Though far from a finished product, we saw the Hawkeyes open the 2022 B1G season with a win behind another dominating defensive effort (starting to feel like a broken record) and some incrementally improved play on the offensive side of the ball. In addition to providing their early thoughts on the B1G West, the Hawkeye 4DT guys look back at the opening conference win at Rutgers and discuss what signs of life they saw on offense before looking ahead to this weekend’s matchup that sees the #4 Michigan Wolverines come to Iowa City. Also, the guys will be in Las Vegas this weekend - any hot tips or stone cold locks you can share?
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Although it took approximately seven hours over two days to complete a game that was not always pretty, the Hawkeyes finally pulled off an early-morning win against the hapless Nevada Wolfpack - holding them to no points and finally getting on the scoreboard with multiple TDs in a game for the first time this season. Download and listen to hear the guys' reactions and what they believe that game means (or could mean) for the balance of the 2022 season as the Hawkeyes enter the B1G schedule with a trip out East to take on Rutgers, which is very similar to Iowa with a good defense, inept offense, and impeccable punting. This week we may truly see that Punting is Winning.
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After another disappointing week, Brian and Zach once again have a hard time finding anything positive to say about the Hawkeye offense - despite what their moms said about not having something nice to say, the guys had plenty to say about the ongoing offensive woes and the “breaking” news that Spencer Petras would continue as QB1 this week. Somewhat lost in the negativity surrounding the Hawks’s loss to ISU was another very good game from the defense, so the guys take time to focus on two standouts from an ascending secondary unit. Download and listen this week, because if this offense doesn’t improve, there may not be many episodes left…
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After working their way through all the preseason preparation and breakdowns of all three phases for the 2022 Hawkeyes and handing out some hardware, Brian and Zach are finally back with their first game week episode of 2022. At the end of this week, fans will finally be back at Kinnick and we will have Iowa football back on our television sets as the Hawks are set to take on the SDSU Jackrabbits. Instead of the typical 4DT breakdown this week, the guys decided to focus on a few questions they hope are answered (or, at least, begin to be answered) in Week 1. And, in the final bit of preseason housekeeping, Brian and Zach work their way through the schedule and W/L the season. Does Brian think the Hawks will break .500? Is Zach stuck on 15-0? Download and find out!
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As the days to kickoff dwindle into the teens, Brian and Zach wrap up their pre-season previews with their analysis of the third phase - special teams. While there are lots of question marks this year, there is reason for hope, as “in Levar we trust” becomes more important than ever with the graduation of Caleb Shudak at kicker and the surprising departure of Charlie Jones, the reigning B1G Special Teams Player of the Year. After breaking down the special teams, the guys turn their focus to one of their favorite annual segments - the 4DT Pre-Season Awards! Who took home this year’s coveted honors? Download today and find out!
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After working through the defense last week, Brian and Zach turn their attention to the offensive side of the ball this week. Unfortunately, after all the positivity from the defensive analysis, the guys were not able to maintain that optimism after reviewing the 2021 offensive stats, which, upon further analysis were, um, offensive, to say the least. But, were the guys able to find some reasons for hope in 2022? Download and find out as this week's preseason episode provides a breakdown of each position group on the offensive side of the ball. Hey, at least it can't get worse than last year, right?
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After a long offseason hiatus that saw a commitment from the highest rated recruit in Iowa's history and California becoming Big Ten country, Brian and Zach are back this week to start their in depth preview of the 2022 Iowa Hawkeyes. After sifting through the myriad offseason topics, the guys look back at the 2021 defense and debate whether that unit was ultimately "elite" or whether that image was only held together with the headline-grabbing turnover rate before turning their attention to the 2022 defense with a detailed analysis of the two-deep (and new arrivals and those in waiting) at all three levels. Looking ahead to the coming weeks, Hawkeye 4DT will bring you its offensive preview, special teams preview, and pre-season awards before bringing you the first 4DT breakdown of the year for the SDSU Jackrabbits.
