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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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...

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.

Photos: Iowa football open practice

Dimia Burrell and Grace Smith March 29, 2022

Iowa football held an open practice at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday. During the practice, Iowa quarterbacks Spencer Petras, Alex Padilla, and Joey Labas worked with...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with Iowa fullback Turner Pallissard before a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12.

Iowa football notebook | Hawkeyes kick off spring practice

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 23, 2022

About 25 minutes into Kirk Ferentz’s first press conference of spring football on Wednesday, the 24th-year Iowa head coach heard the first question of the day regarding his team’s quarterbacks. “Don’t...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson hurdles Indiana defensive back Tiawan Mullen during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

Iowa football’s Tyler Goodson gears up for 2022 NFL Draft

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 22, 2022

Tyler Goodson has been busy since he was last seen playing football in an Iowa jersey. The 5-foot-10, 199-pound running back ran his last play as a Hawkeye in Dec. 4’s Big Ten Championship Game at...

Oct 1, 2005; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defender (52) Abdul Hodge, (15) Miguel Merrick and Edmond Miles bring down Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Tim Brasic in the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Byron Hetzler-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2005 Byron Hetzler

Iowa football program hires Abdul Hodge as tight ends coach, moves Brian Ferentz to quarterbacks role

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 2, 2022

The Iowa football program has hired former Hawkeye and three-time All-Big Ten linebacker Abdul Hodge as its tight ends coach, head coach Kirk Ferentz announced on Wednesday. In a corresponding move,...

Iowa quarterbacks coach Ken O'Keefe delivers instructions during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 28-17.

Iowa football quarterbacks coach Ken O’Keefe stepping down from position

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 16, 2022

Iowa football quarterbacks coach Ken O’Keefe is stepping down from his on-field position, head coach Kirk Ferentz announced Wednesday. O’Keefe has been on the Iowa football team’s coaching...

Dec 13, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle AJ Jackson (68) and linebacker Von Miller (40) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. (Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports)

By the numbers | Former Hawkeyes are Super Bowl bound

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 6, 2022

No matter the result of Super Bowl LVI, two former Hawkeyes will soon be champions. The AFC’s Cincinnati Bengals will play the NFC’s Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Super...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks with reporters during Iowa football media day at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021.

Iowa football notebook | Head coach Kirk Ferentz talks DEI committee, QB situation

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 2, 2022

University of Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz addressed reporters in the Hansen Football Performance Center's All-America Room on Wednesday afternoon. After an opening statement that lasted more...

Hawks in the NFL | Super Bowl edition

Hawks in the NFL | Super Bowl edition

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 1, 2022

The stage is set for Super Bowl LVI. The AFC’s Cincinnati Bengals will take on the NFC’s Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in LA on Feb. 13 at 5:30 p.m. Three former Iowa football players will...