Hawks Off Melrose

Your one stop spot for everything Iowa Hawkeyes. Join Drew and Jeremy as we cover football, basketball, wrestling, baseball, and more. From game recaps and previews, to recruit and transfer updates, to our own thoughts and rants, we’ll cover it all.

Episode Archive

Hawkeye Football Bowl Preview | Vanderbilt, Notre Dame, Matt Campbell & The CFP

We preview Iowa vs Vanderbilt at the ReliaQuest Bowl, discussing opt-outs, transfers, and Diego Pavia. Then we dive into the rest of the football world including Matt Campbell, Sherone Moore, Notre Dame, and the CFP format.

Hawkeye Football Week 15 | Gronowski's Legacy, Nebraska Domination, & Bowl Outlook

After demolishing Nebraska we discuss where this season stands, Gronowski’s legacy as a Hawkeye, and Kirk and the programs future. We also go into a bad loss in hoops to Michigan State, the CFP standings, and Iowa’s Bowl projections.

Hawkeye Football Week 14 | Michigan State Dud, Drew Stevens & Black Friday @ Nebraska

After a disappointing performance against Michigan State, we discuss the lows that led to it, as well as the highs that were the fourth quarter. Including Gronowski stepping up, some phenomenal catches from the wide receivers, and a Drew Stevens walk off field goal on senior day prior to our Black Friday matchup in Lincoln.

Hawkeye Football Week 13 | USC Reffing, Makai Lemon, Offensive Play-calling, & Rain in LA

Almost, again. We discuss one of the most poorly officiated games in recent memory, the beauty that was the first half, Makai Lemon’s second half domination, and how the hawkeyes faired in a rainy game in LA. Plus breif discussion about backetball, wrestling, and a preview of Michigan State.

Hawkeye Football Week 12 | Almost. Safety's & Miscues vs Oregon, What we Have to Play For @ USC

It was a rough weekend. We talk about how close we came and the little things that stopped us from getting there. Botched punt safeties, Wetjen’s fumble, perfect passes. Plus we take a look at Wisconsin’s win over Washington, Fickell, Sam Houston @ Oregon State, and preview next weeks game in LA aginst USC.

Hawkeye Football Week 11 | Top 20 Matchup in Kinnick, CFP Rankings, McCollum & Stirtz

It’s a big week for Iowa after coming in at #20 in the first CFP Ranking and hosting #9 Oregon in the biggest November matchup in Kinnick since…? We break down what want to see out of the Hawks on a cold, rainy night in Kinnick. We also discuss the start of the Ben McCollum era, Stirtz, and the women’s first game.

Hawkeye Football Week 10 | Minnesota Beatdown, Lutmer Stocks Rising, Linderbaum, & LSU

Floyd stays home and Iowa does it in dominant fashion, decimating Minnesota 41-3. We discus the blowout including Vander Zee’s catch, Gronowski’s leadership, and Zach Lutmers quickly rising status. Plus we discuss Linderbaums record setting contract, 4-star QB recruit Tradon Bessinger, and Governor Jeff Landry led LSU.

Hawkeye Football Week 9 | Blocked FG, Kwankpa & Gronowski, Ostrenga Returning, & Floyd

We kick things off with the hard fought battle against Penn State by discussing the highs of 67 yd QB scramble and the lows of a blocked field goal touchdown return. Plus discuss how this team stacks up to the last few years. Then preview baseball, lament the Top 25, and give some injury updates before diving into the battle for Floyd against Minnesota.

Hawkeye Football Week 8 | Franklin Out, Wisconsin Stomped, & The Holy War

Kicking things off with the news of the week, we breakdown James Franklin’s departure from Penn State before getting into Iowa’s complete dismantling of the Wisconsin Badgers. Capping things off with some Hawkeye basketball, Kirby Smart’s clap-gate, The Holy War, & Oklahoma States section of shirtless men.

Hawkeye Football Week 7 | Gronowski Starting? Iowa Basketball, & UCLA Drops Penn State

The bye week couldn’t have come at a better time as we discuss Gronowski’s status heading into Madison to face a bad Wisconsin team. Basketball is just around the corner and we talk men’s and women’s, including Woliczoc and Stirtz. Plus UCLA beating PSU, Bill Belichick, Joe Flacco, and more.

Hawkeye Football Week 6 | Gronowski's Injury, Nwankpa Jumped, & Virginia Field Rush

This week we take a look at Gronowski’s injury and it’s potential on the remainder of the season, discuss the 3rd down play calling in the 4th quarter, rant about Nwampka getting jumped on the sideline, and discuss Virginias lightspeed field rush and Lycoming’s 58 year old freshman.

Hawkeye Football Week 5 | Kaden Wetjen, Gundy Out, & Indiana at Kinnick

We break down the Rutgers game and Iowa’s offensive strides as well as defensive setbacks. Break down the Kaden Wetjen kickoff return in depth, Mike Gundy, and Fernando Mendoza lead Indiana’s decisive win over Illinois before coming into Kinnick this Saturday.

Hawkeye Football Week 4 | Ferentz 206, Kayden Wetjen Masterclass, & Rutgers Expectations

This week we discuss Kirk Ferentz’s historic 206th win plus B1G record, Kayden Wetjen’s historic special teams performance, Gronowski and the offences step forward, and breakdown our expectations for Friday’s game at Rutgers.

Hawkeye Football Week 3 | Iowa State, Kirk Ferentz's Future, & Gronowski Heisman Odds

We’re back discussing (ranting) a bad loss to Iowa State, and our adjusted outlooks for the season, as well as the future of the program under Kirk Ferentz. On a lighter note we dive into Spitgate, throwing shoes, a bit of basketball talk, and out expectations going into UMass.

Hawkeye Football Week 2 | Gronowski, Iowa State, & Ryan Day's Nipple Piercing

We recap the UAlbany game, including Mark Gronowski’s rocky start and the Iowa secondary & RB room. CFB news including Florida State-Bama & Ryan’s Day’s nipple piercing. And a look ahead at this weeks matchup against Iowa State. Happy Hate Week!

Hawkeye Football Week 1 | Depth Chart & Season Expectations

Drew & Jeremy take a look at this years schedule and give their record predictions before diving into the years first two deep depth chat and the rest of the roster. Lines for this weeks game against UAlbany.