Hello! Thanks for stopping by my page. I'm a native Cedar Rapidian and a graduate of the University of Iowa. When I’m not at the station, I can be found hanging out with my rough collie, Velvet, and a cat named Coop. I love exploring NewBo and going to concerts and shows of all kinds. Aside from the Hawks, I love the Bulls, Bears, and White Sox. I also have a soft spot for the Los Angeles Dodgers. (I’ve even been to a game at Dodger Stadium!)
Chad Cooper
Iowa: Know Thy Enemy
My social media walls were ablaze yesterday with fellow Iowa fans celebrating Iowa State's upset loss to UAB in the opening day of the NCAA tournament.
Look, I get it: Iowa State is a hated in-state rival. Plus it probably doesn't help that they blasted the Hawks inside Carver back in December...
Hawkeye Bracket Scenarios
Iowa crashed and burned in Chicago at the Big Ten tournament on Thursday, losing to Penn State, 67-58.
It was ugly. It was deflating. And it definitely hurt Iowa's seeding for the upcoming NCAA tournament.
So, the good news?
Iowa is still solidly in the tournament field (something we couldn't say last year), and could be headed just a short ride across I-80 to Omaha...
Hawkeye Hoops Flying High
Saturday will be special inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena:
If the Hawks beat Northwestern, they will finish 12-6 in the Big Ten and have a chance to claim a third place finish in the conference.
BREAKING: Trey Dickerson Leaving Iowa
The University of Iowa has confirmed reports that point guard Trey Dickerson is transferring.
The sophomore guard was in his first year with the Hawkeyes after coming from Williston State Junior College. Many scouting services had ranked him the top JUCO point guard in the country last year, but he has spent most of this season on the bench for Iowa...
Nebraska Bans Players From Team Facilities After Loss
Iowa routed Nebraska in Lincoln on Sunday in men's basketball, 74-46.
How bad was it?
So bad that Nebraska coach Tim Miles banned his players from the locker room and team facilities afterward.
Miles was upset by his team's effort and lack of intensity during the blowout loss to the Hawkeyes...
Golf Courses In and Near Cedar Rapids
It might be cold outside, but it’s always a good time to think about warmer weather and hitting the links. There’s nothing better than getting in a round on a beautiful spring/summer day.
Kurt Warner Suiting Back Up?
The Arizona Cardinals have had a rough time with quarterbacks this season. First, Carson Palmer went down for the year with a leg injury. Then last night night, Drew Stanton hurt his right knee, left the game, and may be out for the rest of the year...
Bison Tonight. Longhorns Thursday.
It’s a big week for Iowa basketball.
The men take on North Dakota State at 7:00 tonight inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. But it’s Thursday night’s game that’s drawing all the attention.
The Hawkeyes will face the tenth-ranked Texas Longhorns at Madison Square Garden (6:00, ESPN2)...
Iowa Basketball Cracks The Preseason Top 25
2005. That was the last time the Iowa Hawkeyes were ranked in the preseason top 25 poll.
Hawkeyes Land Another Recruit For 2015
Iowa basketball coach Fran McCaffery added another recruit to his class of 2015. Ahmad Wagner, a 6'7", 215 lb. small forward from Dayton, Ohio committed to Iowa on Sunday.