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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

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Raising Koehn

Raising Koehn

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] October 2, 2015

Until a 57-yard field goal sailed through the uprights in Kinnick against Pittsburgh on Sept. 19, Marshall Koehn wasn’t often in the spotlight — both good and bad. https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=3&v=yv1Wo4hBajo Outside...

Wisconsin quarterback Joel Stave is taken out by Iowa defensive back Sean Draper in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 26-24 to keep the Heartland trophy. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

Wanna drive, Hawks?

October 2, 2015

The Iowa football team can put itself in a great position in the Big Ten West with a win over No. 19 Wisconsin on Saturday. By Danny Payne     |   [email protected] A season ago, the Iowa...

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Macon Plewa (42) and running back Jordan Canzeri (33) celebrate against Pittsburgh in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes beat the Panthers, 27-24. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Hawks face punch-for-punch contest


Ryan Rodriguez, [email protected] October 2, 2015

One could call the first four weeks of Iowa’s schedule a pre-test meant to prepare it ready to take a run at the Big Ten West title. At 4-0, the Hawks have passed with flying colors. Now it’s time...

Iowa Womens Volleyball team plays against Nebraska team at Carver Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. The Hawkeyes lost to the Cornhuskers, who are ranked number 4 in the nation. (The Daily Iowan/Lexi Brunk)

Volleyball leaps into the fire

October 2, 2015

The Hawkeyes will face No. 13 Ohio State and No. 1 Penn State. By Kyle Mann [email protected] The Iowa volleyball team (10-5, 0-2) opened Big Ten play last week with two matches against No. 4 Nebraska,...

Iowa tennis player Robin Haden practices on the outdoor Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation courts on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015. Haden transferred from Mississippi. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Iowa heads to the ITA All-American qualifying tournament

October 2, 2015

The Hawkeyes look to make an impact in Tulsa this weekend. By Blake Dowson [email protected] The Iowa men’s tennis team is set to travel to Tulsa, Oklahoma this weekend to compete in the ITA...

Iowa tennis players Annette Dohanics volleys the ball during the Iowa-Iowa State match in the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreational Complex on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. Dohanics and Talcott defeated Cassens and Gasparovic in doubles, 6-3. The Hawkeyes knock off the Cyclones in the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawks series, 4-1. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Iowa Women’s Tennis Eyes success in purdue

October 2, 2015

By Mason Clarke [email protected] With a smaller squad than last weekend, Iowa looks to obtain more success at the Purdue Invitational than they did at Furman. Hawkeye players Natalie Looney, Aimee...

Iowa midfielder Isabella Licciardello runs with the ball at Grant Field on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 7-1. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

No. 18 field hockey needs a win

October 2, 2015

Iowa to face Northwestern in Evanston this weekend. By Mario Williams [email protected] The Iowa field-hockey team will head to Evanston, Illinois, where they will take on Northwestern looking...

Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon III gets tackled by Iowa defensive back Desmond King in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. King had seven tackles on the game. Wisconsin defeated Iowa, 28-9. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

By the Numbers: ‬Iowa-Wisconsin

Danny Payne, [email protected] October 2, 2015

Iowa/Wisconsin is about as Big Ten of a game as a Big Ten game gets. Two of the better rushing defenses in the NCAA, two run-oriented offenses, and two head coaches with Big Ten roots — can’t say much...

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Macon Plewa (42) and running back Jordan Canzeri (33) celebrate against Pittsburgh in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes beat the Panthers, 27-24. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Point/counterpoint: Do you buy Iowa?

October 2, 2015

Two DI staffers debate whether Iowa’s early season success is legitimate. Yes Remember how six, seven, eight years ago, it was just a given that the Hawkeyes were going to be in the top 25 each...

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Roundtable: D-line question marks

October 2, 2015

Danny Payne, Pregame Editor: Wisconsin on Saturday, Iowa’s biggest test of the season thus far, and depending on how the rest of the schedule shakes out, it could be their biggest test for the rest...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands and assistant coach Ryan Morningstar react during the 174 pound bout of Session V of the 2015 Division 1 Wrestling Championships at the Scottrade Center on Saturday, March 21, 2015 in St. Louis, Missouri. Kokesh defeated Evans 6-4 in overtime. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Brands gets contract extension

October 2, 2015

Iowa signed head wrestling coach Tom Brands to a three-year extension, the university announced on Thursday. He is now under contract through the 2019-20 season. The extension is on to his current five-year...

Iowa defender Amanda Lulek protects the ball from Chicago forward Emily Wauer at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Flames 3-0. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Soccer heads to Indiana

October 2, 2015

The Hawkeyes need a win to keep their postseason hopes alive. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] The Iowa soccer team has finally made it through its tough stretch of ranked competitors,...

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