Mike Hlas - Writer

Hlas Out of Bounds: Imagine the postgame press conferences if a Donald Trump-type were coaching Iowa's football team. I did.

Imagine a Donald Trump-type coaching the Iowa Hawkeyes football team. Wouldn't that be something? The postgame press conferences wouldn't necessarily be illuminating, but they certainly would be ... interesting

Hlas column: The United States felt united for two hours on Friday night, thanks to a soccer team that played like a buzz saw.

On Friday night in Cedar Rapids and America, a soccer game had people feeling united and feeling good The U.S. men's 4-1 World Cup win over Paraguay was a shared experience by many, and a thoroughly enjoyable one it was

Hlas column: On Monday night, Caitlin Clark momentarily silenced all the noise surrounding her by getting open, getting in rhythm, and burying a game-winning bomb.

After much criticism was being pointed at her lately, Caitlin Clark made an extremely Caitlin Clark shot Monday. Clark made a 31-footer with 1.2 seconds left at Washington for a 78-76 Indiana Fever that should have quieted some chirpers for a little while.

I wrote a column about tattoos. Subscribe, if you want, with no obligation.

It took a while, but I'm now a member of the counterculture. Why? I don't have a tattoo. Yet. Getting permanent ink on your skin is as much a 21st Century phenomenon as being addicted to your phone

Tonight, in the same game:

Megan Gustafson, 22 points, 8-8 FG
Caitlin Clark, 6 points, 1-7 FG

Expansion team Portland 100, Indiana 84

Hlas column: The College Football Playoff soon will be as inclusive as a Costco free sample station on a Saturday. You’re essentially telling half the Power Four that they’re in as long as they don’t lose to Rutgers. https://mikehlas.substack.com/p/mores-the-pity-nothing-is-ever-enough

Hlas Out of Bounds: Which is more popular in Iowa, pickleball or ripping former Hawkeye men's basketball coaches?
https://mikehlas.substack.com/p/i-know-its-a-lot-but-here-are-100

Hlas Out of Bounds: Nowhere is a jobs report as robust in Iowa City as it is in the Hawkeyes' football program.

Hawkeye football adds a consultant/advisor to a staff filled with all sorts of analysts, directors, and even coaches People with wide ranges of ages and skills are part of the Iowa football organization. You won't find as many people in some Google data centers.

Former Hawkeye Kate Martin joins Los Angeles Sparks.

Kate Martin lands with Sparks after being waived by Valkyries After she was surprisingly let go by the Valkyries, Kate Martin joined the Sparks on a player development contract.

Ben McCollum is getting his contract extended, and Hawkeye men's basketball fans are getting their optimism extended as well.

Hlas column: Iowa, Ben McCollum, Hawkeye fans - everybody's happy - Hawk Fanatic By Mike Hlas IOWA CITY, Iowa – ESPN’s Jeff Borzello said Friday that Iowa Athletics Director Beth Goetz gave Hawkeyes men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum a raise and an extension on his contract. Last year, McCollum signed a 6-year, $22.75 million contract with Iowa. That is what ADs do when t...