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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

Five football Hawkeyes honored

DI STAFF July 6, 2011

Five members of the Iowa football team were placed on preseason award watch lists on Tuesday, according to a release. Sophomore running back Marcus Coker was named to the Maxwell Award list and senior...

Hawkeyes set school record in Learfield Directors’ Cup

DI STAFF July 6, 2011

The Iowa Athletics Department scored 510 points in the annual Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup during the 2010-11 college-sports year, a total good enough for 43rd place among 284 Division-I schools....

Hawkeyes’ Morris ready to lead linebackers

SETH ROBERTS July 6, 2011

In a few short weeks, Iowa football fans will get to watch linebacker James Morris zipping around the field in Kinnick Stadium. And if those same fans wait long enough, they might get to see the Solon...

Little change in Prime Time rankings

SETH ROBERTS July 5, 2011

With three games left in the Prime Time League’s regular season, The Daily Iowan examines the action to produce its second weekly team rankings. 1. Coach’s Corner/Two Rivers (4-0) Can anyone beat...

Point/counterpoint: Which league is damaging its reputation more by locking out players?

DI STAFF July 5, 2011

NFL Football is the new national pastime, and it is by far the most popular sport in the country. The NFL in particular gives fans something to look forward to all year, from fantasy-league drafts to...

Iowa sailing club making waves

CODY GREDELL July 5, 2011

Groups of amateur sailors dragged their vessels into the green water of Lake Macbride on a mild summer afternoon. While some attempted to balance themselves on their boards for windsurfing, others worked...

Lack of height not a factor for Hawkeyes’ Considine

BEN SCHUFF July 5, 2011

Every time Megan Considine steps on the basketball court, she knows she’s going to be one of the shortest players on the floor. In fact, the 5-8 guard has been within an inch or two of being the smallest...

Commentary: Nebraska’s entry beefs up Big Ten conference

SETH ROBERTS July 1, 2011

Do you know what today is? Here’s a hint: It’s a day that will be remembered as being Big and Red, which isn’t a reference to the sunburns you’ll get the moment you set foot outside. No, today...

Bluder recruit a “Logical” fit

KYLE HUGHES July 1, 2011

Incoming freshman Samantha Logic earned numerous honors in high school, and she has her sights set on a bigger one. Her goal in college is to have Iowa be named the Big Ten champion. The 5-11 guard from...

Hawkeyes highlight first Game Time rankings

BEN SCHUFF July 1, 2011

This week marks the halfway point in the Game Time League. After two weeks of play, The Daily Iowan releases its first weekly ranking of the teams. 1. Monica’s/Bob’s Your Uncle (2-0) This team has...

Iowa senior biking almost 4,000 miles for charity

BEN SCHUFF July 1, 2011

Ethan Collins is riding his bike across the country for those who can’t. The 20-year-old Iowa senior is participating in Journey of Hope, a coast-to-coast trek to raise awareness and money for people...

Hawkeye football snags Connecticut recruit

DI STAFF July 1, 2011

The Iowa football team received a commitment from defensive lineman Dean Tsopanides on Wednesday, according to a Connecticut newspaper. Dan Podheiser of the Register Citizen reported that Tsopanides,...