Eddie Podolak out as Hawkeye football radio color analyst.

[Herky T Hawk]

Anthony Herron?…

He's one who I'm surprised hasn't gotten a bigger role with BTN. He's usually very good when he gets a BTN game of ours and has been good on BTN in the studio when given an opportunity. I could see him being a guy looking for a regular gig like this during football season depending upon how much it pays and if he can keep his other jobs. Looks like he's in the Chicago area so that may be a detriment to him considering an offer.

I have no idea how good of a color guy Dallas would be as it isn't something he's ever done. But he checks all of the other boxes in terms of passionate about the game, passionate about the Hawks, still lives in Iowa, and is a legend both in college and the pros.

 

[Beattheohiostate]

Dallas Clark checks all the boxes. He's a small town Iowa kid who became a legend at Kinnick and in the NFL and is articulate and comfortable in front of a camera and microphone. I would think the job is his if he wants it.

Brooks is likely just waiting for Dolph to retire. He's a play-by-play guy.

Brooks, IMHO, is not very good at calling women's basketball. Why he would be considered as a football play-by-play guy--other than his name--escapes me. But it's definitely time for Dolph to go. How he got the job in the first place is still a mystery to me. Zabel, Gonder, Brooks, and Claussen were all great to good. Dolph was never in their league.

 

[hawkjt]

Matt Bowen would be my choice as he would actually offer great technical analysis .
He is a veteran radio communicator who analyzes bears for Chicago media while being a HS football coach currently.
Probably too busy to take it, tho.

Loved Eddie...great Hawkeye!

 

[uihawk82]

There are things called non-compete clauses. His wife was my classmate in law school. I am sure she has apprised her hubby.

Well he would be doing radiocasts on Learfield which would not compete with what ever network he is on if that network is televising another football game.

Kirk Herbstreit works for espn and Abc but also calls NFL games on amazon prime, thursday night. These guys can be a bit of a free agent if their schelules allow it

 

[uihawk82]

Brooks, IMHO, is not very good at calling women's basketball. Why he would be considered as a football play-by-play guy--other than his name--escapes me. But it's definitely time for Dolph to go. How he got the job in the first place is still a mystery to me. Zabel, Gonder, Brooks, and Claussen were all great to good. Dolph was never in their league.

You answered your own question as to Brooks getting the job if he isnt all that great since Dolph got the Iowa gig and you and others and myself at times, especially the last few years, think Dolph is just average.

 

[WhyteWRandCBU]

Drake Kulick

 

[GOHOX69]

Well he would be doing radiocasts on Learfield which would not compete with what ever network he is on if that network is televising another football game.

Kirk Herbstreit works for espn and Abc but also calls NFL games on amazon prime, thursday night. These guys can be a bit of a free agent if their schelules allow it

He's the voice of Notre Dame radio. You think they'll let him do Iowa games? Haha, that would be funnier than shit. Herby ain't connected to the osu, officially.

 

[Farleyhawk]

there is only one suitable replacement

I appreciate a poster who understands the rules!❤️

 

[JerseyCityHawki]

Hopefully Dolph is next

He likes to sip the gin and juice during the games with Eddy… no doubt about it

 

[JBo4Three]

I wouldn't be surprised if this ends up being Dolph's last year. Then again, maybe a new, younger play-by-play guy ends up re-energizing him.....but my guess is he calls it quits at the end of the year.

Please! Please! Please!

 

[BlameIt]

I appreciate a poster who understands the rules!❤️

She's annoying AF.

If she wasn't somewhat attractive they wouldn't hire her. Period.

 

[uihawk82]

He's the voice of Notre Dame radio. You think they'll let him do Iowa games? Haha, that would be funnier than shit. Herby ain't connected to the osu, officially.

Ah, Burmeister calls saturday notre dame football radio while NDame on nbc tv. Well I doubt he leaves that gig.

