Jack Lido

4 weeks ago | kcrg.com | Jack Lido

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Chelsie Brown has been named the new Sports Director for KCRG-TV9, leading the coverage of eastern Iowa athletes, teams, competitions and more. Chelsie has been part of the KCRG-TV9 Sports Team since August 2021 when she joined as Assistant Sports Director, winning the 2024 Midwest Broadcast Journalism Award for sports reporting. She was previously the Sports Director at WDIO in Duluth and also worked as a news and sports reporter in Brainerd, Minnesota.

Aug 14, 2024 | kcrg.com | Jack Lido

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa running backs coach Ladell Betts has a lot of options. He says when you play the position, competition isn't just possible, it's almost inevitable. "Competition is definitely a good thing," Betts said. "At the end of the day, it's the nature of the position. You chose to play running back.

Aug 10, 2024 | kcrg.com | Jack Lido

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A year ago at 'Kids' Day,' Hawkeye fans got a scare when Cade McNamara went down with a non-contact injury. On Saturday, McNamara was healthy, but far from perfect. "We're hardly game ready," said Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz. "First time we had officials out here, so I ran out of paper for penalties.

Aug 7, 2024 | kcrg.com | Jack Lido

AMES, Iowa (KCRG) - Caleb Bacon gave Matt Campbell no choice - he had to put him on the field. "One of the best special teams players two years ago," Campbell said. "Man we gotta find ways to get him on the field. Defensively he just made big play after big play."Bacon has looked up to linebackers who've lead the Iowa State defensive in the past, especially Mike Rose and Jake Hummel, who both graduated after Bacon's freshman year.

Aug 4, 2024 | kcrg.com | Jack Lido

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Chris James extended his record for the most wins at the Cedar Rapids Men's City Am, taking home the title for the sixth time. After a -1 round three, James dropped to a -5 total, one stroke better than Gannon Hall. Luke Slaymaker came in third, shooting -2. "As a coach, you preach to your kids to get better every day, and I try to do the same for myself," said James after the final round. "How do you stay hungry and all that?