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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: The familiar helps Hawkeyes with the unfamiliar

AMIE KIEHN October 28, 2009

I have no idea what it is like to play college football. For some of you, that might be obvious, despite my incredible foray in creating awesome touchdown celebrations. (I got it on lock Ochocinco.) I...

New cricket club hopes to spread the sport

IAN MARTIN October 28, 2009

“I was born Hindu, but converted to cricket,” says Ankush Bhasin. A UI graduate student, Bhasin is one of the millions of people who have fallen in love with one of the most popular sports on Earth. But...

Point/Counterpoint: Which catch had more significance?

DI SPORTS STAFF October 28, 2009

Stanzi-to-McNutt Drew Tate’s touchdown pass to Warren Holloway will always have a special place in Hawkeye fans’ memories. But Ricky Stanzi’s touchdown pass to Marvin McNutt in the final seconds...

Commentary: Limbaugh deserved NFL ownership consideration

PATRICK BIGSBY October 28, 2009

Rush Limbaugh is a despicable racist and, as such, has acquired a small fortune by hatemongering, spewing vitriol, and pandering to and encouraging ignorance. So what, exactly, disqualifies him from NFL...

Harriers fight through injuries

SEAN MORGAN October 28, 2009

Through a quick analysis of the Iowa men’s cross-country team, one might assume the Hawkeyes are somewhere near the bottom of both the national and Big Ten barrels. Injuries this season have hampered...

Iowa men’s golfers use unique ball markings

CLARK CAHILL October 28, 2009

Though golfers mostly succeed by having exceptional mental toughness mixed with physical ability, it may surprise some to learn a tiny detail on a golf ball can make a significant difference. Not only...

Men’s golf finishes 3rd

DI SPORTS STAFF October 28, 2009

Rainstorms and a postponed round couldn’t keep the Iowa men’s golf team from finishing in the top three at the Baylor Intercollegiate in Dallas on Tuesday. Iowa shot five-over-par in the final round,...

UISC moves on in flag-football playoffs

MITCH SMITH October 28, 2009

UISC looks poised to make another run at the flag-football All-University Championship — and the players aren’t hiding it. “We assumed we would be here,” UISC player Reed McManigal said. “I...

Hawkeye great Lester donates $100,000

DI SPORTS STAFF October 27, 2009

Former Iowa basketball legend Ronnie Lester donated $100,000 to support enhancements for Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The UIFoundation is seeking $20 million in a campaign to renovate the arena. Lester put...

RMFG defeats Pup ’N’ Suds

MATT SCHOMMER October 27, 2009

There was a lot of laundry on the muddy Hawkeye Recreation Fields on Monday night. Flags and soiled jerseys littered the field following RMFG’s 7-0 victory over Pup ’N’ Suds. It wasn’t the cold...

DCD advances to second round

TRAVIS VARNER October 27, 2009

They say defense wins championships in football. DCD hopes the sports cliché carries over to the flag-football game as well. DCD only allowed its second touchdown this flag-football season in its first-round...

Hawks laud Stanzi

BRENDAN STILES October 27, 2009

What came as a pleasant shock to Iowa football fans didn’t surprise those closest to the action. Despite the Iowa defense making critical stops throughout the majority of the game last weekend at Michigan...