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Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Nebraska Preview 2025 Although it was against B1G-winless MSU, it sure felt good to be on the right side of a late game comeback win as Iowa comes out on top 20-17 against Sparty on Senior Day in Iowa City. The Hawkeye 4DT guys have plenty to discuss coming out of Saturday's game, but it's better to be talking about 7-4 Iowa Hawkeyes team, Kaden Wetjen's heroics and Mark Gronowski's 4th quarter Superman impression than lamenting a 6-5 team, coming off a terrible loss and heading into the final game of the season in Lincoln, Nebraska. Speaking of Nebraska, Zach and Br...
2025-11-261h 06Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Michigan State Preview 2025 The script is starting to look familiar as your Iowa Hawkeyes once again come up just short against another top 20 opponent. This time Iowa fell 26-21 to the USC Trojans, after seeing an 11 point halftime lead melt away in rainy Southern California. The Hawkeye 4DT guys convene again this week to talk each other off the ledge as fans are left trying to deal with a once-promising season that now looks eerily similar to the 2010 Hawkeyes, with close losses to good teams. But, despite the losses, the Hawkeyes have three more games, and Brian and Zach give their thoughts...
2025-11-211h 05Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – USC Preview 2025 Not much to say other than heartbreak this week as Iowa comes up just short against Oregon, who ripped our hearts out and crushed our CFP dreams with a last second field goal to escape Iowa City with an 18-16 win. The Hawkeye 4DT guys break out the therapy couches for this one as they look back at couldas, wouldas, and shouldas and what might have been. Even with the disappointment coming out of Oregon, it was always going to be a tall task to go out west to take on USC. Brian and Zach finish by looking ahead...
2025-11-131h 03Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Oregon Preview 2025That Minnesota win was so good that the Hawkeye 4DT guys decided to take their own bye week. Have no fear, this week's episode jumps in the way back time machine (you know, like, 10 days ago) to recap Iowa's 41-3 domination of the Golden Gophers before turning full attention to this week's matchup against Oregon inside Kinnick Stadium. After scoring TDs in all three phases, the Hawkeyes entered the bye week on a roll and looking to get healthy, while the fans spent that time dreaming about some November and Kinnick magic against Puddles and the rest of the...
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The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 79: Traveling For Ducks & Chasing Divers The Old School Way with Zach KondradOn this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Zach Kondrad to the show. Zach is a very accomplished waterfowl hunter from Michigan. He is also the founder and owner of Blue Waterfowl, manufacturer of v-board decoy systems and decoy silhouettes. Zach talks about what it was like growing up waterfowl hunting in Michigan and who his early mentors were. He discusses how his love of hunting influenced his decision to leave the city where he grew up to attend college ten hours north in the upper peninsula of Michigan. Brian & Zach also talk about...
2025-10-301h 30Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Minnesota Preview 2025Plain and simple, The Gronowski Game - another exciting installment in the PSU / Iowa rivalry, which saw the Iowa Hawkeyes and QB1 run by the Penn State Nittany Lions for a 25-24 win. While far from a perfect outing, the Hawkeye 4DT guys take a look back at a game that saw the Iowa offense come through to gut out a home win after battling back from an 11 point deficit in the second half. Brian and Zach then look ahead at the home matchup against the, surprisingly, 5-2, Minnesota Golden Gophers, who, while inconsistent, are building momentum after a F...
2025-10-221h 04Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Penn State Preview 2025 Turns out, all those push ups didn't do the BADgers any good as your Iowa Hawkeyes doubled-down on their impressive 32 point win in 2024 with an even more impressive encore in 2025, shutting out Wisconsin at Camp Randall for the first time since 1929, with a 37-0 road win! Join the Hawkeye 4DT guys as they return from Las Vegas (a little lighter in the wallet) to break down Iowa's complete dominance in Madison before turning their attention to the new look Penn State Nittany Lions. Brian and Zach break down what to expect from PSU when it comes to Iowa City...
2025-10-161h 00Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Wisconsin Preview 2025 After a relaxing bye weekend, in this episode of the Hawkeye 4DT podcast, Brian and Zach get back to it by first talking about some final thoughts on the Indiana loss before offering up their 4DT breakdown heading into Saturday night's match-up against perennial rival and former B1G West foe, the Wisconsin Badgers. These may not be Barry Alvarez's Badgers, coming in at 2-3 and facing a gauntlet of a schedule, but there is always a reason to be concerned when hitting the road for a night game in Camp Randall. Now, excuse the guys, as they go...
2025-10-0846 minHawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Bye Week #1 2025 While it wouldn't have taken a perfect effort from your Iowa Hawkeyes, they did just enough to lose a winnable game against the #11 Indiana Hoosiers, 20-15 (sorry folks who had Indiana -6.5). On this first bye week of the season, the Hawkeye 4DT guys take some time to just look back on a disappointing game that pushed the Hawks to a similarly disappointing 3-2 start of the season. Brian and Zach will look to bounce back next week to provide their 4DT breakdown heading into a road matchup at Wisconsin. But, if you think this episode is going to...
2025-10-0457 minHawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Indiana Preview 2025 One week into the B1G season and your Hawkeyes are 1-0 in the conference, with a new-look shootout win over Rutgers last Friday night! In this week's episode of the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast, Brian and Zach break down a game that didn't look a lot like a typical Iowa performance. The first half saw multiple long drives by Rutgers featuring downfield passing and, at least initially, a floundering Iowa defense. Fortunately, Iowa responded with a resilient offensive effort that saw Iowa mostly match Rutgers' success and trade blows through three quarters. Ultimately, Mark Gronowski and Iowa's offense, helped...
2025-09-231h 15Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Rutgers Preview 2025 In this week's episode of the Hawkeye 4DT podcast, Zach and Brian revisit Iowa's final tune-up before B1G play and take time to enjoy the Hawks finally getting something going through the air. The guys start their discussion with a breakdown of Iowa's 47-7 win over UMASS, which saw the offense go vertical early and often - doing what was "right" instead of what was "easy" as Brian had hoped. The guys then look ahead to the Rutgers matchup to get you prepared for a Friday night fight with the Scarlet Knights. Listen to this week's episode to...
