She was an All-Big Ten standout, a pro softball veteran, and now she’s back in Black and Gold. New Iowa Softball Head Coach Stacy May Johnson joins the Fight for Iowa podcast to talk about returning to Iowa City, reshaping the Hawkeye roster, and building a winning culture. In just six weeks on the job, May Johnson has brought in seven freshmen, seven sophomores and juniors, and several key transfers—including Mountain West Pitcher of the Year Serayah Neiss.

A disciple of Hall of Fame coach Gail Blevins, May Johnson brings a championship mindset from her successful run at Fresno State and a clear vision for the future of Hawkeye Softball.

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The countdown is on—just seven weeks until the Hawkeyes take the field against Albany to open the 2024 season. On this episode of Fight for Iowa, we focus on two of Iowa’s biggest game-changers on special teams and a key voice in the linebacker room.

Rhys Dakin, a FWAA Freshman All-American punter, looks to build on an impressive debut.

Kaden Wetjen, the JET Award winner and nation’s top return man, is locked in for a breakout senior year.

Jaxson Rexroth, Cedar Rapids native and senior linebacker, is ready to seize his moment.

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This week’s episode features former Hawkeye sharpshooter Payton Sandfort, who’s now chasing his NBA dream with the Oklahoma City Thunder organization. After catching the eye of Thunder GM Sam Presti during the Big Ten Tournament—despite playing through torn labrums—Sandfort was invited to Game 5 of the NBA Finals and never looked back. He’s now signed with the Oklahoma City Blue in the G League, recovering from surgery, studying the playbook, and preparing for his shot at the big stage.

Later in the show, we check in with Iowa Football as the team heads into a short July 4th break. Hear from defensive leaders Ethan Hurkett and Max Llewellyn as they reflect on last season’s dominant defensive performance and look ahead to fall camp.

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On this week’s Fight for Iowa podcast, Iowa Athletic Director Beth Goetz discusses the landmark $2.8 billion NCAA settlement and what it means for the future of Hawkeye student-athletes and NIL. Goetz reflects on the challenges ahead, the opportunity for growth, and the confidence she has in Iowa’s coaches and programs moving forward.

Then, Iowa women’s basketball standout Hannah Stuelke joins the show fresh off being named to Team USA’s AmeriCup roster. She shares her excitement for representing her country, lessons learned at tryouts, and what it means to step into a leadership role for the Hawkeyes this season.

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This week on Fight for Iowa, Gary Dolphin catches up with two key leaders of the Hawkeye offense. Right tackle Gennings Dunker reflects on Iowa’s powerful run game and the offensive line’s pursuit of another standout season. Quarterback Mark Gronowski, a transfer from South Dakota State, shares his goals and background—including lessons from his dad, a former Drake QB. Plus, former Hawkeye golfer and Wakonda Club pro Aaron Krueger weighs in on JJ Spaun’s improbable U.S. Open win and the growth of junior golf in Iowa.

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Veteran Hawkeye football players are back in Iowa City for summer workouts as a new era under QB Mark Gronowski and OC Tim Lester takes shape. Gary Dolphin details key position battles, offensive leaders like Addison Ostrenga and Logan Jones, and defensive anchors including Aaron Graves and Xavier Nwankpa. Plus, Iowa men's basketball head coach Ben McCollum joins the show to talk about rebuilding the Hawkeyes with familiar faces from his 31-win Drake squad.

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