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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

Ferentz lauds incoming Hawkeyes

JORDAN GARRETSON February 3, 2011

Twenty-four new players will join the Iowa football family next season. Iowa has received letters of intent from 23 of those players as of Wednesday night, with another expected soon from Johnny Lowdermilk. Head...

Men’s basketball beats Michigan State by 20

IAN MARTIN February 3, 2011

It may have been cold outside, but the Hawkeyes were hot inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday. The Iowa basketball team defeated Michigan State with a barrage of points in the first half and a consistent...

Gatens worth 1,000 points

SETH ROBERTS February 3, 2011

Matt Gatens has been a fixture of Iowa basketball for years. His father played for the Hawkeyes in the 1970s, and the younger Gatens orally committed to the Black and Gold when he was in ninth grade....

Marion’s return boosts Iowa wrestling

J.T. BUGOS February 3, 2011

Nine months ago, Montell Marion was figuratively thrown on his back: He was suspended from the Iowa wrestling team after being arrested for allegedly driving drunk in downtown Iowa City. Four days ago,...

Hawkeye women play at Purdue tonight

MATT COZZI February 3, 2011

Lisa Bluder thinks the Big Ten is the best women’s basketball conference in America. Take a quick look at the conference standings as of Wednesday, and the veteran head coach is probably right. Eight...

Iowa gymnast toppling school records

RYAN MURPHY February 3, 2011

After the Jan. 22 meet against Illinois-Chicago, men’s gymnastics head coach JD Reive didn’t even know an Iowa record had been set. Two days later, Reive learned that sophomore Anton Gryshayev had...

Football to haul in latest batch of Hawkeyes

JORDAN GARRETSON February 2, 2011

Iowa may have slid to a disappointing 8-5 record this past season, but the Hawks certainly didn’t slide on the recruiting trail. Head coach Kirk Ferentz appears to have reeled in arguably his best batch...

Hamilton hopes to be next tight end star

JORDAN GARRETSON February 2, 2011

Ray Hamilton wants to the best at everything he does. Everything. “Anything I do, whether we’re sitting at home playing a video game, competing in school, anything — my competitive nature is high...

Iowa lands athletic offensive guard in Blythe

JORDAN GARRETSON February 2, 2011

Football may not be Austin Blythe’s best sport, but that’s what he’s coming to Iowa City to play. The 6-3, 280-pound offensive guard is expected to sign with the Hawkeyes today. It’s a safe bet...

Hawks look for signature win against Michigan State

IAN MARTIN February 2, 2011

Much like Punxsutawney Phil, the Iowa basketball team will try to answer a major question this Groundhog Day. Will they or won’t they finally pull off a major conference win? While America’s favorite...

Freeman and Rydze take fourth at diving nationals

MAGGIE CUNNINGHAM February 2, 2011

Parading onto the pool deck wearing similar black T-shirts with Tigerhawks across their backs, Iowa seniors Deidre Freeman and Veronica Rydze focused for the finals of the 3-meter synchronized dive at...

McDonough named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week

DI STAFF February 2, 2011

Iowa wrestler Matt McDonough has been named the Big Ten’s Wrestler of the Week Tuesday. The sophomore pinned the Wildcats’ then-No. 1 Brandon Precin on Jan. 28 to avenge an earlier loss to Precin...