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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 interim head coach Vicki Brown instructs her players during a volleyball match between Iowa and Washington at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, September 7, 2019.

Iowa members of Big Ten Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Coalition starting to take action

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter July 7, 2020

Ten student-athletes, coaches, and staff members from the University of Iowa have been chosen to be members of the Big Ten Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Coalition. The team was announced by Big Ten...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan kicks the ball during the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 27-24. Duncan's kick put the Hawkeyes up 27-24 in the last few seconds of the game.

Special teams set to be strength for Hawkeyes in 2020 season

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 5, 2020

There is always a lot of talk regarding a football team’s offense and defense. But that’s not everything there is to football. Special teams are an important part of the discussion. The Iowa...

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 kicker Keith Duncan named to BTN All-Decade Team

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 3, 2020

After becoming a hero in his freshman season by kicking a game-winning field goal against No. 3 Michigan, Iowa kicker Keith Duncan went two seasons without even attempting a kick. Now, after a record-breaking...

Iowa defensive backs Desmond King celebrates a stopped play against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 10-6. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Former Iowa cornerback Desmond King named to BTN All-Decade Team

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 1, 2020

Desmond King keeps finding ways to exceed expectations. King was originally committed to Ball State before the Hawkeyes flipped him, and now he is a member of the Big Ten Network All-Decade Team's...

Iowa offensive lineman Brandon Scherff blocks Pitt defensive lineman Darryl Render during the game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Iowa defeated Pitt, 24-20. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Former Iowa offensive lineman Brandon Scherff named to BTN All-Decade Team

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 30, 2020

Josey Jewell now has some company from another former Hawkeye on the Big Ten Network's All-Decade football team. Brandon Scherff, who played at Iowa from 2010-14, was named as one of five offensive...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley crosses the goal line during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Former Hawkeye Akrum Wadley calls his time with Iowa football program ‘a living nightmare’

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 29, 2020

Former Iowa running back Akrum Wadley made several allegations of mistreatment against current and former members of the Iowa football coaching staff in a public statement on Monday. In the post, Wadley...

Iowa line backer Josey Jewell celebrates an interception during the game between Iowa and Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Both teams are going into the game undefeated with records of 3-0. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 21-19. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Former Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell named to Big Ten Network All-Decade Team

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 29, 2020

The Big Ten Network is releasing its All-Decade football team for the conference this week. It didn't take long for the first Hawkeye to make it. Former Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell was named to...

Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

UI Athletics Department reports five positive, 17 negative COVID-19 tests from past week of testing

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 29, 2020

The University of Iowa Athletics Department announced in a release Monday that it conducted 22 COVID-19 tests for the week of June 22-28 and received five positive tests and 17 negative tests. As...

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa celebrates tackling Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez during the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 27-24. Epenesa had two sacks throughout the game.

A.J. Epenesa joins experienced, productive Buffalo Bills defensive line

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 28, 2020

There was always someone that quarterbacks had to look out for on the defensive line when they played Iowa the past two seasons. That someone was A.J. Epenesa. Between his sophomore and junior...

Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Iowa lands Northern Illinois grad transfer Matt Lorbeck

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 22, 2020

The Iowa football program has landed its second graduate transfer from Northern Illinois this offseason. Defensive end Matt Lorbeck announced on Twitter Monday that he will join the Iowa football...

Spectators watch the action during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders, 48-3.

UI Athletics Department pauses football ticket sales for 2020 season

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 22, 2020

The University of Iowa Athletics Department announced Monday it has paused ticket sales for the 2020 football season. Only individuals who have renewed season tickets and completed per-seat contributions...

Iowa setter Brie Orr serves the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Washington at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Huskies, 3-1.

Opinion | If capacity is limited at Kinnick, other sports provide alternatives for fans

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 21, 2020

I am not a fortune teller, but I can tell you that the fall athletic season experience for fans at Iowa will look different. With social distancing guidelines recommended across campus when feasible,...