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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

Nathan Chandler is sacked by MSU linebacker Mark Goebel during the second quarter of play.  Chandler had 9 carries for negative 24 yards. Nicholas Wynia/The Daily Iowan

Former Iowa quarterback Nathan Chandler thriving in real estate business

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 22, 2020

When things get tough at Chandler Real Estate Investments, CEO Nathan Chandler remembers getting booed after being down 14-0 to top-10 ranked Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in 2003. Then the starting...

Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs cheers during the Iowa vs. Northwestern football game at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0.

Tristan Wirfs agrees to terms on rookie contract with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 22, 2020

Former Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs has agreed to terms on his rookie contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFL Network's Ian Raporort reported Wednesday. The deal is fully guaranteed...

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)

Keith Duncan named to Lou Groza Award Watch List

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 22, 2020

Iowa senior kicker Keith Duncan has been named to the 2020 Lou Groza preseason Watch List, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission announced Wednesday. The award is presented to the nation’s top collegiate...

Iowa tight end George Kittle celebrates a touchdown during the Iowa-Iowa State game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. Iowa head Iowa State to one field goal to defeated them, 42-3.

George Kittle, Micah Hyde among former Hawkeyes to have Madden NFL 21 ratings revealed

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter July 21, 2020

The annual EA Sports Madden launch ratings have been released, and Hawkeye fans will be happy to see that many Iowa alumni are rated as some of the top players in the game. Madden NFL 21, which...

Iowa offensive lineman Alaric Jackson prepares to block during a football game between Iowa and Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 5, 2019.

Alaric Jackson, Coy Cronk named to Outland Trophy Watch List

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 21, 2020

Iowa senior offensive linemen Alaric Jackson and Coy Cronk have been named to the 2020 Outland Trophy Watch List, the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) announced Tuesday. The trophy...

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.

Chauncey Golston named to Nagurski Trophy Watch List

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 21, 2020

Iowa senior defensive end Chauncey Golston has been named to the 2020 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List, the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) announced Tuesday. The trophy is presented...

Iowa running back Toren Young runs the ball during the Iowa football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14.

National sports reporters have variety of opinions toward college football season

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 20, 2020

The twists and turns of trying to play college football amid a pandemic have amplified in the past weeks. First, the Ivy League announced it would cancel sports through the rest of 2020. Then, the...

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

Former Iowa running back Samson Evans transfers to Eastern Michigan

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 20, 2020

Former Iowa running back Samson Evans has officially transferred to Eastern Michigan, 247 Sports first reported on Monday. Evans announced on Twitter May 18 that he was entering the NCAA transfer...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks at a press conference on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Pacha Family Club Room in Kinnick Stadium. Ferentz discussed the upcoming football season and the continuing actions that the team is working on toward strengthening inclusivity in the program. (Hannah Kinson/ The Daily Iowan)

Report shows Iowa was aware of ‘serious racial bias’ within football program after internal investigation

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 20, 2020

Dozens of Black former Iowa football players began speaking out in early June about alleged racial disparities within the program and the mistreatment of Black players. According to a report by Hawkeye...

Iowa linebacker Djimon Colbert speaks at a press conference on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Pacha Family Club Room in Kinnick Stadium. Colbert answered questions regarding the current environment within the team and the growing communication between the players.

Iowa football players Djimon Colbert, Brandon Smith sense change in program’s culture

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 19, 2020

Djimon Colbert marched in the streets of Iowa City earlier this summer to fight for racial equality. Brandon Smith witnessed his home state of Mississippi remove a confederate symbol from its flag. Both...

Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta receives a pass during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. LaPorta finished with 44 yards off of 6 catches.

Sam LaPorta named to Mackey Award Preseason Watch List

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 17, 2020

Iowa sophomore tight end Sam LaPorta has been named to the 2020 John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List. The Highland, Illinois, native is one of only three sophomores named to the 36-player watch list. Presented...

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

NCAA issues next set of return-to-sport guidelines

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 16, 2020

The NCAA announced Thursday its third set of safety recommendations for sports to return this fall. These recommendations provide updates about the protection of athletes and prevention of community...