Macon Plewa makes his 3rd appearance on the show. Macon is from Franklin, Wisconsin and played Fullback for the Hawks from 2011 to 2015. He joins to talk Bucks V Suns with Drake. Macon recounts some of his favorite Drake memories and stories and he also helps us discuss a variety of other topics like some of his most brutal days playing, the Rose Bowl vs Stanford and Christian McCaffrey. We talk things we wish we would have known when we were playing, and also recap the Legacy Hawk event that ha...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 234
Jason Manson was a QB at the University of Iowa from 2002-2006. After 15 years away from Iowa City he now returns as the Director of Player Development. The Director of Player Development serves as a guide for student-athletes as they transition from high school to college, supporting their academic and football successes while creating a positive and memorable college experience. Manson has been involved in high school administration and coaching since the end of his Hawkeye playing career. He ...
Jul 15, 2021•52 min•Ep. 233
Kevin Kasper is from Burr Ridge, Illinois and attended Hinsdale South High School. After going being under recruited, he found his way to Iowa City and it turns out to be a fascinating story that Kevin tells. He eventually made his way into an impact role for the Hawkeyes, then beat the odds again in making multiple NFL teams and even winning a Superbowl with Tom Brady and the Patriots in 2004. Now he lives in PHX, AZ with his wife and 3 kids, all who have inherited some of Kevin's insane geneti...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 232
On todays episode we recap Jake Gervase's wedding, there's some playful banter that rolls into some serious discussion, and shout outs to the Walk On Army for being so real and amazing. We give a merchandise update, we talk about what we have planned for the next several weeks of the podcast. Kluver recaps the Polk County I Club event at Wakonda, and we share a note from a fan. We talk about weed/thc/cbd/marijuana and the Shacarri Richardson drama with the Olympics and chat about the Golf Match ...
Jul 08, 2021•47 min•Ep. 231
Jon is from West Des Moines, Iowa and played high school football for Dowling Catholic. After early success on the baseball field in his youth, Jon found his talent and size to be pretty useful in Football as well, and he amassed offers from Northern Illinois, Kansas St, Ole Miss, Iowa State, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Iowa. After choosing Iowa City as the place to spend his next 4 years he dealt with injury in the spring our his freshman year that was a contributing factor in finding it difficult...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 230
In this episode we flash back to the past as many of our newer followers have never heard one of most well received episodes #28 After The Jersey, Dealing with Depression and Finding Identity. This episode Kevin takes you through the end of his career in his words and then leads the 3 of us to discuss what leaving football behind looked like from a mental health standpoint. How did we cope with no longer having the most important thing in our life that had stood as a pillar for 15+ years. What t...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 229
This episode is based heavily on NIL rights for athletes coming into effect on this Thursday, July 1st. We discuss how we would have approached the change in rules if we were in the middle of our careers, who it will affect most, and the implications of recruiting and parity across the country come back to the front of pack. Drake does an incredible job of playing devils advocate and bringing to light all of the potential scenarios where NIL money gets down and dirty. Boosters, athletes focus on...
Jun 28, 2021•52 min•Ep. 228
Today is a very weak episode. Drake broke his nose, we dont have Kevin, and there isn't a guest on the show or a whole lot to talk about. We discuss the insane story of former MLB player Ben Zobrist and his wife, we talk about TE U and how George is winning life, creating whatever he wants and having no one in his way. The tight ends bring us to a relevant merchandise update, details below. Phil Parker is set to make over a million dollars in the year of 2021 becoming the first assistant in the ...
Jun 24, 2021•37 min•Ep. 227
Its Fathers Day, which Drake makes abundantly clear in the pod opener by wishing KF and all the Hawkeye fathers a great time. Kevin made a triumphant return the Graze for some chicken lips and ran into Super Bowl Champ Tristan Wirfs while he was there. We give an update on the Scheels situation, does Drake plan to ruin the company or take them over? What is Kevin willing to sell out the pod for? Thank you to our Walk-On Army on Patreon for the continued support, we give an update on that and wha...
