John Steppe
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Wisconsin Badgers athletics reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Previously covered Iowa football for The Gazette. Marquette alum. Cheese curd connoisseur.
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#Badgers volleyball has announced some staff moves:

Lauren Carlini ➡️ assistant coach
Gary White ➡️ director of player personnel and analytics
John Shondell ➡️ assistant coach

More details: www.jsonline.com/story/sports...
Wisconsin volleyball announces new roles for two assistants, hires another assistant
Wisconsin volleyball announced new roles for two existing assistant coaches and hired a new assistant coach ahead of the 2025 season.
www.jsonline.com
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A little late posting on here, but incredibly grateful for the last five years at The Gazette (including four years on the Iowa football beat).

www.thegazette.com/iowa-footbal...

And incredibly excited to be back home at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as I cover Wisconsin Badgers athletics.
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The first-ever NCAA women's wrestling championships will take place in the #Hawkeyes' backyard.

Coralville's Xtream Arena will host the 2026 finals in women's wrestling's first season as an official NCAA championship sport.

www.thegazette.com/hawkeye-wres...
Coralville's Xtream Arena to host first NCAA women's wrestling championships in 2026
The first-ever NCAA women's wrestling championships will be in the University of Iowa's backyard.
www.thegazette.com
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🎙️ New episode of Hawk Off The Press:

#Hawkeyes RB coach Omar Young joins me on the podcast this week to talk about Iowa's running backs, his coaching philosophy, the Shanahan offense and much more.

www.thegazette.com/iowa-footbal...
Hawk Off the Press Podcast: Iowa Hawkeyes football running backs coach Omar Young
Hawk Off the Press Podcast: Iowa Hawkeyes football running backs coach Omar Young
www.thegazette.com
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In-state LB Kasen Thomas has committed to the #Hawkeyes following his official visit over the weekend.

His other offers included Nebraska, Kansas State, Arizona and Iowa State. Big get for Iowa's 2026 class.
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The #Hawkeyes have picked up a commitment from 2026 DB Ronnie Hill after offering him a scholarship. He camped with Iowa last week.

Iowa was the first power-conference school to offer Hill.
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Thank you! I really enjoyed both conversations.
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🎙️ New episode of Hawk Off The Press:

Enjoyed talking with Seth Wallace about Iowa's 2025 linebacker group, the #Hawkeyes' success recruiting Chicagoland, his journey from D3 player to Big Ten assistant head coach and more:

www.thegazette.com/iowa-footbal...
Hawk Off the Press Podcast: Hawk Off the Press Podcast: Iowa Hawkeye Football Assistant Head Coach Seth Wallace
Iowa Hawkeye Assistant Head Coach Seth Wallace talks recruiting, head coaching and the upcoming 2025 football season
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2026 #Hawkeyes QB commit Cash Herrera has reopened his recruitment, he announced on social media.

Herrera initially chose Iowa over offers from UCLA, Minnesota, San Diego State and others. Announced offers in May from California and Arizona.
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🎙️ New episode of Hawk Off The Press:

Had a great conversation with #Hawkeyes OC Tim Lester about Year 1 vs. 2 with the Shanahan offense, Mark Gronowski, his own coaching journey and more: www.thegazette.com/podcasts/haw...
Hawk Off the Press Podcast: Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester
Hawk Off the Press Podcast: Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester
www.thegazette.com
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Yes (most notably Mike Leach)
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Former #Hawkeyes standouts Brad Banks and Dallas Clark are on the 2026 ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame.

The voting deadline is July 1, and the 2026 class will be announced early next year.