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@slimpickins21.bsky.social
Continual learner, sports, Hawkeyes, Star Wars and Marvel fanatic.
Northern light above Iowa
November 12, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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The nation’s military and defense journalists exited the Pentagon in unison Wednesday, having had their accreditation revoked after refusing to agree to the Defense Department’s new restrictions on their newsgathering activities.
Reporters leave Pentagon en masse after refusing to sign on to new rules
After turning in their press credentials, journalists covering the Defense Department walked out rather than comply with its restrictive new policies.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Did something i didn’t expect, wakeboarding in Lake Tahoe! Had a blast.
October 8, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Ladies and Gentlemen...

Your newest Iowa WBB commit. McKenna Woliczko.
October 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Also, did this new landscape project a couple weeks ago.
September 30, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Just finished a new walkway in my backyard. Connect’s the garage to the deck. May do one more from back deck to the gate. Thankful this first one is done!
September 30, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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McKenna Woliczko's official visit wrapped up this morning. After talking to a handful of sources, here are some quick hits about how the visit went, a timeline and more.

VIP:
Iowa Women's Basketball Recruiting: Notes following McKenna's Woliczko's official visit
The Hawkeyes had their biggest official visitor of the 2026 cycle on campus this past weekend. California standout McKenna Woliczko flew into Iowa City on Thursday and departed Sunday morning. The fiv...
247sports.com
August 31, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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All of Lee Corso's schools won today - FSU, Maryland, Navy, Louisville, Indiana, and NIU.
August 30, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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CNBC: So we should expect the US government to be taking more equity stakes in businesses around the country?

KEVIN HASSETT: It's possible, yeah. That's absolutely right.
August 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Mark Gronowski's humility and leadership stands out, Iowa's WR's a lot further ahead than years past and a quietly confident offense?

Eliot Clough and myself give our 10 Biggest Takeaways from Big Ten Media Day

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HawkeyeInsider's 10 Takeaways from Iowa Football at Big Ten Media Days
The season is right around the corner and there was a lot to learn from the Hawkeyes today. In just a little over a month, Iowa will be swarming into Kinnick Stadium against Albany.
247sports.com
July 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Kirk Ferentz on Mark Gronowski: I can tell you after being around him for seven months-- just an impressive man."

"All the things that we thought were positive-- we've gotten to see it first hand."
July 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Iowa's football team will face all sorts of Big Ten toughness in Kinnick Stadium this fall. Namely, three teams that finished in the end-of-season Top Ten. www.thegazette.com/iowa-footbal...
Hawkeye football will face all sorts of Big Ten toughness in Kinnick this year
Penn State is a popular pick to win the conference. Oregon won it last year and says it wants to "Double down." Indiana, so good last year, has plenty of talent in 2025.
www.thegazette.com
July 23, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Going to be a massive week at HawkeyeInsider. Here's 1,000+ words of VIP intel surrounding Iowa FB, MBB and WBB. Kamari Moulton/TJ Washington buzz? Alvaro Folgueiras' fit and more.

VIP:
Eickholt: Alvaro Folgueiras' fit, Iowa WBB updates, Kamari Moulton poised for a big year
It's great to be back! The Hawkeyes are in full swing and things are getting closer to having actual games being played. It's going to be a big week this week with Eliot Clough and I heading to Las Ve...
247sports.com
July 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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holy shit lmao
July 19, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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WATCH: Josh Sash, Bryston Williams, Cam Manyawu and others from Iowa MBB speak with local media following Tuesday's practice. Tons of cool stuff from them:
WATCH: Josh Sash, Bryston Williams, Cam Manyawu, others speak with HawkeyeInsider
Ben McCollum and the Hawkeye coaching staff opened their doors for more media on Tuesday. HawkeyeInsider got to watch about 30 minutes of practice before getting the opportunity to interview some of t...
247sports.com
July 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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'No matter how hard your journey is, your journey is still your journey...'