2025-09-171h 05Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – ISU Preview 2025 While it wasn't the opening game performance from the offense that we hoped for, it was the opening game performance that we got, which still resulted in a 34-7 week 1 win for your Iowa Hawkeyes! The Hawkeye 4DT guys come to you this week trying not to overreact to a, well, bad QB performance in week 1 that conjured up some of the ghosts of recent lackluster QB performances for your beloved Hawkeyes. Notwithstanding Iowa's inability to get anything going in the passing game, there were certainly some bright spots to discuss - including 300+ yards on the ground and a...
2025-09-031h 14Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Albany Preview 2025 It's finally that special time of the season - game week #1! Time to put all of the speculation and guessing behind us, as Brian and Zach bring you their first Hawkeye 4DT breakdown of the season. In this episode, the 4DT guys analyze the long-awaited two-deep and provide some final thoughts on the 2025 Hawkeyes before going game-by-game through the 12-game gauntlet that is ahead and putting their win/loss predictions on the record. Let's see who you agree with most this week!! Savor them, folks, we only get 12 of these! Hawkeye 4DT is a weekly Io...
2025-08-281h 05Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – 2025 Special Teams Preview & Preseason Awards In the final installment of the Hawkeye 4DT 2025 season preview pods, Zach and Brian debate the Top 3 special teamers and what we should expect from them. The guys also take a look at a unique camp battle for a critical special team position. But before adjourning the preseason, Brian and Zach hand out some accolades with their much-coveted Hawkeye 4DT preseason awards - download and listen today to see if your favorites were tabbed with some hardware. You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and all of your favorite p...
2025-08-251h 14Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – 2025 Defensive Preview Phew, that first week took it out of the guys, so after a week off to catch their breaths, Zach and Brian are back to give their (remote) Kid's Day reactions and analyze the defensive side of the ball with another set of Top 3s. With more questions than answers so far this preseason, it feels like a year "In Phil We Trust" will be tested like rarely before in recent seasons. You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and all of your favorite podcast services. You c...
2025-08-201h 04Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT - 2025 Offensive Preview It is time! Hawkeye 4DT preseason kickoff time that is! As the calendar turns to August, Brian and Zach dust off the podcasting equipment for the start of year 10! Ferentz and Co. decided to make it harder on the guys this year by not releasing the annual summer two-deeps, so the guys go off the usual script and instead look at several of their "Top 3s" heading into this season - including top returners, newcomers, unit groups, and concerns. As is custom, Brian and Zach lead off first with the offense. Is this the year that Tim Lester and...
2025-08-061h 14Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Nebraska Preview 2024 We wait all year for the next football season, and, just like that, 11 game weeks are past and we are on to the final football Satur . . . er, Friday of the season. Before wrapping up with the final Hawkeye 4DT breakdown of the season, Brian and Zach look back on a 29-13 road win against Maryland, which saw the first start of the Jackson Stratton era, two 100 yard rushers, and a first half offensive production by the Terrapins that clearly had Brian Ferentz's fingerprints all over it! The guys also tip their caps to a great group of seniors (and...
2024-11-271h 09Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Wisconsin Preview 2024 After witnessing some (former) Wildcat on Wildcat violence on Saturday, we are now looking at a new QB1 in Iowa City this week Brendan Sullivan came on in relief of an injured Cade McNamara to lead Iowa to 35 points in just over 15 minutes. Though we never want to see an injury, McNamara's concussion midway through the second quarter gave the Iowa fans what they have been clamoring for all season - an extended look at former Northwestern starting QB, Brendan Sullivan, who, after some early three and outs, seemed to transform Iowa's offense into an unstoppable juggernaut. Well, before...
2024-10-311h 07Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Northwestern Preview 2024 Well . . . that wasn't good. After what felt like a corner-turning win against Washington and an another opportunity to add to the Hawkeyes' season win total, the big goals of the season were severely derailed with a surprising defeat in East Lansing against a dominant Michigan State team. The Hawkeye 4DT guys revisit a total team collapse and try to identify what went wrong in an embarrassing, 32-20 loss in prime time. Plenty of blame to go around, but the guys pinpoint their three primary culprits that caused this defeat. With Northwestern coming to town on Saturday, Zach and Brian...
2024-10-2541 minHawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Michigan State Preview 2024 So, that's what it feels like to have fun watching college football?!? This week, the 4DT guys return to discuss a full team, all three phases, four quarter, rude welcoming of new B1G-member, the Washington Huskies. With 40 points scored by the offense, plenty of positives to talk about, including discussions about seven straight scoring drives, comparing RB greats, and analyzing why the Tim Lester seems to be clicking in such a short amount of time (particularly when compared to the struggles faced in 2012). Finally, Brian and Zach turn their attention to the MSU Spartans as the Hawks travel...
2024-10-171h 21Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Washington Preview 2024 Even though it was the result we expected, it doesn't mean it's a result we liked. This week, the Hawkeye 4DT guys relive another lackluster performance against one of college football's blue bloods - this time at the hands of the Buckeyes of the Ohio State. While it's tough to take too much from a game like this, Brian and Zach nonetheless dive deep into Saturday's effort and examine it in the context of this season, the past several seasons, and the greater Ferentz era. But, with seven games left, it's time to focus on the rest of the...
2024-10-091h 18Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Ohio State Preview 2024 Now that the bye week is behind us, the Hawkeye 4DT guys get to focus on the #3 Buckeyes in Columbus on Saturday. Unsurprisingly, the guys view this one a little differently, though Brian does bring a little more positivity and optimism than would normally be expected - but there is no doubt that both see a very big challenge against the "best team money can buy." Will this week be the week that the defense is able to put it all together? Will the passing game get on track? Will Iowa keep it close? Tune in and see what...
2024-10-021h 12Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Bye Week 2024 Floyd is home again and Iowa fans get to enjoy a joyous bye week!! After enduring another slow start, Kaleb Johnson and the running game ground the Gophers into dust with a 17 point outburst in the third quarter, paving the way to a 31-14 blowout in Minneapolis! This week, Brian and Zach take the bye week opportunity to enjoy and recap the Minnesota win and do a deep dive on the first third of the season - focusing a lot of attention on the growth and changes on the offensive side of the ball. While next week's episode will f...
2024-09-2754 minHawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Minnesota Preview 2024 After getting back in the win column, some might say we still don't know a lot about the 2024 Iowa Hawkeyes with more questions than answers so far this season. Is the rushing offense for real? What is with all the big plays against us? Is Kaleb Johnson a Heisman candidate? Can CDJ and Tory Taylor get extra years of eligibility? Can we play a full football game? How much bacon would Floyd yield? After a convincing (on paper) victory over Troy, Iowa opens up the B1G slate with a road trip to Minneapolis to take on PJ and...
