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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 head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts to a play during the game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. The Ferentz family will donate $1 million to the Stead Family Childrens Hospital. (The Daily Iowan/file photo)

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz’s Press Conference — 9/22

September 22, 2015

  Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz speaks with the media each Tuesday during the football season. Every week, The Daily Iowan‘s Pregame Staff will post highlights and interesting quotes...

Thinking about Orange Bowl Hawks

Thinking about Orange Bowl Hawks

September 22, 2015

Iowa is off to its first 3-0 start since 2009. How does this year’s team stack up with the last great Hawkeye group? By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] Don’t look now, but the Hawkeye...

Iowa defender Chandler Ackers hits the ball at Grant Field on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 7-1. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Field hockey shrugs off doubts

September 22, 2015

Iowa field hockey goes 4-1 at home and looks ahead. By Mario Williams [email protected] Before the 2015-16 season kicked off, the stars were not aligned for the Iowa field-hockey team. Its...

Diane Thomason hands Iowa golfer Jessica Ip her first place trophy after the Diane Thomason Invitational at Finkbine on Sunday, Sept. 13, 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)

Ip stays focused after record

September 22, 2015

Iowa sophomore golfer Jessica Ip, who shone last weekend, credits hard work. By Jake Mosbach [email protected] As Hawkeye golfer Jessica Ip sank the final putt to win last weekend’s Diane...

Who is the most impressive NFL player?

Who is the most impressive NFL player?

September 22, 2015

Rob Gronkowski It should surprise approximately no one that Gronk already has been one of the brightest stars of the young NFL season. He had 5 receptions for 94 yards and 3 touchdowns against Pittsburgh...

Iowas Annette Dohanics serves during a doubles match at Carver-Hawkeye Arena 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)

Young tennis squad set to serve

September 22, 2015

By Mason Clarke [email protected] Excitement and anticipation surround the Iowa women’s tennis team as its autumn competition begins. The 2015-16 squad is very young, with five newcomers making...

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) passes against Pittsburgh in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes beat the Panthers, 27-24. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

First-half adjustment aids Hawks

September 21, 2015

When Iowa started throwing over the middle, the whole offense opened up against Pitt. By Charlie Green [email protected] It took Iowa’s offense awhile to get going on the evening of Sept....

Brett Greenwood walks towards the field at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. Greenwood was named an honorary team captain on Saturday. Greenwood suffered from a heart condition and when he recovered it left him with neurological issues. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Stunning return for Greenwood

September 21, 2015

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Former Iowa defensive back Brett Greenwood leading the swarm of Hawkeye football players out of Kinnick’s tunnel is a scene that will likely remain forever...

Hawkeye quarterback C.J. Beathard gets a pass off under pressure from Pittsburghs Rori Biair on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. Beathard was only sacked once during the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 27-24 on a last second field goal. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Highlights from Iowa-Pittsburgh

September 21, 2015

    The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Pittsburgh 27-24 in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. The game included a touching moment featuring former Hawkeye Brett Greenwood, a patient offense, and of course,...

Green Bay Packers Mike Daniels tries to stop Seattle Seahawks Russell Wilson (3) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Hawks in the NFL: Week 2

September 21, 2015

  Every week, DI football reporter Charlie Green will provide updates on all former Iowa football players in the NFL.  By Charlie Green [email protected] Jonathan Babineaux, DT,...

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Jordan Canzeri (33) scores a touchdown against Pittsburgh in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes beat the Panthers, 27-24. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Payne: Perfection rages in Kinnick

Danny Payne, [email protected] September 21, 2015

Perhaps former Hawkeye linebacker Pat Angerer said it best. “What a perfect night,” he tweeted following Iowa’s 27-24 win Sept. 19. His words are simple — four plain words you hear on a daily...

The Iowa field hockey team celebrates after scoring against Rutgers at Grant Field on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015. Iowa won against Rutgers, 4-3. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Field-Hockey dumps Rutgers, Missouri State

September 21, 2015

The Iowa field-hockey team improved to 6-3 after wins against Rutgers and Missouri State. By Mario Williams [email protected] The Iowa field-hockey team closed its five-game home stand with...

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