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Mike Hlas
I am the sports columnist and Iowa men’s basketball beat writer for The Gazette. I have been at The Gazette since well before TheGazette.com was a thing, but not as long as Charles Grassley has been a U.S. Senator. I have dined with kings and queens, and I have dined on pork and beans. Oh, only the pork and beans part of that is true. I am the most unaffectedly personal columnist in Iowa, and perhaps the world. To verify that, please contact my representation.
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Latest Articles by Mike Hlas
Iowa Basketball Oct. 31, 2022 11:00 am88d ago
Former Hawkeye guard Jeff Horner has led Truman State to last three NCAA Division II tournaments. The Bulldogs will face Iowa in an exhibition game Monday.
Hawk Off the Press Oct. 29, 2022 9:07 pm90d ago
Listen to The Final Score podcast for thoughts from John Steppe and Mike Hlas on the Hawkeyes’ 33-13 win over Northwestern.
Iowa Football Oct. 29, 2022 8:45 pm90d ago
A closer look at Iowa’s 33-13 victory Saturday over Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium.
Iowa Football Oct. 29, 2022 10:55 pm90d ago
Iowa’s 33-13 win over Northwestern will quiet the insults and mockery about its offense for a while.
Iowa Football Oct. 28, 2022 4:52 pm91d ago
The prophet shuns the skeptics and tends to you who listen. Here are Hlastradamus’ college football picks this week, including Northwestern-Iowa
Iowa Football Oct. 28, 2022 4:56 pm91d ago
To get national pundits off their backs, the Iowa Hawkeyes must conquer the Big Ten’s worst team, Northwestern.
Iowa Football Oct. 27, 2022 2:43 pm92d ago
Iowa vs. Northwestern Fun Facts: The Hawkeyes football and men’s basketball teams both had six turnovers in their most-recent game vs. a Big Ten foe.
Iowa Basketball Oct. 25, 2022 4:52 pm94d ago
Iowa State and Iowa’s women’s basketball teams are both graced with preseason All-America players and lots of fans.
Iowa Football Oct. 25, 2022 10:16 am94d ago
Iowa football fans: Open a window, stick your head out, and shout “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take this anymore!”
Hawk Off the Press Oct. 22, 2022 6:20 pm97d ago
Listen to The Final Score podcast for thoughts from John Steppe and Mike Hlas on the Hawkeyes’ 54-10 loss to Ohio State.
Iowa Football Oct. 22, 2022 5:40 pm97d ago
The Iowa defense played great — yes, great — and the Hawkeyes still lost to No. 2 Ohio State by a grotesque 54-10 score.
Iowa Football Oct. 22, 2022 5:29 pm97d ago
A look at Iowa’s 54-10 defeat to Ohio State Saturday at Ohio Stadium. The Hawkeyes had six turnovers, one offensive score, and a lopsided loss.
Iowa Football Oct. 21, 2022 8:02 pm98d ago
I trust you know how to bet legally from the warmth of your own home. If you use a certain website, here were some Iowa-Ohio State odds as of 6:30 p.m., Friday.
Iowa Football Oct. 21, 2022 7:40 pm98d ago
Hlastradamus is back from his bye week with college football winner after winner for you good mortals.
Iowa Football Oct. 21, 2022 2:10 pm98d ago
Iowa has faced nothing like Ohio State’s offense, and OSU has met no defense as good as Iowa’s.