Rob Howe
@robhowe.bsky.social
Freelance journalist creating college and high school sports content from the People’s Republic of Iowa City.
Jack Ostrenga camped at Iowa & was invited to MSU game
Addison Ostrenga's brother approves
“I really like the Hawkeye culture, and Addison has mentioned many times about how much respect he has for the coaching staff."
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Addison Ostrenga's brother approves
“I really like the Hawkeye culture, and Addison has mentioned many times about how much respect he has for the coaching staff."
hawkfanatic.com/2025/11/26/j...
Jack Ostrenga Reflects on Iowa Visit - Hawk Fanatic
Jack Ostrenga has inside information on Iowa Football. The Class of 2028 Wisconsin Athlete’s older brother, Addison Ostrenga, is a senior tight end with the Hawkeyes. Watching his bother’s Iowa experi...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Jack Ostrenga camped at Iowa & was invited to MSU game
Addison Ostrenga's brother approves
“I really like the Hawkeye culture, and Addison has mentioned many times about how much respect he has for the coaching staff."
hawkfanatic.com/2025/11/26/j...
Addison Ostrenga's brother approves
“I really like the Hawkeye culture, and Addison has mentioned many times about how much respect he has for the coaching staff."
hawkfanatic.com/2025/11/26/j...
Graham Lea flashed high upside as a Lewis Central sophomore this season, leading to an Iowa Football visit on Saturday
“I like the Hawkeye program. They have a loud and nice fanbase, and the coaches are great."
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“I like the Hawkeye program. They have a loud and nice fanbase, and the coaches are great."
hawkfanatic.com/2025/11/23/g...
Graham Lea Discusses Iowa Stop - Hawk Fanatic
Graham Lea’s recruiting journey is just getting underway. Wherever it takes him from here, the foundation always will include Iowa Football. The Council Bluffs (IA) Lewis Central sophomore camped with...
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November 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Graham Lea flashed high upside as a Lewis Central sophomore this season, leading to an Iowa Football visit on Saturday
“I like the Hawkeye program. They have a loud and nice fanbase, and the coaches are great."
hawkfanatic.com/2025/11/23/g...
“I like the Hawkeye program. They have a loud and nice fanbase, and the coaches are great."
hawkfanatic.com/2025/11/23/g...
Old head postgame pod with @marcmorehouse.bsky.social Morehouse streaming now
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Old Head Pod - MSU
YouTube video by Rob Howe
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November 23, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Old head postgame pod with @marcmorehouse.bsky.social Morehouse streaming now
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewAc...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewAc...
Jerrence Knoblock has had a busy month, twice visiting Iowa, picking up an ISU offer & helping West Lyon win another state title
He's a big fan of the food in Iowa City, BTW
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He's a big fan of the food in Iowa City, BTW
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Iowa Hosts Jerrence Knoblock - Hawk Fanatic
They say the way to a high school football player’s heart is through his stomach, or something like that. Iowa Football certainly has that going for it when it comes to Jerrence Knoblock. The Class of...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Jerrence Knoblock has had a busy month, twice visiting Iowa, picking up an ISU offer & helping West Lyon win another state title
He's a big fan of the food in Iowa City, BTW
hawkfanatic.com/2025/11/21/i...
He's a big fan of the food in Iowa City, BTW
hawkfanatic.com/2025/11/21/i...
New HF Prospect Podcast with recent 4-Star Hawkeye QB commitment Tradon Bessinger
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Tim Lester called during the interview 👇 (the prospect pod stops for no one 😂)
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Tim Lester called during the interview 👇 (the prospect pod stops for no one 😂)
November 20, 2025 at 1:44 AM
New HF Prospect Podcast with recent 4-Star Hawkeye QB commitment Tradon Bessinger
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Tim Lester called during the interview 👇 (the prospect pod stops for no one 😂)
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Tim Lester called during the interview 👇 (the prospect pod stops for no one 😂)
It was a special Iowa visit for Jermire Roberts Jr. , whose father played on the very successful Hawkeye squads of the early 2000s
“It’s honestly an honor to be recruited by my dad’s alma mater."
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“It’s honestly an honor to be recruited by my dad’s alma mater."
