Weekend Sports Anchor and Co-Host of
@Soundoff13
@who13news
in Des Moines. Universally known as Mr. SoundOff. Views are my own. Sports are my addiction.
Largest WNBA crowd in 17 years—20,333—sees Fever beat Mystics, 85-83.
Caitlin Clark makes 7 threes, scores 30 points, adds 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals.
The two teams are a combined 3-20.
If you’re going to go hard at someone and tear them down you better be 100% sure on your facts. Sheryl Swoopes and Gilbert Arenas are clowns and an embarrassment.
A clip of Sheryl talking about Caitlin Clark went viral. But I see yall tried to bury this one
If ANYBODY else was this loud and wrong with misinformation yall woulda lit this app on fire. But since its about CC yall pretended it didnt happen. Nasty 😂😂
The Big Ten announces it will set an all time attendance record for the B1G championship game, eclipsing the 2015 game between Iowa and MSU. The game will be the second-largest crowd Lucas Oil Stadium has ever had for a football game. 7:17pm kick, it's going to be ROWDY.
This is a long read, but a fascinating look into the life of Caitlin Clark the last 4 years. We will never see another athlete like her in my lifetime, I guarantee it. Incredible writing by Wright Thompson.
Honest Q. Maybe I missed it. Was anyone disrespecting LSU before the game? Iowa talked about how great the Tigers are, etc. They had 2 losses all season. LSU played great, they won, but then postgame was all about 'disrespecting us,' etc. Seemed odd.
The Iowa women just pulled off one of the biggest upsets in NCAA history and will play for a national title. Unbelievable. The most incredible individual performance I've ever seen from Caitlin Clark. Bottom line. Iowa WAS BETTER.
Maybe I'm missing something...But Why did Missouri accept the Music City Bowl bid? Roster was depleted in final regular season game, players were opting out, and they sent players home for holidays. Seems like there was no intention 2 play, & should have declined the invite.
Week 2 complete and it’s worse than expected. Iowa is not only dead last in all of college football (131 teams) in total yards per game (158 ypg), but they’re 72 ypg behind New Mex St for 130th. Iowa the only team under 200 ypg.
We've seen Kirk Ferentz get emotional this year when talking about his team, it was evident again on Tuesday at his press conference. I asked Kirk about his emotions as a coach when he sees his players achieve a goal of making the B1G title game...2nd Q from
@HawkeyeReport
The State has dismissed all charges with prejudice against Iowa State athletes in the DCI sports gambling investigation.
“The State of Iowa, by and through the undersigned Assistant Story County
Attorney, and requests that this matter be dismissed with prejudice, and, in
Fitting finish to career for Iowa’s all-time 3 point leader,
@JordanBo_3
Jordan Bohannon. Wins the college 3 point shootout, beating Brad Davison of Wisconsin in the final. Wins $5K, says he will invest it.
Remember, there are some analysts, coaches and opposing fans that think there are a lot of players that hit shots like this....For some reason we just never see them on social media, weird.
Hidalgo is great. Caitlin Clark sweeps the national player of the year awards. They're both guards. The award goes to the best guard that 'exemplifies ball handling, scoring, passing and will to win.' Clark led the country in scoring, assists & Iowa won 33 games. I'm confused.
Through 2 games Iowa is averaging 158 yards of offense per game. I believe they have now dropped to dead last in all of FBS football for ypg, 124th. Bowling Green and Middle Tennessee State passed them today to put the Hawks dead last.
Michigan is better than Iowa, fact. But, The referees also just just gifted the Wolverines a TD with a horrendous call. Not only was the 'fumble' blown dead before it was recovered, but after watching it numerous times I think Deacon Hill's arm was moving forward slightly
Caitlin Clark honors this yr:
– Ann Meyers Drysdale Award
– Honda Sport Award
– Wade Trophy
– AP National Player of Year
– Naismith NPOY
– USA Today NPOY
– ESPN NPOY
– The Athletic NPOY
– Sporting News NPOY
– AP, USBWA, USA Today 1ST Team All-America
– B1G POY
– 1ST Team All-B1G
There is no debate. She's the best to ever do it. That was one of the greatest NCAA performances you'll ever see. 41 pts, 12 Assists, 7 rebs. Simply incredible. 🐐
The Central Dutch
@CUI_Football
win in walk-off fashion, 30-28 over Wheaton in 2nd round of the DIII playoffs. Dutch QB Blaine Hawkins (Ankeny) hits Tanner Schminke in the endzone as time expires. Central advances to the quarterfinals. Hawkins throws for 434 yds 4TD's.
Major fail by local CBS in Des Moines...
Showing Chargers/Chiefs (meaningless game, Chiefs already in playoffs, LA eliminated) over Bears/Packers, win or go home for Green Bay.
If you're an 'X's & O's' football junkie listen to this answer from Spencer Petras on attacking Iowa State's defense when they play '3 deep.' The mind of a QB.
Caitlin Clark, 35 pts-10 assists today, is now 5th on the women's NCAA all-time scoring list and the Big 10's all-time leader in assists. Fun exchange with Clark and Bluder after the win over Minnesota.