2024-09-191h 19Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Troy Preview 2024 Tough to say where it all went wrong, but enough went wrong that, after a 13-0 halftime lead, your Hawkeyes ultimately fall to Iowa State, 20-19, on a last second 54 yard field goal. The guys try to work through what they saw - finding significant positives in the day of Kaleb Johnson, but also looking in a lot of other directions for some less positive performances, including quarterback, offensive coordinator, and the defensive backfield. With the Troy Trojans coming to town, Iowa has one more non-conference tune-up before the B1G season gets going - download and listen to...
2024-09-121h 04Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Iowa State Preview 2024 With the standard caveat - "it was just an FCS team" - that Illinois State game was a lot of fun! In what seems like forever, Iowa was efficient and effective on offense, scoring 5 offensive TDS, with 3 TD catches by WRs (matching the WR total from 2023 and exceeding the total from 2022, all in one game) and racking up close to 500 total. yards. As the Hawkeye 4DT guys break down in this week's podcast, that offensive output was, at least for one week, quite entertaining. Of course, it was game one against an overmatched opponent, so it doesn't mean there...
2024-09-051h 18Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Illinois State Preview and 2024 Season Predictions Now that all the previews have been shared, the wait is over - we are finally in game week for your Hawks! For the first time in 2024, the Hawkeye 4DT guys bring you a 4DT breakdown in advance of this weekend's season opener against the Redbirds of Illinois State. No more exciting time of year than the anticipation of a new season - particularly one that offers so much promise of change on the offensive side of the ball. But before things are officially kicked off, Brian and Zach offer up their final win and loss predictions for each...
2024-08-281h 21Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Special Teams and Pre-Season Awards (2024) Another week closer to kicking off the 2024 campaign for your Iowa Hawkeyes! Before the Hawkeye 4DT guys move into game-week mode with their initial 4DT breakdown of the season, they first have some final pre-season housekeeping to do with their final phase preview with the special teams. Are we getting to "In Levar We Trust" territory with the special teams? But before getting into the breakdown of the special teams unit, join Brian and Zach for a discussion of some significant breaking news with Kirk Ferentz's (and Jon Budmayr's) one-game suspension for recruiting violations (which the guys didn't even k...
2024-08-271h 15Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Defensive Preview (2024) While last week was all about change, this week is all about consistency as the guys preview the defensive side of the ball. The Hawks have won 10 games in a season a couple times recently, and we know that much of the credit goes to Broyles Award winner, Phil Parker, and his stalwart defensive units! Will this year's unit measure up to last year's? Download and find out what Brian and Zach expect to see from the defense in 2024. You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and all of...
2024-08-151h 14Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT - 2024 Offensive PreviewHawkeye 4DT - 2024 Offensive Preview The Hawkeye 4DT guys are (finally) back to kick-off another set of pre-season previews as we all count down to the kickoff of the 2024 football season! Starting this year's previews is the offensive side of the ball. Given this is Iowa football, we all know what to expect from Iowa's offense - well, that was the case until Brian Ferentz was relieved of his duties and Iowa (finally) hired a new OC, Tim Lester. This year, Brian and Zach start with their reactions to the hire before doing a position-by-position breakdown of Lester's inaugural...
2024-08-081h 19Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – B1G Title Game Preview (2023) "A chip and a chair . . ." "All it takes is one . . ." "So you're saying there's a chance . . ." No matter how you look at it, your Iowa Hawkeyes are decided underdogs as they take on the undefeated and playoff-hopeful Michigan Wolverines in the B1G Championship for the second time in three years. Brian and Zach do a deep dive on Iowa's best opponent of the year in the biggest game of the year, including what the guys see as Iowa's potential (narrow) path to victory. But before doing that, Brian and Zach take a look back at Iowa's quintessential 2023 Black...
2023-11-301h 15Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Illinois (2023) So THAT is what is complimentary football looks like. At least for once in 2023, the Hawkeye 4DT guys got to see a complete team win, which was a lot of fun! The guys are able to break out of the Groundhog Day feeling from the prior few weeks and dig in on what they saw against Rutgers, why it was different, and what fans' expectations should be for the rest of the season. Believe it or not, with the 22-0 win in Kinnick last Saturday, your 2023 Iowa Hawkeyes have already clinched a share of the final B1G West...
2023-11-151h 16Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT - Northwestern (2023)Another week, another "off schedule" episode as the guys dive deep this week into the news that Brian Ferentz will not return in 2024. Brian and Zach share their reactions, along with their view on what it means for the rest of the 2023 season and beyond, including what led to the announcement, Kirk Ferentz's future plans, current status of the QB room, and more. As Kirk was quick to remind us all on Tuesday, the Hawks do have a game this week - so the guys also give their preview and predictions on this Saturday's contest against the Northwestern Wildcats...
2023-11-031h 04Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Bye Week (2023) Buckle up, Hawkeye fans, this one is not for the faint of heart. While there is typically no Hawkeye 4DT during the bye week, the events of Saturday's controversial battle for Floyd of Rosedale were enough to bring Brian and Zach together for this special bye week episode. After a lengthy discussion about the best play in Kinnick Stadium history that was absolutely stolen from Cooper DeJean, the guys discuss the one topic upon which everyone who watched the game last Saturday agrees - Iowa's abysmal offense and it's ability to continue to find new lows. Indeed, after two...
2023-10-261h 12Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Minnesota (2023) While the 24th ranked Iowa Hawkeyes are never the prettiest car on the lot, they once again prove the doubters (including your favorite Hawkeye 4DT commentators) wrong with a 15-6 win on the road in windy and rainy Madison (helping at least one of those 4DT commentators cash in on the money-line / under parlay to cap off a nice weekend in Las Vegas). After that improbable B1G West win up at Camp Randall that saw your Iowa Hawks put together a defensive gem and just enough offense to pull off the loser-leaves-town upset over the Wisconsin Badgers, we...
2023-10-171h 11Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Wisconsin (2023) While Iowa has posted a 5-1 record through the first half of the season, we have all been looking forward to this weekend - the de facto B1G West Championship game at Camp Randall. Before turning to the much anticipated showdown with the Badgers, the guys look back at another (ugly) win against Purdue, which included the best rushing attack of the season, the worst passing performance in four decades, and finding a new way to win a game in 2023. After looking back, Brian and Zach look forward to the Wisconsin matchup - a well-known foe, with a...
