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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 players stand for the national anthem during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.

Opinion: Iowa football presents a lot to look forward to

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 3, 2020

The upcoming college football season is surrounded by uncertainty as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to make an impact around the world. This pertains to Iowa City and the Hawkeye football program,...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz greets UI President Bruce Harreld after the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Iowa set to resume sports practices June 1, University of Iowa president says

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 30, 2020

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld told the state Board of Regents Thursday that the school was planning to resume athletic practices, including football practices, June 1. "We have a moratorium...

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 adapting Iowa football’s workouts during COVID-19

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 29, 2020

Going to work in the morning, seeing dozens of student-athletes coming in early to compete, being in the weight room — Chris Doyle misses all of it. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has put a hold...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley calls out assignments during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. This was Stanley's final game in an Iowa uniform.

Stanley, Greenlee named Big Ten Medal of Honor winners

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor April 28, 2020

Two Hawkeye seniors have been named Big Ten Medal of Honor winners. The University of Iowa Department of Athletics announced Tuesday that quarterback Nate Stanley and rower Hannah Greenlee had both...

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

Iowa football lands top-100 recruit David Davidkov

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 27, 2020

Iowa's already strong 2021 football recruiting class got even stronger on Monday. Four-star offensive tackle David Davidkov announced his commitment to the Hawkeyes on Twitter. COMMITTED pic.twitter.com/vy2LBLKlxP —...

Iowa linebackers Seth Benson (left) and Kristian Welch holds the trophy after the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, December 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans 49-24.

Tracking former Hawkeyes on the undrafted free agent market

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 26, 2020

Iowa had five of its former players selected in the 2020 NFL Draft. Tristan Wirfs, A.J. Epenesa, Michael Ojemudia, Geno Stone, and Nate Stanley all heard their names be called, but they are not the...

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.

Buccaneers value Wirfs’ athleticism

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor April 26, 2020

Tristan Wirfs is no stranger to going viral. Most recently, he rolled out the red carpet for his mom in front of his Mount Vernon home before the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Before that,...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley drops back to pass during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019.

Nate Stanley selected by Minnesota Vikings in seventh round of NFL Draft

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 25, 2020

Nate Stanley grew up a fan of the Chicago Bears. He'll have to trade in his orange and navy for some purple and gold after the Minnesota Vikings drafted the former Hawkeye quarterback in the seventh...

Iowa defensive back Geno Stone goes up for an interception during a football game between Iowa and Michigan at the Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 10-3.

Geno Stone selected by Baltimore Ravens in seventh round of NFL Draft

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 25, 2020

Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed was one of the players Geno Stone looked up to when he was growing up. Now, Stone is headed to the Baltimore Ravens, Reed's former team. The Ravens selected Stone in...

Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia runs back an interception during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

Ojemudia selected by Denver Broncos in third round

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor April 24, 2020

The third Hawkeye is off the board in the 2020 NFL Draft. Cornerback Michael Ojemudia was selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round with the 77th overall pick on Friday. He will join former...

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa displays his Defensive MVP award to his family during the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Epenesa selected by Buffalo Bills in second round of 2020 NFL Draft

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor April 24, 2020

The second Hawkeye in the 2020 NFL Draft is off the board. After the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs with the 13th pick in the draft on Thursday, the Buffalo Bills picked...

Wirfs embraces Tampa Bay destination

Wirfs embraces Tampa Bay destination

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor April 24, 2020

When Thursday came around, Tristan Wirfs rolled out the red carpet. With NFL Draft festivities that were supposed to take place in Las Vegas canceled, Wirfs wanted to make a gesture to make his...