NASCAR Livery; Another DeJean, Epenesa in Iowa?

The Iowa Hawkeyes continue to be a hot topic in the sports world. Football recruiting is heating up, NASCAR is sporting the black and gold, and of course, there's always something to say about Caitlin Clark.

Dive into the latest news surrounding Hawkeye athletics.

The discussion about whether other WNBA players maliciously attacked Caitlin Clark takes on additional weight this week, with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert sharing her thoughts on the situation.

“I think everyone is looking at Caitlin, so they're just focused on her,” Engelbert told USA Today. “But if you look at other games (with) other players, it's a physical game. There's no doubt about that. It's a pure shooter game, it's a physical game, there's a lot of pick-and-rolls, you have to see a lot of the court.”

In conversations like these, optics are the most important thing, and Engelbert is right. Still, there are two sides to the coin: Yes, the league is much more physical in the college game, and there are situations like Chennedy Carter knocking Clark to the ground on a throw-in.

Regardless, Clark will not receive special treatment, which is in the best interest of the league. However, protecting and defending their most prized asset is still a business strategy. Simply ignoring these situations because the fans' perspective is distorted is a questionable tactic.

Former Iowa All-American linebacker Pat Angerer will sit alongside Gary Dolphin in the commentary booth for the 2024 college football season.

“I want to thank Learfield and the University of Iowa for this great opportunity,” Angerer said. “Since the beginning of this process, they have been consistently professional and accommodating. I am incredibly honored to be a small part of a program that has brought so much good to me and my teammates over the years.”

“Ed (Podolak) and Gary (Dolphin) have been a huge part of my Hawkeye football experience as a player and fan, and I hope I can do justice to them, the university, the football program and the fans. I plan to bring the same passion I had as a player into the locker room.”

Angerer, an Iowa native, played for the Hawkeyes from 2005 to 2009. He totaled over 250 tackles and helped the Hawkeyes to four bowl games.

Iowa fans know who to root for in the inaugural Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway this Sunday, as Corey LaJoie's No. 7 Chevrolet will be adorned with the Iowa Hawkeyes logo.

Gainbridge is one of Caitlin Clark's many advertising partners, and even though LaJoie is more reserved with the color scheme, the pairing is understandable.

The Iowa Corn 350 begins at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the USA Network.

Jaxx DeJean, the younger brother of former Hawkeye star Cooper DeJean, has received a scholarship offer from Iowa.

Jaxx is a 2027 ATH candidate by OABCIG, standing 6'4″ and 200 lbs. According to On3, DeJean primarily plays wide receiver and tight end and is being recruited by special teams coordinator LeVar Woods.

As a freshman, DeJean caught 37 passes for 500 yards, 20 carries for 128 yards and 12 total touchdowns. On defense, he also had 28 tackles and four interceptions.

DeJean visited Iowa in November and is the first player from the state to receive an offer from Iowa for the Class of 2027.

Iose Epenesa, the younger brother of former Hawkeye AJ Epenesa, also recently had contact with his older brother's alma mater. Iowa hosted the younger Epenesa this weekend and the 5-star player and his family were apparently impressed, according to The Gazette.

Three members of the Epenesa family have played in Iowa: AJ, Eric and their father Eppy. Kirk Ferentz's team is doing everything they can to make sure Iose comes to Iowa City, too.

During Iose's visit, AJ surprised his younger brother, which Eppy said was a pleasant surprise that was well received by the 5-star edge defender.

Still, it's no guarantee that Iose will come on board. The Hawkeyes are in a tough battle with Miami and Penn State, and Iose has made it clear that he won't simply follow in his brother or father's footsteps.

Molly Davis, a fan favorite on the incredible Iowa Hawkeye basketball teams of the past two seasons, has made her first transfer out of college. On Wednesday, it was announced that Davis will join the coaching staff at the University of Evansville as a graduate assistant.

“When her coaches at Iowa contacted me about Molly's interest in our graduate assistant position, I knew immediately that she would be a perfect fit,” head coach Robyn Scherr-Wells said in a press release. “She has a high basketball IQ and is a hard worker.”

“Molly is a winner and has been part of many successful teams. She will be a tremendous asset to our players by helping them understand all the things that go into building a championship program.”

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