National Signing Day Approaches January 30, 2009

Wednesday is National Signing Day for fall sports across the country.  If you know of a signing involving a student-athlete in your area, please send us an e-mail at sports@kcci.com.  Or, post it below.
Thanks!
-Garman

Podolak Entering Treatment January 28, 2009

The following is a statement from the University of Iowa:
Former University of Iowa football player and radio analyst Ed Podolak issued a statement today directed at all Hawkeye fans.

“After considerable deliberation with my family and close friends, I’ve decided to seek professional treatment. Over the last few months the people closest to me [...]

Should Brackins go to the NBA? January 26, 2009

I mentioned this in an earlier blog, but since ISU sophomore Craig Brackins dropped 42 points on Kansas, I thought it was appropriate to revisit the issue.
Do you think Craig Brackins should go to the NBA?
Give us your thoughts below. Here is some of what I mentioned in my earlier blog about this topic.
I spoke [...]

Iowa Resembles A Different Bird January 23, 2009

I have had more than my share of Hawk fans come up to me, unsure of what to make of Todd Lickliter’s Iowa basketball team.  The game is slow-paced.  No real offensive excitement, unless you’re a fan of the 3-point shot.  Dunks are as rare as Lickliter outbursts.
What I hear a lot: It’s boring.
What it [...]

Better Iowa moment? January 20, 2009

The state of Iowa (and what used to be Regis High School in Cedar Rapids) had a pretty good day on Sunday.
One alum, Zach Johnson, bested a full field and won the 5th tournament of his PGA Tour career, the Sony Open in Hawaii.  The win made his an early favorite for the President’s Cup [...]

A Great Viewpoint on Eddie Podolak January 15, 2009

I have always liked Mike Hlas, the sports columnist from the Cedar Rapids Gazette.  Personally, and especially, professionally.  His take on Ed Podolak’s retirement is a must-read.
-Garman

Ed Podolak “Retires” from Broadcast Booth January 14, 2009

Hawkeye football color commentator (and legendary player) Ed Podolak retired from his duties this morning, in the wake of photos posted on a Cyclone fan website that showed an apparently intoxicated Podolak and an unidentified female at a bar in Tampa.  Iowa AD Gary Barta expressed disappointment to the pictures last week … and today, [...]

Brackins to the NBA? January 13, 2009

CRAIG BRACKINS TO THE NBA?
Maybe this is premature, but when it comes to the NBA, nothing is too premature. Heck, I’ve been told someone from the NBA has already been to Ames to see Harrison Barnes play.
I spoke to one NBA scout today…Very credible source…He says ISU sophomore Craig Brackins is an NBA player [...]

Random Thoughts from the Sports Chair… January 8, 2009

A few things on my mind this evening…
-Boston College fired it’s head football coach for taking an interview with the NY Jets.  Seems like a huge over-reaction to me.  Can a guy because he’s in demand?  Cripple your program during recruiting because you’re in an ego clash?  Ridiculous.  Don’t you think Kirk Ferentz is extra [...]

The Road to the Final Four begins… January 1, 2009

On the eve of the Outback Bowl – and about an hour after Iowa’s conference-opening loss at Ohio State, it’s time to throw out my hoops predictions for 2009.
Overall, I think the state of Iowa will have one NCAA Tournament team.  One NIT team.  One with a coach on the hot seat.  And one doing [...]