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

Iowa football aims to fare better in close games in 2019

Robert Read, Sports Reporter July 22, 2019

Heading into its Oct. 28 heavyweight matchup against Penn State in 2018, Iowa football was well positioned for a run at the Big Ten West title and a trip to Indianapolis for the conference championship...

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Highlights from Day 2 of Big Ten media days

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 19, 2019

CHICAGO — The Big Ten media days have officially ended, which means actual football is coming soon. After two days of Big Ten coaches and players discussing the upcoming season, The Daily Iowan gathered...

Iowa running back Toren Young speaks to the media during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Young grows in boxing, leadership

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 19, 2019

CHICAGO — If you’re at a boxing gym in the Iowa City area and you see someone the size of a running back breaking a sweat, that person probably isn’t Mike Tyson or Evander Holyfield. But the...

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Barta sounds off on issues in Iowa sports, college football

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor July 19, 2019

CHICAGO – With the biggest voices in the conference converging in Chicago at Big Ten media days this week, the main issues plaguing the conference came to the forefront. As one of the longest-tenured...

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...