John Steppe

While the highest-profile competition for the Hawkeyes’ special teams unit will be at kicker, a different position that “most people don't think about” also is looking for a new starter.

Iowa defensive line coach Jay Niemann discusses the process of replacing a leader like Zach VanValkenburg.

Iowa punter Tory Taylor, who will turn 25 this summer, is working to be a leader in the Hawkeyes’ specialists’ room despite it being “not at all” natural for him.

Iowa’s offer to 2024 athlete Derek Weisskopf highlighted a busy week on the recruiting trail.

Keagan Johnson is not showing any complacency after showing his “explosive” ability as a true freshman in 2021. Fans are getting better at spelling his name, too.

Tyler Linderbaum conducted an individual pro day at Iowa’s football facility Monday after not participating in drills at the NFL Combine or Iowa’s pro day while recovering from a foot injury.

Iowa athletics director Gary Barta outlined a “vision” for several new facilities, but he knows “vision without resources is irrelevant.”

John Steppe and Jeff Johnson discuss Iowa baseball storylines on the Hawk Off The Press podcast, including the Hawkeyes' NCAA tournament hopes, Brody Brecht's 100-mph fastball and the back-to-normal schedule.

Cornerback Riley Moss is “broadening my horizons” in his extra year at Iowa. Defensive coordinator Phil Parker is expecting him to be one of the leaders at a position group that will have a younger look in 2022.

Athletics director Gary Barta said he expects payments to Iowa athletes for their academic performance to be “probably starting next year.” He also has had conversations with donors about an NIL collective for Iowa athletes.

Iowa is reaping the benefits of its continuity between 2021 and 2022 at defensive line and linebackers.

Defensive coordinator Phil Parker talked Wednesday about five-star freshman Xavier Nwankpa’s approach. Nwankpa is one of Iowa football’s early enrollees and has been participating in spring practices.

Freshman Brody Brecht has been playing both baseball and football for the Hawkeyes, often leading to a “tough” schedule that doesn’t have much free time.

Iowa’s top-10 recruiting class now has seven commitments from prospects in five different states following defensive back John Nestor’s decision to play at Iowa.

Between wedding planning and the Iowa Athletes in Action chapter’s service trip to Ecuador, it’s been a busy offseason for defensive lineman Logan Lee.