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Jermire Roberts Jr., Dad Talk Iowa Visit - Hawk Fanatic
Jermire Roberts Jr. and his dad soaked up the atmosphere. They’d been on other college campuses for recruiting visits, but the University of Iowa stirred up deeper emotions. Honored for his contributi...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
It was a special Iowa visit for Jermire Roberts Jr. , whose father played on the very successful Hawkeye squads of the early 2000s
“It’s honestly an honor to be recruited by my dad’s alma mater."
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“It’s honestly an honor to be recruited by my dad’s alma mater."
hawkfanatic.com/2025/11/18/j...
Hawkeye football played host to rising '28 Cannon Zubeck last weekend
The KC area OL has KU & K-State offers already
“I loved the fans and tradition, everybody tailgating and just bleeding yellow and black."
hawkfanatic.com/2025/11/13/c...
The KC area OL has KU & K-State offers already
“I loved the fans and tradition, everybody tailgating and just bleeding yellow and black."
hawkfanatic.com/2025/11/13/c...
Cannon Zubeck Reacts to Iowa Stop - Hawk Fanatic
Cannon Zubeck’s recruitment still is in the early phase. The Shawnee Mission (KS) East High sophomore offensive lineman is soaking up the experience. It took him to Iowa City this past Saturday, where...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Hawkeye football played host to rising '28 Cannon Zubeck last weekend
The KC area OL has KU & K-State offers already
“I loved the fans and tradition, everybody tailgating and just bleeding yellow and black."
hawkfanatic.com/2025/11/13/c...
The KC area OL has KU & K-State offers already
“I loved the fans and tradition, everybody tailgating and just bleeding yellow and black."
hawkfanatic.com/2025/11/13/c...
'28 In-State OL Hayden Shannon was back at Kinnick Stadium Saturday
"I really like the coaches and the emphasis they have put on getting to know me as a person."
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"I really like the coaches and the emphasis they have put on getting to know me as a person."
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Hayden Shannon Connecting with Hawkeyes - Hawk Fanatic
Iowa boasts a long track record of producing quality offensive linemen for colleges. That’s especially the case in its Class of 2028. Prep Redzone Iowa ranks four of them among its Top 6 recruits in t...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
'28 In-State OL Hayden Shannon was back at Kinnick Stadium Saturday
"I really like the coaches and the emphasis they have put on getting to know me as a person."
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"I really like the coaches and the emphasis they have put on getting to know me as a person."
hawkfanatic.com/2025/11/12/h...
'27 Pleasantville ATH Braylon Bingham added an Iowa Football offer Saturday to one he had from ISU
“Growing up a Hawkeye fan, that is something you strive for. And for that to finally happen is something special."
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“Growing up a Hawkeye fan, that is something you strive for. And for that to finally happen is something special."
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Braylon Bingham Talks Hawkeye Offer - Hawk Fanatic
Braylon Bingham is a good athlete. That the Pleasantville junior is weighing whether to play football, baseball or both sports in college is evidence. The recruiting process changed for him in a meani...
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November 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
'27 Pleasantville ATH Braylon Bingham added an Iowa Football offer Saturday to one he had from ISU
“Growing up a Hawkeye fan, that is something you strive for. And for that to finally happen is something special."
hawkfanatic.com/2025/11/12/b...
“Growing up a Hawkeye fan, that is something you strive for. And for that to finally happen is something special."
hawkfanatic.com/2025/11/12/b...
Iowa Football offered a Michigan sophomore a scholarship on Saturday
"I was very excited about it. It was definitely a moment I will never forget." -Camden Noe
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"I was very excited about it. It was definitely a moment I will never forget." -Camden Noe
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Camden Noe Dishes on Iowa Offer - Hawk Fanatic
Camden Noe was looking forward to his Iowa Football visit this past Saturday. The Class of 2028 prospect from Michigan hoped to learn more about the program and the people in it. A versatile, three-sp...
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November 12, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Iowa Football offered a Michigan sophomore a scholarship on Saturday
"I was very excited about it. It was definitely a moment I will never forget." -Camden Noe
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"I was very excited about it. It was definitely a moment I will never forget." -Camden Noe
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Iowa Basketball is building a bond with Donovan Davis, a top player in the '27 class
He visited for Hawkeye Hoops & Football games this past weekend
“I would say the support of the fan base kind of stood out."
