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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

Iowa and LSU captains shake hands before the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida, on Jan. 1, 2014. The Hawkeyes fell, 21-14. (The Daily Iowan/File Photo)

Déjà Vu

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] December 14, 2016

For the ninth time in 18 years with Kirk Ferentz at the helm of the Iowa football program, the Hawkeyes are headed to Florida for a bowl game. It shouldn’t come as a surprise. Since 2000, Iowa...

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2015, file photo, Florida defensive back Jalen Tabor (31) breaks up a pass intended for Florida Atlantic wide receiver Darius James (89) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Gainesville, Fla. The Southeastern Conference's two stingiest defenses will take the field in the league championship game.  (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

No croc: The Gators are loaded

December 14, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] When the Hawkeyes traveled to Tampa to play in the 2014 Outback Bowl, they ran into what turned out to be an LSU offense that was stacked full of NFL talent. Teams...

Iowa captians Josey Jewell, Desmond King, LeShun Daniels Jr. and C.J. Beathard walk to the coin toss at the beginning of the Iowa-Wisconsin game at Kinnick on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers, 19-7. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Awards week for Hawks

December 13, 2016

It’s been a big week and a half for a number of Hawkeye student-athletes; as they have taken home awards in bunches. The Iowa football awards banquet was held on Sunday night, with team Most Valuable...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon attempts to rebound a ball during a basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. The Pirates defeated the Hawkeyes, 91-83, in Iowa City. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Blake’s Take: Another wild basketball ride

December 12, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Typically the ups, downs, spins, and flips that accompany the Iowa men’s basketball roller coaster don’t really make people dizzy until Big Ten season rolls...

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels Jr. runs the ball in for a touchdown at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Sougstad, Daniels honored

December 7, 2016

Senior football star LeShun Daniels Jr. and senior swimming standout Emma Sougstad have been named the Hawkeye male and female Student-Athletes of the Month. Sougstad is back to dominating in the pool,...

Florida head coach Jim McElwain looks over plays during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game between Alabama and Florida, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Atlanta.(AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Sizing up Florida for bowl

December 6, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] So Iowa drew Florida for the Outback Bowl. The Hawkeyes rarely spend a lot of time playing SEC teams, so it will certainly be a nice change of pace. Anyways...

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2016, file photo, Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) throws a pass against Notre Dame during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA College football game in Glendale, Ariz. Last year Ohio State’s offensive engine was powered mostly by All-American tailback Ezekiel Elliott, and the passing game took a back seat. Coach Urban Meyer wants to change that.  (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Point/Counterpoint: Did the Football Selection Committee get it right?

December 6, 2016

No Did the College Football Playoff Selection Committee make the right decision on Sunday? No, absolutely not. Let me start off with noting there were three teams we all knew would be announced Sunday:...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks during a media press conference covering Iowa's bowl outcome on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. The Hawkeyes will play Florida Gators in the Outback Bowl on Monday, January 2, 12:00 PM on ABC. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz and Gary ‘s presser — 12-4

December 4, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] Iowa is headed to the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida where it will face the Florida Gators on Janurary 2nd. Athletic Director Gary Barta: On the phone...

Iowa tight end George Kittle celebrates a touchdown during the Iowa-Iowa State game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. Iowa head Iowa State to one field goal to defeated them, 45-3. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Iowa headed to the Outback Bowl

December 4, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] The Iowa football team is headed to Tampa, Florida to play the Florida Gators on January 2nd in the 2017 Outback Bowl. "We are thrilled to extend an invitation...

Iowa offensive lineman Cole Croston recovers a ball that was stripped from quarterback C.J. Beathard during the Big Ten Championship against Michigan State in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes in the last seconds of the game, 16-13. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

An ode to Football Title Weekend

December 2, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] This weekend, college football will be full of triumph and heartbreak, amazing stories and those that were almost so. Conference champions, tickets punched to...

Iowa defensive lineman Jaleel Johnson gets a safety on Michigan running back De'Veon Smith during the game between Michigan and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Iowa kicker Keith Duncan nailed a 33 yard field goal as the time ran out to beat the No. 2 Wolverines 14-13. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Football Brief: Big Ten honors football Hawkeyes

November 30, 2016

Senior defensive back Desmond King and senior defensive tackle Jaleel Johnson were named first-team All-Big Ten by the league coaches. King was also named first team by the media, and Johnson was named...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley catches a pass from quarterback C.J. Beathard during the Iowa-Miami (Ohio) game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks, 45-21. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

’Bama, Buckeyes on top

November 30, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] On Tuesday evening, the College Football Playoff Committee released its last rankings before the bowls are decided. The Big Ten, as it has over the last couple...