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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

Fans at Kinnick wave to the children and their families at the UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City Saturday, Sep. 23, 2017. (Paxton Corey/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football program awarded Disney Sports Spirit Award

November 20, 2017

The Iowa football program has been selected by Walt Disney World to receive the 2017 Disney Sports Spirit Award for starting the “Kinnick Wave.” It is the first time the Hawkeye program has been...

Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell celebrates after getting a sack with teammate Parker Hesse during the Iowa/Purdue football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-15. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Jewell named Lott IMPACT Trophy National Player of the Week

November 20, 2017

Josey Jewell’s play against Purdue on Nov. 18 earned him yet another honor — Lott IMPACT Trophy National Player of the Week. It is the second time this season Jewell has received the award. The...

Iowa Defensive Back Josh Jackson breaks up a pass during a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Josh Jackson named finalist for Jim Thorpe Award

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 20, 2017

Hawkeye football defensive back Josh Jackson was named a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, an honor given to the country’s best defensive back, on Nov. 20. Jackson was not named to the semifinalist...

Iowa Quarterback Nate Stanley calls out the defense during a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. At halftime, the Hawkeyes lead the Boilermakers 9 to 7. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes searching for offense after Senior Day loss

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 18, 2017

Iowa’s quest to find its ever-so-elusive offense continued on Nov. 18 in Kinnick in its 24-15 Senior Day loss to Purdue. Picking “up” just where it left off against Wisconsin on Nov. 11, the...

Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell reacts during the Iowa/Purdue football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-15. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Senior Day loss leaves sour taste in Iowa’s mouth

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 18, 2017

For the second week in a row, Iowa performed poorly, losing this time in Kinnick on Nov. 18 to Purdue, 24-15. The loss comes a week after “racking up” a total of 66 yards on offense in a 38-14...

Iowa line backer Josey Jewell celebrates an interception 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. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 21-19. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

One last go-around in Kinnick for Iowa seniors

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 17, 2017

Iowa will face Purdue in Kinnick on Saturday, but it will be more than just a game for the Hawkeye seniors. It will be the last game of their careers in Kinnick, so things will get emotional before...

Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes in a storming fashion, 55-24. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye tight ends thriving this season

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 17, 2017

“When I was getting recruited, I knew this was the ‘Tight End U.’ ” Tight End U, as T.J. Hockenson and many other players and fans tab Iowa, doesn’t command the typical block-first personnel. Kirk...

Iowa fullback Drake Kulick gestures during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes in a storming fashion, 55-24. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

One on one with Drake Kulick

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 17, 2017

  Daily Iowan: Who is your favorite music artist? Drake Kulick: Machine Gun Kelly. DI: What is your favorite fast-food restaurant? Kulick: That’s tough. I like Bruegger’s Bagels. DI:...

Purdue tight end Cole Herdman runs into the end zone with a 20-yard touchdown reception during the first quarter against Minnesota at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. (Elizabeth Flores/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

By the Numbers: Purdue

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] November 17, 2017

After a bad loss to Wisconsin, Iowa will return to Kinnick for its last home game of the season to face Purdue, which sits at 4-6. The Boilermakers, who started the season with a 2-1 record, have...

Coaches Paul Chryst, Lovie Smith, Tom Allen, and James Franklin interview with Fox Sports Game Analyst, Joel Klatt, during the Big Ten Football Media Day Luncheon at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: Week 12 power rankings

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 17, 2017

“Thanksgiving is almost here, so here are some things I’m thankful for: my family and friends, Josh Jackson, and that I’m not a Husker fan.” 1) No. 5 Wisconsin (10-0): Madison treated me...

Iowa defensive back Josh Jackson breaks up a pass attempt in the end zone during Iowa's game against Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 23, 2017. Penn State defeated Iowa 21-19 on a last second touchdown pass. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Purdue Air Force poses threat

November 16, 2017

After facing a ground-game-oriented Wisconsin offense last weekend, the Iowa defense will have to shift gears going up against an air-raid Purdue offense. By Sean Bock [email protected] The Boilermakers...

Minnesota head coach P. J. Fleck, right, and Nebraska head coach Mike Riley greet each other on the field before the Gophers took on Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. (Elizabeth Flores/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

No problems, except for performance

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] November 15, 2017

Since 1968, the Nebraska football team has missed just two bowl games — one in 2004 and again in 2007. Currently sitting at 4-6, it is likely that the Huskers will make that No. 3. After a 54-21 beatdown...