Chris Williams and Chris Hassel dive into the fallout from the latest revelations surrounding the McCaffery era at Iowa, Nebraska’s massive NIL spending problem, and the bizarre future of coaches becoming media influencers. Plus: Bennett Stirtz shines at the NBA Combine, Matt Rhule cashes in, and more.
🐤 McCaffery era comes to light
The guys react to the explosive comments from Scott Dochterman and Chad Leistikow about the McCaffery family’s relationship with Iowa media, Gary Dolphin, and Coaches vs. Cancer events.
🌽 Nebraska’s $29 million roster… and still complaining?
Hassel makes the case that Nebraska can no longer compare itself to Ohio State and Michigan after a decade of mediocrity — despite reportedly spending $29 million on football.
🎙️ Matt Rhule: coach or influencer?
Williams goes long on the future of college coaches becoming paid media personalities after reports that Matt Rhule’s contract includes millions tied to NIL and media content.
🏀 Ben McCollum hype check
Could Iowa fans already be getting carried away after one magical season? The guys debate how much of Iowa’s success was Ben McCollum vs. Bennett Stirtz.
🏀 NBA Combine thoughts
Stirtz shoots lights out while the guys question whether NBA Combine shooting drills actually tell teams anything meaningful.
Also included:
– Tom Moore being 87 years old
– Kirk Cousins cranking the Vegas horn
– The “Sixteenth Chapel”
– Clarinda history lessons


