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AGGRESSIVE? New Iowa Offensive Coordinator Tim Lester Wins Introductory Presser

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New #Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester was introduced to the media for the first time yesterday. Dare we say we were impressed? Eliot, Adam and Ross breakdown their key takeaways from the presser, Seth Wallace introduced as the #Hawkeyes new Assistant Head Coach, LeVar Woods interviews with the #Buccaneers, and we talk the newest commits in the 2025 recruiting class.
Seth Wallace Asst. HC: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/seth-wallace-talks-assistant-head-coach-role
Tim Lester Scheme: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/tim-lester-talks-future-scheme-in-introductory-presser
Thomas Meyer Commitment: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/thomas-meyer-on-commitment-i-m-happy-to-be-a-hawkeye-
Carson Cooney Commitment: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/carson-cooney-on-commitment-i-definitely-made-the-right-decision-
 

DISAPPOINTMENT: Tim Lester Expected to be Hired as Iowa's Next Offensive Coordinator

Eliot, Adam and Ross get together to discuss #Iowa's decision to hire former Western Michigan Head Coach as the #Hawkeyes next offensive coordinator. Why was he the choice? How does he compare to Kevin Johns? What are the positives and negatives of him getting the job?
 
Lester Hired: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/reports-tim-lester-to-be-named-new-iowa-offensive-coordinator
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THE RETURN: Kadyn Proctor Commits to Iowa out of the Portal

Eliot, Adam and Ross discuss Kadyn Proctor's commitment to the #Hawkeyes, how it will affect who starts on the #Iowa offensive line, any update on the OC search, MBB's loss to Purdue, and more.
Proctor Commits: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-adds-five-star-ot-kadyn-proctor-from-transfer-portal
Three Thoughts: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/three-thoughts-on-the-addition-of-kadyn-proctor
Proctor's First Interview as a Hawkeye: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/kadyn-proctor-returning-to-iowa-this-is-home-?ga_source=tm
 
A new name in the OC search: https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/new-name-in-oc-search.435625/
 
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The Iowa Offensive Coordinator Search Has Become a Nightmare

Seth Wallace and Phil Parker get raises (Wallace promoted to assistant head coach, what does that mean?), Paul Chryst and Joe Philbin turn down Iowa's OC position!?, the Hawkeye men are rolling and look like an NCAA tournament team plus Fran McCaffery is now the all-time winningest coach at Iowa, and the women are set to blowout Wisconsin. 
 
Wallace and Parker story: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/seth-wallace-promoted-phil-parker-earns-a-raise-oc-update
McCaffery Milestone: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-86-minnesota-77-fran-is-officially-the-man
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#RetentionKirk, What Positions Iowa Should Seek in the Portal, Offensive Coordinator Search

Kirk Ferentz and #Iowa have done a hell of a job bringing back players like Jay Higgins, Nick Jackson, Luke Lachey and others. Which one will have the biggest impact? Quinn Schulte coming back (he announced just after we recorded), what positions we'd go after in the portal, a quick check in on #Hawkeyes men's and women's basketball, and more.
Nick Jackson BACK: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/all-conference-lb-nick-jackson-returning-to-iowa-in-2024
Grubb Thread: https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/grubb.434679/
MVC-CIML Thread: https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/mvc-ciml-showdown.434601/
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PAINFUL: Iowa Flattened by Tennessee in Citrus Bowl 35-0

Eliot, Adam and Ross talk Iowa's 35-0 loss to Tennessee in the Citrus Bowl. Deacon Hill's worst game with the Hawkeyes, Marco Lainez gets his first snaps and looks good, the complete lack of rhythm at running back, and the few bright spots from today's loss.
Indictment of the QB Play: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/citrus-bowl-another-indictment-of-iowa-s-quarterback-situation
Rocky Flop: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/no-21-tennessee-35-no-17-iowa-0-rocky-flop
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CITRUS BOWL PREVIEW: How the Hawkeyes Can Take Advantage of Depleted Tennessee

Ryan Sylvia of VolReport joins Eliot on #HawkCast to preview #Iowa vs. Tennessee in the Citrus Bowl on New Years Day. How many starters are the Vols missing, and what can Nico Iamaleava do as their new starting quarterback? Where can the #Hawkeyes take advantage on offense and defense? Dual of the Aussie punters and elite special teams?
How Good is Nico Iamaleava?: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/just-how-good-is-tennessee-backup-nico-iamaleava-
List of player missing the bowl game: https://tennessee.rivals.com/news/tennessee-and-iowa-s-transfers-opt-outs-and-injuries-for-the-citrus-bowl
 
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Breaking Down Iowa Football’s 2024 Recruiting Class

Eliot, Adam, and Ross break down #Iowa's 2024 recruiting class. Who are we most excited about? Which of them could contribute early as #Hawkeyes? Who are the biggest sleepers in this class?
 
Signing Day Central: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-class-of-2024-signing-day-central
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IOWA 2023 FOOTBALL AWARDS: 2023 MVPs, Unsung Hero, Most Improved, and MORE

Eliot, Adam and Ross sit down to address their preseason predictions and hand out 2023 #Iowa football awards. Who are our offensive, defensive, and special teams MVPs? Most impactful freshman? What player has the most upside going into 2024?
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YIKES: Iowa Men’s Basketball Continues Slow Start, What Needs to Change?

Eliot, Adam, and Ross sit down to delve into the issues #Iowa MBB is facing. What's with the slow starts, poor offensive play, no rebounding, etc? Plus, the #Hawkeyes on the women's side keep rolling, why no transfer portal commits have announced, and more.
Three Takeaways from the Michigan Loss: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/michigan-90-iowa-80-hawks-get-throttled-again
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