Last year at NCAA, Joseph Yesufu was a March Madness star with Drake scoring 47 pts in 2 games. Now at Kansas, Yesufu hardly plays. 2 games in NCAA, 13 mins, 4 fouls, 2 TO's 1 ast/1 reb, 0 FG's. Yesufu may love KU, but also reminder the portal does not always equal success or PT
What a day for Iowa & Iowa State women's basketball. Cyclones upset
#4
Baylor, ISU tied for first in the Big 12 at 5-0.
#3
Iowa hammers
#14
Indiana thanks to a 30 piece from Caitlin Clark. Hawkeyes alone on top of the B1G at 6-0.
Love the candidness of Drake's Nathan Clayberg (PFL Defensive Player of the Year), when asked about being heavy underdogs on Saturday against Iowa State.
Hawkeye Freshman Xavier Nwankpa was asked today if he's talked to former SEP teammate Kadyn Proctor, who committed to Iowa but recently took a recruiting trip to Oregon.
"Iowa's still home...Shouldn't be too nervous, it's a process. I'm going to try and get the job done."
At some point Ferentz has to seriously consider making a switch at QB. It has nothing to do with physical talent, and Petras seems like a great guy, but right now he has zero confidence and is struggling to make a simple 5 yard out throw.
Here's the dunk I was talking about earlier by GV Christian's Issa Samake. On the break, big 2 handed dunk, pulls his legs up to avoid hitting opponent, lets go of rim. Technical foul. I don't like the call, he wasn't taunting or showboating.
#3
Iowa crushes
#14
Indiana 84-57. Dominant win for the Hawkeyes, 17-1 overall on top of the B1G. Caitlin Clark- 30 pts, 11 asts, 5 rebs. 10/21 shooting...Imagine if she had shot it 40 times.
Riley Moss was asked his thoughts on Spencer Petras having a solid game against Northwestern.
"I was really proud...damn I'm getting emotional and I don't know why."
Petras has been a lightning rod for criticism, but you can tell his teammates love him.
Really liked what I saw from Hunter Dekkers today. 2 bad throws, but otherwise he was poised and has loads of upside. He will be a problem for the Big 12 for years to come.
The Iowa men play Kansas State in the first round of the NIT Tuesday night. 7 teams declined invites to the NIT.
Fran McCaffery met the media and was adamant that the Hawkeyes want to keep playing, coaching and keep getting better.
Lost in the postgame hoopla & bad refs is the fact Iowa played really good vs LSU & just got beat. If you would have told me Iowa scores 85 pts, has 4 in double figures, Clark drops 30, they hit 14 threes & shoot 50%, I would have said the Hawkeyes win by 10+. Sports. 🤷🏻♂️
Friendly reminder. All of Clark’s sponsors will go with her to the WNBA. She has not taken $1 from the Iowa Swarm NIL collective. She will be paid by the Indiana Fever (assuming they take her
#1
)
Spencer Lee has 2 matches under his belt for the Hawkeyes this year, both first period pins over Top 15 ranked opponents. Here's Tom Brands on Lee's dominance so far. This might be the highest praise Brands could ever give any wrestler.
I caught up with
@UrbandaleJHawks
2021 Defensive End
@maxllewellyn34
to talk about his commitment to
@HawkeyeFootball
. Max's recruiting was surging, he also held offers from the likes of Iowa State, Michigan State, Nebraska and Penn State.
Central QB
@blaine_hawkins
Blaine Hawkins wins the Gagliardi trophy, which is essentially the Heisman trophy for Division 3. The Ankeny native set a new NCAA record for all divisions throwing 63 TD passes this season.
@CentralDutch
@CUI_Football
We’ve ripped Iowa all year, and deservedly so, but gotta give credit tonight. Rally from 20 down, win on road, tons of emotion. Wasn’t pretty at times, but Played hard and very well after half. They haven’t quit, Baby steps.
Sounds like Hannah Stuelke should be good to go for Friday's game in the Sweet 16, Davis too. Saw Molly jogging up the tunnel after the win vs Georgia. Hawkeyes need them, zero bench points today.
Caught up with Ankeny Junior and future Hawkeye football player
@brody_brecht
over the weekend. Brecht committed to Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes on May 1. He chose Iowa over Iowa State and he will also play baseball for the Hawkeyes.
3 Weeks Ago
@UNIFootball
Lost at South Dakota State 38-7. The Panthers get revenge when it matters most, beating the Jackrabbits in the FCS playoffs 13-10. UNI advances to the FCS quarterfinals.
If I’m Fran McCaffery for the next film session I don’t even watch game film. I make the team watch an hour of Dennis Rodman and Charles Barkley highlights. 2 of the best rebounders of all time that were undersized for their positions, but tough as hell and never gave an inch.
Thanks but no thanks. Iowa should not be invited, if they are, Bluder needs to quickly decline. LSU won, champions go to the White House. End of story.
“I know we’ll have the champions come to the White House, we always do. So, we hope LSU will come,” she said. “But, you know, I’m going to tell Joe I think Iowa should come, too, because they played such a good game.”
We've seen Kirk Ferentz get emotional a couple times this year in postgame interviews. Emotions almost got the best of him on Tues when he was asked about building 1-on-1 relationships with players and why it's important.
North Polk Senior Jack Noble wins the
@DrakeRelays
high jump in a 'jumpoff' with Cedar Falls' Jacob Kieler. Both cleared 6-9" then it went 7 sudden death, 1 v 1, jumpoff rounds and Noble is the winner. The
@northpolkcomets
have a Relays champ.