In todays show we discuss how players use the BYE week to get rid of both physical and mental stress and reset for the rest of the season. How do players best manage the week off of playing to fill their cups, rest their bodies, and get their minds right for the upcoming game? What does lifting in the weight room look like during the Bye, how do schedules change if at all? And what is the message around the facility after a big win for the pig with the trip to The Shoe looming? We also discuss J...
Sep 27, 2024•36 min•Ep. 564
We got to hear from the Coordinators during this Week 5 BYE for the Hawks and they did not disappoint! Lester was the highlight, as he spoke with nuance and explanation that Iowa fans haven't heard maybe ever. Parker came with some spitfire and some stats to back up the Defense which may have been unfairly judged at this point, and Levar brought detail from the special teams room that allowed some fun insight to Dakin, Stevens, and the coverage units. We talk about reframing how we think about t...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 563
Floyd is back in Iowa City! The Hawks came out a bit slow, following the tale of to halves blueprint that they happened to have followed each of the 4 games this season. We discuss why coming out of halftime the boys looked like a completely different team both Offensively and Defensively, which allowed them to seal the deal early in the 4th quarter. Is Kaleb Johnson a legitimate Heisman contender? Has the D fixed their issues? How are we continuing to run the ball without a vertical pass game? ...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 562
Today we jump in to multiple topics of discussion that range from why we were so motivated in 2015, vs the shaky infrastructure of 2014 at Iowa, the Hawkeye Championship, going on the road for the first time this season, the amenities of Minneapolis, what a primer is and why they do it, and the problems with how football teams approach pre-game. If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find...
Sep 20, 2024•34 min•Ep. 561
We break out our pre Minnesota episode with some fun talk of Kevin's training, memories from the Minnesota matchup specifically 2015 and the loudest I-O-W-A chant there's ever been, where Minnesota has stacked up nationally through 3 weeks and why Iowa could be a much different test. We talk GBone's top 25, if certain coverages would better suit Iowa's secondary to protect against some of the big plays that they have allowed, and some beefy five layer action. We brush over how big of a game this...
Sep 19, 2024•58 min•Ep. 560
On Todays episode we have discussion over the RB room and how already before week 4 we have seen the dynamics shift, how KJ is a Heisman hopeful, and how Jaz took opportunity by the balls. Some history Lessons by KF including a Ray Lewis Comp, a flashback to Arkansas St in 2009, and more. Why you should feel confident about Iowa's Defense fixing the big plays and tightening things up for the B1G slate. And lastly, why we think Brendan Sullivan will get more time as the season progresses and the ...
Sep 18, 2024•40 min•Ep. 559
We sit down to break down the game from Saturday as the Hawks come back from a halftime deficit to beat Troy 38-21. A game that many walked away from with a weird inconclusive feeling. We discuss why this win doesn't 'feel good' even though the stat sheets say differently. We talk about the blunders on the Defensive side of the ball, where we've seen big plays hurt the Hawks in back to back weeks, and a huge mishap on special teams which is usually the area that Iowa dominates in. We break down ...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 558
Today we discuss what the team psychology is coming off of a tough rivalry loss, and how the strength staff should properly manage that. What is the language directive to the team, how you manage the ego hit to the culture of the program when the result didn't reflect what you had hoped, and more. We also talk how losses not only hurt mentally, but hurt more physically too, and we go over conditioning from inside the weekends game and how that data would get translated to the following weeks, so...
Sep 13, 2024•35 min•Ep. 557
For todays show Gbone and Kluv start the discussion with the reasons why this season is NOT dead yet. We talk about the 12 team playoff and why Iowa still has a shot with lots of college football still to play out across the country. We discuss the emotional disappointment of an early season loss and how to keep your head in the game as a fan, and more. Kevin jumps in to discuss his interpretation of losses as a former player the further we get from our playing days, at what point it would make ...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 556
In the Tuesday presser KF answered questions from the media about the loss from the weekend, he talked about dealing with setbacks and how to move forward from those, and the danger of dwelling on the past. The theme of the press conference was likening this past weekend to 2002 so we discuss how time, decades, provides a pretty good perspective on how great that season was and how much potential this season still has. We discuss how the RB room may only be a 3 man stable right now with JP outsi...
