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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 offensive linemen Tristian Wirfs warms up during a summer camp practice at the outdoor practice facility on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017.

Hawkeye football​’s Tristan Wirfs charged with OWI

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 29, 2018

Not quite a week after head coach Kirk Ferentz announced that defensive lineman Brady Reiff would be suspended for the season-opener against Northern Illinois following his being charged with public...

Manny Rugamba runs toward the sideline during the game between Iowa and Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Both teams are going into the game undefeated with records of 3-0. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Manny Rugamba joins Miami of Ohio

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 28, 2018

Former Hawkeye cornerback Manny Rugamba has found a new home after transferring from the Iowa football program earlier this summer. The Naperville, Illinois, native announced on July 27 via Twitter...

Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley (84) catches a pass for a first down during the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa air attack taking steps in the right direction

Pete Ruden, [email protected] July 26, 2018

The Big Ten media days extravaganza is over, and now there is just over a month until the college football kicks off the season. And there will be a more experienced group of Hawkeyes taking the...

Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany addresses the media at Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Monday, July 23, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Sports betting makes way into college football and Big Ten media days

July 25, 2018

Issues involving gambling were discussed by Big Ten coaches during Big Ten media days this week in Chicago. Pete Ruden [email protected] CHICAGO — The landscape of college sports is different...

Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz speaks with the media during Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Monday, July 23, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Ferentz muses about injuries, Rugamba, Reiff, and player reports

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 25, 2018

CHICAGO — Hawkeye football will return to action on Sept. 1 against Northern Illinois, but in the meantime, Kirk Ferentz and his staff are fine-tuning things as the team begins to gear up for the regular...

Ohio State Head Coach Urban Meyer addresses the media during Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Meyer fired Wide Receivers coach Zach Smith on Monday amid allegations of domestic violence.

Takeaways from Day 2 of Big Ten media days

Pete Ruden, [email protected] July 25, 2018

CHICAGO ​— While most coaches were talking about their teams for the upcoming season, there was still some news that broke at Big Ten media days on July 24. Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer...

Iowa defensive end Parker Hesse addresses the media during Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Tall defensive linemen, Instagram, and medical school for Iowa football

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 25, 2018

CHICAGO ​— Iowa’s defensive line is deep, and it’s tall, too. The Hawkeye defense boasts the Nelson duo. Anthony, a redshirt junior from Urbandale, stands 6-7, while Matt, a senior from Cedar...

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks with a photographer before kickoff of the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Athletics Director Gary Barta talks end-zone renovations and more

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 25, 2018

Hawkeye football is slightly more than a month away from its season-opener against Northern Illinois (Sept. 1), and while Hawkeye fans are itching to see the Black and Gold kick things off, the anticipation...

Purdue Head Coach Jeff Brohm addresses the media during Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Monday, July 23, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Video: Players and coaches discuss mascots at Big Ten media days

July 24, 2018

Video by Lucy Rohden and Beau Bowman   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7NkuLMIpKo

Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson celebrates during the game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Mean Green 31-14. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s Anthony Nelson named to Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 24, 2018

CHICAGO ​— Another member of the Hawkeye football program made a trophy watch list. Defensive end Anthony Nelson was named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List on Tuesday. The award goes...

Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz addresses the media during Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Kirk Ferentz speaks at Big Ten media days

Pete Ruden, [email protected] July 24, 2018

CHICAGO ​— Just like Hawkeye fans, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz can’t wait for the season to start. “It’s going to be good to quit talking about all this stuff, and get back on the field,...