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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

Big Ten notebook: Coaches react to Sandusky scandal

SAM LOUWAGIE November 9, 2011

Head coaches from around the Big Ten reacted to the sex-abuse scandal surrounding the Penn State football program during the conference's weekly teleconference on Tuesday. The coaches all declined to...

Hawkeye D-Line readjusts in wake of Alvis’ injury

JORDAN GARRETSON November 9, 2011

First it was the linebackers. Now, the defensive line appears under siege. Just when Iowa's D-line appeared to return to full strength — tackle Tom Nardo returned Nov. 5 against Michigan after missing...

Yeager leads Iowa volleyball’s strong suit

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD November 9, 2011

Iowa volleyball head coach Sharon Dingman paused the bustle of a scrimmage-style drill in practice Tuesday to address the team. She reminded the Hawkeyes that Purdue's powerful outside hitter, Ariel...

Iowa field hockey earns NCAA bid

DI STAFF November 9, 2011

The Iowa field-hockey team (15-4) received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, and it will take on No. 4 Maryland (15-4) in College Park, Md., in the first round on Saturday. The game's time has...

Two Hawkeyes win swimming honors

DI STAFF November 9, 2011

Iowa swimmers Becky Stoughton and Paul Gordon were named the Division-I National Swimmers of the Week by collegeswimming.com, according to a release. Stoughton set pool records in all three of her...

Iowa’s Brant to participate in All America Golf Classic

DI STAFF November 9, 2011

Iowa golfer Chris Brant has been invited to play in the Western Refining College All-America Golf Classic in El Paso, Texas, on Nov. 20-22, according to a release. The Titleist Long Drive Contest and...

Brands announces wrestle-off times

DI STAFF November 9, 2011

The Iowa wrestling team has announced the starting times for this week's wrestle-offs. The intrasquad competition, which helps determine the team's starting lineup to open the season, will begin at...

Bench players come up big for McCaffery

BEN SCHUFF November 8, 2011

Josh Oglesby didn't hesitate. The Hawkeye freshman found himself alone on the left wing behind the 3-point line about eight and a half minutes into Iowa's exhibition opener against Northwest Missouri...

Hawkeye women seek offensive improvement

MATT COZZI November 8, 2011

Not all exhibition games result in a lopsided score, but most of them probably should. Especially when the opponent is from a lower-tier conference, let alone another division. The Iowa women's basketball...

Penn State scandal exposes more NCAA flaws

IAN MARTIN November 8, 2011

When sitting to write this column, the following Mumford and Sons lyrics played through my headphones: "My heart was never pure / And you know me / You know me / But Man is a giddy thing." Ambiguously...

Iowa men’s golf still searching for starting lineup

BEN SCHUFF November 8, 2011

Iowa men's head golf coach Mark Hankins said it himself. The Hawkeyes had a "decent" fall season but left some things to be desired. Namely, a complete team effort for one tournament. Hankins'...

Point/counterpoint: Will anyone beat LSU this season?

DI STAFF November 8, 2011

No If you're a fan of any team not named LSU, you might as well give up hopes of winning a national championship this year. There's just one team in the nation that would stand a chance against the...