Best Iowa Prep Sports Podcasts (2025)

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Park the Bus: Iowa Prep Sports Podcast May 27, 2025 23:45

18h ago23:45

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A look at upcoming Iowa High School soccer playoffs from The Gazette correspondent Ryan Pleggenkuhle.By Iowa Prep Sports Podcast

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Park the Bus: Iowa Prep Sports Podcast May 9, 2025 18:05

19d ago18:05

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The Gazette correspondent, Ryan Pleggenkuhle, talks about area high schools boys and girls 2025 soccer season so far.By Iowa Prep Sports Podcast

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Pinning Combination: K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs, 3/5/25 1:01:22

3M ago1:01:22

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The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs recaps the NCAA Division III Region VI tournament and Upper Iowa’s performance at its D-II regional. They also break down the upcoming Big Ten, Big 12 and National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships.By Iowa Prep Sports Podcast

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Call It Both Ways: High school basketball podcast 2/28/25 36:15

3M ago36:15

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Call It Both Ways: High school basketball podcast with Gazette sportswriters Jeff Linder and Jeff Johnson talking area high school basketball on 2/28/25.By Iowa Prep Sports Podcast

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Pinning Combination: K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs, 2/26/25 1:10:36

3M ago1:10:36

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The Pinning Combination with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs breaks down Iowa men's wrestling team's win over Oklahoma State, Iowa women's wrestling team's dominance at the national qualifier. It looks ahead at NCAA Division II and III regionals. They close with a recap of last week's IHSAA state tournament.…

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Call It Both Ways: High school basketball podcast 2/19/25 30:37

3M ago30:37

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Call It Both Ways: High school basketball podcast with Gazette sportswriters Jeff Linder and Jeff Johnson talking area high school basketball.By Iowa Prep Sports Podcast

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Call It Both Ways: High school basketball podcast with Jeff Linder and Jeff Johnson, February 13, 2025 32:22

3M ago32:22

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Call It Both Ways: High school basketball podcast with Gazette sportswriters Jeff Linder and Jeff Johnson talking area high school basketball.By Iowa Prep Sports Podcast

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Pinning Combination: K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs, 2/12/25 1:22:46

3M ago1:22:46

1:22:46

The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs breaks down last weekend’s results and previews upcoming duals between Iowa and Minnesota and Iowa State at the University of Northern Iowa. They also highlight the IGHSAU state tournament and the IHSAA State Duals event.…

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Call It Both Ways: High school basketball podcast with Jeff Linder and Jeff Johnson on February 5, 2025 30:29

4M ago30:29

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The latest Prep Basketball podcast has Gazette sportswriters Jeff Linder and Jeff Johnson talking area high school basketball.By Iowa Prep Sports Podcast

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Pinning Combination: Iowa Girls’ Wrestling on the rise 1:37:05

4M ago1:37:05

1:37:05

The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs welcomes Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Executive Director Erin Gerlich. They discuss the growth of girls’ wrestling in Iowa, the upcoming IGHSAU state tournament and how she developed a passion for the sport. Pilcher and Briggs also discuss last weekend’s colleg…

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Call It Both Ways: High school basketball podcast with Jeff Linder and Jeff Johnson on January 29, 2025 27:19

4M ago27:19

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The latest Prep Basketball podcast has Gazette sportswriters Jeff Linder and Jeff Johnson talking area high school basketball.By Iowa Prep Sports Podcast

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Pinning Combination Podcast: Cornell College Coach Brent Hamm on Wrestling Philosophy & Strong Season 1:28:53

4M ago1:28:53

1:28:53

The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs, along with Cornell College men’s wrestling coach Brent Hamm. The trio discusses the Ram's strong season, the steady climb under Hamm, his philosophy, wrestling for Brad Smith and the late Mike Duroe, and the upcoming schedule. Pilcher and Briggs break down Friday’s Iow…

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Pinning Combination: K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs, 1/22/25 1:40:35

4M ago1:40:35

1:40:35

The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs who are joined this week by Alburnett Coach Clayton Rush.By Iowa Prep Sports Podcast

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Call It Both Ways: High school basketball podcast 1/22/2025 38:30

4M ago38:30

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Call It Both Ways: High school basketball podcast. Gazette sportswriters Jeff Johnson and Jeff Linder talk about area high school basketball on January 22, 2025By Iowa Prep Sports Podcast

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Nebraska Bowl Game Victory & College Football Championship Discussion 1:06:39

4M ago1:06:39

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Join the Sully's this week with Big Dog and they discuss the bowl game victory over Boston College, break down the recruiting thus far this off season, & join the discussion on the college football championship game. Things get heated per usual so grab your popcorn and enjoy!!! #GBR #TSS #Nebraska #Huskers #BigRed #BigTen…