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He visited for Hawkeye Hoops & Football games this past weekend
“I would say the support of the fan base kind of stood out."
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Donovan Davis Recaps Iowa Visit - Hawk Fanatic
The pursuit of Donovan Davis continues to intensify. It shows no signs of slowing down with tip-off for his junior year at Freedom (WI) High quickly approaching. Prep Hoops Wisconsin ranks him as the ...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Iowa Basketball is building a bond with Donovan Davis, a top player in the '27 class
He visited for Hawkeye Hoops & Football games this past weekend
“I would say the support of the fan base kind of stood out."
hawkfanatic.com/2025/11/11/d...
He visited for Hawkeye Hoops & Football games this past weekend
“I would say the support of the fan base kind of stood out."
hawkfanatic.com/2025/11/11/d...
PCM senior Dominic Witt is one of the state's top specialists
The Hawkeyes are very interested
“Coach Woods has told me that they are looking for a 2026 kicker, and I am on the very short list of recruits that they’re looking at."
hawkfanatic.com/2025/11/10/d...
The Hawkeyes are very interested
“Coach Woods has told me that they are looking for a 2026 kicker, and I am on the very short list of recruits that they’re looking at."
hawkfanatic.com/2025/11/10/d...
Dominic Witt Checks Out Iowa Again - Hawk Fanatic
Dominic Witt put his best foot forward, so to speak, at college camps during the summer. This fall, he followed it up with a super senior season at Monroe PCM High. It’s put him firmly on the recruiti...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
PCM senior Dominic Witt is one of the state's top specialists
The Hawkeyes are very interested
“Coach Woods has told me that they are looking for a 2026 kicker, and I am on the very short list of recruits that they’re looking at."
hawkfanatic.com/2025/11/10/d...
The Hawkeyes are very interested
“Coach Woods has told me that they are looking for a 2026 kicker, and I am on the very short list of recruits that they’re looking at."
hawkfanatic.com/2025/11/10/d...
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Rob brought up something I’ve not put a lot of thought into, but when does “close but no chocolate cake” get to be unsatisfying? How are they losing these games? At some point, they lose the clock, either by not getting a stop they need or not being able to rush 3 times for a first down.
Old Head Hawkeye Rapid Reaction w/ @marcmorehouse.bsky.social discussing Iowa's loss to Oregon and the future of the program
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November 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Rob brought up something I’ve not put a lot of thought into, but when does “close but no chocolate cake” get to be unsatisfying? How are they losing these games? At some point, they lose the clock, either by not getting a stop they need or not being able to rush 3 times for a first down.
Old Head Hawkeye Rapid Reaction w/ @marcmorehouse.bsky.social discussing Iowa's loss to Oregon and the future of the program
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November 9, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Old Head Hawkeye Rapid Reaction w/ @marcmorehouse.bsky.social discussing Iowa's loss to Oregon and the future of the program
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Reposted by Rob Howe
It's a fun listen with @robhowe.bsky.social and Marc after the #Hawkeyes Football Games...
Rob and I will podcast shortly after the game today. Looking forward to it!
November 8, 2025 at 6:09 PM
It's a fun listen with @robhowe.bsky.social and Marc after the #Hawkeyes Football Games...
Reposted by Rob Howe
• Mamdani is NOT in the country illegally
• Mamdani does NOT have any connection to 9/11 or jihadist terrorism
• Mamdani has NOT said or done anything antisemitic
• Mamdani did NOT call to "globalize the intifada"
• Mamdani is NOT a communist
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• Mamdani does NOT have any connection to 9/11 or jihadist terrorism
• Mamdani has NOT said or done anything antisemitic
• Mamdani did NOT call to "globalize the intifada"
• Mamdani is NOT a communist
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
November 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
• Mamdani is NOT in the country illegally
• Mamdani does NOT have any connection to 9/11 or jihadist terrorism
• Mamdani has NOT said or done anything antisemitic
• Mamdani did NOT call to "globalize the intifada"
• Mamdani is NOT a communist
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
• Mamdani does NOT have any connection to 9/11 or jihadist terrorism
• Mamdani has NOT said or done anything antisemitic
• Mamdani did NOT call to "globalize the intifada"
• Mamdani is NOT a communist
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Look at it this way, you tubers, you get to miss McAfee’s tired act for at least a week
November 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Look at it this way, you tubers, you get to miss McAfee’s tired act for at least a week
Waukee Northwest junior Jordon Green stands out as a WR and returner
“I grew up an Iowa State fan...but as time has gone on, and the more I’ve visited Iowa, I’ve really liked the program and culture there."
