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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

Hawkeyes still seek offensive balance after no-huddle success

JORDAN GARRETSON September 21, 2011

Iowa's offense was stagnant for most of its game against Pittsburgh on Sept. 17. Then came the no-huddle, and everything changed. The Hawkeyes scored touchdowns on four-straight drives and won as James...

Big Ten notebook: Conference coaches seek improvement

SETH ROBERTS September 21, 2011

Despite winning nine of 12 games, the Big Ten struggled as a whole in the third weekend of the 2011 season. Ohio State was pounded by Miami (Fla.), to the point that the Buckeyes dropped out of the Associated...

Freshman goalkeepers learn behind Iowa’s all-time win leader

BEN WOLFSON September 21, 2011

This season, the Iowa soccer team has played 830 minutes of game time. So far, senior goalkeeper Emily Moran has played in more than 750 of those available minutes, while freshmen goalkeepers Caitlin...

Bolivian freshman tennis player adapts to change

RYAN MURPHY September 21, 2011

Coming to a different country to play a sport is a challenge — especially when you're forced to play that game differently. Freshman tennis player Andres Estenssoro, a native of Santa Cruz, Bolivia,...

Iowa spirit squad no fair-weather volleyball fans

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD September 21, 2011

Iowa fans have packed Kinnick Stadium for two home games this fall, with an average attendance of 70,585 people. Iowa volleyball games, meanwhile, have an average attendance of 990 so far this season. But...

Intramurals: Dirty Money Island knocks off Matt Chandler in overtime

ALEX FRENCH September 21, 2011

Tuesday night's early evening intramural flag-football game was an offensive thriller that took overtime to decide, as Dirty Money Island defeated Matt Chandler's Team, 31-25.   Dirty Money's offensive...

Hawkeye diving coach receives award from Team USA

DI STAFF September 21, 2011

Longtime Iowa diving coach Bob Rydze received the Glenn McCormick Award from USA Diving on Sept. 17, according to a release. The award is given to individuals who make outstanding contributions to the...

Point/counterpoint: Should the Big Ten become a super conference?

DI STAFF September 20, 2011

Yes Just when it looked like conference expansion may have been put on hold for a few years, the topic has again taken center stage in college athletics. Texas A&M, the Big 12, and the SEC continue...

Hawkeye baseball hires two coaches

DI STAFF September 20, 2011

The Iowa baseball team will have two new aides in the spring, head coach Jack Dahm announced on Monday. Former Hawkeye catcher and first baseman Dusty Napoleon will serve as an undergraduate assistant...

Vandenberg garners conference accolades

DI STAFF September 20, 2011

After directing the largest comeback in Iowa football history against Pittsburgh on Sept. 17, quarterback James Vandenberg has earned numerous honors, including Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week. In...

Linebacker Davis leaves Iowa football team

DI STAFF September 20, 2011

Iowa linebacker Bruce Davis has left the football team, head coach Kirk Ferentz announced in a release on Monday afternoon. Davis remains on track to graduate from the Iowa in December. The Cleveland...

Comeback therapeutic for Hawkeyes

JORDAN GARRETSON September 20, 2011

Through just three games, the Iowa football team has abundant areas of concern. The running game has been unreliable, averaging 127.3 yards a game — the second-worst mark in the Big Ten. The defense...