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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 tight end Noah Fant dives for a touchdown during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Iowa football wants to roll with great tight-end tradition

Robert Read, Sports Reporter July 16, 2019

The Iowa football program lost two tight ends to the NFL after the 2018-19 season concluded. Make it three if defensive-end-turned-tight-end Parker Hesse counts toward the total. However, in the Kirk...

Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley dives for a toucdown during the Outback Bowl game between Iowa and Mississippi State at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 27-22.

Undrafted Hawkeyes fighting for NFL spot

Robert Read, Sports Reporter July 15, 2019

The quiet portion of the NFL calendar is rapidly coming to a close as training camps league-wide will be underway with a bang in the coming days. Most teams are having rookies report to camp this week,...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley calls an audible during Iowa's game against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 48-31.

Iowa football’s Stanley, Epenesa land on award watch lists

Robert Read, Sports Reporter July 15, 2019

Two of the Iowa football program’s biggest names have been put on award watch for the 2019-20 season. On July 15, quarterback Nate Stanley and defensive end A.J. Epenesa were named to the Maxwell...

Fans rush the stadium after the Iowa vs. Ohio State game at Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 4, 2017. Iowa defeated Ohio State 55-24.

Recapping Iowa’s success in alternate uniforms

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor July 14, 2019

On Oct. 12, Iowa football will link arms in the tunnel and take the field of Kinnick Stadium to ACDC’s “Back in Black” before facing Penn State. But for the first time in history, they won’t be...

Toren Young enters the end zone during the Iowa vs. Nebraska game on Friday, November 23, 2018. Iowa defeated the Huskers 31-28.

Iowa enters season with full backfield

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 14, 2019

Toren Young is the only junior representing Iowa at Big Ten media days this year. Last year, quarterback Nate Stanley held that honor, accompanying head coach Kirk Ferentz and seniors Matt Nelson and...

Iowa's Amani Hooker (27) and Matt Hankins (8) sack Boston College quarter back Darius Wade (4) during the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20.

Hankins hoping to record first interception with newly added versatility

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 10, 2019

Matt Hankins has never intercepted a pass at Iowa. He played in 12 games as a true freshman in 2017, making his first start in the regular-season finale against Nebraska, and he started eight games...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass during the Outback Bowl game between Iowa and Mississippi State at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 27-22.

Stanley hopes to join history of Hawkeye veteran QBs’ success

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor July 9, 2019

On Oct. 24, 2009, on a darkly televised game on the Big Ten Network, then-Iowa football quarterback Ricky Stanzi marched his offense down the field through a gritty Michigan State defense to set his team...

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 helps lead Hawkeye tight ends into new era

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 9, 2019

When Nate Wieting entered the Hawkeye football program, his assignment on the scout team was to block a healthy and powerful Drew Ott. It did not go well for Wieting, then weighing in at 220. Now...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley prepares to throw a pass during the Iowa/Purdue game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 38-36.

Stanley, Ojemudia, Young to represent Iowa at Big Ten media days

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 8, 2019

For the second year in a row, Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley will represent Hawkeye football at Big Ten media days in Chicago on July 18-19, along with defensive back Michael Ojemudia and running back Toren...

Iowa offensive lineman James Daniels runs to the sidelines in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Former rivals Daniels, Montgomery united in NFL careers

Robert Read, Sports Reporter July 2, 2019

James Daniels and David Montgomery are no strangers to sharing the gridiron. The last time the athletes suited up together, it was at Jack Trice Stadium in 2017 for the annual Iowa-Iowa State showdown....

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz paces the sidelines during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 38–14. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Mills: Ferentz’s routine, quiet recruiting style is good for football

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor July 2, 2019

Political bickering and campaign ads are beginning to fly around the Hawkeye State, but another serious debate is centered in Iowa City. It’s not about Medicare or immigration but recruiting in college...

Iowa defensive back Geno Stone celebrates an interception during Iowa's game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 42-16.

Iowa rolling in experience in secondary

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 1, 2019

There’s a reason Geno Stone won Iowa football’s New Man In Award on the defensive side: He personified the honor. Stone burst onto the scene after Iowa’s 28-17 loss to Wisconsin on Sept. 22, 2018....