Jun 21, 2021•54 min•Ep. 226
This episode starts as planned with a Drake and Tyler back and forth as Kevin is off being a responsible human but Kev ends up making a surprise appearance about 20 mins into the show. Once he shows up we dive head first into some Q&A from the fans on twitter which makes for some incredible banter. Topics include: -Kevin's success and home office -Favorite hype music on game day -Scheels ripping off our HBAM trademark -Our thoughts on the 12 team playoff potential -Parity at the top of CF -C...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 225
In this episode we talk about: -Best Breakfast in Iowa City -Kluver's first 9 holes of golf for the year -Randy Johnson and getting struck by lightning -Luka Garza in best shape of his life -What KF thinks of us podcasting -Alcohol sales coming to Kinnick -The expectations for Iowa State this season -Iowa's double header with Top 15 teams to open the season -The official Cheeto Fingers Top 25 -A Vegas story from Kevin -Over/Under 9.5 wins for the Cyclones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Jun 14, 2021•51 min•Ep. 224
Jake is from Davenport, Iowa. Played Safety for the Hawkeyes from '14-'18, and has now been in the NFL for the past 3 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. In this episode we get deep on some topics, the conversation is some of the most entertaining to date, and this is a perfect 2nd appearance for Jake on the show as an equally entertaining follow up to his first episode. Jake has partnered with an incredible lineup of other Hawks and current NFL players to bring to life the Rally For Reid Youth F...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 223
In this episode Drake debriefs his visit to Kevin Kasper's house and training compound. We talk about the levels of athleticism and how genetics play a role as well as how on top of things you are throughout your life. We discuss Kevin's son Kyler and the possibility of him becoming a Hawk, and more. We of course have some banter over the Fauci emails and the ongoing 'pandemic' and try to decipher when all of this ends? We talk about the 2 top recruits out of South East Polk and how Iowa will go...
Jun 07, 2021•44 min•Ep. 222
Tyler is from Lake Orion, Michigan and joined the Iowa Hawkeye football team in 2014 as the class's scholarship QB. After seeing early success and comfortability within the program he was beat out by eventual 3 year starter Nate Stanley in 2017. Tyler transferred to Eastern Michigan the next semester and went on to have a very successful year as the QB for the EMU Eagles. He received his Masters in Human Nutrition from EMU and just now completed Year 2 of Med School. Tyler is a health and fitnes...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 221
We stirred up a speed bump of controversy with out discussion about the Bohannon downtown incident and we discuss the layers of conversation. We talk about the middle east, why Josey and Ike are ghosting the podcast, the topic of former athletes criticizing current athletes, Home invasion and where the line of assault lies, Full capacity at Kinnick Stadium, and much much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 31, 2021•57 min•Ep. 220
The juicy good content in this one starts 37 minutes in when we start discussing the Jordan Bohannon incident. You will all surely love our ideas on that, and we dive into more generally the downtown scene as a Division 1 athlete, the unwritten rules of how to carry yourself, and more. Before that we talk: -Only Fans -Sleep tactics and why they matter -Recovery and how alcohol plays a role -Nebraska vs Northwestern in Ireland -AJE primed for big year in Buffalo -And More Learn more about your ad...
May 27, 2021•57 min•Ep. 219
Todays topics are extremely wide ranging in one of our most diverse episodes ever. Items discussed: -Kluver's wardrobe and Arizona living -Phil Mickelson making a run at a Major -How long can a 'Prime' be? -How we approached home workouts on breaks -Compromised to Comfortable to Competitive in Summer training -How Iowa handles bodyweight/performance balance and better solutions -How should a PB&J be put together? -Plenty More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 218
Its Q&A time, we took your questions from Twitter and answered them to the best of our ability. The episode starts and ends talking about massage... and there's plenty in between. If big time recruits flop, what are the main reasons? How could the environment inside Kinnick be made even better? Where would we choose to go play right now? Ranking some of the most emotional moments of our career and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 20, 2021•52 min•Ep. 217
Drake gets animated Today's discussion is highlighted by the topic of Hawkeye twitter over the weekend concerning the Football programs staff lack of pay cuts during the last year in which the athletic department has been tight for cash. We discuss the idea of concerning yourself with someone else's money, what KF specifically has done for the U of I for the last 20 + years and much more. We discuss what period of time the Hawkeye football team is in now as they prepare for summer workouts and r...
May 17, 2021•34 min•Ep. 216
In this episode Keith Duncan makes his second appearance. We start with Keith being from Texas and beating Kevin on the golf course and then move into how the spring went training for the NFL, an update on where that process is currently at, and why it is so hard to find a spot in the league. We crap all over Gervase while also praising him at the end of the episode, talk about what teammate we would take to a bar fight with us, discuss what pro sport would be hardest for an average Joe, and dis...
