Iowa Football Post Spring Depth Chart Breakdown — A Fun, Early Look
Collin breaks down his own version of Iowa Football’s post-spring depth chart, all for fun since we’re still months away from Week One. I analyze each position group, examining who I think will start and what we might see this Fall. Plus, I share my experience from attending the Carroll I-Club outing last week, where I had the opportunity to meet the new men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum and Kirk Ferentz!Chapters below could be slightly off due to advertisements:0:00 Intro // 0:43 Socials // 1:17 My experience on attending the Carroll I-Club Outing last week // 4:47 My “Post-Spring Version” Depth Chart // 5:10 Quarterback // 6:41 Runningback // 8:57 Wide Receivers // 13:05 Tight Ends // 14:06 O-Line // 16:23 D-Line // 19:38 Linebackers // 20:45 Secondary // 23:14 Special Teams // 24:11 Final thoughts on this 2025 team
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Iowa Football Spring Game Breakdown
Tyler and Collin attended the spring "game" (practice) on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. We share our observations and key takeaways from the day as the Hawkeyes concluded spring ball. They discuss the performance on both sides of the ball, highlight some standout players, and share our feelings as we approach the latter part of the offseason. We then wrap up with a brief recap of the players from Iowa drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft. 0:00 Intro0:17 Main Takeaways from the Spring Game3:54 Passing Game and WR Room 9:58 How did the QBs look?14:03 RB Room without KJ215:57 O-Line/D-Line - who won LOS?18:34 Linebackers19:52 Secondary concern or no?22:40 Special Teams23:52 Final Recap of the Spring Game25:11 NFL Draft
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Iowa BBall Roster Rundown, Sullivan’s Exit, and Portal Priorities for Football
Collin and Tyler dive deeper into the new era of Hawkeye Hoops as they gradually add more players to the roster, including KSU transfer Brendan Hausen. We then transition to football and discuss Brendan Sullivan’s departure, examine the spring portal further, and assess which position groups prioritize acquiring a spring portal player the most.
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Iowa Football Spring Practice Storylines and McCollum’s Hoops Era Begins
Tyler and Collin begin the episode by discussing the excitement surrounding coach Ben McCollum and the era of Hawkeye Hoops. We dive into the roster so far and explore what else Iowa needs to compete in the Big Ten for year one under Ben. Next, we shift to football as Collin outlines his Spring Football Storylines for both the offense and defense, highlighting emerging players, position battles, and key points to watch for this spring as the team prepares for the 2025 season.
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Hawkeye Hoops: Ben McCollum Takes the Helm at Iowa
Iowa Men’s basketball welcomes Ben McCollum as their new head coach, fresh off a stellar season at Drake. From his dominance at NW Missouri St to leading Drake to a 31-4 record and an NCAA Tournament run, Collin explores what McCollum brings to the Hawkeyes after Fran McCaffery’s departure.
Welcome to Hawk Talk on Melrose! Hosted by Collin and co-host Tyler, we dive deep into Hawkeye Football and Hoops, bringing you unfiltered takes straight from the heart of fandom. From gameday breakdowns to offseason hot takes, we deliver a fan perspective of those who live and breathe the black and gold—no polish, just passion. While Football is our main game, we don't stop there; expect us to mix in a decent amount of Iowa Men's Basketball and occasionally some other related sports topics to add to the fun! Tune in and join the conversation!
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