Jake Gervase is one of the TRUE WUW alumni. He joined the Iowa football team in 2014 as a walk on safety from Davenport Assumption High School. He is one of the better friends of the show and just recently wrapped up his rookie year in the NFL with the Los Angeles Rams. While in Iowa City Jake accrued many honors and awards including 3 time Academic All Big 10, Team Hustle Award, Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award, Next Man In Award, Named to All-Bowl Team by Rivals.com for his play in 2019 Out...
Jan 30, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 84
Tristan Wirfs grew up in Mount Vernon, IA just a short drive away from Iowa City. After becoming a dominant Iowa high school athlete, Tristan joined the Iowa football program in 2017. Tristan is now next in line to be selected into the NFL as a first round Hawkeye. Tristan joins the show to talk about having fun while playing the game, what it's like to be a high profile D1 football player with unlimited pro interest, and all things Hawkeye football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
Jan 27, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 83
Nicholas Baer is a former walk on basketball player to the University of Iowa. Born in Iowa city, he grew up in Bettendorf where he became one of the states best prep basketball players before becoming a Hawkeye. Nick joins the show to talk all things Iowa basketball including his thoughts on some of the current Hawkeyes, playing for Fran Mccaffery, and what he misses most. He also catches everyone up on what his life looks like now in the G league playing for the Raptors affiliate team. Here is...
Jan 23, 2020•48 min•Ep. 82
Macon Plewa makes his 2nd appearance on the show to co host a discussion on championships from multiple sports across the nation. We talk about Joe Burrow and how the LSU Tigers cemented their legacy on college football. Are they the best team of all time? Will Joe Burrow have a decline at receiver when he gets to the NFL? What are our thoughts on OBJ passing out cash to players and smacking police officers on their ass? Is Tom Brady going to stay in New England? Conor McGregor made a triumphant...
Jan 20, 2020•49 min•Ep. 81
Steve Manders joined the Hawkeyes in the class of 2013 as a walk-on linebacker from Fork Union Prep on the east coast. He eventually transitioned from LB to fullback and remained on the team through the 2017 Outback Bowl against Florida. Steve talks about his path to Iowa, what he learned in Iowa City, and how being inside the program helped him get to where he is now. A lifetime pro wrestling fan, Steve had already graduated with his degree from Iowa and decided to forgo his senior season with ...
Jan 16, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 80
We talk what it means to the hawks that Geno Stone declared early for the NFL Draft. What are some of our extended thoughts on AJE and Wirfs? A look into what some of the NFL hawks are doing as George Kittle continues to dominate and have we seen Marshal Yanda for the final time? A few thoughts on Iowa basketball and Wrestling and also some discussion on Peyton Mansell leaving the program for Abilene Christian University and what the Iowa QB room looks like now. Learn more about your ad choices....
Jan 13, 2020•34 min•Ep. 79
Quite possibly the most entertaining 40 mins we have produced yet. this episode condenses down some of our top moments from 2019 all in to one funny ass episode. Thank you guys for continuing to support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 09, 2020•46 min•Ep. 78
Listen in to see how Drake is actually the worst, hear some thoughts on the first round of the NFL playoffs, a few words on Iowa basketball and Iowa Wrestling, and our thoughts on “New Years Resolutions”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 06, 2020•34 min•Ep. 77
We go deep in 77! Almost 70 mins of conversation with topics ranging from the CFP semifinal games to the future of the QB position at Iowa. What was the Ohio St/Clemson game like in person? Can Clemson beat LSU? What has become of the targeting penalty in college football? Why is Drake picking up moms on New Years Eve? What will become of Deuce Hogan? All of this and more. Enjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 02, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 76
50 mins worth of talking the Iowa football finale against USC. More juniors leaving talk, a bunch of BS, and a few thank yous. Also, a brief look ahead to what we have planned for 2020! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 30, 2019•53 min•Ep. 75
Kevin returns and podcasts live from Chi Town and starts the episode off in his game helmet while exercising. We talk about Kevin's trip to NYC and then roll into George Kittle and how he continues to dominate life in every way. We talk Hayden Fry and the legendary legacy he left on the sate of Iowa and Iowa football. A few stories are told and we reflect on how Coach Fry impacted our lives without really realizing it. Then we talk more bowl prep and bowl game material and reminisce on some of o...
Dec 23, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 74
What is it like for the Iowa Football team when the rest of the student body evacuates campus for Christmas break and bowl preparation begins? What is the schedule and how does the off season and regular season affect that preparation period? What are some of the most fond memories of the Bowl trips that we took? Take a break with us and listen to our inside bowl prep look at what it's like to be playing for the Hawks right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
Dec 19, 2019•37 min•Ep. 73
Miguel Recinos walked onto the Iowa Hawkeye football team in the fall of 2014 out of Mason City, Iowa. After redshirting and biding his time, he worked his way up the depth chart and was named starter for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. He capped off his senior day in Kinnick stadium with a walk off field goal against the Nebraska forncuskers. In this episode Miguel shares the struggle that he went through to find his fit at Iowa amongst some health issues and his natural loner instinct. He goes in d...
