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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Running back Derrick Mitchell, Jr. runs with the ball during the spring game on Saturday, April 25th, 2015. The Iowa offense and defense competed against each other in front of fans in Kinnick Stadium. The offense outscored the defense, 29-28. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Sports Brief: Mitchell heads for grad transfer

January 19, 2017

The Iowa backfield is a little thinner after Derrick Mitchell announced his intention to transfer away from Iowa after he graduates in May. Mitchell will have one year of eligibility as a graduate transfer,...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz tells the players to run on the field to start the Iowa-Miami (Ohio) game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks, 45-21. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Kennedy, White out as football coaches

January 12, 2017

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced more changes to his coaching staff on Jan. 12, just days after he hired his son, Brian, as the new offensive coordinator for the Hawkeyes. Bobby Kennedy, who has...

The Offensive line coach Brian Ferentz shouts  to the referees about his judgement at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 21st, 2013. Iowa defeated Western Michigan, 59-3. (The Daily Iowan/Wanyi Tao)

Brian Ferentz tapped as new Iowa offensive coordinator

January 9, 2017

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] In a move that is perhaps the least shocking thing in the history of Iowa football, Brian Ferentz will take full control of the Hawkeye offense, officially...

Statistically, Outback mire mirrored Michigan game

Statistically, Outback mire mirrored Michigan game

January 2, 2017

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] TAMPA, Fla. — In the week prior to the Outback Bowl, Iowa players compared Florida with Michigan on a fairly regular basis. Offensive coordinator Greg...

The turf is gone, but the evidence remains

The turf is gone, but the evidence remains

January 2, 2017

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] TAMPA, Fla. — Almost as soon as the Outback Bowl was over, grounds crews began to scrape the evidence off the field. The process was mesmerizing. Two...

Halftime report: Florida 10, Iowa 3

Halftime report: Florida 10, Iowa 3

January 2, 2017

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] TAMPA, Fla. — With one half of the 2017 Outback Bowl in the books, Florida leads the Hawkeyes, 10-3. It was far from a pretty half for either team, but...

Pregame musings: Outback Bowl time

Pregame musings: Outback Bowl time

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] January 2, 2017

TAMPA, Fla. — It’s a nice day to play some football. Anytime football is on, honestly, is a nice time to play football, but today — today is especially good. There should be a pretty fun game...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King catches a punt return during the Iowa-Rutgers game at High Point Solution Stadium at Piscataway on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights, 14-7. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

A final huzzah for King

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] January 1, 2017

TAMPA, Fla. — Desmond King remembers the first time he returned a kick for a touchdown. He says he was around 10, he was playing football in the little leagues, and it was a playoff game. If his...

Iowa tight end George Kittle runs for with the ball during the Iowa-Indiana game in Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. The Hawkeyes stay undefeated after beating the Hoosiers, 35-27. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kipsert)

Tight ends remain key

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] January 1, 2017

TAMPA, Fla. — At Iowa, good tight-end play will always be a basic building block for the offense. Tight ends play a number of critical roles, and Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz has always been...

Slugfest awaits Hawkeyes in Outback Bowl

Slugfest awaits Hawkeyes in Outback Bowl

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] December 30, 2016

TAMPA, Fla. — Whenever two defensive teams come up against each other, the same words usually get thrown out. "Slugfest" is one of those. It’s a good word, a fun word. But what does it really...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King catches a punt return during the Iowa-Rutgers game at High Point Solution Stadium at Piscataway on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights, 14-7. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Look at all these weird Iowa and Florida stats

December 29, 2016

Look at all these three weird Iowa and Florida stats I found. By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] Football is full of statistics. Some are useful, some are not, and some are downright weird....

Iowa running back Leshun Daniels Jr. runs the ball in the third quarter during the Purdue vs. Iowa game at Ross-Ade Stadium.  The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Purdue 49-35. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale)

LeShun Daniels pays it forward

December 29, 2016

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels Jr. gives some good advice to his brother at the end of a whirlwind career as a Hawkeye. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] TAMPA, Fla. — On the afternoon...