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Highlights from Kirk Ferentz's Media Day presser

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz’s Media Day presser

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] August 6, 2016

Iowa's 2016 Football Media Day was led off by Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz's press conference. Here's a few of the highlights and quotes. Starts by saying he keeps seeing a Detroit-Packers playoff...

Iowa running back Jordan Canzeri attempts to get into the end zone for a touchdown during the Homecoming game against Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015.  Canzeri had one touchdown and rushed 256 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 29-20. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Hope bubbles up in Champaign

August 3, 2016

By Mario williams [email protected] At the 2016 Big Ten media days in Chicago, Illinois head coach Lovie Smith fully admitted that his program isn’t where he wants it to be. While there are...

Iowa linebacker Aaron Mends blocks Maryland punt kicker Nicolas Pritchard as he attempts a punt return 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)

Position, position, position for Hawks

August 2, 2016

There are still a few positions up for grabs on the Iowa football team. By Blake Dowson [email protected] Heading into fall camp, the Iowa football team seems pretty settled at most positions. The...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King blocks a pass ment for North Texas wide receiver Thaddeous Thompson 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)

King honored yet again

August 2, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] With the summer coming to an end soon and fall camp starting up in less than a week for almost all college football teams, the preseason watch lists are winding...

Wisconsin quarterback Joel Stave gets the ball hiked to him 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)

Badgers get murderous slate

August 2, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] In a question for Wisconsin’s Dare Ogunbowale at the Big Ten media days in Chicago last week, a reporter asked the new running back about the team’s “murderers’...

Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio answers questions after his time on the main podium during day two of Big Ten media days on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Currently going into the fall 2016 season, Michigan state sits at 33-5 over the last three years. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale)

Spartans chipper about ‘chip’

August 1, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Michigan State is once again playing second fiddle (actually third, with Michigan’s resurgence) in the Big Ten East Division. Playing the underdog role has...

Jim Harbaugh, Michigan head coach answers questions on day one of B1G  media day, on Monday, July 25, 2016. Harbaugh stated that top receiver from last year, Jehu Chesson, will be ready to play come fall camp starting August 8. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale)

Tough spelled H-a-r-b-a-u-g-h

August 1, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] There was a time, not too-terribly long ago, when the sight of the Michigan Wolverines running out of the tunnel underneath 110,000 fans in Michigan Stadium struck...

B1g media days team reports: New Rutgers coach has a clear plan

B1g media days team reports: New Rutgers coach has a clear plan

July 31, 2016

By Mario Williams [email protected] On Jan. 19 at 5:45 a.m. at High Point Solutions Stadium, Rutgers players met new head coach Chris Ash and the coaching staff. Their first impression of him...

James Franklin, Penn State head gives his opening speech at day one of B1G media days on Monday, July 25, 2016. Still in his 3rd year Franklin received questions in regard to Penn States scandal with its previous coach. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale)

B1g media days team reports: Penn State comeback continues; roster blooms

July 31, 2016

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] For the first time in more than four years, Penn State will have 85 players on scholarship. The 2016 season marks the definitive end of the sanctions...

Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leicher throws a pass to tight end Maxx Williams in TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, November 8, 2014 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Leidner threw for 138-yards and went 10-13 passing on the game. The Gophers' dominated the Hawkeyes, 51-14 to reclaim the Floyd of Rosedale trophy. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Gopher QB hangs tough

July 28, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] For the third season in a row, Mitch Leidner has been sent to the Big Ten media days and represented Minnesota. As the quarterback, it’s not only his job to...

The Hawkeyes beat the Wildcats, 40-10. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Big Ten media days: Notebook

July 26, 2016

Iowa head coach Kirk Fertenz and three players stepped up to the microphone on the second day of the Big Ten Media Days. By Mario Williams [email protected] CHICAGO — Tuesday morning through...

A hard football contest to win

A hard football contest to win

July 26, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] The very first question Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz was asked during his time on the podium at the Big Ten football Media Days on Tuesday dealt with expectations. For...