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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

The Iowa spirit squad runs before the team before 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)

DB Fleming to transfer 

April 20, 2016

Iowa defensive back Maurice Fleming has decided to exercise his graduate-transfer option and will attempt to find another school to play for this season. Fleming was listed as Iowa’s starting cornerback...

The Iowa kicking team huddles before the Big Ten Championship Game against Michigan State in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.

Benjamin picks Iowa

April 18, 2016

The already hallowed 2017 recruiting class just got a little better for the Iowa football team. Eno Benjamin, a 4-star running back recruit from Texas choose the Hawkeyes over a number of other programs....

Iowa defensive end Drew Ott runs to grab the ball from a Nebraska fumbled punt in Kinnick Stadium on Friday, November 28, 2014. Ott scored a touchdown off the play. Iowa was defeated by Nebraska in overtime, 37-34. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

NCAA says no to Ott hardship waiver

April 13, 2016

Drew Ott will not be part of the 2016-17 Iowa football team as the NCAA denied his medical hardship waiver request, according to various media reports. Always considered a long-shot hope, Ott's process...

Observations from Valley Stadium

Observations from Valley Stadium

April 10, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] For the last four years, the Hawkeye football team has showcased itself to central Iowa in a practice in West Des Moines. It’s a bit of a recruiting tool...

Iowa Football — Notes from West Des Moines

Iowa Football — Notes from West Des Moines

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] April 8, 2016

On a cold, windy day at West Des Moines Valley Stadium, the Hawkeye faithful got their first look at the 2015-16 iteration of the Iowa football team at the annual open practice. The team, of course,...

Iowa defensive lineman Drew Ott tackles Iowa State quarterback Sam Richardson in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Iowa State defeated Iowa, 20-17. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

UPDATED: Ott still sits in limbo 

March 30, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] As the clock continues to tick on the NCAA’s decision on whether Drew Ott will be granted a medical redshirt and another year of eligibility, the frustration...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard runs with the ball in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Hawkeye football returns 

March 23, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The Iowa football team is coming off its first 12-win season in school history, and it will return 15 starters from the team that advanced to the Big Ten Championship...

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz's press conference — 3/22

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz’s press conference — 3/22

March 22, 2016

Iowa opens spring practice tomorrow, and head football coach Kirk Ferentz met with media to discuss anything and everything relating to the Hawkeye football team. First words: "Welcome back everybody" Pro...

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz  talks with graduate assistant Kelvin Bell during the team's 13th Outback Bowl Practice Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 as they prepare to face the LSU Tigers in Tampa.  (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Bell tapped as football recruiting coordinator

February 26, 2016

Kirk Ferentz has named a recruiting coordinator.  By Jordan Hansen [email protected] After a month of searching, the Iowa football team has decided on Kelvin Bell as its next recruiting coordinator. Following...

The Iowa kicking team huddles before the Big Ten Championship Game against Michigan State in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.

Hawkeye football players head to combine

Blake Dowson, [email protected] February 25, 2016

Four Iowa football standouts have been invited to compete at the 2016 NFL combine in anticipation of the NFL draft, which starts on April 28. All four Hawkeyes were seniors in 2015: safety Jordan Lomax,...

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Iowa extends athletic director Gary Barta’s contract 5 years

February 17, 2016

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A big year from Iowa's football and basketball teams means a big raise for athletic director Gary Barta. Documents obtained by The Associated Press show that Iowa President...

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Dowson: Who will be the new face of the NFL?

Blake Dowson, [email protected] February 9, 2016

Every Tuesday, a member of the DI sports team will pen a column about the sports world. It could be Iowa-centric, it could be focused on a professional league or team; we’re not going to put many limits...