 

[IAFB2021Champs]

there is only one suitable replacement

I was thinking more along the lines of husband Matt.
Why not make it a family affair.

 

[hawkirugged17]

Brian Ferentz will replace Ed Podolak per my source.

 

[the24fan]

Brian Ferentz will replace Ed Podolak per my source.

 

[pistachio1999]

She's annoying AF.

If she wasn't somewhat attractive they wouldn't hire her. Period.

I dislike the in game stuff they trot out and have her speak.

 

[hawksense]

He will remain as a pre-game and post game commentator. Who will replace him? Chuck Long?

Please, no.

 

[pistachio1999]

Just turn it over to AI generated Ed.

 

[bogfeller]

Ed Podolak was a great player. (no relevance—just a statement)

 

[robbiepi72]

Rob Brooks

 

[SI_NYC]

Probably be good at it, but my bet is Rob Brooks since already involved for games and he does women's basketball games.

Isn't he more of a play by play guy?

 

[HawkBall23]

Now that Brian and Bacon are gone, how long before the desire to call games reignites for Ed?

 

[SI_NYC]

there is only one suitable replacement

Ah no. She's as fake as they come.

 

[hawkirugged17]

 

[ICHawk2440]

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Greenway. No idea how well spoken he is but it would be fun!

 

[Birky]

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I love Dolph, but he shouldn’t have much say. Dude isn’t going to be around working with the color guy for more than a couple years. He hasn’t been competent himself for about 10 years.

 

[BonzoFury]

Greenway. No idea how well spoken he is but it would be fun!

Greenway has been pretty good in the spots I've heard him. That said...why would Dolph prefer a defensive guy?

 

[Birky]

Greenway has been pretty good in the spots I've heard him. That said...why would Dolph prefer a defensive guy?

Dolph may have meant an offensive guy for all we know.

 

[49Superman]

I wouldn't be surprised if this ends up being Dolph's last year. Then again, maybe a new, younger play-by-play guy ends up re-energizing him.....but my guess is he calls it quits at the end of the year.

I don’t think so. Sure sounded like more years to come at last nights I-Club for Carroll area. Kirk Fran Jim Barnes and Beth G were there. Great banquet! Over 400 in attendance.

 

[Heathen Raider]

 

[BigAssTurkeyLeg]

Gonna miss hearing Ed on game days

 

[oldxbbc]

Gonna miss hearing Ed on game days

Truth-He and I are the same age. Going to be different for sure.

 

[BlameIt]

I, for one, don't like listening Gary Dolphin on the radio.

Jim Zabel broke the mold for Iowa fans.

I think Jon Miller would do a fantastic job. He's not afraid to call it exactly how he sees it.

 

[LukaDuka]

everyone misses this guy

 

[MAXIMUSHAWKEYE]

I, for one, don't like listening Gary Dolphin on the radio.

Jim Zabel broke the mold for Iowa fans.

I think Jon Miller would do a fantastic job. He's not afraid to call it exactly how he sees it.

And thats the problem with Miller. The choice has to be Iowa ra ra.

 

[hawkirugged17]

Ron Gonder was my guy ...

 

[telstar67]

Ron Gonder was my guy ...

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Totally. Him and "Charlie Linebacker", aka Mike Reilly, were must listen to on fall Saturdays.

 

[TouchdownMyPants]

And thats the problem with Miller. The choice has to be Iowa ra ra.

Jon Miller would have trouble pushing his head through the door of the broadcasting booth. I lost respect for him when he went on that farewell tour after selling HawkeyeNation only to go nowhere.

 

[Georgia_Hawk]

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Wonder if he might be thinking about Anthony Herron

 

[83Hawk]

Totally. Him and "Charlie Linebacker", aka Mike Reilly, were must listen to on fall Saturdays.

Agree. Gonder was the best.

Zable got too excited (and eventually became a charicature of himself), and Brooks was too "serious". Gonder had the perfect balance.