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Rob Howe
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Freelance journalist creating college and high school sports content from the People’s Republic of Iowa City.
Iowa Basketball is building a bond with Donovan Davis, a top player in the '27 class

He visited for Hawkeye Hoops & Football games this past weekend

“I would say the support of the fan base kind of stood out."

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Donovan Davis Recaps Iowa Visit - Hawk Fanatic
The pursuit of Donovan Davis continues to intensify. It shows no signs of slowing down with tip-off for his junior year at Freedom (WI) High quickly approaching. Prep Hoops Wisconsin ranks him as the ...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
PCM senior Dominic Witt is one of the state's top specialists

The Hawkeyes are very interested

“Coach Woods has told me that they are looking for a 2026 kicker, and I am on the very short list of recruits that they’re looking at."

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Dominic Witt Checks Out Iowa Again - Hawk Fanatic
Dominic Witt put his best foot forward, so to speak, at college camps during the summer. This fall, he followed it up with a super senior season at Monroe PCM High. It’s put him firmly on the recruiti...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Rob brought up something I’ve not put a lot of thought into, but when does “close but no chocolate cake” get to be unsatisfying? How are they losing these games? At some point, they lose the clock, either by not getting a stop they need or not being able to rush 3 times for a first down.
Old Head Hawkeye Rapid Reaction w/ @marcmorehouse.bsky.social discussing Iowa's loss to Oregon and the future of the program

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November 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Old Head Hawkeye Rapid Reaction w/ @marcmorehouse.bsky.social discussing Iowa's loss to Oregon and the future of the program

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November 9, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Old Head Pod - Oregon 2025
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November 9, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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It's a fun listen with @robhowe.bsky.social and Marc after the #Hawkeyes Football Games...
Rob and I will podcast shortly after the game today. Looking forward to it!
November 8, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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• Mamdani is NOT in the country illegally

• Mamdani does NOT have any connection to 9/11 or jihadist terrorism

• Mamdani has NOT said or done anything antisemitic

• Mamdani did NOT call to "globalize the intifada"

• Mamdani is NOT a communist
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November 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Look at it this way, you tubers, you get to miss McAfee’s tired act for at least a week
November 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Waukee Northwest junior Jordon Green stands out as a WR and returner

“I grew up an Iowa State fan...but as time has gone on, and the more I’ve visited Iowa, I’ve really liked the program and culture there."

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Jordon Green Recaps Recent Iowa Visit - Hawk Fanatic
Jordon Green grew up rooting for the Cyclones. His parents attended Iowa State. That allegiance is weakening these days, however. The Class of 2027 receiver from Waukee Northwest High is being recruit...
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October 31, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Iowa Basketball coach Ben McCollum brought assistants for recent visit with '27 FL PG Cayden Daughtry, who has unique tie to Hawkeye Football

“It was cool to have all of the coaches visit."

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Iowa Puts Full-Court Press on Cayden Daughtry - Hawk Fanatic
Sometimes it’s hard to tell how someone feels about you. On other occasions, it’s crystal clear. The latter is the case when it comes to Class of 2027 point guard Cayden Daughtry and Iowa Basketball. ...
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October 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Iowa Basketball hitting recruiting trail hard in building program under 1st-year coach Ben McCollum

'28 Naperville, IL SF Cole Kelly a top Hawkeye target

“The program seems to be in goods hands with coach McCollum."

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Cole Kelly Talks Iowa Visit, Offer - Hawk Fanatic
Now with added incentive to monitor Iowa, Cole Kelly will be watching closely this winter as it navigates its first season under new coach Ben McCollum. The Class of 2028 Illinois wing picked up a sch...
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October 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Thank you, New York City.

Now let’s win.
October 27, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Waukee Northwest TE Joe Vinyard, a rising junior in the state, recently visited the Hawkeyes

“As a tight end, it would be super cool to play there, especially after all the great tight ends they have had in recent years.”

