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Podcast: Locked On Hawkeyes - Daily Podcast On Iowa Hawkeyes Football & Basketball
Episode: Upgrade? Kirk Ferentz Targets Running Back Coach for Iowa—Will Recruiting STRENGTH Explode?
Description: Iowa Hawkeyes seek stability after Omar Young’s sudden departure to the Las Vegas Raiders, raising urgent questions about the future of the running backs room and Kirk Ferentz’s next coaching hire. With player development and relentless recruiting top of mind, the pressure mounts for Ferentz to find a true builder—not just a placeholder—for Iowa’s loaded backfield featuring Kamari Bolden, Xavier Williams, Nathan McNeil, and newcomer LJ Phillips.
Trent Condon analyzes potential candidates like Jason Manson and Albert Young, exploring what each could bring to the Hawkeyes’ offense. Joined by AP writer John Bowenkamp, t...