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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

Robinson, Richardson out for regular season

SCOTT MILLER October 28, 2009

Four key players — guard Dace Richardson (leg), running back Adam Robinson (high ankle sprain), safety Brett Greenwood (neck), and wide receiver Colin Sandeman (concussion) — all left Iowa’s game...

Lynch, Hoosiers face enormous challenge this weekend

BRENDAN STILES October 28, 2009

When the No. 7 Iowa Hawkeyes take on Indiana on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium, they might face a desperate opponent. Last week, the Hoosiers watched a 28-3 lead on Northwestern evaporate as the Wildcats...

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...

Rowers successful in Head of the Iowa

TRAVIS VARNER October 27, 2009

The Iowa rowing team dominated in its first home regatta since 2006, placing first in both the collegiate 4s and 8s at the Head of the Iowa on Sunday. The event attracted hundreds of screaming black-and-gold-clad...

Field hockey seniors a successful bunch

JORDAN GARRETSON October 27, 2009

Nobody wants to lose on Senior Day. And as unjust as it may seem, even some of the best classes are sent off with a loss in their home finale. The Iowa field-hockey team’s 2010 graduating class experienced...