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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

Weisman likely to take undrafted route to NFL

CHARLIE GREEN April 27, 2015

Only two fullbacks worked out at the NFL Combine in February in Indianapolis. Former Iowa workhorse Mark Weisman was not one of them. Despite being one of the most productive rushers in school history,...

Hawks at best with backs against the wall

RYAN RODRIGUEZ April 27, 2015

Jimmy Frankos stood calmly in the batter’s box, the bat on his shoulders as Nebraska pitcher Garrett King wound up and delivered the 3-2 pitch. Ping. A high bloop single into shallow left field,...

Troubles arise for Hawkeye relay teams

COURTNEY BAUMANN April 27, 2015

DES MOINES — Director of Track and Field Joey Woody has made it clear what he wants his team to be known for ­— great 4x100 and 4x400-meter relay teams. The Hawkeyes’ weekend at the Drake...

Gopher pitching stifles Hawks

CHARLIE GREEN April 27, 2015

Iowa softball has seen better days. The team capped off its series at No. 12 Minnesota with a 9-0 mercy-rule defeat on Sunday, likely happy just to put a miserable weekend in its rearview mirror. “It’s...

Schaake wins Big Ten Championship, Hawkeyes finish second

KYLE MANN April 27, 2015

The Iowa men’s golf team traveled to the Big Ten Championships this weekend, and the return trip from Victoria National Golf Club in Newburgh, Indiana might even be a little better than they expected....

Hawkeyes wrap up Big Tens

ROD ENGBLOM April 27, 2015

After three days of play, the Iowa women’s golf team wrapped up the Big Ten Championships in 10th place out of 14 teams, finishing behind Illinois by 3 strokes.  The team tallied a final score...

Big Tens at Indianapolis

ROD ENGBLOM April 24, 2015

After a rough tournament at Ohio State, the Iowa women’s golf team will seek redemption this weekend at the Big Ten Tournament, to be held at the Fort Golf Resort in Indianapolis.  Coming off...

Back together again at Drake

MARIO WILLIAMS April 24, 2015

Athletes start somewhere before competing on the collegiate level, and for three Iowa sprinters — Jared Ganschow, James Harrington, and Brendan Thompson — it started at the Drake Relays. This weekend,...

Buy or Sell in the Drake Relays

Buy or Sell: Iowa will find more success in their relays than individual events. Courtney Baumann: Sell. Iowa’s relay teams are up against some tough competition. With relay powerhouses such as Arizona...

Confidence has allowed Hickman to blossom on the mound for Iowa

RYAN RODRIGUEZ April 24, 2015

Confidence is the ability to win games before they have started, the willingness to get back up after failing and do the same thing to come out on top the next time around. Confidence is bold. The tenacity...

Three things to watch at Kinnick Saturday

DANNY PAYNE April 24, 2015

The Iowa football team is scheduled to have its final practice of the spring at 1 p.m. Saturday in Kinnick Stadium. To preview that event, the DI has three things to watch Saturday. What is the balance...

Iowa beats Wisconsin, gets Illinois next

BLAKE DOWSON April 24, 2015

The Iowa men’s tennis team lives to fight another day after a 4-0-blowout victory over Wisconsin in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday. Although it’s only one match, Iowa...

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