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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 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...

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

Kirk Ferentz addresses George Floyd’s death in virtual meeting with Iowa football team

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 2, 2020

Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz's name carries a lot of weight in the Hawkeye State. It has for most of his 22 years leading the Hawkeye football program. Several members of the Iowa athletic...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl Coaches Press Conference in the Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Diego on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019.

Iowa completes 2024 football schedule, adjusts dates in 2023

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 29, 2020

The Iowa athletics department announced Friday that it has added Troy University to Iowa's 2024 football schedule. Troy will visit Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 14, 2024. The move completes Iowa's 2024...

University of Iowa athletic director Gary Barta discusses former Iowa basketball player Megan Gustafson's career during the retirement ceremony for her number 10 jersey following the Iowa women's basketball game against Michigan State University on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Caver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 74-57.

Iowa athletes will face ‘no penalty’ for not competing in 2020, AD Gary Barta says

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 28, 2020

Any Iowa student athletes who do not feel comfortable training or competing in 2020 due to concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic will face no penalty, Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta said...

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.

Iowa AD Gary Barta not ruling out full capacity of fans in Kinnick Stadium this season

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 28, 2020

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta said Thursday on a video conference that he is not ruling out Hawkeye football games being played in front of a full capacity Kinnick Stadium this season. “I’m...

Iowa wideout Ihmir Smith-Marsette celebrates a kick-return touchdown during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Smith-Marsette scored rushing, receiving, and return touchdowns in the game.

Smith-Marsette: Iowa’s offense has ‘everything we need’

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 27, 2020

After spending three seasons catching passes from Nate Stanley, Ihmir Smith-Marsette is getting used to having Spencer Petras at quarterback. Along with an occasional deep ball, the senior Hawkeye...

Iowa defensive lineman Chauncey Golston carries the Heroes Trophy during the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 27-24. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Golston, Schulte ready to step up on new-look Hawkeye defensive line

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 26, 2020

Ever since he joined the Iowa defensive line unit, Chauncey Golston has been groomed to be a top pass rusher for the Hawkeyes. Going into his senior season, Golston is ready to be a leader up front. “When...

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

Iowa’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to resume activities June 1

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor May 22, 2020

On Friday, The University of Iowa announced a pilot program that will slowly initiate a return to normalcy on campus. Among those entities allowed to return is Iowa's Department of Intercollegiate...

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.

Hawkeye football players anxious to resume team activities

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 21, 2020

Iowa defensive tackle Austin Schulte has spent the last four years working out in Hawkeye football facilities. Now, with organized team activities on hold in the Big Ten, he’s back to lifting in...