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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa defensive backs Desmond King celebrates a stopped play against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 10-6. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

The dickens of great expectations

September 1, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Well, it’s finally here. The hits, the runs, the crowds, the tailgating — the world is just better when football is played on Saturdays. The beginning of...

Iowa kicker Marshall Koehn kicks a field goal during the Homecoming game against Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. Koehn kicked three field goals against Illinois. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 29-20. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Hawks have something to kick about

September 1, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] One of the biggest areas of concern this season was how Iowa would replace punter Dillon Kidd and kicker Marshall Koehn. Both of them were important reasons...

Iowa line backer Bo Bower points to the crowd as the team runs in after 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)

Bower back to business

September 1, 2016

By Courtney Baumann  [email protected] It’s been 14 games since Bo Bower started at linebacker for Iowa, but come Saturday, that streak will finally end. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced...

Iowa tight end George Kittle holds up the ball after scoring a touchdown during the Iowa-Nebraska game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. Kittle scored the first touchdown of the game.The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 28-20, to finish off a perfect regular season. (The Daily Iowan/ John Theulen)

Things get tight at tight end

August 30, 2016

Jordan Hansen [email protected] One of the most important positions by far in the Iowa offense is tight end. Eight tight ends from the school have been drafted into the NFL, and a number of others...

Buckeyes, Michigan go young

Buckeyes, Michigan go young

August 30, 2016

Courtney Baumann [email protected] With only three more days until college football figuratively — and literally — kicks off, the 14 Big Ten head coaches joined for the first teleconference...

The Hawkeyes and Pittsburgh Panthers do the coin toss near midfield inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 27-24. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Hawkeyes eager to be unleashed

August 30, 2016

The Iowa football team will open its 2016 season against Miami (Ohio) on Sept. 3. Mario Williams [email protected] The Hawkeye football season is nearing with just a few days until the team...

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz's press conference — 8/30

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz’s press conference — 8/30

August 30, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Each week Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz meets with the assembled media on Tuesday afternoon. Here are a few quips from his presser. Kirk Ferentz opens...

Iowa lineman Brant Gressel and fullback Drake Kulick hold up a W flag after the Iowa-Nebraska game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 28-20, to finish off a perfect regular season. (The Daily Iowan/ John Theulen)

Smooth sailing or rough football seas?

August 29, 2016

Will Iowa football win double-digit games this year? Yes While the Colin Cowherds and the Paul Finebaums of the world will say that Iowa football will finish with nowhere near the record it did last...

Iowa wide receiver Matt VandeBerg runs with the ball in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14.

Hawk receivers bit of a puzzle

August 29, 2016

Blake Dowson [email protected] The Hawkeyes have the quarterback. The stable of running backs is full. The offensive line returns five guys with starting experience. It seems like the one big...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King punt returns the ball during the Cy-Hawk Series game against Iowa State in Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Sept. 12, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 31-17. (The Daily Iowan/ Alyssa Hitchcock)

The Box Score: Iowa’s defense could be sharp

August 29, 2016

Will the Iowa defense be as dominate as it was last season? Mario Williams [email protected] The 2015 season success for the Iowa football team came in a number of areas. But most importantly,...

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels, Jr. runs with the ball during the Iowa-North Texas game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mean Green, 62-16. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeyes ’ triptych ready to fly

August 28, 2016

Iowa has three capable and unique runners in the backfield, opening the offense up considerably. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] There are three running backs at the top of the Iowa roster...

Iowa running back Derrick Mitchell Jr. celebrates his touchdown during the Iowa-Maryland game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins to stay undefeated, 31-15. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Five Hawks named to watch list

August 25, 2016

By Mario Williams [email protected] Five Hawkeyes — seniors C.J. Beathard, Jaleel Johnson, and George Kittle, and juniors Josey Jewell and Sean Welsh were among the 158 candidates selected for...