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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm speaks during the Big Ten Media Days at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten Media Days: Highlights from Purdue HC Jeff Brohm

July 25, 2017

By Pete Ruden | [email protected] Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm speaks to members of the media at the Big Ten media days to discuss the 2017-18 season. “I know there are challenges are...

James Franklin, head coach of Penn State, speaks during Big Ten Football Media Days at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten Media Days: Highlights from Penn State HC James Franklin

July 25, 2017

By Adam Hensley | [email protected] Penn State head coach James Franklin speaks to members of the media at the Big Ten media days to discuss the 2017-18 season. Last year was “a step in...

Iowa offensive linemen Sean Welsh speaks to members of the media during the Big Ten Media Days at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago on Monday, July 24, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Stanley jumps ahead at QB (maybe)

July 25, 2017

Hawks’ first depth chart of season lists Nathan Stanley as starter. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] CHICAGO — Just before the first day of Big Ten media days at McCormick Place started,...

Michigan State linebacker Chris Frey speaks to members of the media during the Big Ten Media Days at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago on Monday, July 24, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Spartans labor under black eye

July 25, 2017

The biggest conversations coming out of the first day of the Big Ten media days in Chicago include a controversy-riddled Michigan State. By Adam Hensley [email protected] CHICAGO —Since three...

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer speaks during the Big Ten Media Days at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago on Monday, July 24, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten Media Days: Highlights from Ohio State HC Urban Meyer

July 24, 2017

By Pete Ruden | [email protected] Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer spoke to members of the media at the Big Ten Media Days to discuss the upcoming 2017-2018 season. Coming off an appearance...

Maryland Head Coach, DJ Durkin, speaks during Big Ten Football Media Days at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Monday, July 24, 2017. Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz and players Sean Welsh, Matt Vandeberg, and Josie Jewell represented the Hawkeyes at the conference. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten Media Days: Highlights from Maryland HC DJ Durkin

July 24, 2017

By Adam Hensley | [email protected] Maryland head coach DJ Durkin spoke to members of the media at the Big Ten Media Days to discuss the upcoming 2017-2018 season. D.J. Durkin with big praise...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks during the Big Ten Media Days at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago on Monday, July 24, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten Media Days: Highlights from Iowa HC Kirk Ferentz

July 24, 2017

By Courtney Baumann | [email protected] Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz spoke to members of the media at the Big Ten Media Days to discuss the upcoming 2017-2018 season. Ferentz said inexperience...

Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio speaks during the Big Ten Media Days at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago on Monday, July 24, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten Media Days: Highlights from Michigan State HC Mark Dantonio

July 24, 2017

By Courtney Baumann | [email protected] Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio spoke to members of the media at the Big Ten Media Days to discuss the upcoming 2017-2018 season. Dantonio:...

Illinois head coach Lovie Smith speaks during the Big Ten Media Days at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago on Monday, July 24, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten Media Days: Highlights from Illinois HC Lovie Smith

July 24, 2017

By Pete Ruden | [email protected] Illinois head coach Lovie Smith spoke to members of the media at the Big Ten Media Days to discuss the upcoming 2017-2018 season. "What a difference a year...

Indiana Head Coach, Tom Allen, speaks during Big Ten Football Media Days at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Monday, July 24, 2017. Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz and players Sean Welsh, Matt Vandeberg, and Josie Jewell represented the Hawkeyes at the conference. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten Media Days: Highlights from Indiana HC Tom Allen

July 24, 2017

By Adam Hensley | [email protected] Indiana head coach Tom Allen spoke to members of the media at the Big Ten Media Days to discuss the upcoming 2017-2018 season. Tom Allen grateful to be...

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst speaks during the Big Ten Media Days at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago on Monday, July 24, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten Media Days: Highlights from Wisconsin HC Paul Chryst

July 24, 2017

By Courtney Baumann | [email protected] Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst spoke to members of the media at the Big Ten Media Days to discuss the upcoming 2017-2018 season. On new defensive...

Junior Sean Welsh, speaks on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 during a specially held news conference at Hansen Football Performance Center in relation to mental health on college campuses. The conference hosted Welsh, who has struggled with depression during his time at the UI. He discussed challenges he's overcome with the help of family and teammates. Also in attendance was Dr. Jess Fiedorowicz, Welsh's primary psychiatrist. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

My toughest opponent: Depression

July 20, 2017

Iowa lineman Sean Welsh shares his story of coming to terms with his depression and urges others to seek help. My name is Sean Welsh, and I’m an offensive lineman for the Iowa Hawkeyes. On Saturdays...