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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

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Fantasy Football Pickups Week 4

Bill Cooney September 29, 2015

Metro Editor Bill Cooney gives his fantasy-football pickups for Week 4 of the NFL season. The NFL season is only three weeks old and already we have seen a years worth of injuries. Teams have begun...

Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Chad Greenway (52) runs for a touchdown after an interception of a pass from San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) in the second half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Hawks in the NFL: Week 3

September 28, 2015

  Check in on the status of former Iowa football players in this weekly segment. By Charlie Green [email protected] Jonathan Babineaux, DT, Atlanta Falcons The Falcons gave up...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley attempts to avoid a tackle by North Texas defensive back Kishawn McClain 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)

Hawkeyes definitely in shape

September 28, 2015

Although it was North Texas, Iowa benefited from facing a fast-paced offense. By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] Iowa’s 62-16 trouncing of North Texas Sept. 26 was a long one. Games that...

Iowa outside linbacker Cole Fisher tackles North Texas running back Jeffrey Wilson with the help from Iowa defensive back Anthony Gair 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/Margaret Kispert)

Hansen: Schedule not so mean

September 28, 2015

Iowa’s strength of schedule leaves much to be desired. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] The crowd of 56,401 that watched Iowa beat North Texas on Saturday, Sept. 26, was the smallest home...

Soccer drops 2 to ranked squads

Soccer drops 2 to ranked squads

September 28, 2015

The Hawkeyes go 0-2 in their first two Big Ten home games of the season. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Two top-tier opponents paid a visit to Iowa City and handed the Iowa soccer...

Iowa volleyball players talk with head coach Bond Shymansky before the Hawkeye-Bulldog match in Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015. Iowa defeated Gardner-Webb, 3-0. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)

Nebraska spikes Volleyball again

September 28, 2015

The Hawkeyes were swept by the Huskers for the second time in four days. By Kyle Mann [email protected] The Hawkeye volleyball team, playing its second match against No. 4 Nebraska in four days on...

Iowa golfer Jack Homgern practices his swing during practice at Finkbine on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. Each golfer has their own person swing thats different from any other one golfers swing. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawks, Knoll rule tournament

September 28, 2015

Hawkeyes ace the test at the Golfweek Conference Challenge . By Rod Engblom [email protected] The Hawkeye men’s golf team went low at the Golfweek Conference Challenge at Spirit Hollow...

Iowa and Kent State high-five after the game at Grant Field on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 7-1. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Field hockey splits in Indiana

September 28, 2015

The Iowa field-hockey team dumped Ball State but fell to Indiana. By Mario Williams [email protected] The Iowa field-hockey team competed on the road this past weekend against Indiana and Ball...

Iowa golfer Briana Midkiff drives the ball during the Diane Thomason Invitational at Finkbine on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. The Hawkeyes finished a three-round with 888, 25-over par with Rutgers finished second 18 strokes behind Iowa. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kipsert)

Women’s golf heads to its second tournament

September 28, 2015

The Hawkeyes will head to Columbia, Missouri, for Johnie Imes Invitational. By Jake Mosbach [email protected] Excellent depth could be the key for the Hawkeye women’s golf team as it tackles...

Iowa tennis player Stieg Marten during the Iowa-Marquette match in the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. Marten won over Marquettess Andre Romanello, 2-1. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Eagles, 7-0. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Men’s tennis so-so in Michigan

Blake Dowson, [email protected] September 28, 2015

Three Hawkeye men’s tennis players traveled to Kalamazoo, Michigan, this past weekend to compete in the Western Michigan Invitational but did not fare so well as they had hoped Junior Nils Hallestrand...

Iowa swimmer Chris Dawson competes in the 500-yard free during the second day of the Mens Big Ten Swimming and Diving Championship in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015. Dawson finished with a time of 4:23.65. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Swimmers churn to victories

September 28, 2015

The Hawkeye swimming and diving teams beat Illinois-Chicago By Blake Dowson and Jake Mosbach [email protected] and [email protected] The Iowa men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams...

Iowas Annette Dohanics serves during a doubles match at the Tennis Complex on Friday, April 10, 2015. Dohanics and McCulloch defeated Blik and Kisialeva, 8-3. Ohio State defeated Iowa, 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Women’s tennis holds its own

September 28, 2015

In a tournament loaded with several of the top programs in the nation, the Iowa women’s tennis team held its own at the Furman Fall Classic this past weekend. The Hawkeyes posted a losing record overall,...

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