Swarmcast: An Iowa Hawkeyes podcast

After two months of being a Hawkeye, Iowa OL Kadyn Proctor is hitting the transfer portal again. His next destination? Back to the Alabama Crimson Tide. Welcome to 2024 College Football. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to give their reaction, how this all happened, what's next for the team and has the transfer portal gone too far? It's a crazy chaotic world and the portal doesn't even have to be open to make it crazy. Let's unpack it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Want more college hoops insight and bracket advice? Download and follow the Eye on College Basketball podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. The ONLY episode on the NCAA Tournament that you'll ever need is HERE! Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander will break down every game to give you the sleepers, cinderellas, bracket busters, and more! (01:00) - Kansas Kevin McCullar shut down for NCAA Tournament (09:50) - Virginia, we're not mad. We're just disappointed. (18:05) - We're picking brackets! (53:27) - Final Four Picks Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast," or "Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast." Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Caitlin Clark and the Hawkeye women put together a historic performance to defeat Nebraska for a Big Ten Tournament title. Clark, who had her 'worst half' of her career, bounced back with legendary play over the final 25 minutes. Are they a one-seed? On the flip side, Iowa men had an opportunity to almost clinch a NCAA Tournament berth, but struggled offensively in the loss to Illinois. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to breakdown each team's game. Who needs to step up for the Hawkeye women? Can they make a run for a national title? Will the men be able to put themselves in position for a NCAA Tournament berth? Let's dive into it... To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A couple of months ago, the odds that Iowa basketball would make the NCAA Tournament were near zero, but that's why a full season is played. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock analyze how Iowa has been able to turn its season around, including breaking down Josh Dix, Payton Sandfort's leadership and more. How can Iowa take down Illinois? The duo also take a deep dive into the legacy of Caitlin Clark and explain how the Hawkeyes can overcome Molly Davis' injury to make another run at a Final Four. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark will not return to the Hawkeyes for a fifth-year and has officially declared for the 2024 WNBA Draft. She'll be drafted No. 1 overall by the Indiana Fever and join a young core that could make some big-time national noise. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock break down the decision. Why announcing her intent prior to Senior Day was the perfect time, how she'll fit into the WNBA, how Iowa will try to replace Caitlin Clark and much, much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After weeks of waiting, the worst kept secret in Iowa Athletics is official. Jon Budmayr has been named Iowa's wide receiver coach. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock take a deep dive into the new hire. Is it underwhelming? Potentially, but there are two other people that are more important to the success of Iowa's offense. The duo also talk about how he can make an immediate impact on the recruiting trail and in year one. There are several factors about why this came to be, but it goes to show that Kirk Ferentz will always go with his gut rather than trying to impress the public with flair. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Lester is officially in as Iowa's offensive coordinator. On Tuesday, Lester met with the Hawkeye media and answered a plethora of questions including what his offense will look like, how he'll change the utilization of Iowa wide receivers, where he'll be calling plays from and much, much more. Lester impressed the Hawkeye faithful, so HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock dive into his comments and what it could potentially look like in 2024. Bock also provides an update from the 2025 recruiting cycle since it has been so busy for Iowa over the past week. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The search is finally over. On Sunday, sources informed HawkeyeInsider that Green Bay Packer Senior Analyst Tim Lester will become Iowa's new offensive coordinator. The former Western Michigan head coach is headed to the Big Ten. He spent one year as Purdue's quarterback coach in 2016. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock give their instant reaction to the news. What happened behind the scenes. Should Iowa fans be worried? What's the way-too-early grade of the hire? Let's dive into it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Once upon a time, Kadyn Proctor was an Iowa commit before flipping to Alabama just days before National Signing Day. One year later, Proctor has decided to transfer back home to Iowa City. A massive addition to the Iowa offense. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock dive deep into the details about the transfer. They also talk about how much of an upgrade this does for the Hawkeye offensive line as a whole. Eickholt also talks about the interview he was apart of when Proctor was in Carver-Hawkeye Arena Saturday afternoon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last year, Kadyn Proctor flipped from Iowa to Alabama-- it was one of the biggest flips in the 2023 recruiting class. Now, a year later, Proctor has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to analyze how this has all happened. A behind the scenes look at the last year. Why Kadyn Proctor and the Iowa Coaches/Recruiting staff are more mature than a lot of fans-- and much more. Iowa would be immediately upgraded if Proctor commits to the Hawkeyes. Let's talk about it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The search for a new offensive coordinator continues.... and continues.... and continues. