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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

O-line shuffle’s a win

O-line shuffle’s a win

October 11, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] It was a little surprising when Iowa rolled out a shuffled offensive line on Oct. 8 against Minnesota. Ike Boettger slid from tackle to guard, while Boone Myers...

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)

Highlight’s from Kirk’s presser — 10-11-16

October 11, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] Each week, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz holds a press conference. These are the highlights. Expresses his condolences to Ron Stewart, who served the football...

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels, Jr. runs the ball during the game against Maryland in Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 31, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins to stay undefeated, 31-15. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Hawkeyes by the numbers

October 11, 2016

By Jordan Hansen  [email protected] After Iowa receiver Matt VandeBerg went down with an injury, running back LeShun Daniels Jr. had an acute observation. This is paraphrasing, but basically,...

Hawkeyes squeaky in victory

Hawkeyes squeaky in victory

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] October 9, 2016

MINNEAPOLIS — Iowa needed a win against Minnesota. Badly. After losing to Northwestern on Oct. 1, the entire team seemed to be in disarray. There were penalties and missed tackles. Drops, missed throws,...

Iowa players celebrate with the Floyd of Rosedale after the game between the Hawkeyes and Gophers at TCF Back Stadium on Saturday October 8, 2016. Iowa defeated Minnesota by the score of 14-7. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

A win’s a win

October 9, 2016

It may have been ugly, but Iowa got it done. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] MINNEAPOLIS — Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz has been in the football business for a long time, and...

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)

Need a play? Call Akrum.

October 8, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] MINNEAPOLIS — Akrum Wadley only saw daylight. Nevermind a whole cluster of Minnesota defenders were converging on the Iowa running back as he took an...

Offensive line switch makes a difference

Offensive line switch makes a difference

October 8, 2016

Cole Croston, Ike Boettger, and Boone Myers swapped places and improved the offensive line.  By Courtney Baumann | [email protected] MINNEAPOLIS — Remember that game against Rutgers...

Iowa and Minnesota line up on the line of scrimmage during the Iowa-Minnesota game at Kinnick on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2013. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Pregame Musings: Iowa vs. Minnesota

October 8, 2016

By DI Pregame Staff MINNEAPOLIS — It's cold here. No, seriously, we woke up this morning, and it was frosty and cold and perfect FOOTBAWL weather. I'm sure it's also chilly in Iowa City, but all...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard passes off the ball to running back Akrum Wadley during the Rose Bowl Game in Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Wadley rushed for 33 yards. Stanford defeated Iowa, 45-16. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Whack a Gopher the order of the day

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] October 6, 2016

In order for the Hawkeyes to grab a win against Minnesota, there are a whole bunch of things they will have to do. Here are three of the most important. Stop Mitch Leidner Mobile quarterbacks often...

Minnesota wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky is tackled by Iowa lineman Josey Jewell during the Iowa-Minnesota game at Kinnick on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2013. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeye football at the crossroads

October 5, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] The last time Iowa pulled up to TCF Stadium — the 2014 season — it was not a pretty sight. Minnesota scored 28 points in the second quarter en route to a...

Iowa's Maishe Dailey and Christian Williams dribbles the ball against each other during men's basketball media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday. The Hawkeye's first game is Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 against Regis University in Carver at 7 p.m. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

New-look hoops for Hawkeyes

October 5, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The Iowa men’s basketball team officially kicked of its season on Oct. 1 during its first practice of the fall, and the team, as well as head coach Fran McCaffery,...

FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2016, file photo, Maryland head coach DJ Durkin gestures during the second half of an NCAA football game against Howard in College Park, Md. Though first-year coach DJ Durkin is known for his defensive prowess, Maryland is unbeaten because of an attack that has rung up 123 points, second-most in school history after three games. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

No ‘Who?’ in Hoosiers

October 4, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] All 14 Big Ten head football coaches were on call Tuesday morning to field questions from media around the conference. This week, such programs as Indiana and...