Sep 11, 2024•36 min•Ep. 555
Not the recap we wanted to do, but the recap that may be necessary- We break down the entirety of the Iowa loss to Iowa State over the weekend. What was it like to see the Hawks jump out to an early lead with promising play calling and scoring, and how did it flip in the 2nd half eventually to see the lead evaporate with seconds left on the clock. What sparked the big plays for both teams? Should Iowa be concerned with their punt game? How do we get 6 points from being 1st and goal at the 3 twic...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 554
On todays episode we discuss the transition to the in season schedule and what considerations have to be made when an academic calendar is added onto an athletes plate. We talk FCS injury rate and why is can get dicey when a program like Illinois St comes to play a big boy like the Hawks, we talk in-season lifting groups and how to separate the team based on their training age and weekly physical volume, and how many days a week each group lifts. We finish with a discussion on how to treat a fre...
Sep 06, 2024•31 min•Ep. 553
Our CyHawk preview episode is here! We open the episode with some Walkon banter about college football in general, G-Bones Top 25, our thoughts on KF watching the game from home, and more. About 28 mins in starts our conversation about the upcoming CyHawk game. Previewing to the game we discuss the injuries on Iowa State's squad that are already affecting depth and potential game plan for both teams, we talk the juice within the rivalry and why this game is always close, we discuss ISU and their...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 552
On Todays episode KF was back at the microphone after a Saturday at home, and he had plenty to say about watching the game on TV instead of inside Kinnick Stadium. He seemed happy to be back and ready to take on Rivalry week. We discuss the RB situation and where each guy stands after week 1, and who may be best suited for the ISU matchup. We talk injuries and why Iowa sits much prettier heading into this game than Iowa State does, and how that could affect the game plan for the Hawkeyes. Seth A...
Sep 04, 2024•36 min•Ep. 551
FOOTBALL is finally in full swing, we are so back! The Hawks took care of business on Saturday vs the Redbirds but that is not the story line, its HOW they won, primarily what they did in the 2nd half that has Hawkeye fans buzzing. We are going to breakdown how Iowa amassed almost 500 yards of Offense and 3 WR touchdowns in its opening game of the year, both things that havent been done in YEARS for Iowa Football. We talk Tim Lester and his new playbook and what the balance was between scheme an...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 550
Today we talk Fall Football Camp. How do we measure that athletes are ready for camp coming off of the summer phase? What role does GPS data tracking play in helping coaches manage work load? Does the staff convene between summer and camp to get ahead of potential issues? What does weight room activity look like when fall practice enters the picture? All of this and more! If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedu...
Aug 30, 2024•29 min•Ep. 549
Sirles joins the show once again for a wide ranging discussion around Cut weekend in the NFL, NIL landscape in college football, Raiola and the Huskers, Iowa's chance at winning 11 games, and a lot more. We talk about life as an agent, the clown show that is Colorado Football, what success would be in Lincoln this year, how the West coast teams will hold up in December in the Big Ten, if Iowa can win 11 games and get in the playoff, and we're back with this weeks Ward's Winners. If you love the ...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 548
We debut our new show, the weekly presser breakdown! David Eickholt of 247 Sports will join us each and every week this season to help decipher answers from the podium at each weekly Tuesday press conference. Today we throw back to discuss the self imposed ban, the implications on what's coming for the rest of the country, Moulton being RB1, how each RB fits into Lester's Offense, The depth and versatility of the Offensive Line this year, if Coach Wallace/Lester will actually have to make tough ...
Aug 28, 2024•32 min•Ep. 547
A brief episode to explain what our programming schedule will be this fall, who will be joining us this week and beyond, and a message to the haters. If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more! Find us on social media @washedupwalkons Visit TheWashedUpWalkons.co...
Aug 26, 2024•23 min•Ep. 546
We kick off our new series with Coach Lima, all about the strength and conditioning side of College Football. Todays topic in week 0 of the college football season sets out to explore the summer strength and conditioning program. How is it built, what is it's main purpose, how are freshman integrated into the program, and what is important to have players ready for camp? If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedup...
