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The Daily Iowan

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

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Iowa running back Akrum Wadley fights to stay up during the Iowa-Michigan game at Kinnick on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated No. 2 Michigan by a 33-yard field goal with no time left to win, 14-13. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Jewell, Wadley make watch lists

July 10, 2017

Iowa football seniors Josey Jewell and Akrum Wadley see their names on preseason watch lists announced by the Maxwell Football Club on Monday. By Jess Westendorf [email protected] On Monday...

In this 1987 file photo, Iowa free safety Dwight Sistrunk, right, reacts to instructions from first-year Iowa defensive back Bobby Elliott during a recent game. Elliott passed away after a long battle with cancer at the age of 64. (File photo/The Daily Iowan)

Ex-Hawk Bob Elliott remembered

July 9, 2017

Former Hawkeye defensive back and assistant coach, Bobby Elliott passes away July 8 after a long battle with cancer. By Jess Westendorf [email protected] On July 8, Bobby Elliott, a former...

FILE - In this file photo, Iowa running back Akrum Wadley runs the ball down the field during the Iowa-Northwestern game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. Wadley rushed for 204-yards during the game. The Hawkeyes beat the Wildcats, 40-10. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Offense faces fog of question marks

July 6, 2017

With the 2017 football season approaching, a lot of questions have gone unanswered about what the Iowa offense will look like. But here are a few givens that fans can expect on Sept. 2 against Wyoming. By...

James Butler, nevadawolfpack.com

Football adds Nevada transfer for upcoming season

July 5, 2017

The Iowa football program snagged James Butler, a running back from Nevada, on Tuesday. Butler graduated from Nevada in three years and will be able to play for Iowa this fall because of the graduate...

FILE - In this file photo, Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell posses for a photo during Iowa's football media day on their practice fields on Saturday, August 6, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Ferentz unveils leadership team for 2017

July 2, 2017

As the football season approaches, head coach Kirk Ferentz announces the 2017 Leadership Group, 17 seniors and one junior. By Jess Westendorf [email protected] On June 30, head coach Kirk...

FILE - In this file photo Iowa tight end George Kittle celebrates after his touchdown during the Iowa-North Texas game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

A glimpse into Kittle’s life

June 29, 2017

Q&A with George Kittle By Jess Westendorf [email protected] April 29 was a day that former Hawkeye tight end, George Kittle won’t forget. After playing on the Hawkeye’s offense...

Iowa quarterback Nathan Stanley throws to an open receiver during the spring game at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, April 21, 2017. (Alex Kroeze/The Daily Iowan)

Football Hawks eye improvement

June 28, 2017

By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] At the end of last season, the Hawkeye football team wound up in a disappointingly familiar place, the losing end of a bowl game. The Iowa football team has...

FILE - In this file photo Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks during a press conference in the Hansen Football Performance Center on Monday, March 20, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Football snares two oral commitments

June 26, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] The Iowa football program isn’t wasting any time, and it looks as if it is just getting started. Over the weekend, the Hawkeyes received oral commitments...

Football notches OL player

Football notches OL player

June 20, 2017

By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] Late Sunday night, the Hawkeye football team received exciting news; one might say it was a Father’s Day wish. The football program received word that offensive...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard throws during the team's organized team activity at its NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Wednesday, May 31, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Beathard signs multi-year contract with the 49ers

June 14, 2017

On Tuesday, the San Francisco 49ers announced that former Hawkeye quarterback C.J. Beathard signed a four-year rookie contract. Beathard, who was drafted in the third round as the 104th pick of the 2017...

Contributed photo. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Ladies’ Day in football land

June 11, 2017

Women from all over Iowa, as well as the country, raise money and have an exclusive day with Hawkeye players and coaches. By Jess Westendorf [email protected] When the 2017 Ladies Football...

The Hawkeyes beat the Wildcats, 40-10. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Ex-Hawk Ekakitie heads back to home country

May 7, 2017

When one door closes, another door opens. Former Iowa defensive tackle Faith Ekakitie probably heard something like that this past weekend; he was selected No. 1 overall in the Canadian Football League...