After spending a year shining on scout team, Iowa WR KJ Parker is eager to show Hawkeye fans what he's capable of in 2025:
'No matter how hard your journey is-- it's still your journey': KJ Parker's patience preparing him for 2025
Redshirt freshman wide receiver KJ Parker has been generating buzz since arriving on campus. The 5-foot-10 playmaker from Illinois knew he had every opportunity to compete for snaps when he arrived. H...
247sports.com
July 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Here is our full story on Bucs All-Pro LT Tristan Wirfs undergoing surgery and set to begin the season on the PUP list because of a knee injury:
Buccaneers LT Tristan Wirfs undergoes knee surgery, likely to start 2025 season on PUP list
Buccaneers All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs underwent knee surgery on Tuesday and will likely start the season on the physically unable to perform list, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wedn...
www.nfl.com
July 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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"Iowa is a program that is one of the top, if not the top in women's basketball..."

New Iowa assistant Lasondra Barrett is happy she's a Hawkeye and eager what's ahead:
'I'm a players coach': Lasondra Barrett looking to enhance Hawkeye culture
Raina Harmon left a tremendous legacy as an assistant coach at Iowa. After she departed to take the head coaching job at FGCU, Jan Jensen knew that she'd have to hit a home-run with who would replace ...
247sports.com
July 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Iowa students will be closer to the court this season. Now they need to show up.
July 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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"How I work out there in the summer, how I work out in the winter, how I'm eating, how I'm sleeping and all of that just comes in together..."

Iowa DB Deshaun Lee ready to be more 'confident' and 'dominant' in 2025:
'Be more confident'': Iowa defensive back Deshaun Lee ready to take next step
DeShaun Lee has been a core rotational player for the Hawkeyes throughout the past two seasons. He's poised to be a major component again in 2025. The Michigan native has totaled 74 tackles, seven pas...
247sports.com
June 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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In-state LB Kasen Thomas has committed to the #Hawkeyes following his official visit over the weekend.

His other offers included Nebraska, Kansas State, Arizona and Iowa State. Big get for Iowa's 2026 class.
June 23, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Iowa Football: Five former Hawkeyes named to NFL's top 100 players list by CBS

Following his pick-six in the Super Bowl, Cooper DeJean is among them:
Iowa Football: Five former Hawkeyes named to NFL's top 100 players list by CBS
The Hawkeyes have been a pipeline to the NFL throughout Kirk Ferentz's tenure. Ferentz has done a tremendous job of identifying under-the-radar talent, developing them, retaining solid relationships w...
247sports.com
June 17, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Iowa Football received a commitment from Gene Riordan in April then offered his younger sibling Tommy Riordan Saturday

“My brother was incredibly excited when I was offered by Iowa. He was almost more excited than I was.”

hawkfanatic.com/2025/06/16/t...
Tommy Riordan Talks Hawkeye Offer - Hawk Fanatic
The Riordan family has become real familiar with Iowa City. Class of 2026 offensive lineman Gene Riordan visited the Hawkeyes multiple times before verbally committing in late April. He’s scheduled to...
hawkfanatic.com
June 17, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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High school accolades fade when you step into the Hansen Football Performance Center, but five-star defensive lineman Iose Epenesa is poised to be one of the most exciting freshmen to watch. The next chapter of the Epenesa legacy has arrived.
Iowa Football: Iose Epenesa is freshman to watch
The Epenesa family name means a lot to Iowa football. From Eppy, AJ and Eric to incoming freshman Iose, the name has been called over and over by play-by-play announcer Gary Dolphin throughout the pas...
247sports.com
June 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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It's a massive year for Iowa QB Mark Gronowski. He's had an impressive college career, but if he's able to turn Iowa's passing game around-- it might be the most resume boosting achievement to date.
Iowa Football: Mark Gronowski named as quarterback to watch ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
Quarterback play has plagued Iowa throughout the past decade, but the Hawkeyes feel confident that they have found their solution with South Dakota State transfer Mark Gronowski. The dual-threat quart...
247sports.com
June 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM