Degenerate Hawkeyes Podcast

Biz and Trent are back to talk about the Hawkeyes falling to Kentucky 20-17 in the Citrus Bowl. A look to the future of the quarterback position, offensive changes that are needed, hope for the future and more. Then a look as the basketball team gets a much needed Big Ten win against Maryland.

Biz and Trent are back after a week away to talk about the Big Ten Championship game, a look to the future of Iowa football, talk some basketball, a good calendar year from Hawkeye sports and more.

Trent reacts to a tough loss to Purdue. 

Trent and Biz look back at the win over Nebraska, talk about their future, preview the Big Ten Championship game, talk hoops and Biz's Beat

Biz & Trent open up the show talking about another ugly win over Illinois as Iowa runs its winning streak to 3 games. Stat Boy drops info on ugly 3 game winning streaks historically, look forward to Black Friday vs. Nebraska, get excited about Iowa hoops, Biz's Beat & Picks. 

Biz and Trent are back to talk about the Hawkeyes holding off Minnesota 27-22. Before that, some Iowa State shade, then they look at the terrible decisions from Phil Fleck, ask what Iowa was going late inside the 3 yard line, look forward to the match up with Illinois with some deep dive into Bret Bielema, talk hoops, make picks & Biz's Beat.

Biz brings positive energy this week after Iowa ends the 2 game losing streak by beating Northwestern 17-12. They talk about past 2 quarterback situations, Phil Flecks' teams struggles against Iowa, talk a little college basketball and then finish with picks and Biz's Beat. 

Special Edition - Circa Sports Launch Party

Biz and Trent return after a disappointing loss to Wisconsin and talk about the ineptitude of the offense, what changes can be made, is it time to pull the plug on Brian Ferentz and Spencer Petras, look for some hope and optimism, make picks against the spread and finish with Biz's Beat. 

Trent & Biz look back at the bye week and forward to the rest of the season. What changes are realistic to see and just how good is this Iowa team? What will the Wisconsin game look like? The guys make some picks against the spread along with Biz's Beat of the Week.

Biz and Trent are back to talk about Iowa falling for the first time this season to Purdue 24-7, just how good was Purdue and how bad was Iowa, look forward to the bye week and what's ahead for the Hawkeyes, some basketball talk and then Picks plus Biz's Beat of the Week

Biz and Trent celebrate the win over Penn State, get into the environment, look back at great comebacks over ranked teams and more from Stat Boy, Biz's Beat, Picks and much more!

Biz and Trent are back after Iowa runs past Maryland 51-14. A look at the improvements from Spencer Petras and the offensive line, Stat Boy with some history of Big Ten blowouts, a trip down memory lane with the 10 best Iowa/Penn State games, This Week's Picks & Biz's Beat on the awfulness of Urban Meyer. 

Biz & Trent are back to talk about the Hawkeyes 24-14 win over Colorado State, improvements from Spencer Petras, concerns with the running game, Jack Campbell & crew, then look forward to the Maryland match up with some help from Stat Boy, make picks against the spread and Biz's Beat to wrap up. 

Biz and Trent return after Iowa runs past Kent State 30-7, talk about the game, some concerns still there, the development of Petras, then Stat Boy has 3 stat packs including bad wide receiver play, history against the Mountain West & the awfulness of Bob Cummings, then Picks against the Spread & Biz's Beat. 

The guys are back to take a look at the Hawkeyes 27-17 win over Iowa State, have some fun at the expense of the Cyclones, talk about the Hawkeyes being ranked in the top 5 and a historical look from Stat Boy, talk about the parallels with the 1981 Iowa team to this one, make some picks and Biz's Beat. 

Iowa throttles Indiana 34-6 and the guys look back at the victory, talk about bright spots and concerns, Stat Boy with some knowledge of Hawkeye blow outs over ranked teams and Cy-Hawk history with both teams coming off winning seasons, then picks after both Biz and Trent go 3-0 last week and Biz's Beat

Biz and Trent return to preview the upcoming 2021 Iowa football season. Kid's Day observations from Biz, concerns and excitement about the upcoming year, Stat Boy info, picks against the spread and the return of Biz's Beat. 

Degenerate Hawkeyes #131 - Season Recap

Biz and Trent return to talk about a dominating win over Nebraska, a trip down memory lane about Gorilla man, look to the future of Iowa basketball and ask the ultimate question; can this team win the national championship. Biz's Beat to wrap things up. 

Biz and Trent are back to look at Iowa after losing 4 out of 5 games, break down some late game issues on both the offensive and defensive end with help from Stat Boy, bitch about Fran's 2 foul autobenching in the 1st half and try to find some optimism and hope. 