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Call It Both Ways: High school basketball podcast 1/16/25 37:40

4M ago37:40

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Call It Both Ways: High school basketball podcast. Gazette sportswriters Jeff Johnson and Jeff Linder talk about area high school basketball on January 16, 2025By Iowa Prep Sports Podcast

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Pinning Combination: K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs, 1/16/25 1:28:19

4M ago1:28:19

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The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs discusses Iowa’s win over Wisconsin and the upcoming dual with No. 9 Illinois. They also talk about UNI men and Iowa women winning NWCA titles, Iowa State’s lineup and high school results from last weekend and Saturday’s tournaments.…

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Call It Both Ways: High school basketball podcast 38:30

5M ago38:30

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Call It Both Ways: High school basketball podcast. Gazette sportswriters Jeff Johnson and Jeff Linder talk about area high school basketball.By Iowa Prep Sports Podcast

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Pinning Combination: K.J. Pilcher, Dick Briggs and the "Voice of College Wrestling" Tim Johnson 1:35:01

5M ago1:35:01

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The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and hall of fame coach Dick Briggs welcomes the “Voice of College Wrestling” Tim Johnson. The former Morning Sun and Coe wrestler and Mount Vernon wrestling coach turned broadcaster discussed his experiences and the return of wrestling to Iowa PBS. Pilcher and Briggs also highlight rec…

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Husker Bowl Game Prep 30:55

5M ago30:55

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The Sully's & Chazzy give you all you need to know before the Huskers take on Boston College in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripes Bowl in New York at Yankee Stadium. This is the Huskers first bowl game in 8 YEARS!!!! Can they get the win & what is going to look different for the Huskers as many players have already opted out of the bowl game and hit th…

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Huskers fall flat against Iowa 50:30

5M ago50:30

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Join the Sullys as they recap Iowa. Which host or guest ad the most correct playoff teams? Does anyone believe in Indiana? #GBR #HuskersBy JSul, BSul, TSul

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Pinning Combination: K.J. Pilcher, Dick Briggs, Doug Schwab, December 18, 2024 1:22:25

5M ago1:22:25

1:22:25

The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and hall of fame coach Dick Briggs welcomes the University of Northern Iowa Coach Doug Schwab. The trio talks about the Panthers’ strong start to the season, the Panthers’ culture and Schwab’s family experiences. The podcast concludes with a look at the past weekend's college and high …

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Pinning Combination: Breakdown UNI and Iowa State’s performance in Las Vegas and Iowa’s wrestling programs’ dominance in Missouri. 51:54

6M ago51:54

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The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and hall of fame coach Dick Briggs breakdown UNI and Iowa State’s performance in Las Vegas and Iowa’s wrestling programs’ dominance in Missouri. They also discuss highlights from last weekend’s high school season.By Iowa Prep Sports Podcast

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Pinning Combination: Previewing Boys' & Girls' Wrestling with K.J. Pilcher & Coach Dick Briggs 44:28

6M ago44:28

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The start of the boys’ high school wrestling competition this week means the wrestling season is firing on all cylinders. The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and hall of fame coach Dick Briggs takes a look ahead at the upcoming events for Iowa, Iowa State and UNI. They also discuss girls’ wrestling teams off to a good st…

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The Husker's DESTROY Bucky & the Badgers!!! They go for 7 With Iowa! 59:29

6M ago59:29

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The Husker's beat down on Wisconsin and go for 7 against the Iowa Hawkeyes! Join the Sul's & they join the Matt Rhule hype train on the way of bringing Nebraska back to their former glory. #GBR #BowlGame #Huskers #NebraskaIsBackBy JSul, BSul, TSul

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Huskers slip against USC. Will their luck change against Wisconsin? 56:06

6M ago56:06

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Nebraska comes up short, do they right the ship against Wisconsin? Can they get to the elusive sixth win this season? Does the pressure of making a bowl game get to Matt Rhule and the team? Does Indiana stand a chance against Ohio State? #GBR #HuskerPower #RhuleAidBy JSul, BSul, TSul

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Iowa high school state football championship picks | Prep Football Huddle 38:44

6M ago38:44

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For the first time since 1977, there are no Gazette-area teams in the Iowa high school state football championships. But The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Jeff Johnson are making picks for all seven of this week’s games anyway on the Prep Football Huddle podcast. Plus, a look at successful seasons for Iowa City Liberty and Mount Vernon that ended with…

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Huskers go for 6 wins at USC 32:57

6M ago32:57

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Can Nebraska become bowl eligible this week at USC. The Sully's give their take as we look ahead to Saturday's game at 3pm on Fox. USC is starting a new QB, while the Huskers will have their pride and joy Raiola on the turf. Is Dana Holgorsen the answer at OC for the Huskers and is Rhule on the Hot Seat? #Huskers #Raiola #CFB #College #Football #Bi…

