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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 tight end Nate Wieting runs after a catch during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7.

Wieting lands on Mackey Award Watch List

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 19, 2019

Iowa tight end Nate Wieting has been named to the John Mackey Award Watch List, an honor given to the most outstanding tight end in college football. Wieting is one of eight Big Ten tight ends to make...

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Ferentz, Harbaugh, Barta comment on Martin transfer

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 19, 2019

CHICAGO — Oliver Martin reached his transfer destination in Hawkeye Nation last month, but his saga hasn’t ended. Martin’s status for this coming season is still up in the air, and both Iowa head...

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

Ferentz speaks at Big Ten media days

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 19, 2019

CHICAGO — Kirk Ferentz took center stage at Big Ten media days as the first coach to speak on July 19. The head man for the Hawkeyes didn’t deny that Iowa had lost some key talent and will have...

The press prepares for the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

2019 Big Ten media days live blog: Day 2

Pete Ruden and Pete Mills July 19, 2019

CHICAGO — One day down, one day to go. Coaches and players from Iowa, Michigan, Northwestern, Penn State, Purdue, Rutgers, and Wisconsin will take the podium July 19 to speak about their upcoming...

The Big Ten trophies are seen at the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

VIDEO: Rohden meets the Big Ten

Lucy Rohden, TV Director July 18, 2019

DITV Sports Director Lucy Rohden hit the hallways of Hilton Chicago on July 18 to talk to various Big Ten representatives. She learned a lot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBCuYvTiOdU&feature=youtu.be  

Big Ten Commissioner, Jim Delany, speaks during the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

Highlights from Day 1 of Big Ten media days

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor July 18, 2019

CHICAGO — College football is nearly upon us, and rosters and teams continue to take shape in the Big Ten. Head coaches, players, and Big Ten officials converged at the annual Big Ten media days here...

Illinois head coach, Lovie Smith, speaks during the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

Emerging Big Ten West strengthens conference

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor July 18, 2019

CHICAGO – In 2012, then-Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema commandeered the Badgers to a Big Ten title win over Nebraska, 70-31. It was the last time a school currently in the Big Ten West was crowned...

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost speaks at the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

Nebraska looking forward to matchup with Iowa

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 18, 2019

CHICAGO — Something special could happen on Nov. 29. After a day full of turkey and giving thanks, loving and happy emotions will quickly turn to heated rivalry and trash talk. The reason is Iowa...

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck speaks during the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

Minnesota head coach Fleck praises Iowa strength coach Doyle

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 18, 2019

CHICAGO - Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck’s success can be credited to the Iowa football program in one way or another. Fleck, who has been at the helm of the Gopher program since 2017, called Iowa...

Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent sheds Nebraska safety Antonio Reed's tackle during the Iowa/Nebraska football game at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 31-28, with a last-second field goal.

Sargent, Epenesa earn preseason honors

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 18, 2019

Iowa racked up a few more preseason honors on July 18. Mekhi Sargent earned a spot on the Doak Walker Award Watch List, and A.J. Epenesa was named a Big Ten Preseason honoree. Sargent landed on the...

The Big Ten trophies are seen at the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

2019 Big Ten media days live blog

Pete Ruden and Pete Mills July 18, 2019

CHICAGO — Football season is officially upon us. Although games won’t be played for more than a month, the Big Ten media days offer insights that were simply not available in the past weeks. With...