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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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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,...

The Iowa Womens Cross Country team begin their 3k on Friday, Sep. 4, at the Ashton Cross Country Course in Iowa City, Iowa.

Harriers head to South Bend for the Notre Dame Invitational.

October 2, 2015

Hawkeyes are ready for Notre Dame, but want to maintain their season goals. By Connor Sindberg [email protected] As the competition ramps up, head coach Layne Anderson hopes to see progress...

Taking a look at Iowa’s deep passing

Taking a look at Iowa’s deep passing

October 1, 2015

  Let’s break down a bit of film, shall we? By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Iowa’s offense has taken something of an impressive leap forward this season and much of that has...

Iowa wide receiver Tevaun Smith runs down the field avoiding a tackle by North Texas defensive back Zac Whitfield 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/Valerie Burke)

Chuckin’ it downfield

October 1, 2015

C.J. Beathard’s long ball is a weapon in a multitude of ways. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Four games into the season, one of Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard’s biggest weapons — his...

Iowa midfielder Kyrie Seying kicks the ball during the game on Friday, September 11, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 1-0. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Ripslinger rebounds after knee injury

October 1, 2015

The Davenport native is getting back on the field after taking a redshirt injury year. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] “Fake it till you make it” has been Rose Ripslinger’s motto...

Iowa swimmer jumps into the pool during media day at the CRWC on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014. The swimming team opens there season at home this Friday hosting Michigan and Nebraska. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Newbies shine in the water

October 1, 2015

Katie Wells and Kelly McNamara earned statement wins against Illinois-Chicago. By jake mosbach [email protected] When the Iowa women’s swimming and diving team defeated Illinois-Chicago last...

Wichita State Louis Cohen Boyer putts the ball after the Hawkeye-Great River Entertainment Invitational on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Iowa State won the tournament with a score of 847, 17-under, and Iowa came in third. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Putt-putt golf it’s not

October 1, 2015

Diving into the importance of putting in golf. by Rod Engblom [email protected] The classic golf saying: “driving’s for show, putting’s for dough” has some truth. It brings home the...

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