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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

New cross-training techniques for rowing

AMY TIFFANY November 18, 2010

"This is tough, Hawkeyes," head coach Mandi Kowal shouted to push the Iowa rowing team as the members ran up and down 10 sections of Kinnick Stadium — from field level all the way to the press...

Hawkeyes stagnant near end of season

SAM LOUWAGIE November 18, 2010

The Iowa men's cross-country team's goals seemed perfectly within reach on Oct. 15. The Hawkeyes had just dominated the Bradley Classic with a 38-point victory, and 10 runners set personal bests. The...

Women harriers inconsistent

MAGGIE CUNNINGHAM November 18, 2010

The women's cross-country team began the 2010 season emphasizing the value of teamwork. Working together, however, was not enough to allow the Hawkeyes to rebound from the 2009 season and reach their...

Ferentz dismisses expectations, shuts off ‘outside noise’

SCOTT MILLER November 17, 2010

Kirk Ferentz knew the question was coming. In fact, he was surprised it took so long. Ten minutes into his Tuesday meeting with the media, Iowa's 12-year head coach was asked about his team "underperforming"...

Defense leads to McCaffery’s first win at Iowa

SETH ROBERTS November 17, 2010

Winning doesn't have to be pretty. The Iowa men's basketball team (1-1) proved that much Tuesday night, defeating Louisiana-Monroe (0-2), 68-40, in a game in which the two teams combined for 48 turnovers...

McCaffery’s vocal demeanor shows in victory

IAN MARTIN November 17, 2010

For months, the differences between Fran McCaffery and Todd Lickliter have been hashed out. But while the style of play is what's gotten the most media attention, the difference in energy between the coaches...

Good bench play aids Iowa women’s thrashing of Bradley

MATT COZZI November 17, 2010

Hannah Draxten was questionable heading into Tuesday night's game against Bradley, but after the final buzzer, there was no question about what kind of an effect she had had. Draxten, who had recurring...

Alexander inspires excellence

JON FRANK November 17, 2010

With just over seven minutes left in the second half, Kachine Alexander saw an opening to slash to the basket. The All-Big Ten guard gunned for the hoop with a tenacity only she can bring to the court....

Big Ten Notebook: Wildcats and Fighting Illini ready for Wrigleyville showdown

MITCH SMITH November 17, 2010

The last time Illinois and Northwestern faced each other at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs' World Series title drought was only 15 years old. Illinois bested the Wildcats, 29-0, on Oct. 27, 1923, in...

Men’s hoops ready to start over

SETH ROBERTS November 16, 2010

Iowa's first game under Fran McCaffery was called a clean slate for the men's basketball program, but it didn't go quite as planned. Maybe tonight's game will be a fresh start to the fresh start. The...

Men’s hoops signs Ohio forward White

DI STAFF November 16, 2010

Ohio native Aaron White signed a national letter of intent to play for the Hawkeyes on Monday, head coach Fran McCaffery said. White orally committed in October. The first-year head coach applauded the...

Point/Counterpoint: Which position was most responsible for Iowa’s loss to Northwestern?

DI STAFF November 16, 2010

Defensive line As Dan Persa scrambled around a collapsing pocket during Northwestern's Nov. 13 game against the Hawkeyes, he continually was able to escape Iowa's Adrian Clayborn, Christian Ballard, Karl...