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Iowa high school football Dome preview: Picking the champions in all 7 classes | Prep Football Huddle 41:50

7M ago41:50

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The UNI-Dome welcomes 28 teams for the Iowa high school state football semifinals this week. The Gazette's Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson and K.J. Pilcher discuss last week’s quarterfinal results, preview some noteworthy semifinal matchups and pick the champions in all seven classes on this episode of the Prep Football Huddle.…

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Nebraska Thrashed by UCLA. Who's buying who's selling??? 34:40

7M ago34:40

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Join the Sul's this week as the break down the horrible performance against UCLA. Who's selling the Husker's season & who's Buying??? is Matt Rhule still "THE GUY?" we'll have to find out with 3 games left and a much needed bye week for the team! The quest for a bowl game! #GBR #Nebraska #MattRhule #DylanRaiola #Huskers #ByeWeek…

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Iowa high school football playoffs: Round of 16 takeaways, plus the best quarterfinal games 54:50

7M ago54:50

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With Iowa high school football teams one win away from the UNI-Dome, Jeff Linder and K.J. Pilcher review last week’s playoff games and take a class-by-class look at this week’s quarterfinals on The Gazette’s Prep Football Huddle podcast. Plus, which games are we most looking forward to this week?By Iowa Prep Sports Podcast

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Huskers come up just shy at the Horseshoe! Onto UCLA! 43:37

7M ago43:37

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Join the Sullys this week as they recap the Ohio State loss. Who does TSul think is the best team in the Big Ten? On to UCLA for bowl eligibility, #GBRBy JSul, BSul, TSul

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Previewing the Iowa high school football playoffs Round of 16 | Prep Football Huddle 51:51

7M ago51:51

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It’s all about the playoffs now with 16 teams remaining in each of the seven Iowa high school football classes. The Gazette's Jeff Linder, K.J. Pilcher and Jeff Johnson take a class-by-class look at the brackets with games to watch and surprise teams to consider on this episode of the Prep Football Huddle.…

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Sully Scoop Season 4 Episode 19 1:10:42

7M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

Joining the Sul's this week is our Oregon Insider Boyer to recap week 8 in college football for the Huskers. Can the Sullys get you motivated for the upcoming road game at Ohio St. Listen to them breakdown the lopsided loss on the road, talk about surprising outcomes around the country, & dive into the match up with Ohio St. Does TSul still expect …

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Week 8 Iowa high school football chaos sets up these playoff scenarios and previews | Prep Football Huddle 1:03:32

7M ago1:03:32

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Iowa high school football’s Week 8 was full of surprises and The Gazette's Jeff Johnson, Jeff Linder and K.J. Pilcher put them into perspective on this week’s episode of the Prep Football Huddle. Plus, a look at the playoff scenarios for 5A, 4A and 3A entering Week 9, intriguing first-round matchups in 2A, 1A, A and 8-Player, possible changes to th…

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Sully Scoop Season 4 Episode 18 32:23

7M ago32:23

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Tune in with the Sully's this week after the bye week as they get you ready for Indiana. They break down the big win over Rutgers and tell you what to expect with Indiana. Who are you riding with??? #GBR #MattRhule #TSS #DylanRaiola #BigTen #NebraskaBy JSul, BSul, TSul

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Iowa high school football playoff scenarios, Week 7 takeaways and a new trivia game | Prep Football Huddle 52:53

7M ago52:53

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K.J. Pilcher, Jeff Linder and Jeff Johnson take a look at playoff scenarios for area teams entering Week 8 on the Prep Football Huddle, The Gazette's Iowa high school football podcast. Plus, a new trivia game and a look back at the key results from Week 7, including Williamsburg returning to the top of the Class 3A rankings with a 42-13 win over So…

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Week 7 tests to monitor and more Iowa high school football trivia | Prep Football Huddle 40:28

8M ago40:28

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Jeff Linder, K.J. Pilcher and Jeff Johnson are ready for a big Week 7 where multiple ranked Iowa high school football teams will be tested. The Prep Football Huddle discusses the biggest games, looks back at what happened in Week 6, updates the rankings and playoff picture and plays another game of “Who’s Got More?” on this episode.…

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Sully Scoop Season 4 Episode 17 56:11

8M ago56:11

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Join the Sullys as they recap a sloppy win over Purdue. How do they feel the Huskers will do against Rutgers? What did the panel find as the biggest surprise from week 5. #GBR #NebraskaFootball #RhuleAid #HuskerPowerBy JSul, BSul, TSul

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What stood out in Iowa high school football Week 5, plus updated rankings and trivia | Prep Football Huddle 53:37