2023-10-121h 12Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Purdue Preview (2023) Welcome to the Deacon Hill era at Iowa! In this week's episode, the Hawkeye 4DT guys get into the good (Iowa won), the bad (the offense, still), and the ugly (QB1's likely season ending injury). We went into the game against Sparty knowing that we wouldn't be able to make any final conclusions about any offensive progress, but any hope of a smooth progression ended when Cade McNamara went down at the two yard line and didn't get back up under his own power. Brian and Zach discuss that, what they saw from the Deacon Hill- led offense...
2023-10-031h 14Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Michigan State (2023) In an episode where there is both nothing to say and plenty to say, the guys get on the therapy couch and talk through Saturday's embarrassing 31-0 loss in prime time. Brian and Zach discuss both the micro and macro from the loss to Penn State, including what it means to be a fan of Iowa football in 2023 and where to go from here. Please download and listen this week - while this episode is lighter on structure than usual, it includes plenty of emotion and goes deep on many aspects of modern Hawkeye football including the obviously recent...
2023-09-2654 minHawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Penn State (2023) After two long years, the Iowa offense finally won a game in blowout fashion after cruising to a dominant 41-10 win over Western Michigan. Don't let the score fool you, though, as it was not always smooth sailing on Saturday and the win came at a great cost as it appeared that Luke Lachey will be lost for the season. Brian and Zach do celebrate the positives this week, in particular an effective and efficient running game that has not been seen in Iowa City for a while, but the guys discuss some of the issues coming out of...
2023-09-201h 08Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Western Michigan (2023) The Cy-Hawk Trophy is back home in Iowa City after a 20-13 Iowa win on the road in Ames! After another fast start and the first defensive score of the season, your Hawks held on to go 2-0 on the young season. It was not always easy on Saturday - join Brian and Zach as they break down what they saw, both the good and the bad and ultimately what gave Iowa the edge to stay unbeaten After that the guys turn their focus toward Saturday's final non-conference game against Western Michigan, and while there is not as much...
2023-09-131h 17Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Iowa State (2023) No matter what happens the rest of the season, Hawkeye Fans will always have that first quarter against Utah State. At least that is kind of how it felt by the end of Saturday's 24-14 win with Cade McNamara sitting on the sidelines while Deacon Hill tried to chuck the ball over the mountains. Of course, while it was easy to overreact to Iowa's lightning fast start, it was just as easy to overreact to some of the struggles during the week 1 contest. To provide some perspective, Brian and Zach first look around the B1G West to see h...
2023-09-061h 02Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Utah State Preview and Season Predictions (2023) And just like that, it is finally game week #1 for your 2023 Iowa Hawkeyes! This week, Brian and Zach provide their first "Four Down Territory" breakdown of the season as they look at Iowa's first opponent of the year - the Aggies of Utah State. Good news is that we are in the "nothing but optimism" stage of the season, but in true Hawkeye 4DT fashion, the guys still find some areas of concern (though not really sure what the issue is, it is 100% clear that our transfer QB will be starting - what's that, we have two transfer QBs...
2023-08-301h 15Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Defensive Preview (2023) It felt good for Hawkeye 4DT to get back to recording last week and catch up on eight months of topics, including a deep dive on the "new-look" Hawkeye offense. That feeling is even better this week as the topic turns to the defensive side of the ball, which can be described in recent years as "dominant" with little to no hyperbole. Safe to say that Zach and Brian are confident in this year's defensive unit carrying that torch with talent across the starting 11, though you should tune in to see what could cause some concern on that side...
2023-08-151h 11Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Offensive Preview (2023) After several long months away, Brian and Zach looked at the calendar and realized it was already August and that the 2023 football season was right around the corner. (In hindsight, it should have been obvious with the Twitter "Saturdays to Football" countdowns and B1G media days, but summer in the Midwest is fleeting and can be distracting!). Alas, the Hawkeye 4DT guys are back and ready to talk some football! But not before hitting many of the highlights (and some lowlights) in Iowa sports over the last 8 months. However, do not worry, the annual season preview series kicks...
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The Talon Mix: A Smallville Recap PodcastBrian & Zach Go To The PromIt's prom season! Brian & Zach recap what is maybe the best episode of Smallville they've watched so far, S4E18 "SPIRIT"-- They also discuss their own experiences with their high school proms, and settle once and for all whether a certain Lifehouse song is disqualified from the End of Season awards.
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The Talon Mix: A Smallville Recap PodcastBrian & Zach Coincidentally Experience a TransferenceWho could have seen this coming? The very same week Brian & Zach watch S4E6 "TRANSFERENCE"-- The episode where Clark swaps bodies with Lionel Luthor-- They experience a body swap of their very own! And they definitely don't struggle to keep the bit straight at all!
2023-01-061h 44Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT - Post-Nebraska (2022)After a disappointing end to a season with plenty of ups and downs in a winnable B1G West, the guys sat down to share thoughts on the Nebraska let down and some final reactions to the season, including potential offseason changes at QB, OC, and more. As activity in the transfer portal heats up, look for Brian and Zach to be back in a couple of weeks to discuss the latest developments and Iowa's 2022 bowl destination. You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and all of your favorite podcast...
2022-12-011h 03Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Purdue (2022)What a difference a week (and having Northwestern next on the schedule) can make as your Hawkeyes looked, dare we say, good on Saturday en route to a 33-13 win over the Fighting Fitzgeralds. At least for this week, you can expect to hear a lot of positivity, even from Brian, as Zach and Brian take a closer look at an offense that was fun to watch, even if it didn't eclipse that magical 400 yard mark. Before you think the guys have completely swung the other way, there is a dose of reality as they look ahead to Saturday's...
2022-11-041h 06Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Northwestern (2022)Another week, another disappointing performance from your Hawkeye football team. While we didn't expect to win against the #2 Ohio State Buckeyes, we expected…something…more than that. Brian and Zach, unsurprisingly, focus much of their time and attention this week on the continued offensive deficiencies, but also dive into the fraught topics of coaching, nepotism, and leadership within Fort Kinnick. You won't find a lot of optimism here this week, but with Northwestern on tap for Saturday, the Hawks do have a chance for a potential get well game as the 1-6 Wildcats. You can download and subs...
