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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 quarterback Nate Stanley carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

Stanley owns quarterback sneak

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 24, 2019

When Iowa's in a pinch on third down and it needs a fresh set of downs, it can turn to a play that always seems to work for the Hawkeyes: the quarterback sneak. As long as Iowa's within three yards...

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette carries the ball into the end zone during the game against Nebraska on Friday, November 29, 2019. Smith-Marsette received one pass for a total of twenty-two yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Corn Huskers 27-24.

Smith-Marsette looking to continue kick-return dominance

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 24, 2019

Ihmir Smith-Marsette has shown what he can do on offense throughout his career, but he’s displayed his prowess on special teams in recent weeks, as well. In his last game, Smith-Marsette took a kick...

Iowa defensive back Devonte Young makes a tackle during a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Young named Iowa’s recipient of Admiral U.S. Grant Sharp Trophy

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor December 24, 2019

Aboard the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt on Tuesday, senior defensive back Devonte Young was named Iowa’s recipient of the Admiral U.S. Grant Sharp Trophy. The award is an annual tradition at the Holiday...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan makes a practice kick during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa State marked turning point for Duncan

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor December 24, 2019

Keith Duncan’s consensus All-American season might never have happened if it didn’t rain in Ames on Sept. 14. “I had the mindset in the [Iowa State] game, like put me anywhere on the field, and...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz hands a jersey to Iowas honorary Holiday Bowl captain Vincent OBrien on the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt in San Diego on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football selects honorary captain for Holiday Bowl

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 24, 2019

Amidst all the palm trees and sunshine offered by San Diego, there’s an important piece of the United States. The Naval Air Station North Island takes up residence in the city, and on it sits the...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during the football game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10. Goodson averaged 1.8 yards per carry during the game.

Iowa plans to use ground attack against USC

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 23, 2019

Two conflicting offensive philosophies will be pitted against each other when USC’s fifth-ranked air-raid offense battles Iowa’s ground-and-pound rushing attack in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27 in San...

Iowa set to honor Fry, Elliott with changes to helmet

Iowa set to honor Fry, Elliott with changes to helmet

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 23, 2019

When Iowa takes on USC in the Holiday Bowl on Friday, the Hawkeyes' helmets will look different. Iowa announced Monday that it will honor legendary coach Hayden Fry and former Athletics Director Bump...

Kid Captain Cooper Leeman and his mother smile before the cameras in the Hawkeye football locker room at Kids Day at Kinnick on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Kids Day at Kinnick is an annual event for families to experience Iowas football stadium, while watching preseason practice and honoring this years Kid Captains.

A heart for the Hawks: Kid Captain leads the way to the Holiday bowl

Alexandra Skores, News Editor December 19, 2019

Cooper Leeman will be leading the Hawks with a heart of gold as the honorary Kid Captain when Iowa takes on Southern California on Dec. 27 for the annual Holiday Bowl. At 14-months-old, young Cooper...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan punts the ball during the game against Purdue on Saturday, October 19, 2019.

Duncan becomes consensus All-American

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 19, 2019

Keith Duncan made Iowa history on Thursday by becoming the 26th Hawkeye to become a consensus All-American. Duncan and offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs were named first-team All-Americans by the Football...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Ferentz speaks on Fry’s death

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 18, 2019

Kirk Ferentz was supposed to be in San Diego on Wednesday but made a change to his schedule after the passing of Hayden Fry Tuesday night. Ferentz took the podium at the Hansen Football Performance...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches his players swarm the field before a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Iowa football signs 19 players in 2020 recruiting class

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 18, 2019

Nineteen recruits officially became Hawkeyes on Wednesday, as players in Iowa’s 2020 recruiting class signed their National Letters of Intent to play for head coach Kirk Ferentz and his staff. The...

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