Today’s top college football programs combine muscle, nutrition, and sports science to gain an edge — and Iowa’s Hansen Football Performance Center is among the best in the nation. In this week’s Fight for Iowa, Gary Dolphin visits with Hawkeye strength and conditioning director Raimond Braithwaite, now in his 21st season with the program and sixth as director, about how his team prepares players year-round for the grind of a Big Ten schedule. From offseason conditioning and nutrition to heat safety and recovery, Braithwaite explains how science and discipline power Iowa Football.

Head coach Kirk Ferentz also weighs in on the critical role strength and conditioning plays in building a championship-caliber team.

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The preseason Top 25 is out, and the Big Ten is well-represented — including several teams Iowa will host at Kinnick this fall. On this week’s Fight for Iowa podcast, Gary Dolphin checks in from fall camp as the Hawkeyes prepare for the 2024 season.

Head coach Kirk Ferentz shares thoughts on his 27th year at the helm and why this is his favorite time of year.

New quarterback Mark Gronowski discusses his transition from South Dakota State and how going up against Iowa’s defense is sharpening his game.

And standout defensive tackle Aaron Graves, along with Will Hubert and Bryce Hawthorne, talks about the Hawkeye D-line’s expectations following one of the best rushing defenses in the nation last season.

Plus, a preview of Kids Day at Kinnick, coming up this Saturday, August 9.

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This week on the Fight for Iowa podcast, Gary Dolphin shares observations from a recent Iowa Men’s Basketball practice under new head coach Ben McCollum. With an early emphasis on defense and team chemistry, the Hawkeyes are taking shape ahead of the 2025–26 season.

Dolphin catches up with senior guard Bennett Stirtz, last seasons Missouri Valley Player of the Year who’s already turning heads in Iowa City and recently earned an invite to the prestigious Chris Paul Elite Guard Camp.

Also featured is Cooper Koch, one of only two returning players from last season, who talks about his health, development, and the energy Coach McCollum brings to practice.

And Coach Ben McCollum himself shares insights on the team’s progress and what fans can expect as the season approaches.

It’s an early look at a new era of Hawkeye Hoops.

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