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Joe Vinyard Reflects on Iowa Stop - Hawk Fanatic
Joe Vinyard’s recruitment has a steady pace to it. He already reports scholarship offers from South Dakota and South Dakota State, and FBS programs are monitoring his progress. That group includes the...
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October 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Hawkeyes Keep Floyd of Rosedale with Blowout of Gophers on Blackout Saturday at Kinnick Stadium

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October 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
A frequent visitor to Iowa, in-state QB Mack Heitland returned to campus when the Hawkeyes took down Penn State last Saturday

"They said they love the way I play and to just keep doing what I’m doing."

He's at ISU today

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Hawkeyes Host Mack Heitland - Hawk Fanatic
Iowa has shown interest in Mack Heitland since early in his sophomore season at Waukee Northwest. The Class of 2027 in-state quarterback visited for a game last season, returned to campus for bowl pra...
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October 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Minnesota's Blake Betton has been building a relationship with the Hawkeyes for some time

He returned to campus last Saturday for big win vs Penn State

"Iowa has always been great about making me feel like a priority.”

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Blake Betton Recaps Iowa Stop - Hawk Fanatic
Blake Betton boasts a long list of suitors most prep prospects would appreciate having. The junior from Minnesota reports scholarship offers from Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Iowa State, Kansas State, Mi...
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October 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Honored to be joined by Ronnie Lester on the latest episode of the Hawkeye Hoops History Podcast

Legendary Iowa PG talks Final 4 team, Lute Olson, Magic Johnson, injuries, growing up on South Side and much more

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October 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Only a sophomore, Isaiah Grant already is one of Iowa's top prep WRs

The Sioux City East standout visited Hawkeyes Saturday

“The fans were amazing. The coaching staff made me feel very welcomed and showed a lot of interest in me.”

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Isaiah Grant Talks Iowa Visit - Hawk Fanatic
Isaiah Grant hails from a part of the country where a mixture of college football fans reside. Sioux City, Iowa is home to faithful Iowa, Iowa State and Nebraska backers. Smaller programs also garner ...
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October 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The in-state '28 Class is stocked with high-end O-Linemen like Declan Heying (@DeclanH2028)

“I really like the program they have built and continue to develop. I grew up pretty neutral (as a fan), but still have always liked the Hawkeyes.”

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Hawkeyes Host Declan Heying - Hawk Fanatic
The in-state Class of 2028 is stocked with offensive linemen. Three of those sophomores already boast multiple Power 4 scholarship offers and others are in the conversation to join them. Des Moines Ch...
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October 23, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Mason Lewis felt he received a clear picture for what the Hawkeyes have to offer during his official visit this past weekend

“I loved the environment the most. I was really able to get a feel for how nitty and gritty the culture is at Iowa.”

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Mason Lewis Recaps Iowa Official - Hawk Fanatic
Mason Lewis felt he’d found home after visiting his top schools this summer. Following June stops at Kansas State, Minnesota, Cal and Vanderbilt, he verbally committed to the Golden Bears on July 1. A...
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October 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Iowa was 1st program to recruit Brayden Hanks, who was back on campus watching Hawkeyes beat Penn St Saturday

“It was definitely the loudest Big Ten stadium I went to all fall.”

Also visited MICH, NEB, MN this season

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In-State LB Brayden Hanks Back at Iowa - Hawk Fanatic
Brayden Hanks has been proactive when it comes to recruiting. He attended summer camps at colleges around the region and returned to campuses for visits this fall. The Iowa Hawkeyes have let it be kno...
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October 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Hawkeyes rally for ANF Spirit Game victory against Penn State Saturday night at Kinnick Stadium, improving to 5-2 overall and 3-1 in B1G

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October 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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I admit to glitching out once because of the Cubs. Every middleranks AD should be CSI-ing the living bleep out of Wisconsin’s massive mistake. While figuring out what you’re going to do, learn what not to do.
Old Head Hawkeye Rapid Reaction Pod with @marcmorehouse.bsky.social

Saturday Night Badger Beatdown in Madtown

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October 12, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Old Head Hawkeye Rapid Reaction Pod with @marcmorehouse.bsky.social

Saturday Night Badger Beatdown in Madtown

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October 12, 2025 at 3:18 AM
October 12, 2025 at 1:25 AM