2022-10-261h 10Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Ohio State (2022)Another week, another lackluster offensive effort and disappointing loss - this time to the B1G West leading Illinois Fighting Illini. With bye week and some travel among the ranks, recording scheduling got a little off track, but Brian and Zach look back at that frustrating game before diving into comments from the coordinators - focusing primarily on the offensive coordinator as they look for the upside in keeping Brian Ferentz in that position - and then finally heading into the bye week and offering some thoughts on Iowa's upcoming opponent, the Ohio State University. How bad can it...
2022-10-191h 02Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Nevada (2022)After another disappointing week, Brian and Zach once again have a hard time finding anything positive to say about the Hawkeye offense - despite what their moms said about not having something nice to say, the guys had plenty to say about the ongoing offensive woes and the "breaking" news that Spencer Petras would continue as QB1 this week. Somewhat lost in the negativity surrounding the Hawks's loss to ISU was another very good game from the defense, so the guys take time to focus on two standouts from an ascending secondary unit. Download and listen this week, because...
2022-09-141h 09Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Iowa State (2022) After an uneven week 1, which saw the Iowa defense and punting game dominate and the offense struggled to cross the 50-yard line, let alone the goal line, Brian and Zach attempt to regroup ahead of what should be an exciting rivalry week matchup against the Iowa State Cyclones. Is there improvement on the horizon from week 1 to week 2? Will the guys stick it out this season? Download and listen as the guys provide their first 4DT breakdown of the season. Oh, and did we mention, that Iowa is 1-0? You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT...
2022-09-081h 09Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – South Dakota State (2022)After working their way through all the preseason preparation and breakdowns of all three phases for the 2022 Hawkeyes and handing out some hardware, Brian and Zach are finally back with their first game week episode of 2022. At the end of this week, fans will finally be back at Kinnick and we will have Iowa football back on our television sets as the Hawks are set to take on the SDSU Jackrabbits. Instead of the typical 4DT breakdown this week, the guys decided to focus on a few questions they hope are answered (or, at least, begin to be answered) i...
2022-08-311h 13Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT - Special Teams Preview & Special Teams Breakdown (2022)As the days to kickoff dwindle into the teens, Brian and Zach wrap up their pre-season previews with their analysis of the third phase - special teams. While there are lots of question marks this year, there is reason for hope, as "in Levar we trust" becomes more important than ever with the graduation of Caleb Shudak at kicker and the surprising departure of Charlie Jones, the reigning B1G Special Teams Player of the Year. After breaking down the special teams, the guys turn their focus to one of their favorite annual segments - the 4DT Pre-Season Awards...
2022-08-171h 20Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Offensive Preview (2022)After working through the defense last week, Brian and Zach turn their attention to the offensive side of the ball this week. Unfortunately, after all the positivity from the defensive analysis, the guys were not able to maintain that optimism after reviewing the 2021 offensive stats, which, upon further analysis were, um, offensive, to say the least. But, were the guys able to find some reasons for hope in 2022? Download and find out as this week's preseason episode provides a breakdown of each position group on the offensive side of the ball. Hey, at least it can't get worse than...
2022-08-111h 12Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT - Defensive Preview - (2022)After a long offseason hiatus that saw a commitment from the highest rated recruit in Iowa's history and California becoming Big Ten country, Brian and Zach are back this week to start their in depth preview of the 2022 Iowa Hawkeyes. After sifting through the myriad offseason topics, the guys look back at the 2021 defense and debate whether that unit was ultimately "elite" or whether that image was only held together with the headline-grabbing turnover rate before turning their attention to the 2022 defense with a detailed analysis of the two-deep (and new arrivals and those in waiting) at all three...
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The Talon Mix: A Smallville Recap PodcastIf TalkVille Ever Does An Episode About Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) Brian Will Eat A Shoe For Real. This Is Legally Binding.Jesse Eisemann (Canonball, Cracked Movie Club) joins Brian & Zach to talk about a completely different comic book media property: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990). It's not an episode of Smallville, but guys, it's a pretty good movie. Also I'm serious about the shoe thing.
2022-07-291h 36The Talon Mix: A Smallville Recap PodcastCarolyn Page Will Replace Brian or Zach If One Of Them Dies Prematurely Before They Finish Rewatching SmallvilleCarolyn Page (CollegeHumor, FMK Champions) joins Brian & Zach to talk about S3E8 "Shattered"... Also Revenge of the Sith and the season premiere of The Bachelorette.
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The Talon Mix: A Smallville Recap PodcastBrian's 14th BirthdayBrian & Zach recap the S3E2 episode of Smallville "Phoenix" -- which aired on Brian's 14th Birthday! Episode recap begins at 29:57.
2022-06-101h 34Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Nebraska (2021)Despite the roller-coaster ride this season, after another ugly B1G West game, your 2021 Hawks sit at 9-2 with a chance for a 10- win regular season. With that backdrop, Zach and Brian try to put the season in context before providing their final regular season 4DT breakdown for 2021. The guys also intended to provide their Nebraska preview, but some breaking news mid-recording forced the guys to re-calibrate their game predictions on the fly. Check out this week's episode to learn whether the Hawkeye 4DT guys expect to see the Hawks leave Lincoln (again) with the Heroes Trophy.
2021-11-2354 minHawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Illinois (2021)You would not know it looking at the stat sheet, but we once again are here to talk about an Iowa win (or, as Phil Fleck might call it - 1 and 0 in the Minnesota season). Brian and Zach look back at a game that was won on the back of Iowa's revamped offense, featuring players who started the season a bit further down the depth chart - including QB1 Alex Padilla and WRs Keagan Johnson and Chucky Jones. The guys also spend a fair amount of time analyzing the baffling coaching decision regarding our final offensive drive, which started...
2021-11-1852 minHawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Minnesota (2021) What a difference a "W" and a QB change makes for the psyche of the fan base. What would typically be a boring podcast about a nondescript 17-12 Iowa win on the road at lowly Northwestern turned into a fun debate over what we saw, what that means for Saturday against Minnesota, and the future of Iowa at the QB position. Don't get it wrong, the Hawkeye 4DT guys still had plenty of frustration with "only" a 5 point win over the worst defense in the B1G and we are under no delusions that the offense is fixed. BUT, Zac...
2021-11-111h 04Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Northwestern (2021)Another week and another very disappointing result for your Iowa Hawkeyes. As you would expect, some concerns and negativity to wade through in all four downs during this week's episode of the Hawkeye 4DT podcast. But the guys still take some time to look ahead to the Northwestern game. Is the third time the charm for Iowa in its quest to get a first win in the B1G West? Download and listen to see what Brian and Zach expect to see this week against Pat Fitzgerald and the worst rushing defense in the B1G. You...
