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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

Point/Counterpoint: Halfway Heisman favorites

DI STAFF October 16, 2012

Quarterback Geno Smith, West Virginia Geno Smith reminds me a lot of Robert Griffin III. They both have superior playmaking abilities, and they instantly raise the caliber of any team they’re on,...

Australian tennis player enjoys being a fan of the sport as much as playing

KEVIN GLUECK October 16, 2012

Most athletes are very knowledgeable about their sport. But none may be more of a nut for the sport they play than Iowa men’s tennis redshirt freshman Rob Trower. “There’s probably nobody...

Solid start for freshman men’s golf trio at Ball State tourney

DI STAFF October 16, 2012

Iowa men’s golf had three players in the top 25 after the first round of play in the Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational hosted by Ball State at the Delaware Country Club in Muncie, Ind., on Monday. Freshmen...

Weisman left off depth chart after injury against Michigan St.

DI STAFF October 16, 2012

Mark Weisman’s game-tying touchdown in the final minute against Michigan State may have come at a steep cost. The sophomore running back injured his ankle on the play and is not listed on the weekly...

Meyer, Hitchens earn awards after double-overtime win

DI STAFF October 16, 2012

Placekicker Mike Meyer and linebacker Anthony Hitchens both earned recognition after Iowa’s 19-16 victory over Michigan State in double-overtime on Oct. 13. Meyer, a junior from Dubuque, made all...

Iowa’s d-line stops Michigan State running back from running over the Hawkeyes

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD October 15, 2012

EAST LANSING, MICH. — Le’Veon Bell averaged 4.5 yards per rush attempt prior to facing the Hawkeyes on Oct. 13. The running back was used to nabbing numerous long runs, wriggling out from defenders...

Commentary: Can’t Hyde the truth, Micah can play

SAM LOUWAGIE October 15, 2012

EAST LANSING, MICH. — The Hawkeyes could not afford to play without Micah Hyde. The senior cornerback got the wind knocked out of him when a Michigan State player landed on him in the final minute...

Pair of losses eliminates Iowa soccer from Big Ten title chase

TOM CLOS October 15, 2012

The Iowa soccer team entered this past weekend needing to sweep both of its matches to keep any chances of a Big Ten Championship alive. But Iowa (11-2-4, 2-3-3 Big Ten) suffered back-to-back losses for...

Iowa men’s golfers to face many firsts in Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational

TOMMY REINKING October 15, 2012

The Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational, hosted by Ball State University at Delaware Country Club in Muncie, Ind., will be a new experience for two Iowa men’s golfers. Freshmen Voramate Aussarassakorn...

Swim intrasquad meet dominated by youngsters

JALYN SOUCHEK October 15, 2012

The pool area at the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center was bustling this past weekend as the swimming and diving season began. Iowa’s swimmers competed against one another in the annual Black...

Iowa Volleyball drops two games over the weekend

DI STAFF October 15, 2012

The Iowa volleyball team fell in two-straight games to No. 10 Minnesota (3-1) and Wisconsin (3-2). The Hawkeyes only won three sets over the weekend in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes’ stamina...

Iowa field hockey drops its first conference game

DI STAFF October 15, 2012

In a battle of the Big Ten’s best offense against the Big Ten’s best defense, No. 11 Iowa was overwhelmed by the No. 7 Nittany Lion attack. Penn State earned an emphatic 5-1 win over the Field...