![Christine Grant poses for a portrait in her home on Friday, September 14, 2018. Grant, now retired was the first woman to be Athletic Director at the University of Iowa and was involved in the formation of the national Title IX policy.](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/projectjumps-1-900x600.jpg)
Christine Grant, pioneer for gender equity in sports and former UI women’s athletic director, dies at 85
Rachel Schilke, Senior Print Editor
• December 31, 2021
![Fans observe radio play-by-play commentator Gary Dolphin during a pep rally event for both Iowa and Kentucky fans at The Pointe in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Dolphin said he knew who the starting quarterback for Iowa would be for Saturday’s game but did not announce because of his friendship with Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz.Hawkeyes and Wildcats attended the event before the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl tomorrow on New Years Day.](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/123121_citruspeprally_JRGS002-900x600.jpg)
Photos: 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl Iowa and Kentucky pep rallies
Jerod Ringwald and Grace Smith
• December 31, 2021
DITV Sports: Hawkeyes seek 11th win in Citrus Bowl
Michael Merrick, DITV Sports Reporter
• December 31, 2021
Watch: Mark Stoops thanks Iowa football for Kentucky tornado relief fundraising efforts
Robert Read, Pregame Editor
• December 31, 2021
Watch: Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops shares favorite memory of Hayden Fry
Robert Read, Pregame Editor
• December 31, 2021
DITV Sports: Coach Ferentz and Coach Stoops address the media ahead of Citrus Bowl
Michael Merrick, DITV Sports Reporter
• December 31, 2021
![Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops laugh with each other after a head coach press conference for the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl at Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. The Hawkeyes and the Wildcats will matchup at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/123121-heacoachpresser-GSJR0019-900x600.jpg)
Ferentz, Stoops preview Iowa-Kentucky Citrus Bowl matchup
Robert Read, Pregame Editor
• December 31, 2021
![Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops stand on a podium during a head coach press conference for the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl at Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Both shared fond memories of Iowa head coach Hayden Fry. Stoops shared that Fry traveled to his father’s funeral. “He flew in just to pay respects to my mother and our family,” Stoops said. “It says an awful lot about him. He had a great impact on myself, my brothers, and so many other players.”](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/123121-heacoachpresser-GSJR0012-900x600.jpg)
Similar styles collide as No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky meet in 2022 Citrus Bowl
Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
• December 31, 2021
![Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops pose for a photo with the Citrus Bowl Trophy during a head coach press conference for the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl at Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Ferentz is in his 23rd season as head coach at Iowa. Stoops is in his 9th season as head coach at Kentucky. The longest tenured coach in college football, Kirk Ferentz, noted respect for Stoops’ tenure. "I don't know how many coaches have been in one program for nine years. It's probably a small number."](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/123121-heacoachpresser-GSJR0002-900x600.jpg)
Photos: 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl head coach press conference
Grace Smith and Jerod Ringwald
• December 31, 2021
DITV Sports: Iowa Football enjoys Orlando
Michael Merrick, DITV Sports Reporter
• December 30, 2021
DITV Sports: Iowa players try to decide who the best golfer is
Michael Merrick, DITV Sports Reporter
• December 30, 2021
DITV Sports: Iowa and Kentucky player and coordinator interviews
Michael Merrick, DITV Sports Reporter
• December 30, 2021