Dec 16, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 72
This episode is absolutely jam packed with talk about the Groza award, the cyhawk series, an actual fire at Riverside, and The entire slate of bowl games that were announced. We recorded hot off of the College Football Award Show with some STRONG emotions. Buckle Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 13, 2019•41 min•Ep. 71
We break down every championship game that went on, what they all mean, and what affect they have on the playoff picture. Will the Buckeyes or the Tigers be the #1 seed?, Can anyone beat LSU? Does the 4th seed(probably Oklahoma) have any chance? How did Ward's Winners fair? All of this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 08, 2019•43 min•Ep. 70
Across the land the best 2 teams from each conference will be competing for the conference titles, what do the walkons think about each match up? Which games have the most significance relative to the playoff picture? What is the off season plan for the podcast? We talk about all of this and more, including some more Keith Duncan, All B1G post season awards, some hypothetical, and of course Ward's Winners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 06, 2019•47 min•Ep. 69
We talk all things Iowa v Nebby in this one, or at least we tried. Go vote for Keith Duncan to win the Groza. We discuss Frost, State of both programs, and other stuff, but then the WiFi gods really started messing with us and we just started getting mad. Could be funny for some? We suck. Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 04, 2019•35 min•Ep. 68
Jeremiah Sirles is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He played college football at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and attended Bear Creek High School in Lakewood, Colorado. He has also been a member of the San Diego Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers, and Buffalo Bills. Jeremiah joined us to discuss what it was like playing for Nebraska, playing in the NFL, and now what its like to work for the university doing his talkshow 'Just My Opinion' which is a liv...
Nov 28, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 67
What do the walkons think about the 19-10 win over the weekend, the emotional Nate Stanley post game, the upcoming game against the Huskers. All of that and more. Drake also tries to do math and Kevin missed the game for the first time and 7 years!? Hear all of it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 25, 2019•34 min•Ep. 66
What is it like to walk in with almost 40 other teammates freshman year and walk out with only 14? How do the coaches go about preparing players for that scenario and what is the motivation to stay for the guys that do? How does the Iowa program prepare high school kids to be men after 'running the whole race'. Who will be the first current Senior that we bring on the show after this season? All of this and more, enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 21, 2019•37 min•Ep. 65
The hawks had a huge win in Kinnick under the lights vs the fighting Flecks of Minnesota on Saturday and the guys break down everything, from the offense and defense, the play calling, the field rush, and the pig. Its all right here. Enjoy :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 18, 2019•38 min•Ep. 64
Shotgun episode missing our resident Psycho and so Kevin and Tyler shed light on the game this weekend and what its going to take to beat the undefeated gophers. Kevin hits everyone with his Ward's Winners as always. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 15, 2019•30 min•Ep. 63
This episode goes deeper than any before. If you love to hear 3 guys speak with passion and purpose that will make you feel like you're sitting inside the Iowa football complex then this episode was made for you. We discuss the loss to Wisconsin and give an in depth address to Hawkeye nation about the state of Iowa football. If you give one episode a chance, let it be this one. Share with anyone you know that would like this stuff. Thanks so much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
Nov 10, 2019•43 min•Ep. 62
Macon Plewa is a wisconsin native who walked onto the Iowa football team as a linebacker that was passed over by the Badgers. 3 years later he became an integral part of the Iowa offense at Fullback and went on to help lead the charge in the Hawks undefeated 2015 regular season. One of the hardest working good dudes around and always a good conversation, Macon joins us to discuss a bit about his career and the upcoming game at Camp Randall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
Nov 08, 2019•40 min•Ep. 61
We sit down with former All American Hawkeye wrestler Alex Meyer to discuss all things Iowa wrestling and plenty more. topics include how he became a Hawkeye, a look into what Tom and Terry Brands are really like, What wrestling in front of 45,000 people in Kinnick feels like, rabbit hunting at the dorms on campus, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 04, 2019•51 min•Ep. 60
This podcast is 30 minutes of Kevin and Tyler sitting at Donnelly's Pub in downtown Iowa City the night before the Penn St. game. Topics discussed are the social event that we had just come from where we got to catch up with over 125 former Hawkeye brothers in the brand new club level of the new North end zone. We discuss what it's like to see so many guys post playing days and mention a bunch of former names you all know. Then the wings get brought out and we go full on food critic to give you ...
Nov 01, 2019•35 min•Ep. 59
We jump on to talk about a variety of topics including National Tight End Day and George Kittle, How NW could be that bad offensively and how you get to that point as a program 10 months post B1G ship appearance, Hawkeyes offensive bright spots, Hawkeyes defensive dominance, How good is Ohio St? Is Minnesota ready to face the music? and more... Enjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 28, 2019•42 min•Ep. 58
The guys are back to tell multiple entertaining stories that arise in conversation from the playing days, Drake is stealing money from old people, Kevin is sick, and Tyler talks diet. Some NW breakdown about potential defensive outcomes for this game along with offensive opportunity, and we finish with Wards Winners. Enjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 25, 2019•36 min•Ep. 57
The podcast picks back up with more energy this week after a win against the boilermakers. We discuss a few of the crazy games that happened over the weekend, Kevin’s betting mistake, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 21, 2019•39 min•Ep. 56
We take to the mics to talk about all things hawkeye football. Much of this episode is friendly comedic banter about the past week in hawkeye nation and how to stay positive and focus on the good. Drake also tells a story about destroying his bedroom door after losing to NDSU, and of course we get Ward's Winners. All that and more, Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 18, 2019•37 min•Ep. 55