Aug 23, 2024•31 min•Ep. 545
Week 0 of the college football season is here and so are the Walkons to kick off our 6th season of the show. On today's episode we do some bookkeeping to catch up on the last month of WUW information, and invite everyone to join us August 30 from 3-5 PM at Backpocket Brewing in Coralville for our LIVE show. We talk about camp memories as the team is finishing up the fall prep in IC and how things have changed from over a decade ago, we discuss excitement for the football season in general as wel...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 544
Jake is from Springville, Iowa and joined the Hawkeyes in the class of 2013 alongside the Walkons. Coach Morgan found him at State Track his freshman year of high school, which led to conversations the next several years, physical development on the field, and eventually a chance to wear the black and gold. He talks about his first year in the program and catching up to the speed of the game, working his way up the depth chart amidst multiple injuries to his back and foot, and sticking it out fo...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 543
Max joins the show for the second time this year. Max works for Pro Football Focus as a writer and podcaster focused on College Football, and is the host of the PFF College Football show. We discuss creating college football content in the off season, the new NCAA Football game, What outsiders think of Iowa's chances at the expanded CFP this season, what the strengths and weaknesses of the Hawks will be this season, the hang-ups in the schedule and more! If you love the show and want to show sup...
Aug 12, 2024•31 min•Ep. 542
Coach Seth Wallace played football for Coe College from 1997 to 2000, and was immediately offered an opportunity to join the staff by his coach following his final collegiate game. He grew up in a football family and followed his dad around to all of his games as a child. Coach Ferentz hired Coach as a GA in 2006 for several years before he left to elevate his career at Valdosta St. He returned to Iowa in 2014 in a Recruiting coordinator and Asst Defensive line role and has been in Iowa City eve...
Aug 05, 2024•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 541
Keith makes his 3rd appearance on the show. You most likely know him as the Groza finalist for the Hawks from 2016-2020, and the guy who shattered both Wolverine and Husker hearts across the land. He now works for Holmes Murphy in Waukee as well as running his own kicking business both of which we discuss at length. We also talk about the end of his football career and experience with the NFL, what its like being 4 years removed from the team, how Coach Wallace and Woods are still great mentors ...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 540
In this episode we discuss initial thoughts on the new NCAA game as it has now been LIVE for a week. We talk about the upcoming Coach Grant series where Gbone plans to take his Dynasty to Saban levels of success. We preview our return to Backpocket Brewery to kick off this 2024 Football Season as well as the incoming Merch drop with our best ever design. We tease a couple more BIG TIME guests before this summer comes to a close, and finally in spirit of the video game, we dish out our Top 5 KF E...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 539
In todays episode the boys are back after a run of Summer guests on the show. College Football is only 7 weeks away, which means the news cycle will start to pick up now, and we have several fun pieces of Hawkeye topics. The Hawks got a new locker room and we discuss the arms race of CFB in that everyone is fighting for new shiny facilities and things to sell on the recruiting trail, as well as how this compares to what we had 10 years ago. The NCAA 25 game that debuts this week also released th...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 538
Pat joins the show for his 3rd appearance and with lots to talk about as he was just recently named the replacement for Ed Podolak in the radio booth. Pat played for the Hawks from 2005-2009 and then had a career in the NFL. He now returns to call Iowa games as the color commentator. We talk about what the process was like, interviewing and doing a simulated game call with Dolph. How it will work bringing his Pat Angerer flare to the job while still staying clean for the family friendly audience...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 537
Scott has been covering the Hawkeyes for almost 2 decades. The Walkons sit down with a real, actual professional, in the media space to discuss his background in journalism, covering the Hawks, and whole lot more. We talk covering the Chris Doyle story from 2020, the future of NIL in college sports, Caitlin Clark and her impact at Iowa, Tim Lester's new offense and what the potential of Iowa Football is this upcoming season, and his Mt. Rushmore of Iowa Athletes during his time covering the scho...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 536
Levar, 'Coach' Woods(to us) was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He eventually found himself in Iowa, where he attended West Lyon High School, and was Class 2A Player of the Year in his Senior Season. He committed to Iowa, a fun story that he goes into detail on, as a Defensive End in one of Hayden Fry's final recruiting classes. After 'getting his ass kicked' for his first 2 years he found time on Special Teams and reps on Defense where he started to have success. He would go on to play 7 years in the ...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 535