2021-11-021h 00Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Wisconsin (2021) Usually, college football teams and fans say "the bye week came at the perfect time…" But, at least for the Hawkeye 4DT guys, that was not the case this season, as this bye week only gave the guys more time to think back on the disappointment from the Purdue game. But, in this week's episode, the guys try to shake off the Purdue hangover and bounce back, as they hope the Hawks do on Saturday against the ever-tough Wisconsin Badgers. Because Zach and Brian didn't have a recent game to break down, in this week's episode they focused on more...
2021-10-271h 01Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT - Bye Week (2021)You win some and you lose some, but it is never fun to lose in the fashion that your Hawkeyes lost to Purdue on Saturday in a disappointing 24-7 game, which was not even as close as the score suggests. In this week's episode, Brian and Zach skip the typical 4DT breakdown in favor of an extended therapy session as they work through their reactions to the game (good news, Brian felt better after this, even if not 100% optimistic for the rest of the season). Given it is bye week, the guys also handed out some mid-season awards. Enjoy y...
2021-10-2159 minHawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – PSU Reaction - Purdue Preview 2021Three days later and the Hawkeye 4DT crew is still not sure how to react to one of the biggest wins and amazing comebacks in the Ferentz era. Zach and Brian discuss the many highs and lows of a huge Saturday in Iowa City, as 4DT was on hand to take in all the festivities. Fitting this game into our normal "four downs" proved to be difficult because of the up and down nature of the game, but given the final comeback result, there is a lot more positivity than negativity as the Hawks move to 6-0 and ascend...
2021-10-131h 03Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Penn State (2021)It is always nice when a plan comes together. This week, Iowa's Friday night plan certainly came together as your Iowa Hawkeyes came away with a dominating 51-14 win over the latest trendy team with a hyped QB on Iowa's schedule. In this week's episode, Zach and Brian look back at that game and discuss several areas where Iowa is ahead of the game going into the big game against PSU. You'll also hear the guys discuss why this Saturday's game may be the biggest since 1985 - it is certainly in the running with a few others, such as...
2021-10-051h 09Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Maryland (2021)In this week's episode of the Hawkeye 4DT podcast, Zach and Brian focus on the silver linings of a closer-than-expected-but-not-really-that-close 24-14 victory over Colorado State . Even Brian gets in on the action as we once again praise the defense and add Spencer Petras to the list of folks who we believe are playing well (at least better). Don't worry, though, the guys still found some areas of concern for this year's Hawks, which comes from areas that are usually assumed to be strong points for Iowa - the offensive line and the running game. Finally, the guys break down...
2021-09-281h 06Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT - Colorado State (2021)Only time will tell whether 2021 will be a special season. However, with one non-conference game left on the scheduled, Brian and Zach find plenty of things to be positive about as they look back at a very successful opening quarter of the season. This week's 4DT breakdown includes continued (deserved) praise of the defense, as well as measured concern relating to the offensive side of the ball. Both Brian and Zach are looking for more offensive consistency this week as they both look for Iowa to win big over Colorado State in a final tune-up before the real B1G...
2021-09-221h 05Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Iowa State University (2021)Starting the season 1-0 with a dominating win that propels the Hawks into the top 10 (AP) is a pretty good start. An even better start would be beating the ISU Cyclones in a matchup of top 10 teams in Ames following what is sure to be an excited College GameDay crowd. Join Zach and Brian as they look back at a surprisingly comfortable win over the Indiana Hoosiers and look at what went right and where there is room for improvement. And, of course, the guys look ahead at ISU, give their predictions, and even provide their best bets of...
2021-09-081h 04Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Indiana Preview (2021)Finally, it's 2021 game week #1! Join Zach and Brian as they run through their first Four Down Territory breakdown of the season as they look at your Iowa Hawkeyes heading into a week 1 B1G home tilt against the #17 Indiana Hoosiers. In addition, with the clean slate of 0-0 before week 1, Zach and Brian look into their crystal balls and go through the schedule to W-L the 2021 season. Not to give away too much, but you might want to reserve your hotels in Indianapolis. You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Po...
2021-09-011h 18Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Offensive Preview (2021) After analyzing the defense last week, Zach and Brian are back to do their annual deep-dive analysis of the 2021 Hawkeye offense. Lots of questions to answer this year on the offensive side of the ball: Will the Hawks match their almost 31 points per game from 2020? How will the new-look offensive line come together? And, maybe most importantly, will Spencer Petras take that proverbial step forward. Download and listen to see how the 4DT crew feels about these important questions and more. You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Pocket Casts, a...
2021-08-121h 23Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT - Defensive Preview (2021)It's good to be back!! After taking a few months off to ponder the meaning of life and prepare for the 2021 football season, Hawkeye 4DT is back with a new episode. Zach and Brian start off with some grab bag topics, including the arrival of NIL, the latest on conference realignment, and the highlights (or lack thereof) with Iowa's 2022 recruiting class so far. The 4DT guys then move on to the main event and kick off their annual preseason shows with a preview of the 2021 Hawkeyes' defense. Will this be another dominant Iowa defense or should Iowa fans prepare for...
2021-08-061h 14Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – March Madness – Wrestling – FootballWrestling, basketball, and football, oh my! Hawkeye sports don't stop when you don't record a new podcast for the better part of 3 months, so in this new Hawkeye 4DT, Brian and Zach catch up on several months of Hawkeye news, including the basketball season that was, a look back at B1G wrestling and basketball championships, and a preview of March Madness and the upcoming wrestling championships (I think Spencer Lee just scored another takedown and probably pinned the guy . . .). Oh, and since we are a "football podcast," we also catch up on recent changes to the coaching room...
2021-03-191h 14Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT - Not Michigan Preview (2020)Anytime you can beat Bucky, it is a great Saturday, but when you beat Bucky by three scores, it is a Saturday to remember. This week, Brian and Zach look back on an entertaining game that featured a slow first half, explosive offensive plays in the second half, and just enough excitement late in the game (read: questionable plays in the punting game) to keep Hawk fans on the edge of their seats for a game that, looking back, was never really that close. On second down, the guys look at how the Wisconsin win truly was a team...
