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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 head coach Kirk Ferentz answers a question during day two of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, July 23. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football program’s COVID-19 vaccination rate ‘not quite 70 percent,’ head coach Kirk Ferentz says

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 23, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz said his team’s COVID-19 vaccination rate is “not quite 70 percent" as of Friday, the final day of the 2021 Big Ten Media Days. Ferentz,...

The Big Ten Championship Trophy is shown during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22.

Recap: Kirk Ferentz, six other Big Ten coaches take the stand during Day 2 of Big Ten Media Days

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 23, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The second and final day of the 2021 Big Ten Football Media Days is underway. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz is scheduled to take the podium at 11:30 a.m. (CT). Ferentz, as well as...

Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during Day 1 of the 2021 Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 22.

Highlights from Day 1 of the 2021 Big Ten Football Media Days

Robert Read and Austin Hanson July 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Head coaches and player representatives from seven Big Ten teams participated in the first day of the conference's 2021 media days on Thursday at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Daily Iowan...

University of Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema speaks during Day 1 of the 2021 Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 22, 2021.

Former Hawkeye Bret Bielema ready for next chapter of Big Ten career with Illinois

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor July 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — At first glance, newly-hired University of Illinois head football coach Brett Bielema’s left leg looks quite ordinary. Upon further examination, however, the presence of a black,...

Nebraska head football coach Scott Frost speaks during Day 1 of the 2021 Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 22, 2021.

Big Ten Media Day notebook: Oliver Martin’s ‘huge role’ at Nebraska, Fleck unbothered by timeoutes

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Not even Minnesota’s energetic football coach P.J. Fleck was very talkative last November when Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz used three consecutive timeouts with 22 seconds to go in a game...

Jul 22, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Big 10 commissioner Kevin Warren speaks to the media during Big 10 media days at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren comments on league expansion, COVID-19

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor July 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren kicked off the league’s annual football media days at Lucas Oil Stadium with a press conference Thursday morning. Amid his second...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) throws a pass during Iowa football spring practice on Saturday, April 17, 2021 in Kinnick Stadium.

Iowa football program releases preseason depth chart

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — As the first day of the 2021 Big Ten Media Days kicked off, the Iowa football program released its preseason depth chart. Head coach Kirk Ferentz and center Tyler Linderbaum, wide...

Lucas Oil Stadium is seen in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22, 2021.  (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Recap: 2021 Big Ten Media Days updates, Day 1

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The first day of the 2021 Big Ten Football Media Days is underway at Lucas Oil Stadium. The event was not held last year because of COVID-19 restrictions. Big Ten Commissioner Kevin...

A relief of former Iowa lineman Duke Slater is seen outside the north end zone of Kinnick Stadium on Sunday, July 5, 2020.

Report: UI plans to name field at Kinnick Stadium after Duke Slater

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 21, 2021

The playing field the Hawkeye football team swarms onto inside Kinnick Stadium may soon honor the first Black athlete at Iowa to earn first-team All-American honors. The University of Iowa reportedly...

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks at a press conference July 30.

Hawkeye Athletics deficit lower than initially anticipated

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 20, 2021

The University of Iowa athletic department’s deficit from the last fiscal year — originally projected to be $74.8 million — was instead listed at $44.7 million on state Board of Regent documents...

Feb 7, 2020; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) and defensive end Pat O'Connor (79) celebrate after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs  in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Former Hawkeye Tristan Wirfs primed for strong sophomore season with Tampa Bay

Ethan Brander, Sports Reporter July 19, 2021

Former Hawkeye offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs is coming off a Super Bowl-winning rookie season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Wirfs played a vital part in the Buccaneers offense as he protected...