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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

Commentary: Big Ten looks like a one-team conference

SETH ROBERTS October 3, 2011

Jared Crick sat with his elbows on a round table at Big Ten media days in July, dwarfing the dozen journalists seated around him. The enormous Nebraska defensive lineman smiled when asked about the prospect...

Iowa men’s golf finishes fourth at Duke

BEN SCHUFF October 3, 2011

The Iowa men's golf team rode strong showings by Steven Ihm and Barrett Kelpin to a fourth-place finish at the Rod Myers Invitational on Sunday. Iowa finished at 19-over 883 in the two-day event. The...

Iowa soccer rebounds from first loss of season

BEN WOLFSON October 3, 2011

Fewer than two minutes remained in Sunday's Iowa soccer game, and the Hawkeyes led by a goal. The 582 fans in attendance could smell blood, and they began pounding on the bleachers. A chant of "Let's...

Hawkeye field hockey drops second straight

DI STAFF October 3, 2011

No. 12 Iowa fell to No. 14 Michigan, 2-0, on Oct. 1 at Ocker Field in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Hawkeyes' second-straight loss drops their record to 8-3 (1-2 Big Ten). Iowa lost to Penn State, 3-0, in Iowa...

Iowa volleyball falls to 0-4 in Big Ten games

DI STAFF October 3, 2011

The Iowa volleyball team dropped a pair of matches in the state of Michigan over the weekend to fall to 10-7 on the season and 0-4 in Big Ten play. The Hawkeyes have lost four-straight matches and are...

Women’s cross-country wins Loyola Lakefront Invitational

DI STAFF October 3, 2011

The Iowa women's cross-country team turned in a crushing performance at the Loyola Lakefront Invitational on Oct. 1. Six Hawkeyes turned in top-10 finishes, and with the Black and Gold turning in a team...

Iowa rowing performs well in first race

DI STAFF October 3, 2011

The Iowa rowing team returned to Iowa City on Sunday after a successful weekend at the Head of the Oklahoma race in Oklahoma City. The Hawkeyes had two Varsity 8 boats and one Varsity 4 boat qualify for...

Men’s tennis begins play in Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-American Championships

DI STAFF October 3, 2011

Will Vasos advanced to the qualifying stage of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-American Championships on Sunday in Tulsa, Okla. The senior won two matches on Sunday to advance to the qualifying...

Women’s tennis grows up in final day of tournament

DI STAFF October 3, 2011

The Iowa women's tennis team struggled at the beginning of the Wildcat Invitational, but bounced back to have a positive final day in the tournament this weekend. The first days of the tournament, held...

Canzeri emerges as option in Iowa run game

JORDAN GARRETSON September 30, 2011

Kirk Ferentz was a little worried. He couldn't help it when he elected to send Jordan Canzeri, his 5-9, 172-pound true freshman running back, in for his first career carry. "One of our concerns...

Freshmen soccer players long-time teammates

BEN WOLFSON September 30, 2011

Iowa soccer freshmen Mel Pickert and Katie Brown have started every game as a center-back tandem on the defensive line this season. The transition to anchor the defense has been easy for Pickert and Brown...

Iowa field hockey looks to rebound at Michigan

NICK SZAFRANSKI September 30, 2011

Losses have been few and far between for the Iowa field-hockey team this season. The Hawkeyes reeled off seven-straight wins after losing, 2-0, to No. 2 North Carolina on Aug. 28. The No. 12 Hawkeyes...