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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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,...

Iowa football helmets line the sidelines during a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24 to 15. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s Brady Reiff suspended for season-opener

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 23, 2018

CHICAGO ​— On July 21, Iowa defensive lineman Brady Reiff was charged with public intoxication. At the time, officials did not announce any consequences; Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta released...

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)

Highlights from Day 1 of Big Ten Media Days

Pete Ruden, [email protected] July 23, 2018

During media days, players and coaches are asked all sorts of questions. The Daily Iowan collected some of the best quotes from day No. 1. “For me, playing in the XFL after trying to make a run...

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

James Franklin speaks on Kirk Ferentz’s success

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 23, 2018

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz is one win away from setting the school record for wins in a Hawkeye career. A victory over Northern Illinois on Sept. 1 would give him 144. There are only four...

Nebraska Head Coach Scott Frost addresses the media at Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Monday, July 23, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Scott Frost calls for an eight-team College Football Playoff

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 23, 2018

CHICAGO - Nebraska head coach Scott Frost is familiar with the College Football Playoffs. In his second season at Central Florida, Frost’s squad finished 13-0 but wasn’t in the conversation for...

Iowa's Noah Fant scores a touchdown during the game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday Sept. 16, 2017. Iowa won 31-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Noah Fant earns Big Ten preseason honors

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 23, 2018

Days after being named to the John Mackey Award Watch List, Hawkeye football’s Noah Fant was named to the Big Ten preseason honors list. That list contains 10 athletes, five from each the East...