for 2019 Hawkeyes It'll take wins against Illinois and Nebraska, but the 7-3 Hawkeyes are on track to match something not done by the program since 1991. Chad Leistikow Share your feedback to help improve our site experience!
