Veteran Hawkeye football players are back in Iowa City for summer workouts as a new era under QB Mark Gronowski and OC Tim Lester takes shape. Gary Dolphin details key position battles, offensive leaders like Addison Ostrenga and Logan Jones, and defensive anchors including Aaron Graves and Xavier Nwankpa. Plus, Iowa men's basketball head coach Ben McCollum joins the show to talk about rebuilding the Hawkeyes with familiar faces from his 31-win Drake squad.

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This week on the Fight for Iowa podcast, Gary Dolphin welcomes former Hawkeye great and longtime NFL standout Micah Hyde. From his days locking down Big Ten offenses in the Iowa secondary to making big plays in Green Bay and Buffalo, Hyde reflects on the moments that defined his career. He talks about the culture under Kirk Ferentz, his transition to the NFL, and the pride he still carries as a Hawkeye. It’s an inside look at one of Iowa’s most respected football alums.

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This week on the Fight for Iowa podcast, Gary Dolphin welcomes two key voices from the Iowa Football coaching staff. New running backs coach Omar Young discusses his transition to the Hawkeyes, his coaching philosophy, and what excites him about Iowa’s backfield. Offensive line coach George Barnett returns to share insights on player development, the identity of Iowa’s offensive front, and goals heading into the 2025 season. It’s a deep dive into the foundation of Iowa Football — don’t miss it.

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This week on the Fight for Iowa podcast, Gary Dolphin welcomes two standout Hawkeyes from different corners of the athletic department. Iowa Rowing’s Molly Shannon shares her path to becoming a team leader, the mental and physical grind of rowing, and how the Hawkeyes are making waves this season. Then, Iowa Football kicker Drew Stevens joins the show to talk about his approach to high-pressure moments, his offseason preparation, and what fans can expect heading into the fall. Two driven student-athletes, one great conversation — only on Fight for Iowa.

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This week on the Fight for Iowa Podcast, Gary Dolphin welcomes Bennett Stirtz, a key new addition to the Iowa men’s basketball team. The former Drake Bulldog is making the move to Iowa City alongside new Hawkeye head coach Ben McCollum. Stirtz shares what it means to follow his coach to the Big Ten, how he plans to contribute right away, and why he’s excited to wear the Black and Gold. Don’t miss this exclusive conversation as Iowa basketball's new era takes shape.

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