8M ago53:37

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The Prep Football Huddle podcast with The Gazette's Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson and K.J. Pilcher reviews the notable games from Week 5 of the Iowa high school football season and the updated Gazette statewide rankings. Plus, a look at the Class 5A RPI system and a trivia game of “Who’s Got More?”By Iowa Prep Sports Podcast

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Sully Scoop Season 4 Episode 16 1:16:16

8M ago1:16:16

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Joining the Sul's this week is Husker Chazzy getting ready for the Huskers first road game of the 2024 season as they head to Purdue. Listen to them breakdown the top #25 matchup as Illinois came to Lincoln to take on the Huskers, talk about surprising outcomes around the country, & dive into the match up with Purdue. Does JSul still expect a loss …

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Wild Week 4 in Iowa high school football, updated rankings and Match Game returns | Prep Football Huddle 1:01:53

8M ago1:01:53

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A wild Iowa high schoool football Week 4 saw another No. 1-ranked Class 5A team fall, a two-point conversion decide one rivalry game and a failed two-point conversion determine another. The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher, Jeff Johnson and Jeff Linder break it all down on the Prep Football Huddle podcast. Plus, a look at the updated rankings and Class 5A RP…

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Sully Scoop Season 4 Episode 15 43:28

8M ago43:28

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Join the Sul's this week for the top 25 matchup featuring #24 Illinois & #22 Nebraska. Listen to them breakdown the lopsided win over Northern Iowa, talk about surprising outcomes around the country, & dive into the match up with Illinois. Does JSul still expect to lose against Illinois??? Are they pick a close game or lopsided game??? TUNE IN NOW!…

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Big wins in Iowa high school football Week 3: Prairie, Linn-Mar and more | Prep Football Huddle 44:50

8M ago44:50

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Teams like Cedar Rapids Prairie, Linn-Mar and North Linn are climbing The Gazette’s Iowa high school football rankings after big Week 3 wins. The Gazette's Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson and K.J. Pilcher discuss what stood out last week and the Week 4 games that might shake up the next poll on the Prep Football Huddle podcast. Plus, a unique setting for…

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Statements made in Week 2, updated rankings and playing 'Who Has More?' | Prep Football Huddle 49:18

9M ago49:18

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The second week of Iowa high school football games gives us double the data to help determine the pecking order of teams. Which teams made the biggest statements in Week 2? The Gazette's Jeff Johnson, K.J. Pilcher and Jeff Linder look back at some key Gazette-area games and how those results shook up the rankings on this week's episode of the Prep …

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Sully Scoop Season 4 Episode 14 58:39

9M ago58:39

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Join the Sullys as they recap the STEAMROLL that went down in Lincoln! Special guest, Trevor, joins the panel to discuss his thoughts from this game and his thoughts on Northern Iowa. Which Sully has jinxed other CFP hopefuls by picking them this year? #GBR #NebraskaFootball #RhuleAid #KegsEggsFootball #Huskers…

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Sully Scoop Season 4 Episode 13 1:01:34

9M ago1:01:34

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IT'S GAME WEEK!!!! Let's get ready for the Huskers to take on Colorado! Tune in as Chazzy joins the Sul's this week as they recap the UTEP Win & discuss the rankings after week 1 has officially ended. Who is going to come out this week victorious in Lincoln as Colorado comes to town. Want to know what to bet in this game? Listen as the Sullys have …

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Iowa high school football Week 1 review: Xavier shows potential, CCA's new era and more takeaways | Prep Football Huddle 1:06:22

9M ago1:06:22

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The Gazette's Prep Football Huddle podcast with Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson and K.J. Pilcher reviews Week 1 of the Iowa high school football season with takeaways including a young Cedar Rapids Xavier team’s potential, Clear Creek Amana’s new era, Class 5A rankings upheaval and more. Plus, a conference realignment update, a game of “Would you rather?…

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Sully Scoop Season 4 Episode 12 44:52

9M ago44:52

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IT'S GAME WEEK!!!! Let's get ready for a Big Red victory as they take on UTEP! tune in with the Sul's this week as they discuss (and diss) each other's playoff predictions, dive into the nebraska depth chart for week 1, & preview the UTEP Game. #DylanRaiola #MattRhule #Nebraska #GBR #CFPBy JSul, BSul, TSul

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Most successful first-year head coaches? Week 1 Iowa high school football preview 47:22

9M ago47:22

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The Gazette’s Prep Football Huddle podcast returns for the 2024 Iowa high school football season. This week, Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson and K.J. Pilcher take a look at the first-year head coaches. Who will have the most success this season? Plus, games to watch in Week 1, Iowa Valley’s wild Week 0 win over BGM and answers to listener questions.…

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