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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 concerned about Michigan’s Forcier

SCOTT MILLER October 7, 2009

Note to Tate Forcier: You’ve caught Kirk Ferentz’s attention in a big way. Calling Forcier unusual, impressive, and “really good,” the 11-year Iowa head coach seemingly spent more time talking...

Commentary: Game day routine needs overhaul

JON LINDER October 7, 2009

No place on Earth is more special to me than Kinnick Stadium. Raised to love the Black and Gold, I’ve seen my fair share of Iowa football games over the past 20 years. I’ve seen Tim Dwight change...

Rodriguez likes Iowa ‘D’

BRENDAN STILES October 7, 2009

When the Michigan Wolverines come to Kinnick Stadium on Saturday night, they’ll enter on a down note. In September, Michigan wasn’t flawless but advanced through the month unscathed with a 4-0 mark....

Sophomore harrier considered a rising star

MICHELE DANNO October 7, 2009

Despite being female, Iowa sophomore harrier Brooke Eilers started her running career competing against guys. She has come a long way since then, placing first for the Iowa women’s cross-country team...

Men’s golf ties for sixth

DI SPORTS STAFF October 7, 2009

The streak has ended. After finishing in the top five in each of its three tournaments this season, the Iowa men’s golf team ended tied for sixth place in the Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic with a...

Women’s golf finishes 16th at Missouri

DI SPORTS STAFF October 7, 2009

The Iowa women’s golf team wrapped up the second and third rounds of play on Tuesday at the Johnnie Imes Invitational in Columbia, Mo. The Hawkeyes finished 16th out of 18 teams with a three-round score...

Hawkeyes seeking improvement before Homecoming bout with Michigan

BRENDAN STILES October 6, 2009

When the Iowa Hawkeyes left the field after a 24-21 victory over Arkansas State, Kirk Ferentz told his team inside the locker room that winning isn’t easy. While many on the outside believed that the...

Commentary: Senior trio flourishes in new roles

JORDAN GARRETSON October 6, 2009

The term “heart and soul” is often overused in sports. Still, it’s hard to find a better term to describe what seniors Meghan Beamesderfer, Tricia Dean, and Jess Werley have meant to the Iowa field-hockey...

Flash of the forward

ROBBIE LEHMAN October 6, 2009

The forward position in soccer is one of the most glorious figures in sports. These players are put in the spotlight by the nature of their job: to put the ball in the net. “I think generally that is...

Men’s tennis team competes in two tournaments

JAKE KRZECZOWSKI October 6, 2009

Going into this weekend’s All-America Tournament in Tulsa, Okla., Iowa head tennis coach Steve Houghton was cautiously optimistic about the talent playing at the national event. “If you win one or...

Women’s golf slides to 15th

DI SPORTS STAFF October 6, 2009

After the first round of play in the Johnnie Imes Invitational in Columbia, Mo., the Iowa women’s golf team finished tied for 13th place out of 18 teams. The Hawkeyes shot an overall score of 320 in...

Men’s golf in second

DI SPORTS STAFF October 6, 2009

The Iowa men’s golf team finished the first 36 holes of the Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic in second place, 12 strokes behind first-place Notre Dame. Despite shooting a 590 (30 over) — their highest...