2020-12-161h 04Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT - Wisconsin Preview (2020) In the immortal words of Ric Flair, "To be the man, you've gotta beat the man!" This week, Brian and Zach talk about the game this weekend again "the man" of the B1G West, the Wisconsin Badgers. But, before diving into that match up, the guys discuss Iowa's 5th win in a row, which cam in dramatic, come-from-behind fashion. And in a 4DT first, a certain QB1 lands in both 2nd and 3rd down this week, as the guys talk about the ups and downs of Spencer Petras's (breakout?) performance. You can download and subscribe to...
2020-12-081h 19Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT - Illinois Preview (2020)Four in a row? Check. Another six game winning streak over a rival? Check. This week, Brian and Zach look back at a not-always-pretty win over Nebraska and focus on the defense, which remains the undisputed lead for the Hawks (just as we predicted in the off-season - don't go check the tapes...) followed closely by the all around great play of the special teams. They also check in on third down for the weekly Spencer Petras watch and speculate what a game might look like if he is required to lead Iowa to a victory before looking ahead...
2020-12-031h 03Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT - Nebraska Preview (2020)Three blowout wins in a row – that has got to be some kind of record for your Iowa Hawkeyes! In this week's episode of the Hawkeye 4DT podcast, Brian and Zach look back at Iowa's 41-21 victory over the PSU Nittany Lions, which included savvy in-game adjustments by Phil Parker and an early front-runner for play of the decade from Daviyon Nixon. The guys focus on the trenches in second down and discuss one of Brian's *favorite* plays in third down. The focus shifts in fourth down to what progress we can expect from Spencer Petras for the rest of...
2020-11-261h 05Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT - PSU Preview (2020)Another week, another lopsided Iowa win. In this episode of the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast, Zach and Brian discuss Iowa's 35-7* dismantling of the Minnesota Golden Gophers - timeouts and all - and talk about several positions groups that have met or exceeded expectations this season. In third-down, however, the guys have an in-depth discussion of the one area where Iowa has been significantly below expectations - the passing game, and specifically QB1, Spencer Petras. Finally, the guys look ahead to this week's game against 0-4 PSU and offer up their thoughts as the Hawks head out to Happy Valley.
2020-11-171h 14Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT - PSU Preview (2020)Another week, another lopsided Iowa win. In this episode of the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast, Zach and Brian discuss Iowa's 35-7* dismantling of the Minnesota Golden Gophers - timeouts and all - and talk about several positions groups that have met or exceeded expectations this season. In third-down, however, the guys have an in-depth discussion of the one area where Iowa has been significantly below expectations - the passing game, and specifically QB1, Spencer Petras. Finally, the guys look ahead to this week's game against 0-4 PSU and offer up their thoughts as the Hawks head out to Happy Valley.
2020-11-171h 14Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT - Minnesota Preview (2020)After more than 10 months, it was good for the Hawkeye 4DT guys to finally talk about a win! Brian and Zach dive right in this week to Iowa's 49-7 dominating performance against the MSU Spartans. This game featured a complete, three-phase victory, with the offense, at least for one game, living up to its potential, and the defense and punt return game each adding a TD to the tally. Lots of positivity in second down, but even in the excitement of the win, there are still some concerning trends that the guys look at in the 3rd down. Was S...
2020-11-101h 11Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Michigan State Preview (2020)Another week, another one-possession loss as the Iowa Hawkeyes start their football season 0-2 for the first time since 2000. In this episode of the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast, Zach and Brian discuss the disappointing loss along with ISM's arrest and the recent reports of three Hawkeyes entering the transfer portal. Despite all of this negativity, there continue to be a couple of bright spots that the guys highlight once again highlight this week. However, with another painful loss, there are also plenty of areas for improvement. Finally, Zach and Brian wrap up this episode with a discussion concerning this week's u...
2020-11-051h 06Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT Winter Sports and Top 10 MomentsWhat a wild, wild world. As we enter week three with no sports, we look back on the promising Iowa winter sports seasons that ended abruptly, including the standout efforts of men's basketball NPOY, Luka Garza and Hodge Trophy winner Spencer Lee. For a break from reality, we turn back the clock once again and countdown our Top 10 moments (both on the field and off) from the 2010s. You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all of your favorite podcast services. You can connect with Brian...
2020-04-021h 12Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHoliday Bowl Review & Top 10 Players from 2010sYou put your right foot in . . . What a Holiday Bowl and Happy New Year indeed as Brian and Zach look at one of the more enjoyable Iowa football games since 55-24. Given that we (maybe?) just wrapped up another decade, we thought it was a good time to look at some of the best and our favorite Hawkeye players from 2010-2019. Download, listen, and let us know if you agree (or more likely, disagree) with this "Top 10" list - given that we each had over 30 Hawks on our initial lists, there is sure to room for debate! ...
2020-01-031h 39Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Nebraska Preview 2019And just like that, the season is almost over. While it was not always pretty, we discuss the Illinois win before diving into our analysis of Iowa's third "not its super bowl" game as we break down Black Friday's tilt against 5-6 (and not quite yet bowl eligible) Nebraska Cornhuskers. A lot of folks predicted 9-3 at the beginning of the season and here we find ourselves one win away from that mark - yet, we still ask ourselves "what if" several times as we look back on an objectively good 2019 campaign, which will only get better with the...
2019-11-271h 09Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Illinois Preview 2019Finally!!!!! After three heartbreaking losses, the Hawkeyes finally finished off a win against a highly ranked team! in this episode of the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast, Zach and Brian look back at the win over the Gophers and share their thoughts concerning AJE's and Iowa's freshman playmakers' performances this past Saturday. The guys then turn their attention to the remaining opponents on the schedule - next up, the Fighting Illini and their opportunistic defense. Check out this week's episode to find out what Zach and Brian expect to see as the Hawkeyes come down the home stretch on this season.
2019-11-2057 minHawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Minnesota Preview 2019Another week, another disappointing loss to a ranked team, and another season in which Iowa will not be going to Indianapolis. Unfortunately, quite a few goals fell off the table in Madison, but we are finding ways to be positive - still a chance for 10 wins, a chance for a better bowl, and - of course - a chance to derail Goldy's special season. Brian and Zach look at what went wrong in Madison and identify what has to change to get back in the win column against a 9-0 Minnesota team coming into Iowa City as a top 10...
