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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 running back Akrum Wadley runs in for 54-yard touchdown during the Iowa-Minnesota game at TCF Banks Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 14-7. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Running is the Hawkeye game

November 4, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Against Wisconsin, the story of Iowa’s running game was much as it had been throughout the season: up-and-down. The Hawkeyes ended with just 83 yards rushing,...

Iowa defensive end Josey Jewell attempts to block NDSU quarterback Easton Stick's pass to running back Chase Morlock during the Iowa-NDSU game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. NDSU defeated Iowa in the final seconds of the game with a 37-yard field goal, 23-21. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

The beast of Saquon Barkley looms before Hawks

November 3, 2016

By Mario Williams [email protected] If there’s one thing that the Iowa football team should be worried about, it should be Penn State’s starting running back Saquon Barkley. Watch any clips,...

Nebraska coach Mike Riley yells from the sideline during the first half of  the team's NCAA college football game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 23-17 in overtime. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Big Ten Notebook: Huskers in middle of big test

November 2, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] A week after traveling to No. 8 Wisconsin and narrowly losing, No. 10 Nebraska has another huge test this weekend. The Cornhuskers roll into Columbus, Ohio,...

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 Notebook: R&R reboots Hawkeyes

November 2, 2016

The bye week helped to rejunivate a tired Iowa football team. By BLAKE DOWSON   [email protected] After a much-needed bye week, the Iowa football team is now right back in the middle of Big Ten...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz gets interviewed after the Iowa-Illinois State game in Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz’s presser — 11-1

November 1, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Each week, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz meets with the assembled media. Here are the highlights. Ferentz feels as if the bye week was big. "The Big...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard warms up his throw behind the Iowa bench during the Rose Bowl Game in Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Beathard passed for 239 yards. Stanford defeated Iowa, 45-16. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Third downs rankle Hawks

October 31, 2016

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Perhaps one of the most telling things about a team is its ability to perform when it comes down to the wire — specifically on third downs and in the...

Iowa receiver Riley McCarron catches a pass during the Iowa v. Wisconsin game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 22, 2016. The Badgers pulled away in the second half defeating the Hawkeyes 17-9. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hawkeyes seek some electricity

October 31, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] When it seems a football team’s best opportunity to score throughout the course of a game is on punt and kick returns, there is generally a problem that needs...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz meets in the middle to shake hands with Stanford's head coach David Shaw after the Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Stanford defeated Iowa, 45-16. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeyes go about reloading

October 27, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Iowa’s bye week probably couldn’t have come at a better time. The first two-thirds of the season really hasn’t gone the Hawkeyes’ way; the team sits...

Urban Meyer, Ohio State head coach answers questions from the media while taking to the main podium during day two of Big Ten media days on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Ohio State will be coming into the 2016 season with over half its team being incoming freshman. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale)

‘Rest week’ to aid footbal Hawkeyes

October 26, 2016

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Heading into Week 9 of the season, the Iowa football team finally has a week off. The Hawkeyes will have the weekend to rest after their third loss in...

Point/ Counterpoint: Who will win the World Series?

Point/ Counterpoint: Who will win the World Series?

October 25, 2016

The Fall Classic is set. The question is simple — who is going to win? Chicago Cubs It’s going to happen. Javier Baez is too good at second base. Jon Lester and Kyle Hendricks have been too good...

Iowa receiver Riley McCarron catches a pass during the Iowa v. Wisconsin game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 22, 2016. The Badgers pulled away in the second half defeating the Hawkeyes 17-9. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Return to Rudock era

October 25, 2016

The Hawkeyes are heading down an all-to-familiar road on offense. By Blake Dowson | [email protected] Watching Hawkeye quarterback C.J. Beathard show off his arm last season was refreshing. Coming...

Hungover, marooned, and just a little bit unhappy

Hungover, marooned, and just a little bit unhappy

October 24, 2016

Jordan Hansen  [email protected] There is a scene in Pirates of the Caribbean that will always have a dear place in my heart. Halfway through the film, Jack Sparrow and Elizabeth Swann are...