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We always knew we would put out a new Hawkeye 4DT episode with our reaction to the Nebraska game, but what we didn't know heading into Black Friday was (1) we would be talking about another double digit comeback sparked by a timely special teams play, (2) Michigan would turn The Game into a laugher, and (3) PJ and the Gophers would row Iowa right into Indy. After an entertaining weekend of B1G football, Brian and Zach got together to talk about your (outright) B1G West Division Champions and another trip to the B1G Championship Game to face another team from Michigan - this time against the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines. While not always pretty, the guys talk about how this team could be remembered in the pantheon of KF Iowa teams if they are able to pull off another upset of a Top 5 B1G opponent in prime time. See you all in Indy!
Despite the roller-coaster ride this season, after another ugly B1G West game, your 2021 Hawks sit at 9-2 with a chance for a 10- win regular season. With that backdrop, Zach and Brian try to put the season in context before providing their final regular season 4DT breakdown for 2021. The guys also intended to provide their Nebraska preview, but some breaking news mid-recording forced the guys to re-calibrate their game predictions on the fly. Check out this week's episode to learn whether the Hawkeye 4DT guys expect to see the Hawks leave Lincoln (again) with the Heroes Trophy.
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You would not know it looking at the stat sheet, but we once again are here to talk about an Iowa win (or, as Phil Fleck might call it - 1 and 0 in the Minnesota season). Brian and Zach look back at a game that was won on the back of Iowa's revamped offense, featuring players who started the season a bit further down the depth chart - including QB1 Alex Padilla and WRs Keagan Johnson and Chucky Jones. The guys also spend a fair amount of time analyzing the baffling coaching decision regarding our final offensive drive, which started at Minnesota's 3 yard line with a little more than 2 minutes left in the game - not much disagreement between Zach and Brian, but plenty of disagreement with the coaches' approach to that one.
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What a difference a "W" and a QB change makes for the psyche of the fan base. What would typically be a boring podcast about a nondescript 17-12 Iowa win on the road at lowly Northwestern turned into a fun debate over what we saw, what that means for Saturday against Minnesota, and the future of Iowa at the QB position. Don't get it wrong, the Hawkeye 4DT guys still had plenty of frustration with "only" a 5 point win over the worst defense in the B1G and we are under no delusions that the offense is fixed. BUT, Zach and Brian agreed that things, at least for one Saturday, looked a little different. Time will tell if that was a one-week blip or a new chapter for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
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Another week and another very disappointing result for your Iowa Hawkeyes. As you would expect, some concerns and negativity to wade through in all four downs during this week’s episode of the Hawkeye 4DT podcast. But the guys still take some time to look ahead to the Northwestern game. Is the third time the charm for Iowa in its quest to get a first win in the B1G West? Download and listen to see what Brian and Zach expect to see this week against Pat Fitzgerald and the worst rushing defense in the B1G.
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Usually, college football teams and fans say “the bye week came at the perfect time…” But, at least for the Hawkeye 4DT guys, that was not the case this season, as this bye week only gave the guys more time to think back on the disappointment from the Purdue game. But, in this week’s episode, the guys try to shake off the Purdue hangover and bounce back, as they hope the Hawks do on Saturday against the ever-tough Wisconsin Badgers. Because Zach and Brian didn’t have a recent game to break down, in this week’s episode they focused on more bigger picture topics than normal. Word of warning, though - skip third down if you don’t want to hear a depressing historically comparable season for the 2021 offense. Luckily, with two elite defenses on display this Saturday, we should be looking at a game where the “under” is a best bet, as both Brian and Zach predict that the first team to 10 will win in this year’s battle for the Heartland Trophy.
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You win some and you lose some, but it is never fun to lose in the fashion that your Hawkeyes lost to Purdue on Saturday in a disappointing 24-7 game, which was not even as close as the score suggests. In this week's episode, Brian and Zach skip the typical 4DT breakdown in favor of an extended therapy session as they work through their reactions to the game (good news, Brian felt better after this, even if not 100% optimistic for the rest of the season). Given it is bye week, the guys also handed out some mid-season awards. Enjoy your Saturday off and look forward to next week when the 4DT breakdown returns for the preview of the important B1G West battle with Wisconsin.