Trent and Biz are back to talk Hawkeyes basketball after the loss to Indiana and look forward to Illinois, look at the Big Ten and the possibility of a regular season title and what's happening at Michigan, talk about the importance of Jordan Bohannon to this team, talk some football and the decision of players coming back, Super Bowl betting preview & Biz's Beat

Trent and Biz return to put a cap on the 2020 Iowa football season, look forward a bit, get mad at Michigan again, talk hoops after a loss in Minnesota and coming back to beat Northwestern, ask if their are Luka concerns, try to find a comp to Keegan Murray and Stat Boy drops some Big Ten power knowledge. Finish up with Iowa sports resolutions, picks and Biz's Beat. 

Iowa wraps up the regular season with 6 in a row after dismantellilng Wisconsin and the guys break down the beatdown with numbers from Stat Boy, talk hoops and the great 2nd half from Luka vs. ISU, but it was nothing compred to a Lickliter "great", preview the Gonzaga/Iowa game on Saturday and talk about Iowa vs. #1 teams. Biz's Beat, Picks & much more! Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays

The guys return after a comeback win against Illinois in football and a big win over North Carolina in hoops. They break those games down as well as look ahead to the week ahead along with some statistical numbers from Stat Boy on Wisconsin over the past decade, make picks sure to go wrong and finish with Biz's Beat. 

The guys are back to look at the 4th win in a row from the Hawkeyes, this time over Nebraska for the 6th straight time 26-20. They talk about adjustments from the defense, Sassy Kirk Ferentz, Stat Boy drops some knowledge on Hawkeye football Novembers, then talk some hoops and look forward to the Illinois football match up before making picks for the week and Biz's Beat. 

Biz and Trent are back after Iowa dominates again in a 41-21 win over Penn State. Arkansas Ally calls out Biz for his crap, a breakdown of the game, plenty of basketball discussion along with a look at the Nebraska game and Stat Boy info on Pick 6s after Daviyon Nixon's incredible return. Plus Picks and Biz's Beat. Happy Thanksgiving!

Biz and Trent react to another dominating win over Minnesota, then talk about some of the concerns with Spencer Petras and his long term viability as a quality QB for the Hawkeyes. Stat Boy drops info on the Hawkeyes picking up dominating back to back Big Ten win, Picks sure to lose money plus Biz's Beat and a little hoops talk. 

The guys are back after Iowa picks up their first win of the year, Stat Boy has some punter and special teams numbers, talk of the top 5 basketball team and Biz's Beat

Trent and Biz are back to talk about another Hawkeye football loss. How much blame goes to Brian Ferentz and the offensive gameplan? Stat Boy drops some numbers about throwing the football 50 or more times in the game and why it isn’t good for the Hawkeyes. Picks against the spread and Biz’s Beat on the upcoming Iowa basketball season.

The guys take a look back at the loss to Purdue and an uncharacteristically undisciplined performance for the Hawkeyes vs. Purdue. Stat Boy drops some knowledge on these types of games and how rarely it has happened recently. Some gambling picks, positives and negatives from the Purdue game and a look to Northwestern...plus Biz's Beat is a quick, but important one.  

Trent and Biz return for the first time since June to talk some Iowa football as the season is only days away. They open with talk of the legal side of the lawsuit from 8 former football players, then get into some expectations for the season. Biz talks about the keys to being successful as a football team in the Covid environment and how Iowa stacks up compared to others. Stat Boy drops some knowledge on first year Iowa quarterbacks before picks for the week in college football. Finish it all off with another Biz's Beat. Go Hawks!

Degenerate Hawkeyes #117 - Football program issues & Covid Conversation

Biz and Trent return to talk about the world of Hawkeye sports during the worldwide Covid-19 Pandemic. They talk about the way the basketball season ended, some football thoughts including how Iowa may be better equipped than others to deal with something like this and then get into expectations as the men's basketball team will have their biggest expectations in a long time. Then the opening gambling lines for Iowa football this year and finishing with Biz's Beat of the Week. 

Biz and Trent return after a nearly 2 month lay off...and what a time it's been to be a Hawkeye fan. From a bowl win vs. USC to men's basketball taking a big step forward, domination from the wrestling team and a comeback victory against Penn State and the women's team fighting for another Big Ten title and the retirement of Megan Guftason's jersey, it's been a great time to be a Hawkeye. 

The guys look back over the time, Stat Boy with some numbers on just how good this run has been and answers the question if it's the best over the last 40 years. Then a deeper look at the basketball team and what's on deck next for the cagers before finishing with Biz's Beat. 

