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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: Now, polls take on meaning

JON LINDER October 21, 2009

There’s a line in the Possum Lodge Man’s Prayer: “I’m a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess.” It’s tough to draw comparisons between “The Red Green Show” and college football...

Hoopster Archie out 4-7 weeks

DI SPORTS STAFF October 20, 2009

In a release sent on Monday, Iowa men’s basketball head coach Todd Lickliter announced his team will likely start its 2009-10 season without the services of junior Devon Archie. Archie will be sidelined...

‘This one’s for Paul’

BRENDAN STILES October 20, 2009

Motivation is always used in sports to prepare for an upcoming game. From a coach’s message to the team to becoming more determined, there’s that little something used every week for inspiration in...

Equal ticket prices in basketball?

CLARK CAHILL October 20, 2009

Though sex equity would be ideal in every facet of the sports world, it does not always make for the smartest decision financially. A recent report from the Wellesley Centers for Women at Wellesley College...

Freshman field hockey goalie puts up shutout

JORDAN GARRETSON October 20, 2009

Replacing a senior starter is difficult in any sport. Just ask Iowa freshman goalkeeper Kathleen McGraw, who has assumed the spot in the cage left by now-graduated netminder Lissa Munley. The former...

Women’s frosh golfer takes top team spot

J.T. BUGOS October 20, 2009

The Iowa women’s golf team hasn’t played up to its preseason expectations this season. Even after a top-five finish at their lone home tournament this past weekend, the Hawkeyes are not satisfied...

Point/Counterpoint: Can Iowa continue to start slow?

DI SPORTS STAFF October 20, 2009

YES The main reason the Iowa football team can afford to start slowly in games is because the Hawkeyes have proven they can. Unblemished at this point in the season, the record speaks for itself. The...

Runner Jeffrey Thode keeps things simple

SEAN MORGAN October 20, 2009

On Mondays, the Iowa men’s cross-country team does not practice. It’s an NCAA rule. Freshman runner Jeffrey Thode doesn’t listen. He still comes to the practice facility, though, lifting weights...

Hawks announce men’s hoops ticket deals

DI SPORTS STAFF October 20, 2009

The Iowa Athletics Ticket Office announced on Monday it is now accepting orders for weekend and weekday ticket packages to select Hawkeye men’s basketball home games during the upcoming season. A weekend...

Moeaki remains on Mackey list

DI SPORTS STAFF October 20, 2009

On Monday, the midseason watch list for the 2009 John Mackey Award was released, and Iowa senior tight end Tony Moeaki is among the candidates still in the running for this year’s trophy. The Wheaton,...

Iowa passing game steps up in 20-10 victory over Wisconsin

BRENDAN STILES October 19, 2009

MADISON, Wis. — Earlier this season, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz said he was willing to accept his offense becoming more pass-oriented — at least while the situation with the running game was being...

Commentary: 2009 should be a memorable season

AMIE KIEHN October 19, 2009

Mazel Tov! While I’m not Jewish, and pretty sure none of the Black Eyed Peas are either (Wikipedia confirmed), I can’t help myself. I anxiously wait to scream the Hebrew saying alongside debonair...