• February 14, 2026

    Two Guys: Iowa State and Iowa look to bounce back after bad road losses, Big 12’s new court | Feb. 13

    Two Guys: Iowa State and Iowa look to bounce back after bad road losses, Big 12’s new court | Feb. 13

    No. 5 Iowa State hosts No. 9 Kansas on Saturday. The Cyclones are coming off a bad performance at TCU and hoping to a avoid a season sweep to the Jayhawks. Iowa suffers its first head-scratching loss of the McCollum era at Maryland. The Hawkeyes look to bounce back as they welcome Purdue on Saturday.… Continue reading

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  • February 13, 2026

    The Rush With Travis And Ross-Can The Cyclones Bounce Back-Friday, February 13

    The Rush With Travis And Ross-Can The Cyclones Bounce Back-Friday, February 13

    The Rush Radio Show, powered by Willis Automotive, with Travis Justice and Ross Peterson, Friday, February 13, 2026. A huge game for the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday. They are looking for some Hilton magic against Kansas. Iowa State is coming off a road loss to TCU. Kansas, on the other hand, is coming off… Continue reading

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  • February 12, 2026

    Don’t @ Me w/ Dan Dakich: College Basketball Is At A TIPPING POINT – But Has The Sport Ever Been BETTER? | February 12

    Don’t @ Me w/ Dan Dakich: College Basketball Is At A TIPPING POINT – But Has The Sport Ever Been BETTER? | February 12

    Dan Dakich is the outspoken host of Don’t @ Me, where he delivers unfiltered takes on the biggest stories in sports and sits down with top figures like Charles Barkley, Urban Meyer, Bob Costas, and Dan Patrick. Known for his no-nonsense style and deep basketball knowledge.Dakich brings decades of experience to the mic—from playing &… Continue reading

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  • February 12, 2026

    The Rush With Travis And Ross-Iowa Loses At Maryland-Thursday, February 12

    The Rush With Travis And Ross-Iowa Loses At Maryland-Thursday, February 12

    The Rush Radio Show, powered by Willis Automotive, with Travis Justice and Ross Peterson, Thursday, February 12, 2026. The Iowa Hawkeyes have their six-game winning streak snapped. Losing at Maryland Wednesday night, 77-70. The Hawkeyes are led by Bennett Stirtz with 32 points; only one other Hawkeye scores in double figures. As a team, Iowa… Continue reading

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  • February 12, 2026

    Nothing Personal With David Sampson: NBA PROBLEMS: Tanking, load management, and the 65-game rule! (Feb. 12)

    Nothing Personal With David Sampson: NBA PROBLEMS: Tanking, load management, and the 65-game rule! (Feb. 12)

    Today’s word of the day is ‘offload’ as in load management as in the NBA as in the 65-game rule as in awards as in All-NBA. The NBA has a problem. Well, multiple problems. SO many star players are missing games because of soft tissue injuries and can no longer be eligible for regular season… Continue reading

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  • February 11, 2026

    Big 12 Disco Court, Cyclone Struggles, Super Bowl Ratings, and MORE! | Murph & Andy (Feb. 11)

    Big 12 Disco Court, Cyclone Struggles, Super Bowl Ratings, and MORE! | Murph & Andy (Feb. 11)

    The duo of Keith Murphy and Andy Fales has for decades been an institution for sports fans looking for thoughtful discourse in the state of Iowa. For 15 years, “Murph & Andy” dominated the airways of KXnO Radio and now will be heard exclusively on Iowa Everywhere.Keith Murphy and Andy Fales react to the latest… Continue reading

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Now retired due to health, Jeff spends time during summer months watching baseball -- his favorite sports and the Minnesota Twins his favorite team since 1972. Jeff is also a Minnesota Timberwolves and Green Bay Packer fan. He is the grandfather of two (Arleigh, Aloni), father of two (Ashley, Alex) and brother to two (Jean, Jenni).

 

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