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- Chad Leistikow
Leistikow: 5-1 Hawkeyes becoming relentless, ruthless
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Leistikow: 5-1 Hawkeyes becoming relentless, ruthlessIowa's attacking mentality was on display throughout a 42-16 demolition of Indiana on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. It started in the locker room. - Chad Leistikow
Final thoughts: On Nate Stanley, Iowa's 'Big Ben'
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Final thoughts: On Nate Stanley, Iowa's 'Big Ben'A six-touchdown game from quarterback Nate Stanley; an effective running game from start to finish; and the Hawkeyes rolled, 42-16. - Chad Leistikow
Week 7 B1G: Hawkeyes need win, Wisconsin loss
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Week 7 B1G: Hawkeyes need win, Wisconsin lossChad Leistikow breaks down this critical Saturday for the Hawkeyes to maintain realistic hopes of winning the Big Ten West. - Chad Leistikow
Leistikow: Hawkeye offense needs healthy Noah Fant
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Leistikow: Hawkeye offense needs healthy Noah FantThe Hawkeyes' 1-2 punch at tight end with Fant and T.J. Hockenson has been potent in 2018. But Fant might not play vs. the Hoosiers. - Chad Leistikow
Hawkeyes defend hit that got Amani Jones suspended
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Hawkeyes defend hit that got Amani Jones suspendedThoughts after Tuesday interviews with Iowa players and Kirk Ferentz entering this week's game at Indiana. - Chad Leistikow
Leistikow: Tyler Cook wants to change Iowa basketball
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Leistikow: Tyler Cook wants to change Iowa basketballA huge weight off Cook’s broad shoulders was lifted by returning to Iowa. Yet at the same time, he’s got more riding on them than ever before. - Chad Leistikow
DVR Monday: Young Hawkeyes grew up at Minnesota
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DVR Monday: Young Hawkeyes grew up at MinnesotaGuess what? Iowa's receivers are getting ... separation. Reviewing Amani Jones' targeting call and the performances of Alaric Jackson and Riley Moss. - Chad Leistikow
Leistikow's Thoughts: On 'Herky' fake and Brandon Smith's breakout
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Leistikow's Thoughts: On 'Herky' fake and Brandon Smith's breakoutChad Leistikow outlines what went into the fake field goal trickery, the emergence of two sophomores and more from Iowa's 48-31 win at Minnesota. - Chad Leistikow
Leistikow: Nate Stanley's ups outweigh the downs
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Leistikow: Nate Stanley's ups outweigh the downsIowa rolled up 420 yards and scored 48 points behind its junior quarterback. - Chad Leistikow
B1G picks: Iowa will win 4th straight vs. Gophers
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B1G picks: Iowa will win 4th straight vs. GophersChad Leistikow's take on how Saturday's 2:30 p.m. game in Minneapolis (Iowa's first road game of 2018) will unfold. And a look at the rest of the B1G. - Chad Leistikow
Football mailbag: Why isn't Toren Young starting?
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Football mailbag: Why isn't Toren Young starting?The featured five topics with Chad Leistikow from Wednesday's Facebook Live also address A.J. Epenesa, injuries and Big Ten title hopes. - Chad Leistikow
Leistikow: Next Hawkeyes step involves convincing wins
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Leistikow: Next Hawkeyes step involves convincing winsIowa players sense they're on the cusp of something special. And they can show they're closer to reaching Wisconsin's level by dominating Minnesota.
- Chad Leistikow
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Why Sunday's practice left Kirk Ferentz upbeat
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Why Sunday's practice left Kirk Ferentz upbeatChad Leistikow's thoughts Tuesday in Iowa City include Iowa's bye-week treatment, the emergence of Riley Moss, running-back usage and political talk. - Chad Leistikow
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Leistikow: Insight on Brian Ferentz's play calls
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Leistikow: Insight on Brian Ferentz's play callsThere's a magic number (and way of getting that number) on first-and-10 for Iowa's offensive coordinator. And there's never a mystery on fourth down. - Chad Leistikow
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B1G picks: Penn State as home dog? Yes, please.
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B1G picks: Penn State as home dog? Yes, please.How Iowa is treating its bye week plus predictions for the nine Big Ten teams in action on Saturday. - Chad Leistikow
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Leistikow: A road map to a 10-win Iowa season
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Leistikow: A road map to a 10-win Iowa seasonBreaking down the latest landscape for the Hawkeyes' final eight games as they hit their bye week with a 3-1 record. - Chad Leistikow
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DVR Monday: Finding progress in a frustrating loss
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DVR Monday: Finding progress in a frustrating lossThis week's film review shows iffy linebacker play for Iowa but obvious strengths at tight end, offensive line and ... of course, with A.J. Epenesa. - Chad Leistikow
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Leistikow: Hawkeyes couldn't deliver knockout blow
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Leistikow: Hawkeyes couldn't deliver knockout blowThere's no positives that can make this loss feel any better. Iowa let a potential program-changing win slip away. - Chad Leistikow
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Leistikow: Little things add up to crushing Iowa loss
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Leistikow: Little things add up to crushing Iowa lossThe Hawkeyes turned the ball over three times to Wisconsin's zero. - Chad Leistikow
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Big Ten picks: Iowa-Wisconsin packed with emotion
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Big Ten picks: Iowa-Wisconsin packed with emotionA Hawkeye fan's suggestion is perfect for Saturday's "Stripeout" game at Kinnick Stadium. The game itself will come down to who makes a big mistake. - Chad Leistikow
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Mailbag: Iowa can copy BYU blueprint to beat Badgers
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Mailbag: Iowa can copy BYU blueprint to beat BadgersWednesday's Facebook Live included a lot of X's and O's as the Hawkeyes get set for their biggest game of the 2018 season, vs. Wisconsin. - Chad Leistikow
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Leistikow: Hawkeyes embracing major opportunity vs. Wisconsin
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Leistikow: Hawkeyes embracing major opportunity vs. WisconsinIf Iowa is going to have a chance at a Big Ten championship in 2018, it must beat Wisconsin on Saturday. - Chad Leistikow
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Iowa's Kelly-Martin, Smith-Marsette near return
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Iowa's Kelly-Martin, Smith-Marsette near returnThe Hawkeyes could get sophomores Ivory Kelly-Martin and Ihmir Smith-Marsette back in time to face the Badgers. Both are practicing. - Chad Leistikow
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DVR Monday: Iowa offense all about simple stuff
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DVR Monday: Iowa offense all about simple stuffChad Leistikow's review of Saturday's 38-14 win against Northern Iowa delves into tempo, screen passes and yards after contact. And cut-blocking.