Biz and Trent get together with a look back at the life and legacy of Hayden Fry, talk about his impact in their lives and just how great the turnaround is in a historically context with help from Stat Boy, talk a little basketball, a quick hit on the bowl game vs. USC and Biz's Beat. 

Trent and Biz are back with a look back at Iowa's dominating 84-68 win in Hilton against Iowa State. Stat boy brings out some great information looking at double digit wins in Hilton and look forward to the rest of this basketball season and what it'll look like without Jordan Bohannon, a little football talk with the Holiday Bowl berth vs. USC and Biz's Beat. 

Biz and Trent open up talking about the basketball team fresh off a win on the road at Syracuse and what the upside with this year's team may be, Stat Boy drops some knowledge on Iowa during 9 win regular seasons in football and where the losses come from, a return trip to the Bizkwaki Casino to see how our presesaon picks went, then our weekly picks before Biz's Beat with a call out of the Cyclones. 

Trent and Biz get back together as they look back at the Iowa win over Illinois and talk about some senior day moments, get ready for the Black Friday match up with Nebraska and look back at the "Blackshirt" ineptitude, talk Hawkeye hoops as they get ready to take on Texas Tech in Vegas, make some picks and Biz's Beat talks about Lisa Bluder's Iowa Women's basketball team. 

Biz and Trent are back to take a look at the win over the previously undefeated Gophers, talk about the freshman playmakers Tyler Goodson and Tyrone Tracy and Phil Fleck and Minnesota. Stat Boy has a look at Iowa field goal kickers in the Kirk Ferentz era with this year's performance from Keith Duncan. A look ahead to this week's match up with Illinois, some hoops thoughts and picks against the spread before Biz's Beat. 

With all the negativity surrounding Iowa sports after another loss to the Badgers, the basketball team falling to DePaul and Xavier Foster choosing Iowa State Biz and Trent go positive and look at the Iowa/Minnesota match up from a historical perspective including the Gophers ineptitude in Kinnick Stadium over the past 2 decades. Settle in for some positive Hawkeye talk on this week's episode.  

Biz and Trent are back after the bye week. They take a quick peek back at the win over Northwestern, talk about the Hawkeye defense and where in ranks historically with help from Stat Boy, look at the basketball team as they get ready for the regular season opener Friday night vs. SIU-Edwardsville and then make their weekly picks before Biz's Beat. 

Biz and Trent look back at the victory over Purdue along with some positives and negatives from the game. Biz then does a deep dive into some of the issues plaguing the Iowa offense and why they might not be far off from becoming a much better offense. They then talk some basketball recruiting before making their weekly picks and Biz's Beat of the Week with his beloved NBA. 

Biz and Trent are back after another Hawkeye loss, this time to Penn State. They go through the pain of the loss and the winnable components from the last 2 weeks, talk about the upcoming match up with Purdue, Stat Boy drops some information on the defensive strength along with the sadness from the offense. The guys finish up with picks and then go into Biz's Beat. 

Trent and Biz are back with a quick look at the disappointing loss at Michigan, then a look ahead to Penn State. Stat boy provides information on the bounce back from Iowa under Kirk Ferentz against ranked teams after a loss and then talk about how the Hawkeyes match up with Penn State. The guys make their picks for the week, talk about the upcoming Floyd of Boner tournament and end with Biz's Beat. 

Biz and Trent return after Iowa’s dominating win over Middle Tennessee Stateto talk about the upcoming match up with Michigan. A look back at the 11 wins over Michiganin the Fry/Ferentz era and some nuggets with help from Stat Boy. A quick hit on basketball hyperbole from Fran and then the weekly picks.

Biz and Trent are back to talk about the band controversy from the Cy-Hawk game, thoughts on the Carson King takedown from the Des Moines Register, then a look back at crappy September games from the Hawkeyes in the Ferentz era, Trent goes off the rails in this week's picks and Biz's Beat. 

Biz and TC are back to talk about the Iowa 18-17 victory over Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk game. They look through the positions, if this team is better than anticipated, some Stat Boy numbers on being outgained by Iowa State while winning and more on football. Then it's time for weekly picks against the spread as Trent tries to get even or even worse and Biz's Beat of the Week.

Biz and Trent look back at the Hawkeye win over Rutgers including Big Ten punter-gate and look back at some historical figures on the defense with help from Stat Boy, then start to look ahead to the Iowa State game including some key match ups and a look at past good and bad memories of the in state game. Finally, it's time for picks as they guys bet $500 in fake money across college football this week and Biz's Beat. 

Biz and Trent return with the 100th episode of the podcast. A breakdown of the win over Miami (OH) with some positive thoughts, a question mark or 2 that are out there about this team and some Stat Boy info with a look at Rutgers. The guys finish with their weekly picks and Biz's Beat.