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Iowa Athletics announced on Monday that Brian Ferentz will remain the team's offensive coordinator for the 2023 season. The contract amendments include a salary of $850,000, effective Feb. 1, 2023. The Designated Performance Objectives for the 2023 season include an average of at least 25 points per game and a minimum of seven wins, including regular season and a possible bowl game. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock dive into what it means for the team, why it's a terrible look and what's going to come next for the program. 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 head coach Kirk Ferentz met with the media today to discuss the late signing period, but Wednesday's press conference wasn't about that. Kirk was pressed about the decision to retain offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz despite back-to-back seasons of finishing 117th in total offense or worse. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock take a deep dive into Wednesday's press conference, what should happen, what expectations should be and if Brian Ferentz is 100% on returning. 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

Kaevon Merriweather is going down as one of the biggest leaders in recent Iowa history. From his productive on-field career to his stellar leadership through the 2020 racial disparity allegations, Merriweather is one of the more universally beloved Hawkeyes. The former zero-star recruit joins David Eickholt and the two of them go in-depth about this past season, his leadership and mentality during the 2020 COVID season, Kaevon being 'humbled' in 2019 and much, much more in his hilarious and insightful Swarmcast. 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 an eventful few weeks for the Iowa Hawkeye football team. They have been attacking the transfer portal and have gotten some nice pieces to the mix. Still-- the Hawkeyes need to find more bodies for the wide receiver room or they could find themselves in the same situation as last spring. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock recap everything that has gone on over the past month for the Iowa football team, what is still coming and 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

Iowa has finally signed its 2023 recruiting class! HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock break it all down. The 247Sports duo go in-depth on who they believe has the highest ceiling, who could be the steal of the class, what position group is the strongest and much, much more. They also go into a few more superlatives and talk about how the class all came together. It's a jam-packed episode of the Swarmcast. 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 crown jewel of Iowa's 2023 recruiting class is no more. On Tuesday afternoon, five-star offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor publicly announced that he has flipped his commitment from the Hawkeyes to Alabama. Proctor committed to Iowa at the end of June and was thought to be Iowa's starting tackle in 2023. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock give Iowa fans their reaction, how it impacts things, where Iowa goes from here and David tells you why it doesn't hurt Iowa in the short term. 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 continues to utilize the NCAA Transfer Portal for immediate upgrades. On Wednesday morning, Michigan tight end Erick All announced that he would be transferring to the Hawkeyes for next season. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to discuss what went into All committing, what it means behind the scenes, other targets around Iowa right now and how All's presence could help get Iowa back to where they want to be. 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 throttle Iowa State 75-56 despite not having star forward Kris Murray. How did Iowa spark the big run, what stood out? HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to analyze the decisive victory on Thursday night. They also discuss what the latest is with Iowa in the NCAA Transfer Portal including hosting Nebraska LB transfer Ernest Hausmann for a visit. The duo also answer listeners' questions about what the offensive changes look like, if Lukas Van Ness will return 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 Transfer Portal first must taketh before it giveth. Well, kind of. Iowa has Michigan transfer quarterback Cade McNamara committed, but the Hawkeyes also lost several pieces on Monday, including linebacker Jestin Jacobs. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt break it all down, what it means for the 2023 team, identify some of the targets that Iowa is pursuing in the portal and much, much more. It's going to be a crazy month of coverage, so let's get it started. 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

Some huge, huge offseason news broke on Thursday night when former Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara announced that he would be committing to the Iowa Hawkeyes. HawkeyeInsider subscribers were hinted at this news earlier in the week, but McNamara made it official on Thursday. David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to analyze what this means for Iowa, why it was so significant to make a change this early in the offseason, if it could have a ripple effect 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

It's been a busy season and the Iowa basketball team sits at 6-1 following its first seven games. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to break it all down. What are some of the big surprises with this team? Is the defense actually better than it was last season? What are some of the key positives and negatives with this exciting Hawkeye group. The duo break it all down and give their thoughts on so 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

Huge news on Monday morning as it was reported that Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. The early word is that Iowa could be a major player in this recruitment. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to discuss how McNamara might fit in Iowa City, what the early buzz is, why getting McNamara early in the process would help jump-start the offseason and 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

The Hawkeyes utilize a pair of Jack Campbell fourth quarter turnovers to find a way to beat Minnesota 13-10. Iowa, who was left for dead about a month ago, are now in the driver's seat to win the Big Ten West title. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to analyze everything that happened on Saturday. Jack Campbell solidifies legendary status, how the Iowa defense only allowed 10 points despite giving up 312 rushing yards and the duo try to find the words to describe how Iowa continues to win ball games. 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 off to a 3-0 start after thrashing Seton Hall 83-67 in New Jersey. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to analyze all things Hawkeyes. Kris Murray continues to emerge as a lottery pick, Tony Perkins looked like the best guard on the floor and Filip Rebraca looks like a whole new player this season. Seton Hall raced off to a quick 10-3 advantage, but after that, the Hawkeyes responded in a huge way and showed that they have some fight to them. Let's dive into all of that. 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 arguably in the driver's seat to win the Big Ten West. But first, they'll need to take down a tough Minnesota team in Minneapolis. 247Sports' Ryan Burns joins the Swarmcast to give us his analysis of Saturday's game, give intel about all things Gophers and much more. David Eickholt and Burns go back-and-forth about their thoughts, give the keys to the game and a final prediction. 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' hopes for a Big Ten West Title are renewed after Kirk Ferentz's squad defeated Wisconsin inside Kinnick Stadium. It was the first time Iowa has defeated Wisconsin at home in front of fans since 2008. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to analyze what happened, Cooper DeJean's impact, what went wrong with Iowa's offensive line and more. The duo also discuss five-star Iowa commit Kadyn Proctor taking a surprising visit to Oregon. 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 won back-to-back games and are seeking to keep their hopes alive for the Big Ten West title. HawkeyeInsider's Sean Bock teams up with Wisconsin247's Michael Hogan to breakdown this week's Battle for the Heartland trophy. Hogan gives Hawkeye fans an in-depth look at this year's Wisconsin team, how Graham Mertz has taken a step forward and what are going to be some of the key factors into either team getting the win. 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 finally get a win in West Lafayette. Kirk Ferentz and Iowa have put together two straight wins and are still alive in the Big Ten West race. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to analyze what stood out about the win, if the momentum can carry forward, getting revenge on Charlie Jones and take a dive into Spencer Petras' postgame comments about being written off. 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

Basketball season is finally around the corner and HawkeyeInsider is here to break it all down. David Eickholt and Sean Bock do a deep dive in this year's group. They discuss why this year's team might be the team most-built for a sweet-16 run in the Fran McCaffery era, who will lead the team in points per game, give an overview of where they will sit in the Big Ten and much, much more. A loaded season preview that will give Iowa fans a good look at this year's squad. 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 back in action on Saturday as they look to take on Purdue, who has won four out of the last five against them. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock go into detail about the matchup, how Iowa's defense can counter Jeff Brohm's offense, discuss the storylines behind former Hawkeye receiver Charlie Jones, if Kaleb Johnson should be Iowa's number one back and if Iowa should be worried about recruiting wide receivers. 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