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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa defensive back Kaevon Merriweather uses a TV reporter’s camera to film teammates during the Vrbo Citrus Bowl Day for Kids at Fun Spot America Theme Park in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. Citrus Bowl Day for Kids is a 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl sponsored event that hosts both Iowa and Kentucky. Players from both teams grouped up with children and participated in rides and various activities around the theme park.

Iowa football safety Kaevon Merriweather elevates Black voices

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor April 5, 2022

Iowa safety Kaevon Merriweather has never been afraid to speak his mind, particularly on issues that matter to him. When former Hawkeye football players brought allegations of racism within Iowa’s...

Iowa running back Gavin Williams carries the ball during the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-17. Williams carried the ball 16 times for 42 yards.

Iowa football to rely on new faces, similar run strategy in 2022

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor April 3, 2022

Iowa football gained 1,731 yards on the ground in 2021. The Hawkeyes ranked 102nd among 130 Power Five teams in rush yards. Tyler Goodson was Iowa’s featured tailback in 2021. He declared for...

Iowa tight end coach Abdul Hodge speaks with media during a press conference for Iowa football at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Hodge mentioned that coaching tight ends would not be a difficult transition. “And obviously we cover a lot of tight ends, so you kind of understand from an attacker perspective what that position group is trying to get accomplished.”

Iowa football tight ends coach Abdul Hodge embracing new role

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor April 3, 2022

Iowa football tight ends coach Abdul Hodge is stepping into unfamiliar territory with his offensive assignment. Hodge, after playing for the Hawkeyes from 2002-05, is returning to Iowa City as a...

Iowa quarterbacks Spencer Petras and Alex Padilla walk onto the field during an Iowa football open practice at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Petras and Padilla both started for the Hawkeyes in the 2021-22 season.

Iowa football believes Brian Ferentz coaching quarterbacks is the ‘ideal situation’

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 30, 2022

Brian Ferentz played on the offensive line during his time as a Hawkeye and has coached tight ends, running backs, fullbacks, the O-Line, and served as run game and offensive coordinator since joining...

Iowa offensive coordinator and quarterback coach Brian Ferentz speaks with media during a press conference for Iowa football at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

Photos: Iowa spring football press conference

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor March 30, 2022

Iowa wide receiver coach Kelton Copeland, tight end coach Abdul Hodge, and offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz spoke to media during a press conference for Iowa football at the Hansen Football Performance...

Iowa offensive lineman Jack Plumb blocks during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21.

Jack Plumb helping Iowa football patch holes along offensive line

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 29, 2022

Jack Plumb started in half of Iowa’s 14 games last season. The senior-to-be was the Hawkeyes’ starting right tackle for five games. He was Iowa’s primary option at left tackle in two contests. As...

Iowa quarterbacks Spencer Petras and Alex Padilla walk onto the field during an Iowa football open practice at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Petras and Padilla both started for the Hawkeyes in the 2021-22 season.

Photos: Iowa football open practice

Dimia Burrell and Grace Smith March 29, 2022

Iowa football held an open practice at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday. During the practice, Iowa quarterbacks Spencer Petras, Alex Padilla, and Joey Labas worked with...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with Iowa fullback Turner Pallissard before a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12.

Iowa football notebook | Hawkeyes kick off spring practice

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 23, 2022

About 25 minutes into Kirk Ferentz’s first press conference of spring football on Wednesday, the 24th-year Iowa head coach heard the first question of the day regarding his team’s quarterbacks. “Don’t...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson hurdles Indiana defensive back Tiawan Mullen during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

Iowa football’s Tyler Goodson gears up for 2022 NFL Draft

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 22, 2022

Tyler Goodson has been busy since he was last seen playing football in an Iowa jersey. The 5-foot-10, 199-pound running back ran his last play as a Hawkeye in Dec. 4’s Big Ten Championship Game at...

Oct 1, 2005; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defender (52) Abdul Hodge, (15) Miguel Merrick and Edmond Miles bring down Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Tim Brasic in the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Byron Hetzler-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2005 Byron Hetzler

Iowa football program hires Abdul Hodge as tight ends coach, moves Brian Ferentz to quarterbacks role

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 2, 2022

The Iowa football program has hired former Hawkeye and three-time All-Big Ten linebacker Abdul Hodge as its tight ends coach, head coach Kirk Ferentz announced on Wednesday. In a corresponding move,...

Iowa quarterbacks coach Ken O'Keefe delivers instructions during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 28-17.

Iowa football quarterbacks coach Ken O’Keefe stepping down from position

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 16, 2022

Iowa football quarterbacks coach Ken O’Keefe is stepping down from his on-field position, head coach Kirk Ferentz announced Wednesday. O’Keefe has been on the Iowa football team’s coaching...