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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 special teams coach Levar Woods reacts to a play during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21.

Iowa football notebook | Starting kicker, holder jobs up for grabs

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 17, 2022

From a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year Charlie Jones to a game-changing blocked punt return for a touchdown a week later, Iowa’s special teams units...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor kicks the ball away during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.

Opinion | We could all learn something from Tory Taylor’s philosophies

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor April 12, 2022

When I walked into the Hansen Football Performance Center on Tuesday morning, I wasn’t expecting a philosophy lesson from punter Tory Taylor. Admittedly, I was running a bit late to an Iowa football...

Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker walks onto the field to talk to his team during the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-17.

Consistency a key for Iowa football’s defense

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor April 10, 2022

A lot of things have changed since 1999. Cell phones have touch screens, smoking isn’t allowed in public buildings, and music can be played without CDs. One thing that hasn't changed in the last...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss returns an interception for a touchdown during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021.

After ‘hardest decision’ of his life, Iowa cornerback Riley Moss excited for final season with Hawkeyes

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 10, 2022

Iowa cornerback Riley Moss spent most of the 2021 season convinced that his time as a Hawkeye was coming to an end. As a senior, the Big Ten’s Tatum-Woodson Defensive Back of the Year picked off...

Iowa defensive back Kaevon Merriweather uses a TV reporter’s camera to film teammates during the Vrbo Citrus Bowl Day for Kids at Fun Spot America Theme Park in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. Citrus Bowl Day for Kids is a 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl sponsored event that hosts both Iowa and Kentucky. Players from both teams grouped up with children and participated in rides and various activities around the theme park.

Iowa football safety Kaevon Merriweather elevates Black voices

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor April 5, 2022

Iowa safety Kaevon Merriweather has never been afraid to speak his mind, particularly on issues that matter to him. When former Hawkeye football players brought allegations of racism within Iowa’s...

Iowa running back Gavin Williams carries the ball during the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-17. Williams carried the ball 16 times for 42 yards.

Iowa football to rely on new faces, similar run strategy in 2022

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor April 3, 2022

Iowa football gained 1,731 yards on the ground in 2021. The Hawkeyes ranked 102nd among 130 Power Five teams in rush yards. Tyler Goodson was Iowa’s featured tailback in 2021. He declared for...

Iowa tight end coach Abdul Hodge speaks with media during a press conference for Iowa football at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Hodge mentioned that coaching tight ends would not be a difficult transition. “And obviously we cover a lot of tight ends, so you kind of understand from an attacker perspective what that position group is trying to get accomplished.”

Iowa football tight ends coach Abdul Hodge embracing new role

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor April 3, 2022

Iowa football tight ends coach Abdul Hodge is stepping into unfamiliar territory with his offensive assignment. Hodge, after playing for the Hawkeyes from 2002-05, is returning to Iowa City as a...

Iowa quarterbacks Spencer Petras and Alex Padilla walk onto the field during an Iowa football open practice at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Petras and Padilla both started for the Hawkeyes in the 2021-22 season.

Iowa football believes Brian Ferentz coaching quarterbacks is the ‘ideal situation’

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 30, 2022

Brian Ferentz played on the offensive line during his time as a Hawkeye and has coached tight ends, running backs, fullbacks, the O-Line, and served as run game and offensive coordinator since joining...

Iowa offensive coordinator and quarterback coach Brian Ferentz speaks with media during a press conference for Iowa football at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

Photos: Iowa spring football press conference

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor March 30, 2022

Iowa wide receiver coach Kelton Copeland, tight end coach Abdul Hodge, and offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz spoke to media during a press conference for Iowa football at the Hansen Football Performance...

Iowa offensive lineman Jack Plumb blocks during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21.

Jack Plumb helping Iowa football patch holes along offensive line

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 29, 2022

Jack Plumb started in half of Iowa’s 14 games last season. The senior-to-be was the Hawkeyes’ starting right tackle for five games. He was Iowa’s primary option at left tackle in two contests. As...

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