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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

Hawkeye wrestler Burak gets ready for “big time.”

SAM LOUWAGIE November 27, 2012

Nathan Burak is not a typical true freshman. But that doesn’t mean he didn’t have a case of nerves before his first match in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Burak made his début in a Hawkeye singlet...

Charity stripe plays a big role in Iowa women’s upset

CODY GOODWIN November 26, 2012

Following the heartbreaking, buzzer-beating 66-65 loss to Florida International on Nov. 23, Iowa needed a quick rebound. Head coach Lisa Bluder said her women’s basketball team needed a close win...

Iowa wrestlers dominate Iowa City Duals

CODY GOODWIN November 26, 2012

The most telling part of the Iowa City Duals on Nov. 24 came away from the mat, when former Iowa Sports Information Director Phil Haddy forgot his public-address microphone was still on. Tony Ramos had...

Running back Hill charged with OWI

DI STAFF November 26, 2012

Iowa running back Barkley Hill was arrested on Nov. 24 for operating while intoxicated. The freshman from Denver, Iowa, was charged at 1:45 a.m. in Black Hawk County with first-offense OWI; he will be...

While You Were Away: Hawkeye Sports

DI STAFF November 26, 2012

Men’s basketball The Hawkeyes went 2-1 over Thanksgiving break, erasing a large deficit for one win and shooting poorly in their only loss. Iowa came back from down 23 to defeat Gardner-Webb, 65-56,...

Senior season didn’t go how Vandenberg, Davis ‘drew it up’

BEN ROSS November 26, 2012

When a Nebraska defender intercepted James Vandenberg’s final pass in a Hawkeye uniform on Nov. 23, it seemed like a cruel ending. But as the senior quarterback said after the game, it was also a...

Commentary: No improvement from Hawkeye offense

SAM LOUWAGIE November 26, 2012

C.J. Fiedorowicz’s long sigh said it all. The Iowa tight end was asked if the team’s offense had improved over the course of the 2012 season. He paused. He looked up at the ceiling. “Um...

Iowa volleyball wraps up season with loss and a forgettable streak

CARLOS SOSA November 26, 2012

The Iowa volleyball team concluded its season on Nov. 24 with an admirable performance against Illinois. The Fighting Illini (14-16, 8-12) won in straight sets (26-24, 25-18, 25-20), but throughout the...

Marble, White tag team in Iowa men’s hoops 66-36 victory

TORK MASON November 16, 2012

The ball left Devyn Marble’s hand. It hit the front end of the rim and bounced off the top of the backboard before falling through the net for another 3 points midway through the second half. Marble...

Turnovers, shooting, still issues in Hawkeyes’ victory over Howard

TOM CLOS November 16, 2012

Expect the game tape from Iowa’s victory over Howard to make the rounds throughout Big Ten country before conference play opens in January. Because whatever the Bison were doing defensively, conference...

Denard Robinson uncertainty poses challenge for Hawkeyes

BEN ROSS November 16, 2012

It’s hard enough to prepare for a quarterback such as Denard Robinson. But the task gets even harder when a team has to prepare for Devin Gardner as well. Iowa has beaten Robinson and the Wolverines...

Gilman, Clark “nip at the heels” of Iowa wrestling’s McDonough

SAM LOUWAGIE November 16, 2012

Thomas Gilman knows by now it isn’t always a good idea to take down Matt McDonough in practice. Sure, it’s nice to know he can score on a two-time NCAA champion. But it also means he can...