2019-11-141h 00Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Wisconsin Preview 2019We've said it before, but this is probably the biggest game of the season as Iowa faces off with Wisconsin in a loser-leaves-town match for the B1G West title. We spend a couple moments coming off the bye talking about our most recent shutout effort, but that was just Northwestern and their lowly offense. We quickly turn our focus to the Badgers from Madison and theory-craft what coaches may have implemented during the off week. We also look at some young, exciting playmakers, while wondering about a couple of players we expected to hear more from in 2019. Finally...
2019-11-071h 17Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Northwestern Preview 2019It was not always pretty, but better to be discussing a win rather than a loss. We do look at the positives from the week (including Wisconsin's improbable loss to Illinois); however, question marks remain as your Iowa Hawkeyes look to continue the redemption tour in a positive way as attention turns to the offensively challenged Northwestern Wildcats. You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all of your favorite podcast services. You can connect with Brian and Zach on Twitter (@Hawkeye4DT) and Facebook (@Hawkeye4DT). #IowaHawkeyes #Haw...
2019-10-221h 07Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT - Purdue Preview 2019After 2 straight weeks of watching the same (disappointing) game, we are looking forward to getting the Redemption Tour 2.0 back on the rails against the Boilermakers. We look at what went wrong (a lot) and right (not a lot) for your Hawks against PSU, before moving on to this week. 4-2 doesn't have the ring to it 6-0 would, but win this week, and 10 wins is still on the table with a shot at Indy possible. You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all of your favorite podcast services. Y...
2019-10-171h 05Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Penn State PreviewOne loss doesn't ruin a potential special season, but last week's disappointment makes the game against Penn State on Saturday that much more important. As you could guess, a lot of defense talk in second down and a lot of offense (offensive?) talk in third. Download and listen as we try to make sense of what we saw out of Ann Arbor, and how we think Iowa can get back to it's winning ways. You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all of your favorite podcast services. You c...
2019-10-091h 03Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – Michigan PreviewBring on the Wolverines! This week we have the pleasure of looking back on a record-setting offensive performance where we have plenty of second down topics and relatively few third-down concerns. Don't worry, Brian is still able to find cause for concern with the defensive line's productivity; however, both Zach and Brian agree that as the competition ratchets up over the next couple of weeks, we will know much more about the 2019 Hawkeyes, including whether the lack of stats along the defensive line is a cause for concern or just an inadequate metric for measuring the defensive line's overall...
2019-10-011h 11Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT - Middle Tennessee State PreviewBye week is over, which means it's time to get ready for another Hawkeye football Saturday! This week's episode is heavy on first down grab bag topics, but we find time to peek ahead at the rest of the schedule and project where Iowa might fit among the B1G West contenders. We also take a look at our final non-conference opponent of the season, the MTSU Blue Raiders. You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all of your favorite podcast services. You can connect with Brian and Z...
2019-09-2554 minHawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT – ISU PreviewIs it too much to call this the biggest Cy-Hawk game of all time? 2002 might have something to say. Download and listen and you will *feel* how excited the 4DT Podcast is this week as we stare down the 2019 edition of this rivalry game, which will be featured as the site for ESPN's Game Day this week. After two dominating wins, there is plenty of positivity throughout our 4DT breakdown in this episode. Will that continue this week? Tune in to hear our predictions for this Top 25 matchup (wait, I've just been told that the Cyclones have fallen out o...
2019-09-101h 05Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT - Miami (Ohio) PreviewThe wait is finally over as we have arrived at game week #1 for the 2019 season! Brian and Zach go on the record with their season W-L predictions and present our final thoughts on the projected strengths and weaknesses of this year's team. Finally, we look at our Week 1 opponent - the Miami of Ohio Redhawks - a team that will feature a couple of "friendly" faces in its secondary. You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all of your favorite podcast services. You can connect with Brian and Z...
2019-08-271h 08Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT - Defensive PreviewWe FINALLY bring you our Hawkeye 4DT 2019 Defensive Preview. BUT, before we get into all of that, our delay is your gain as Brian was in Kinnick Stadium for Kids' Day, so we were able to get his reactions to what he saw on the field - both positive and negative. As for the Defensive Preview, no hiding the ball - we are very excited to see what the 2019 edition of the Iowa defense looks like. Led by AJE, that side of the ball boasts playmakers at several positions - tune in to see who we expect to shine...
2019-08-131h 28Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT - Offensive PreviewThe countdown to kickoff continues as we bring you the first of our three preseason preview episodes – this week, we take a look at the offense and provide our breakdown by position group and answer some burning questions: Who will be QB2? what does the RB hierarchy look like? who should we expect to step up at WR and TE? and who are the biggest and ugliest along the OL? Along with that, you get to hear some of Brian’s and Zach’s hottest of hot takes regarding the 2019 Iowa offense. You can download and subscribe to the...
2019-07-231h 25Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT - Summer Catch-UpOnly SEVEN more Saturdays until your Iowa Hawkeyes kick off the 2019 football season and August 31 can’t get here fast enough. In this episode, Brian and Zach discuss the highlights from the offseason to clear the way for 4DT’s annual offensive, defensive, and special teams previews in August – including thoughts on the Oliver Martin (and other WR) transfers, #Swarm20, and a quick look ahead to the 2019 schedule. Download and listen today – suffice to say that we are getting excited for the 21st edition of the KF Hawkeyes – are you? You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4D...
2019-07-161h 11Hawkeye 4DT PodcastHawkeye 4DT - Spring Football & NFL DraftAfter a looooong layoff, Brian and Zach are back this week to offer up some thoughts on the state of your Iowa Hawkeyes as spring football officially closes. On this episode, we react (and probably overreact) to some spring coach speak, including the “cash” position and other potential new looks on defense and the buzz around a pair of Freshmen WR. For probably the final time, we heap accolades on the best TE tandem in Iowa history. We then examine Iowa's results in the NFL draft and ponder how that might lead to future success for Iowa. Finally, we take...
2019-05-011h 02Hawkeye 4DT PodcastOutback Bowl PreviewAfter taking several weeks off Brian and Zach are back to look at the Top 5 storylines from Iowa's 2018 football season and hand out some post-season awards (and check back on how we did with our pre-season awards). With MSU on the horizon (Bulldogs, not Spartans), we take one final opportunity for the 2018 season to provide our prediction for a game that experts believe will be a quite low scoring game. You can download and subscribe to the Hawkeye 4DT Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Pocket Casts and all of your favorite podcast services. You can connect with Brian a...
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