AdvertisementGet the newsLeistikow: Hawkeyes deserve, will get top-20 football treatmentGood to have the preseason buzz or not? A (first-ever) Cy-Hawk showdown of ranked teams? Let's have one more conversation about...Leistikow: The most important Patriots influence in Iowa’s offenseToren Young, A.J. Epenesa star in Iowa scrimmagetrendingGrowing number of states move to shield lottery winnersTwo radioactive waste sites flooded in IowaSen. Ernst to speak at North Carolina veterans fundraiserBo Porter: Remembering our coach and our friend ‘Coach E’UI seeks delay in trial over Griesbaum’s firingFran McCaffery: You could talk to Mason about anythingPhoto & VideoSocial MediaHawks on FacebookLeistikow: ‘Happy’ Oliver Martin waits, hopes he can play For the first time, Oliver Martin was wearing a No. 5 Hawkeye uniform in public. And he seemed thrilled to be here. Chad Leistikow An experiment involving Chad Leistikow, Hawkeyes I'm pretty excited about trying (free) group text messaging with our most engaged Hawkeye fans. You can sign up here. Privacy guaranteed. Chad Leistikow Hawkeyes’ championship checklist, Part 3: Offense In the final installment of Chad Leistikow's three-part series, we take a look at the area with the biggest spotlight ... and most room for upside. Chad Leistikow Hawkeyes’ championship checklist, Part 2: The defense Part 2 of Chad Leistikow's three-part series that ties into the start of fall camp focuses on Iowa's 4-2-5 scheme and how the roster is being shaped. Chad Leistikow Hawkeyes’ championship checklist, Part 1: Coaching Chad Leistikow's three-part series ties into the start of the Hawkeyes' fall training camp, and starts at the top: With Kirk Ferentz and his staff. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Predicting every Big Ten team’s 2019 record For the first time since 2009, a game between Iowa and Ohio State will decide the Big Ten champion. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Iowa must solve horrible recent history to rule B1G West again Iowa is 0-8 the last 3 seasons vs. Northwestern's Pat Fitzgerald, Purdue's Jeff Brohm and Wisconsin's Paul Chryst. Here's how the Hawkeyes can change that. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Absent Epenesa was Iowa’s star of B1G Media Days Even though Kirk Ferentz is determined to let the Epenesa hype unfold naturally, that clearly isn't possible in today's 24/7 sports media. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: B1G title within reach for 2019 Hawkeyes Las Vegas says the odds are about 20 to 1 for Iowa to win the whole Big Ten. Kirk Ferentz and Nate Stanley explain how the long shot can be realistic. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Media loves Huskers, but here’s why I’ve got Iowa winning the B1G West Day 1 activities in Chicago showed just how much positive attention Scott Frost and the Cornhuskers are getting coming off a 4-8 season. Chad Leistikow Leistikow’s thoughts on Iowa football depth chart The first morsel of news on Iowa football from Big Ten Media Days comes from the new depth chart. Let's dive in. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Iowa’s season comes down to these 6 games History shows us the clearest path to Indianapolis. And it's the same every year. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Unearthing secrets to Phil Parker’s best recruiting finds During his appearance on 'Hawk Central' radio, the defensive coordinator delved into a number of revealing topics. First and foremost: Phil Finds. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Thoughts on Iowa’s latest football recruiting binge It seems like the Hawkeyes' recruiting staff is in a zone right now. But are there reasons for concern in the exploding Class of 2020? Chad Leistikow Leistikow: An ‘insane’ recruiting weekend at Iowa This might be one of the Hawkeye program's biggest recruiting weekends ever, with 22 official visitors swarming to Iowa City. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: As Oliver Martin waits, he assimilates And perhaps lost in the summer's Martin buzz is that Iowa's wide-receivers room has grown increasingly competitive. (Don't sleep on Charlie Jones.) Chad Leistikow Leistikow: These are the months-long battles that shape Iowa football Every January, eight captains are selected. And then the draft begins. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: The physical side of Ferentz’s coaching evolution Kirk Ferentz's recent trip to a Dave Matthews Band concert sets the backdrop for how he approaches football, life and coaching longevity. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Iowa football welcomes the Oliver Martin era There are no hard feelings from Iowa, which happily introduced Martin to the team on Monday night. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: Why Bakari Evelyn’s Iowa commitment is good news In an interview with the Register, Evelyn explains why he is becoming the first graduate transfer of the Fran McCaffery era. Chad Leistikow Leistikow: 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 Share your feedback to help improve our site experience!
