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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

An extra opportunity

MATT SCHOMMER September 16, 2009

Students have heard of extra credit, extra mayo, and even extraterrestrials. But extramurals? Currently, Iowa only offers students a chance to play other schools at this level in two sports — basketball...

Smooth Obturators still perfect on defense

TRAVIS VARNER September 16, 2009

The Smooth Obturators dominated in every aspect of the flag-football game Tuesday night, shutting out Dirt Show, 40-0, at the Hawkeye Recreational Fields. In its third game of the season, Smooth Obturators...

Point/Counterpoint: Who should be Iowa’s starting running back?

DI SPORTS STAFF September 15, 2009

BRANDON WEGHER Coming into the 2009 football season, there was no bigger question mark for Iowa than its running back situation. The issue still remains largely unsettled. Junior Paki O’Meara has...

The Revolution starts with a bang

IAN MARTIN September 15, 2009

The Revolution defeated Filling All Cavities in a romp at the Hawkeye Recreational Fields Monday night. Senior quarterback Ryan McCarthy accounted for six touchdowns — four by air and two on the ground...

Execution key for Hawks

BRENDAN STILES September 15, 2009

If there’s one thing Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz preaches every week to his football team, it’s execution. As the Hawkeyes left Jack Trice Stadium with a 35-3 win over Iowa State, one thing was clear...

Men golfers take fifth in Gopher Invite

CLARK CAHILL September 15, 2009

Taking extra time to work on chipping and putting tends to have a positive effect on golf scores. The Iowa men’s golf team put in extra work on its short game before Tuesday’s final round of the Gopher...

Women golfers expect better after first tournament

J.T. BUGOS September 15, 2009

The Iowa women’s golf team traveled to East Lansing, Mich., over the weekend feeling confident it could compete with the best teams and place in the top five. The Hawkeyes struggled during 54-holes...

Sash, Greenwood come up big for Iowa

BRENDAN STILES September 14, 2009

AMES — Tyler Sash has a knack for stepping up in big moments. Last year as a redshirt freshman, when the Iowa defense needed a turnover, he came up with big interceptions. And in wins over Iowa State,...

Commentary: Freshmen rejuvenating Iowa running game

AMIE KIEHN September 14, 2009

AMES — Today shall be dubbed “Flashback Monday,” so go get yourself a Push Pop and put up your Zach Morris poster, it’s business time folks (Skip It not included, though). Similar to how Kel,...

Klinefelter sisters win again

IAN MARTIN September 14, 2009

Pop. With one hit from Katy Klinefelter in the first round, Lacy Terrell was off balance. Just one minute and 18 seconds in to the fight, a huge blow left Terrell dazed. And although she did not fall,...

Field hockey loses heartbreaker in overtime

JORDAN GARRETSON September 14, 2009

The 17th-ranked Iowa field-hockey team fell to Stanford (6-0), 3-2, in overtime at Grant Field Sunday night. The defeat drops the Hawkeyes’ to 1-5 overall on the season, giving Iowa as many losses as...

Volleyball falls short of historical start

EVELYN LAU September 14, 2009

Hosting the Hawkeye Challenge, the Iowa volleyball team hardly showed any resemblance to a squad that had started the season undefeated. After winning its first six matches — a feat last accomplished...