Three days later and the Hawkeye 4DT crew is still not sure how to react to one of the biggest wins and amazing comebacks in the Ferentz era. Zach and Brian discuss the many highs and lows of a huge Saturday in Iowa City, as 4DT was on hand to take in all the festivities. Fitting this game into our normal "four downs" proved to be difficult because of the up and down nature of the game, but given the final comeback result, there is a lot more positivity than negativity as the Hawks move to 6-0 and ascend to #2 in the national rankings. The guys look at the special teams, which continue to be special, a suffocating defense and, of course, discuss "that play" and try to project how we will feel about it in the future. Finally, even with all that excitement, there was still some discussion of the upcoming game against Purdue, which has been a thorn in Iowa's side over the past several years
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It is always nice when a plan comes together. This week, Iowa's Friday night plan certainly came together as your Iowa Hawkeyes came away with a dominating 51-14 win over the latest trendy team with a hyped QB on Iowa's schedule. In this week's episode, Zach and Brian look back at that game and discuss several areas where Iowa is ahead of the game going into the big game against PSU. You'll also hear the guys discuss why this Saturday's game may be the biggest since 1985 - it is certainly in the running with a few others, such as the 2004 Wisconsin game and the 2015 B1G Championship. That is not to say there are not some continued areas of concern this week, which Zach and Brian break down on third down this week, but needless to say, much more positives than concerns with the #3 ranked, 5-0 Iowa Hawkeyes!
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In this week's episode of the Hawkeye 4DT podcast, Zach and Brian focus on the silver linings of a closer-than-expected-but-not-really-that-close 24-14 victory over Colorado State . Even Brian gets in on the action as we once again praise the defense and add Spencer Petras to the list of folks who we believe are playing well (at least better). Don't worry, though, the guys still found some areas of concern for this year's Hawks, which comes from areas that are usually assumed to be strong points for Iowa - the offensive line and the running game. Finally, the guys break down what to expect in the upcoming Friday night road game against the aerial-attack minded, and undefeated, Maryland Terrapins.
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Due to some scheduling challenges, our 4DT breakdown is a little shorter and less in-depth than usually, but don’t mistake the length of our analysis or how late in the week we are publishing this with a lack of excitement for this Hawkeye team! Any time you get to talk about a Top 5 squad, the excitement is there. This week we dive into our reactions to the huge ISU win and look ahead to Saturday’s tilt with the only team with more 2021 interceptions than your favorite squad. Oh, we also talk some TV wrestling and discuss your new WWE Champion, Big E (aka former Hawkeye defensive lineman Ettore Ewen).
Starting the season 1-0 with a dominating win that propels the Hawks into the top 10 (AP) is a pretty good start. An even better start would be beating the ISU Cyclones in a matchup of top 10 teams in Ames following what is sure to be an excited College GameDay crowd. Join Zach and Brian as they look back at a surprisingly comfortable win over the Indiana Hoosiers and look at what went right and where there is room for improvement. And, of course, the guys look ahead at ISU, give their predictions, and even provide their best bets of the week as 4DT heads west to Las Vegas to take in the Cy-Hawk game in style!
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Finally, it's 2021 game week #1! Join Zach and Brian as they run through their first Four Down Territory breakdown of the season as they look at your Iowa Hawkeyes heading into a week 1 B1G home tilt against the #17 Indiana Hoosiers. In addition, with the clean slate of 0-0 before week 1, Zach and Brian look into their crystal balls and go through the schedule to W-L the 2021 season. Not to give away too much, but you might want to reserve your hotels in Indianapolis.
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One final preview podcast before the first 4DT breakdown of the 2021 season. This week, after reviewing the B1G COVID protocols and discussing their thoughts on the "Alliance," Brian and Zach look at special teams to determine whether they will indeed be special this season or if there are areas for concern. In this week's episode, the guys also give out their 2021 annual pre-season awards. Download, listen, and let us know what award picks you like and which picks you thought missed the mark. **Apologies in advance for sound quality - given timing of recording and our producer's "time off," we are posting this one without his usual magic touch.
After analyzing the defense last week, Zach and Brian are back to do their annual deep-dive analysis of the 2021 Hawkeye offense. Lots of questions to answer this year on the offensive side of the ball: Will the Hawks match their almost 31 points per game from 2020? How will the new-look offensive line come together? And, maybe most importantly, will Spencer Petras take that proverbial step forward. Download and listen to see how the 4DT crew feels about these important questions and more.
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