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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

Point/Counterpoint: Which win over Penn State was bigger?

DI SPORTS STAFF September 29, 2009

2008 Sure, Iowa’s recent 21-10 victory over then-No. 5 Penn State had the hype. It had two undefeated teams, the prime-time TV coverage, ESPN “Gameday.” It was on the road in front of 109,316...

Linebacker Angerer honored

DI SPORTS STAFF September 29, 2009

One day after being named the Big Ten’s Defensive Player of the Week, Iowa senior linebacker Pat Angerer was named the Lott Trophy IMPACT Player of the Week. He garnered the second weekly accolade after...

Sigma Chi hopes to repeat

TRAVIS VARNER September 29, 2009

One year ago, Sigma Chi stood atop the flag-football fraternity league as champions. Now, the players hope to repeat that success even though none of them played a single down of high-school football. They...

Tots takes sand volleyball championship

IAN MARTIN September 29, 2009

Sand volleyball usually invokes images of a sandy court and a sun shining as players work on their tans. But sand volleyball in Iowa City on a late September night is no walk on the beach. Amid wind...

Hawkeyes silence doubters, look to avoid possible trap

BRENDAN STILES September 29, 2009

Before even getting on a plane to State College, Pa., last week, the Iowa Hawkeyes heard their game with Penn State would be ugly. They heard that the “White House” on display inside Beaver Stadium...

Rowing starts season strong

TRAVIS VARNER September 29, 2009

The Iowa rowing team started its season with a clean sweep, capturing first place in all three events at the Head of the Des Moines regatta on Sept. 26. The Hawkeyes finished first in both the collegiate...

Strong second half propels Hawkeyes again

BRENDAN STILES September 28, 2009

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Once again, Iowa got off to a slow start. Once again, the Hawkeyes made adjustments. And once again, the Hawkeyes were able to dominant in the second half en route to victory, this...

A quarter for the ages

BRENDAN STILES September 28, 2009

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — I’m not going to even attempt sugarcoating what I’m about to say. The fourth quarter of Iowa’s 21-10 win over No. 5 Penn State on Saturday was the most significant quarter...

Men’s golf ready for VCU Shootout

CLARK CAHILL September 28, 2009

Iowa men’s golf head coach Mark Hankins has had a consistent goal heading into the team’s tournaments this season — finish in the top five. So far, so good. The Hawkeyes placed second in the Golfweek...

Soccer teammates stick together

ROBBIE LEHMAN September 28, 2009

Recruiting elite-level athletes is never far from a college coach’s mind. But sometimes, the best talent can be found right in one’s backyard. The Iowa soccer team has players from 13 states and...

Women’s tennis anoints captains

PATRICK RAFFERTY September 28, 2009

One thing the Iowa women’s tennis team will not have to worry about this season is leadership. Seniors Merel Beelen and Kelcie Klockenga have been chosen to represent the Hawkeyes as team captains...

Iowa jumps to No. 13, 2 Hawks honored

DI SPORTS STAFF September 28, 2009

Not even 24 hours after Iowa shocked No. 5 Penn State in State College, Pa., plenty of news came from the football team. First, the Hawkeyes skyrocketed all the way to No. 13 in the AP poll and No. 17...