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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 football still backing farmers

Iowa football still backing farmers

October 18, 2016

Iowa notebook: farmers, fierce competition, and foot issues By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Saturday against Wisconsin will mark the sixth-annual America Needs Farmers game, but the...

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 — 10/18

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] October 18, 2016

Each Tuesday, Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz meets with the media. Here are the highlights. Kirk jokes a bit about TE depth, as Dallas Clark is being honored this week, will join the ANF...

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) wears cleats in honor of legendary golfer Arnold Palmer during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

No Fun losing its luster

Adam Hensley, [email protected] October 17, 2016

The No Fun League. That’s what the NFL really stands for. Questionable calls, both in policies and fining, have dominated headlines in the 2016 season.Oct. 12 marked the beginning of the NFL’s new...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King returns a kick return during 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)

Secondary becomes primary

October 17, 2016

The Iowa secondary has been lax with a lead, highlighted in the win over Purdue. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Iowa’s most recent game against Purdue showed a few things — the rushing...

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)

How to get that rushing feeling

October 16, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Five hundred-twenty. That’s how many yards the Iowa offense was able to put up against Purdue on Oct. 15 in its 49-35 win. It was...

Five things we learned: Iowa vs. Purdue

Five things we learned: Iowa vs. Purdue

October 16, 2016

Five things we learned: Purdue By Courtney Baumann [email protected] The Iowa football team put away Purdue 49-35 Oct. 15 in West Lafayette. Here are a few things we learned from watching...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley fights through the Purdue defensive during the Iowa v. Purdue football game at RossÐAde Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016. The Iowa Hawkeyes lead the Purdue Boilermakers 35-7  at the half. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Rushing offense, defense solid in Iowa win

October 15, 2016

The Hawkeyes romped past Purdue, 49-35, on the road. By Courtney Baumann | [email protected]   WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, The Boilermakers may like their trains, but Iowa was the...

Faith in Iowa’s defensive tackle depth

Faith in Iowa’s defensive tackle depth

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] October 14, 2016

Depth is critical when building a football team, especially on the defensive line. Iowa likes to rotate players in and out in an attempt to keep them fresh throughout the game. Considering the offensive...

Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell walks to line of scrimmage during the Iowa-NDSU game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

A rough-cut Jewell

October 13, 2016

By Courtney Baumann | [email protected] Take the first left off Highway 52 north of the Upper Iowa River and Luther College in Decorah, and you’ll run smack-dab into 1,000-some acres of farmland....

Iowa defensive end Desmond King returns a kick return during 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)

King of the offense?

October 13, 2016

There’s been some talk that cornerback Desmond King should get offensive snaps. Perhaps that’s shy of being a good idea. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Over the past few weeks, the idea...

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)

Wadley gets open, stays open

October 12, 2016

The junior running back is making a name for himself in Iowa’s backfield this season. By Blake Dowson [email protected] Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz is a calm guy. Sure, his gum will fall out...

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2013, file photo ,Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz, left, talks with Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald before their NCAA college football game Saturday, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. The two teams meet on Saturday. (AP Photo/Brian Ray, File)

Football recruiting changes coming

October 11, 2016

By Mario Williams [email protected] All 14 Big Ten head football coaches were on call Tuesday morning to field questions from media around the conference. New early signing Last week the NCAA...