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Ethan Petrik

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Iowa Hawkeyes Reporter for the Quad-City Times, Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Sioux City Journal & Lee Enterprises | Montana ‘Til I Die | /ˈpē-trik/

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Ethan Petrik @ethanpetrik.bsky.social · 13h

Kael Combs with a bucket in a scrimmage following Iowa men’s basketball media day.

Ethan Petrik @ethanpetrik.bsky.social · 14h

I used the right word this time. Figured that would earn me some credit.

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Ethan Petrik @ethanpetrik.bsky.social · 15h

McCollum indicates Iowa’s freshmen won’t likely play big minutes early, but he’s high on the talent in the class of 2025.

“We’ve got some steals in that class.”

Ethan Petrik @ethanpetrik.bsky.social · 15h

McCollum on Tavion Banks’ arrest.

“We’ll follow the school code of conduct.”

He said he hasn’t decided on a suspension.

When it comes to discipline, McCollim will decided each case individually.

“All circumstances are different.”

Ethan Petrik @ethanpetrik.bsky.social · 15h

McCollum on Iowa’s plan to protect the rim.

“I’m open to suggestions.

Adds that the big bodies on the perimeter are crucial.

“We have to be a little bit unique in that it’s more of keep-it-out-the-paint type of thing.”

Ethan Petrik @ethanpetrik.bsky.social · 15h

Clarifies it hasn’t been perfect though.

“It’s kind of the ebbs and flows of preseason.”

Ethan Petrik @ethanpetrik.bsky.social · 15h

New Iowa MBB head coach Ben McCollum provides an update on the last six months since his arrival in Iowa City.

“We’ve had a good summer, had a good fall. … What we really try to focus on is trying to consistently improve.”

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Ethan Petrik @ethanpetrik.bsky.social · 15h

This is not the lectern Jan Jensen used yesterday (she sat at a table).

I like it!

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Ethan Petrik @ethanpetrik.bsky.social · 1d

Kirk Ferentz says Mark Gronowski stepped into a leadership role at Iowa naturally and didn’t force it.

Also, in regards to him playing at less than 100% on Saturday, said he earned a lot of credit.

“He’s just done nothing but impress everybody here.”

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Ethan Petrik @ethanpetrik.bsky.social · 1d

Asked about the firing of James Franklin and the desire to axe Luke Fickell, Ferentz says college football has become more like the NFL.

“That world has crept down into our world. … We live in reactionary times.”

Ethan Petrik @ethanpetrik.bsky.social · 1d

Kirk Ferentz says both injured RBs — Terrell Washington Jr. and Jaziun Patterson — are “iffy” and he’s not optimistic on either.

Says he doesn’t expect LB Jaden Harrell to play against Penn State on Saturday.

Ethan Petrik @ethanpetrik.bsky.social · 4d

It's time.

Ethan Petrik @ethanpetrik.bsky.social · 4d

They apparently play around the stadium in the fourth quarter according to another reply.

Ethan Petrik @ethanpetrik.bsky.social · 4d

AH, that makes more sense.

Ethan Petrik @ethanpetrik.bsky.social · 4d

Q4 7:24 | Iowa 37, Wisconsin 0

Xavier Williams scores on a 19-yard rush to push the lead to 37.

That should end the day for the Hawkeyes' starters.

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Ethan Petrik @ethanpetrik.bsky.social · 4d

The Wisconsin band appears to be exiting the stadium with more than 10 minutes to go?

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Ethan Petrik @ethanpetrik.bsky.social · 4d

🤷‍♂️

Ethan Petrik @ethanpetrik.bsky.social · 4d

Q3 10:30 | Iowa 30, Wisconsin 0

The Hawkeyes pour it on some more.

Xavier Williams rumbles in from 29 yards out to give Iowa a 30-point advantage after a Wisconsin three-and-out.

Jeremy Hecklinski time?

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Ethan Petrik @ethanpetrik.bsky.social · 4d

The Hawkeyes ran for more yards in the first half (113) against the No. 6 run defense in the country than they did all day against Indiana (92).

The bye week did wonders on more than just Mark Gronowski's knee.

Ethan Petrik @ethanpetrik.bsky.social · 4d

HALF | Iowa 23, Wisconsin 0

Drew Stevens walks off the first half with a 49-yard field goal.

Iowa drove 60 yards in 94 seconds to set up the field goal.

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Ethan Petrik @ethanpetrik.bsky.social · 4d

Reece Vander Zee makes his first reception of the season and its a 14-yard gain.

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Ethan Petrik @ethanpetrik.bsky.social · 4d

Q2 9:00 | Iowa 20, Wisconsin 0

Drew Stevens boots a 25-yard field goal through the uprights to extend the Hawkeye lead to 20.

Who exceeds their 2024 scoring total first?

Ethan Petrik @ethanpetrik.bsky.social · 4d

Wisconsin pass goes backwards and Iowa gets on the loose ball at the Badger 28-yard line.

Ethan Petrik @ethanpetrik.bsky.social · 4d

Gronowski throws into double coverage and it's an interception on the first play of the drive.

Essentially erases the Wisconsin punt, which the Badgers unleashed from their own 34. Wisconsin ball at its own 36.

Ethan Petrik @ethanpetrik.bsky.social · 4d

Q1 1:36 | Iowa 17, Wisconsin 0

Graves doesn't get the pick six, but Mark Gronowski scores on a QB keeper on the first play of the drive.

Turn on the Brewer game Wisconsinites.

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