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to discuss what is going on with the open position group. Why it's so important to get the hire correct and will it be Kirk Ferentz's last legacy hire? The two of them also have an in-depth conversation about where Iowa basketball is at. How has Fran McCaffery and company started to turn things around. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hawkeyes couldn't do anything on offense during the 35-0 loss to Tennessee in the 2024 Citrus Bowl. It was an injury-riddled season full of adversity, but Iowa couldn't end the season on a high note. Brian Ferentz is no longer the offensive coordinator and Iowa will return potential all-American tight end Luke Lachey in 2024. How does Iowa fix the offense? Has Deacon Hill seen his final action as a Hawkeye? 247Sports' David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to talk about what in the world just happened, the next steps for the program and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hawkeyes have officially signed its 2024 recruiting class. Iowa has added 21 new members to its football team and a couple of them are set to arrive in January. In this Signing Day Special-- HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock begin their breakdown of the Hawkeyes class. They take a closer look at four-star quarterback James Resar and what he brings to the team. They also talk debate about if the offensive or defensive line had the better class. And they go into a solid tight end group that Iowa is set to bring aboard. It's a loaded part one with plenty more to come! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has been a BUSY week for Iowa Athletics. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to discuss how the Hawkeyes continue to find a way to win, Kaleb Brown's first catch is a huge one and preview Rutgers. After football, the duo analyze Iowa basketball's first game. Sophomore guard Dasonte Bowen impressed and the four freshmen seem to be ready to immediately contribute on a significant level. They wrap up the podcast by breaking down the two new Iowa basketball signees and the impact of four-star offensive tackle Nick Brooks' commitment. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After seven seasons as Iowa's offensive coordinator, Brian Ferentz, son of Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz is out as the offensive coordinator. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to breakdown the news. What does it mean for the future of Hawkeye football? The duo also talk about Kirk Ferentz's first public comments along with interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz. Will Kirk Ferentz return for the 2024 season? Plenty to discuss in what could be one of the most eventful offseasons in the Kirk Ferentz era. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A controversial ending in Iowa City on Saturday when the officials overturned an all-time historic punt return touchdown courtesy of star cornerback Cooper DeJean. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock take a full dive into the play, the repercussions of it and why the Big Ten office should be embarrassed about its explanation. The duo also take a hard look at the Hawkeye offense and if there's a possible way to make it any kind of efficient this season. They discuss what could happen with Brian Ferentz and end of the Swarmcast by talking about Iowa's secret scrimmage against Utah State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Iowa Hawkeyes are one of the most interesting stories in college sports. Despite having the worst offense in America, they are sitting at 6-1 with a great chance to finish with double-digit wins. 247Sports' David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to discuss how Iowa has overcome all the adversity, what should they do on offense, preview Minnesota and take a deep dive into the leadership of the Hawkeyes. They conclude the podcast by talking about Iowa's latest 2025 commitment in Burke Gautcher. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a reunion between two former colleagues and current friends. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt reunites with his good friend Kennington Lloyd Smith III to discuss everything surrounding Iowa football. Kennington worked for the Des Moines Register for two years before earning a position with The Athletic covering Alabama football. The duo take a deep dive into what's wrong with Iowa's offense, the national perception of the Hawkeye football program, what steps can be taken to correct the glaring issues, answer your questions and more! Kenny also talks about the differences between covering Iowa and Alabama and the future of Nick Saban. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hawkeyes and Nittany Lions are gearing up for a top-25 showdown inside Beaver Stadium. To give fans an in-depth look inside the Penn State program, Tyler Donohue from Lions247 joins David Eickholt from HawkeyeInsider to talk about all things Penn State/Iowa. The duo starts things off by discussing the rivalry and how it has grown over the years. Donohue takes a deep dive into Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, what makes this Penn State defense impressive, some keys to the game and hits Iowa fans with a final prediction. It's a loaded Swarmcast that will surely get you geared up for this year's matchup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hawkeyes are fresh off a 41-10 win over Western Michigan, but it didn't come easy. Iowa started off incredibly sloppy and potentially have lost their star tight end Luke Lachey for the rest of the season following a brutal leg injury. How does Iowa overcome that. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock take a deep dive into Iowa taking a step forward in the running game, who can step up with Lachey out, explain why the 25-point narrative is stupid and what needs to change ahead of Penn State. A loaded Swarmcast on the verge of Iowa's biggest opportunity of the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices