Two Guys with Chris Williams and Chris Hassel

Two Guys: Future of the Cy-Hawk game, SEC meetings begin, lessons from youth sports

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to the latest uncertainty surrounding the future of the Cy-Hawk rivalry, break down the growing power struggle between the SEC and Big Ten, and discuss why Iowa State fans may need to prepare for life after Milan Momcilovic. 🏈 Cy-Hawk’s future under the microscope The guys discuss Jamie Pollard and Beth Goetz continuing conversations about extending the rivalry, why College Football Playoff expansion could reshape scheduling, and why Iowa opening as a 12.5-point favorite says a lot about national perception of Iowa State. 🔥 SEC meetings begin Greg Sankey starts playing politics again as the SEC and Big Ten continue battling over playoff expansion, scheduling power, and the future structure of college football. 🏀 Milan Momcilovic reality check Chris & Chris explain why Milan returning to college likely would NOT mean returning to Iowa State, plus why programs like Kentucky, Louisville, and St. John’s are hovering with massive NIL offers. 😳 The worst youth sports story you’ll hear all week The guys react to a shocking Little League baseball incident involving a coach allegedly encouraging a player to throw at an opposing dugout — sparking a bigger conversation about toxic youth sports culture. 🏁 Also included: • Kyle Busch’s shocking death and NASCAR’s emotional weekend • Indy 500 reactions • Emily Ryan joining Iowa State women’s basketball staff • State Track nostalgia • The rise of neutral-site college football games Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Two Guys: Big Ten responds to Pollard's comments, Caitlin Clark's load management, Milan's decision

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to the growing fallout from Jamie Pollard’s viral comments about the Big Ten and SEC, debate whether college football is losing what made it special, and discuss the WNBA backlash after Caitlin Clark sat out unexpectedly. 🔥 Jamie Pollard lights a fire The guys break down Pollard’s comments telling the Big Ten and SEC to “just leave already,” why Big Ten officials reportedly took offense, and whether college sports are heading toward an NFL-style super league. 🏈 Is the Big Ten ruining college football? Tony Petitti’s push for a 24-team playoff has Chris & Chris fired up. From Brett Bielema wanting more expansion to comparisons with Major League Baseball, the guys argue college football is losing the urgency and uniqueness that made the sport great. 😬 Caitlin Clark load management backlash Fans traveled from all over to watch Caitlin Clark — only for her to sit out unexpectedly. The guys debate whether the WNBA is risking alienating fans by adopting NBA-style “load management.” Also included: • Catholic school horror stories • The Iowa Everywhere patriotic merch drop • Kirk Ferentz being furious about new punt rules • Milan Momcilovic NBA Draft speculation • Why bowl games may have been better all along Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Two Guys: Why 24-team CFP is a lifeline for Iowa State, Iowa's new court, college mascot reveals

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel debate why a 24-team College Football Playoff might actually be a lifeline for Iowa State and the Big 12, react to the national fallout from the Fran McCaffery/Gary Dolphin story, and break down Iowa’s new basketball court plans. 🏈 24-Team CFP Debate Could expansion actually help programs like Iowa State and Iowa stay nationally relevant? The guys go deep on the future of the Big 12, playoff politics, and why the SEC is pushing back. 🐦 Fran McCaffery Story Goes National The Gary Dolphin situation resurfaces nationally, and the guys discuss why the story suddenly exploded outside Iowa. 🏀 Iowa’s New Court Should Iowa completely rebrand the court for the Ben McCollum era? Retro logos, Caitlin Clark history, and the future identity of Hawkeye basketball. Also included: • Matt Campbell calls Ames a “food desert” • The world’s smallest outdoor TV • Graduation advice from Hassel & Williams • Mascot reveals at graduation ceremonies • Eric Church’s viral commencement speech Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Two Guys: Discussing the McCaffery family fallout, Matt Rhule's NIL deal, Iowa's old school analyst

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: • Kirk Cousins cranking the Vegas horn • The “Sixteenth Chapel” • Clarinda history lessons • Tom Moore being 87 years old Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Two Guys: Iowa's schedule changes, Cyclones picked last by ESPN, the legacy of Ted Turner

Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to Iowa and Iowa State’s bizarrely synchronized football schedules, including overlapping Friday night games and matching bye weeks. Plus, the guys discuss ESPN picking Iowa State dead last in the Big 12, the legacy of Ted Turner and Bobby Cox, WNBA/Caitlin Clark discourse, and more. 🏈 Iowa & Iowa State scheduling chaos The guys break down how both schools somehow ended up with nearly identical schedules, including overlapping Friday night road games out west. 🌪️ Cyclones picked LAST in the Big 12 Should Iowa State fans be worried, or is this exactly the kind of disrespect Jimmy Rogers can use? 📺 The legacy of Ted Turner Chris goes long on how Ted Turner changed sports and media forever through TBS, CNN, and the Atlanta Braves. ⚾ Remembering Bobby Cox A nostalgic conversation about Braves baseball, TBS nights, and growing up watching baseball in the 90s. 🏀 Also discussed: • Caitlin Clark discourse is already exhausting • Coaches vs. Cancer recap with Iowa’s basketball coaches • TJ Otzelberger roasting Chris Williams • The Iowa QB situation vs. Iowa State’s outlook • Why kick times keep getting worse Two Guys presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery, only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]