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“I grew up an Iowa State fan...but as time has gone on, and the more I’ve visited Iowa, I’ve really liked the program and culture there."
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Jordon Green Recaps Recent Iowa Visit - Hawk Fanatic
Jordon Green grew up rooting for the Cyclones. His parents attended Iowa State. That allegiance is weakening these days, however. The Class of 2027 receiver from Waukee Northwest High is being recruit...
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October 31, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Waukee Northwest junior Jordon Green stands out as a WR and returner
“I grew up an Iowa State fan...but as time has gone on, and the more I’ve visited Iowa, I’ve really liked the program and culture there."
hawkfanatic.com/2025/10/30/j...
“I grew up an Iowa State fan...but as time has gone on, and the more I’ve visited Iowa, I’ve really liked the program and culture there."
hawkfanatic.com/2025/10/30/j...
Iowa Basketball coach Ben McCollum brought assistants for recent visit with '27 FL PG Cayden Daughtry, who has unique tie to Hawkeye Football
“It was cool to have all of the coaches visit."
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“It was cool to have all of the coaches visit."
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Iowa Puts Full-Court Press on Cayden Daughtry - Hawk Fanatic
Sometimes it’s hard to tell how someone feels about you. On other occasions, it’s crystal clear. The latter is the case when it comes to Class of 2027 point guard Cayden Daughtry and Iowa Basketball. ...
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October 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Iowa Basketball coach Ben McCollum brought assistants for recent visit with '27 FL PG Cayden Daughtry, who has unique tie to Hawkeye Football
“It was cool to have all of the coaches visit."
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“It was cool to have all of the coaches visit."
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Iowa Basketball hitting recruiting trail hard in building program under 1st-year coach Ben McCollum
'28 Naperville, IL SF Cole Kelly a top Hawkeye target
“The program seems to be in goods hands with coach McCollum."
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'28 Naperville, IL SF Cole Kelly a top Hawkeye target
“The program seems to be in goods hands with coach McCollum."
hawkfanatic.com/2025/10/27/c...
Cole Kelly Talks Iowa Visit, Offer - Hawk Fanatic
Now with added incentive to monitor Iowa, Cole Kelly will be watching closely this winter as it navigates its first season under new coach Ben McCollum. The Class of 2028 Illinois wing picked up a sch...
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October 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Iowa Basketball hitting recruiting trail hard in building program under 1st-year coach Ben McCollum
'28 Naperville, IL SF Cole Kelly a top Hawkeye target
“The program seems to be in goods hands with coach McCollum."
hawkfanatic.com/2025/10/27/c...
'28 Naperville, IL SF Cole Kelly a top Hawkeye target
“The program seems to be in goods hands with coach McCollum."
hawkfanatic.com/2025/10/27/c...
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October 27, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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Waukee Northwest TE Joe Vinyard, a rising junior in the state, recently visited the Hawkeyes
“As a tight end, it would be super cool to play there, especially after all the great tight ends they have had in recent years.”
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“As a tight end, it would be super cool to play there, especially after all the great tight ends they have had in recent years.”
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Joe Vinyard Reflects on Iowa Stop - Hawk Fanatic
Joe Vinyard’s recruitment has a steady pace to it. He already reports scholarship offers from South Dakota and South Dakota State, and FBS programs are monitoring his progress. That group includes the...
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October 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Waukee Northwest TE Joe Vinyard, a rising junior in the state, recently visited the Hawkeyes
“As a tight end, it would be super cool to play there, especially after all the great tight ends they have had in recent years.”
hawkfanatic.com/2025/10/26/j...
“As a tight end, it would be super cool to play there, especially after all the great tight ends they have had in recent years.”
hawkfanatic.com/2025/10/26/j...