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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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 Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Kaevon Merriweather speaks at a press conference at the Kenyon Football Practice Field on Friday, June 12th, 2020. Merriweather along with players Ivory Kelly-Martin, Keith Duncan and coach Kirk Ferentz, spoke to the press about political standings and solidarity in the current state of civil unrest. (Tate Hildyard/ The Daily Iowan)

With social media ban lifted, Iowa football players are being heard

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 12, 2020

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz lifted the program’s longstanding ban on Twitter June 6 amid the conversations going on around the country surrounding the death of George Floyd and the allegations...

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 Walter Camp preseason All-American

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 11, 2020

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan has been named a Walter Camp preseason first-team All-American, the Walter Camp Football Foundation announced Thursday. Duncan, who is entering his senior season, was a...

LB Dillon Doyle celebrates during the Iowa football vs. Penn State game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12.

Iowa linebacker Dillon Doyle, son of strength coach Chris Doyle, announces he is entering transfer portal

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 9, 2020

Iowa linebacker Dillon Doyle, son of strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle, announced on Twitter Tuesday that is entering the NCAA transfer portal. "I'd like to take this time to THANK Iowa...

Iowa players walk out of the tunnel before 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. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football players take to Twitter to address current state of Hawkeye program

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 8, 2020

Dozens of former Iowa football players have spoken out recently with stories of racial disparities and mistreatment within the Hawkeye football program. Since then, Iowa strength and conditioning...

 Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz looks to the stands during the football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Kirk Ferentz speaks on Chris Doyle, allegations of racial disparities within program

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 7, 2020

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz met with the Iowa media Sunday on a video conference to discuss allegations of systemic racism and mistreatment that have been made by former players against the...

Iowa Strength and Conditioning coach Chris Doyle coaches during warm up drills before the game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10.

Chris Doyle defends himself in statement after allegations of mistreatment from former players

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 7, 2020

Iowa football strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle, who was placed on administrative leave Saturday, released a statement on Twitter Sunday denying the allegations of mistreatment coming from...

Iowa Strength and Conditioning coach Chris Doyle coaches during warm up drills before the game against Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 19-10.

Iowa strength coach Chris Doyle placed on administrative leave

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 6, 2020

Chris Doyle, the highest paid strength and conditioning coach in college football, has been placed on administrative leave, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced Saturday. Several former Iowa players...

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 Hawkeyes continue to share stories of racial disparities within Iowa football program

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 6, 2020

A Tweet by former Iowa offensive lineman James Daniels Friday night, which called out racial disparities in the Iowa football program and the unfair treatment of Black players, led several other former...

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.

Former Hawkeye James Daniels calls out ‘racial disparities’ within Iowa football program

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 5, 2020

Former Iowa offensive lineman James Daniels Tweeted Friday night that there are racial disparities within the Iowa football program that must be addressed. "There are too many racial disparities...

Iowa defensive end Chauncey Golston tackles Northwestern quarter back Aidan Smith during a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0. The Hawkeyes had a total of 63 tackles.

Iowa’s Chauncey Golston named to Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 4, 2020

Iowa senior defensive end Chauncey Golston has been named to the 2020 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List, the Pacific Club IMPACT Club announced Thursday. Golston is one of 42 nominees in all of college...

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.

Ferentz: Listening, learning crucial right now

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 3, 2020

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz said during a video conference Wednesday that coaching is a lot like being a teacher. Over the past several days, Ferentz has done a lot of learning as well. "The...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks on the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt in San Diego on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019.

‘Personal responsibility’ key in returning to team facilities, Kirk Ferentz says

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 3, 2020

The Iowa football team is allowed to return to team facilities and begin voluntary workouts June 8, but things are going to look different. “It’s not going to be perfect,” Iowa head football...