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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 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 26, 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 25, 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 24, 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 24, 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 23, 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...

Hawkeyes losing their identity

Hawkeyes losing their identity

October 23, 2016

By Mario Williams [email protected] There are simply few words to describe where the Iowa football team stands after its 17-9 loss against Wisconsin. The Hawkeyes just don’t look good. A shot...

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels Jr. makes a run during 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)

Offensive struggles tank Iowa

October 22, 2016

By Mario Williams | [email protected] The last time the Iowa football team didn’t score a touchdown against an opponent was against Wisconsin in 2013. On Oct. 22, the Badgers defeated the...

A chance missed

A chance missed

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] October 22, 2016

Wisconsin was ready to take a 14-3 lead over Iowa with just minutes remaining in the second quarter. The Badgers drove the ball from their own 25 to Hawkeyes' 1-yard line, looking to build on its...

A dream coming true

A dream coming true

Mario Williams, [email protected] October 21, 2016

As a graduate student, Iowa punter Ron Coluzzi is one of the elder statesmen on the team. His maturity is obvious when speaking to him, as is his determination and a deep desire to prove people...

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Tipping point for football season

October 20, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] It’s not much of a stretch to say Iowa’s game on Saturday is the biggest to this point of the season. The Big Ten “Tailgate” (the conference network’s...

Iowa defensive lineman Drew Ott attempts to tackle Wisconsin running back Dare Ogunbowale during the Iowa-Wisconsin game in Camp Randal Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2014. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 10-6. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeyes prep for ‘shifty’ Badgers

October 19, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Writing about the Wisconsin rushing offense is fairly hard to do without using all the clichés surrounding it. At this point, running the ball is embedded...

Iowa running back Akurm Wadley tries to avoid a tackle 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)

Spartan diet not working this season

October 19, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] It’s been a rough couple weeks for Michigan State. First, there’s the losing streak. It’s now at four games, three of which have taken place in Spartan...