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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

Shane’s Edge defense dominates Tau Gamma in flag-football

TRAVIS VARNER September 14, 2009

Shane’s Edge dominated Tau Gamma defensively in a 20-7 residence-hall league victory at the Hawkeye Recreational Fields on Sunday. With five interceptions on the night, Shane’s Edge looked a lot like...

West High continues to improve

West High took a big step towards legitimacy on Sept. 11, taking favored Cedar Rapids Kennedy into overtime. After playing yard-for-yard with the Cougars, who shut out West High, 31-0, last season, the...

Late 90-yard run lifts Little Hawks to win

CEDAR RAPIDS — The City High Little Hawks have running back Ellis Jordan to thank for their 24-17 win over the Cedar Rapids Xavier Saints on Sept. 11. Breaking the tie the teams held for the majority...

Prep roundup

SPECIAL TO THE DAILY IOWAN September 14, 2009

Regina romps The Regina Regals shut down the Camanche Indians, 48-0, Sept. 11 in Camanche. Regina’s Jack Verducci started the scoring with a 4-yard run to paydirt. He also completed nine-of-13 passes...

Rowing 101

ZACH CHRISWELL September 11, 2009

Imagine reading about football without knowing what a touchdown is or watching basketball without knowing what a rebound is. It’s no different in rowing. The sport is more complex than leisurely rowing...

Soccer coaches have Ball State ties

ROBBIE LEHMAN September 11, 2009

Coaching continuity creates consistency. At least this is the theory the Iowa soccer team believes in, and it’s slowly holding true with each and every game the Hawkeyes win. Iowa (3-2) will host Loyola-Chicago...

Intramurals: Late-game catch lifts McShay’s Best Available over Off Daily

MITCH SMITH September 11, 2009

McShay’s Best Available trailed Off Daily for most of the game, but some late heroics helped the squad mount a comeback and move it up on Mel Kiper’s — or Todd McShay’s — big board. With only...

Intramurals: Low numbers won’t ruin women’s flag football

TRAVIS VARNER September 11, 2009

On Sept. 13, the women’s intramural flag-football league will kick off, and the women are out to prove they have skills just like the men. Unfortunately, the league’s numbers are down 50 percent from...

Jack Trice not friendly to Ferentz

RYAN YOUNG September 11, 2009

Kirk Ferentz isn’t a big fan of Jack Trice Stadium — and rightfully so. The Iowa head coach might not have nightmares of coaching there. But since the Bill Belichick disciple took over the program...

Volleyball aims for perfection against in-state rivals

EVELYN LAU September 11, 2009

The Hawkeyes couldn’t have imagined a better scenario to be in. Starting its season 6-0 for the first time since 1988, the Iowa volleyball team will try to make history by winning the first seven matches...

Field hockey frosh holding more than her own

JORDAN GARRETSON September 11, 2009

Not quite a month ago, the Iowa field-hockey coaching staff was unsure where to play freshman Sarah Drake. Now, she’s Big Ten Freshman of the Week. After scoring her first three career goals in two...

Klinefelter sisters fighting tonight at fairgrounds

IAN MARTIN September 11, 2009

Iowa City has seen its share of nasty fights in recent years. This weekend, residents can be guaranteed at least two more. Emily and Katy Klinefelter, sisters and Iowa City natives, will headline a nine-fight...