May 13, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 215
Matt is from Cedar Rapids, Iowa and was part of the 2014 recruiting class for the Iowa Hawkeyes. With his 6'8 frame and exceptional mental ability to understand the game and schemes, Matt found his way on to the field early in Iowa City as a redshirt freshman D-lineman. After 4 years of playing time in the Black and Gold Matt now finds himself as part of the Detroit Lions in the NFL, but on the opposite side of the ball. Making a transition that is rarely made from college to pro has left Matt w...
May 10, 2021•56 min•Ep. 214
Mark is from Buffalo Grove, Illinois. After enrolling in the Air Force Academy in 2010 he quickly decided that it wasn't the path for him and he decided to pursue walking on to the University of Iowa Football team. That turned into a great decision as Mark established himself as an extremely hard worker and great team leader off the field, as well as becoming a the feature running back due to injury problems on the team. Mark gave the NFL a run but ultimately made a decision to retire from footb...
May 06, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 213
Spring ball wrap up into Draft recap and talking Hawks chances in the league. In this episode we briefly discuss the final spring practice that was open to the public on Saturday. Where are the current Hawks at and what do they need to work on most? How does a large injury list play a role moving into the summer months and what are the strengths of this Hawkeye team? Then we get to the meat of the podcast talking about the 4 Hawks that got drafted over the weekend and the 7 more who were almost ...
May 03, 2021•37 min•Ep. 212
Today Kevin and Tyler start the podcast by themselves after Drake went Zero Dark Thirty right before recording time. A variety of topics are discussed including, Luka Garza starting his own NFT company, CJ Fredrick entering the transfer portal and how his "Greasy Uncle Joe" is involved, Jordan Bohannon announcing that he will return for his 34th year of college basketball, what the lineup for the basketball team will look like next year and their potential, this weekends upcoming NFL Draft and w...
Apr 29, 2021•47 min•Ep. 211
Connor is from St Paul, Minnesota and walked on to the Hawks in the same class as the Walkons back in 2013. An entrepreneur at heart, something was part of his life even before college, Connor found ways to start making the most of his time in Iowa City that most players dont, starting up business ideas. From a restaurant device to a laundry service to managing travel themed social media accounts, Connor has always had a knack for creating his own income, and is an all around interesting dude. W...
Apr 26, 2021•55 min•Ep. 210
Today we go Live with Shaun Beyer, product of Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School where he excelled in multiple sports. After arriving at Iowa Shaun was in a position purgatory where he could have played multiple positions, but eventually landed at receiver due to depth issues. After his freshman year Shaun's size allowed him to switch to Tight End, and follow the path of guys like Kittle, Fant, and Hockenson. We dive into why those guys are great and what he took away from playing behind them as w...
Apr 22, 2021•40 min•Ep. 209
Today we regroup after the first day in Kinnick for the 2021 season. The Hawks held an open practice and we got to see some of what will be on display this fall. We go position by position and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each as well as depth issues, star talent, and where the Hawks are 9 spring practices in. What do we think about the QB competition, Just how deep are we at DB? Will the D-line figure it out in time for the season opener? How much can the special teams help out this ...
Apr 19, 2021•49 min•Ep. 208
On this episode we look ahead to the first live look at the 2021 Hawkeyes as the team is set to practice in Kinnick Stadium in front of an audience on Saturday. We discuss the ins and outs of spring football, compare it to camp, and talk about where the biggest improvements can be made during these 5 weeks. We discuss Kluver potentially infiltrating the Iowa press, player comments from Tuesday media day, 2 possible freshman contributors, and where Xavior Williams fits in with Iowa. Also what are...
Apr 15, 2021•45 min•Ep. 207
Kristian is a linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens. He is from Iola, Wisconsin and played for the Hawkeyes in '16-'19. He found early playing time as an athletic special teamer and played in over 40 games in the Black and Gold. In his Junior and Senior seasons he started at Middle Linebacker for Iowa teams that finished 9-4 and 10-3 including 2 Bowl victories over Mississippi St. and USC. We sat down with Kristian to talk his journey to Iowa City, Coach Seth Wallace, learning behind guys like Jos...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 206
In this episode we cover a variety of topics with the focus of the conversation being the hot topic item of Name, Image, and Likeness for college athletes. What are NIL rights, how do they differ from being paid a salary, what does that opportunity even mean? What are the issues that could arise from changing the rules and what are the implications of leaving them the same? We talk about all of this in detail. We also discuss Luka being the consensus player of the year, Gonzaga v Baylor, and The...
Apr 08, 2021•55 min•Ep. 205
