David Eickholt
@davideickholt.bsky.social
The Iowa Hawkeye Insider for 247Sports and CBSSports || Host of #Swarmcast || Opinions are my own, but should be adopted by you. || 999
Today marks the beginning of my 8th year with 247Sports and covering the Hawkeyes. They took a chance on me out of college and I can only hope I’ve given back what they’ve given me. Big thank you to my amazing colleagues, Iowa fans, athletes and coaches. Can’t wait for this year!
August 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Today marks the beginning of my 8th year with 247Sports and covering the Hawkeyes. They took a chance on me out of college and I can only hope I’ve given back what they’ve given me. Big thank you to my amazing colleagues, Iowa fans, athletes and coaches. Can’t wait for this year!
Indiana Fever star and #Hawkeyes legend Caitlin Clark talks about Kate Martin’s success in UnRivaled and adds that she'd love to team up with her at some point in her career... but really enjoys the 'beef' they have playing against one another:
Full Podcast Tomorrow!
Full Podcast Tomorrow!
January 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Indiana Fever star and #Hawkeyes legend Caitlin Clark talks about Kate Martin’s success in UnRivaled and adds that she'd love to team up with her at some point in her career... but really enjoys the 'beef' they have playing against one another:
Full Podcast Tomorrow!
Full Podcast Tomorrow!
What does Caitlin Clark think about her jersey getting retired? She tells 247Sports in the latest #Swarmcast.
"Now that I'm not actually playing, I feel like I'll be more emotional even though I'm not a super emotional person. I'm very grateful..."
Full Episode out Monday:
"Now that I'm not actually playing, I feel like I'll be more emotional even though I'm not a super emotional person. I'm very grateful..."
Full Episode out Monday:
January 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
What does Caitlin Clark think about her jersey getting retired? She tells 247Sports in the latest #Swarmcast.
"Now that I'm not actually playing, I feel like I'll be more emotional even though I'm not a super emotional person. I'm very grateful..."
Full Episode out Monday:
"Now that I'm not actually playing, I feel like I'll be more emotional even though I'm not a super emotional person. I'm very grateful..."
Full Episode out Monday:
Podcast coming out Monday. Big Thanks to Caitlin Clark for the time. This one was FUN:
January 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Podcast coming out Monday. Big Thanks to Caitlin Clark for the time. This one was FUN:
AI is getting too scary.
December 27, 2024 at 3:47 AM
AI is getting too scary.
Iowa has been a second-half team throughout the 2024 season, averaging 19.3 points over the final 30 minutes. The Hawkeyes average 8.8 points in the first half in 12 games. Iowa has scored 231 points in the second-half compared to 105 in the first.
December 26, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Iowa has been a second-half team throughout the 2024 season, averaging 19.3 points over the final 30 minutes. The Hawkeyes average 8.8 points in the first half in 12 games. Iowa has scored 231 points in the second-half compared to 105 in the first.
Merry Christmas!
December 22, 2024 at 8:51 PM
Merry Christmas!
Excited to announce that I’ve reached a multi-year contract extension with 247Sports. I’ll continue to cover everything Hawkeyes.
December 20, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Excited to announce that I’ve reached a multi-year contract extension with 247Sports. I’ll continue to cover everything Hawkeyes.
Brendan Sullivan QB1.
No Reece Vander Zee
No other opt outs according to Iowa’s depth chart:
No Reece Vander Zee
No other opt outs according to Iowa’s depth chart:
December 20, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Brendan Sullivan QB1.
No Reece Vander Zee
No other opt outs according to Iowa’s depth chart:
No Reece Vander Zee
No other opt outs according to Iowa’s depth chart:
BREAKING: #Iowa gets its first commitment of the transfer portal window as Auburn transfer quarterback Hank Brown has committed to the #Hawkeyes.
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December 13, 2024 at 8:43 PM
BREAKING: #Iowa gets its first commitment of the transfer portal window as Auburn transfer quarterback Hank Brown has committed to the #Hawkeyes.
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Iowa’s Caitlin Clark has been named Time’s Athlete of the Year.
December 10, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Iowa’s Caitlin Clark has been named Time’s Athlete of the Year.
Oh let’s have a DAY
December 6, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Oh let’s have a DAY
S/O to Sean Bock and our entire @247sports.bsky.social team for crushing #Hawkeyes signing day yesterday. So much more coming today.
You can still get 50% off an annual subscription to HawkeyeInsider.
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You can still get 50% off an annual subscription to HawkeyeInsider.
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December 5, 2024 at 2:30 PM
S/O to Sean Bock and our entire @247sports.bsky.social team for crushing #Hawkeyes signing day yesterday. So much more coming today.
You can still get 50% off an annual subscription to HawkeyeInsider.
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You can still get 50% off an annual subscription to HawkeyeInsider.
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This should surprise no one.
December 4, 2024 at 4:52 PM
This should surprise no one.
Northwestern coach Chris Collins when asked what’s different about this year’s Iowa team than past ones:
December 4, 2024 at 2:55 AM
Northwestern coach Chris Collins when asked what’s different about this year’s Iowa team than past ones:
We've had a TON of coverage at HawkeyeInsider. Total takeover on yesterday's win over Nebraska, signing day is this week, transfer portal season is ahead-- stay ahead of it, not behind. Get 75% off HawkeyeInsider today!
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November 30, 2024 at 10:32 PM
We've had a TON of coverage at HawkeyeInsider. Total takeover on yesterday's win over Nebraska, signing day is this week, transfer portal season is ahead-- stay ahead of it, not behind. Get 75% off HawkeyeInsider today!
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Let’s have a day.
November 29, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Let’s have a day.
Kirk Ferentz took some time during his opening statement to remember and praise Dan Marburger, who was the principal at Perry High School and selflessly gave his life to save others. Full Statement:
November 26, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Kirk Ferentz took some time during his opening statement to remember and praise Dan Marburger, who was the principal at Perry High School and selflessly gave his life to save others. Full Statement:
I asked Jay Higgins about not being a Butkus Finalist. Of course, classy response.
“If I was playing for the committee and that’s the reason I took the field, I’d be pretty crushed. But I’m not. I’m playing for my mom, dad, girlfriend and everyone who believes in me…”
“If I was playing for the committee and that’s the reason I took the field, I’d be pretty crushed. But I’m not. I’m playing for my mom, dad, girlfriend and everyone who believes in me…”
November 26, 2024 at 7:09 PM
I asked Jay Higgins about not being a Butkus Finalist. Of course, classy response.
“If I was playing for the committee and that’s the reason I took the field, I’d be pretty crushed. But I’m not. I’m playing for my mom, dad, girlfriend and everyone who believes in me…”
“If I was playing for the committee and that’s the reason I took the field, I’d be pretty crushed. But I’m not. I’m playing for my mom, dad, girlfriend and everyone who believes in me…”
I told Nick Jackson that he passed Luke Kuechly in career tackles. He laughed and said that Luke did it in three years.
“Put a little asterisk next to my name.”
“Put a little asterisk next to my name.”
November 19, 2024 at 6:15 PM
I told Nick Jackson that he passed Luke Kuechly in career tackles. He laughed and said that Luke did it in three years.
“Put a little asterisk next to my name.”
“Put a little asterisk next to my name.”
Here’s the reaction when I told Taylor:
November 14, 2024 at 5:46 PM
Here’s the reaction when I told Taylor: