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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

Fry an honorary captain

DI SPORTS STAFF September 3, 2009

In light of the inaugural Fry Fest taking place on Friday, legendary Iowa head coach Hayden Fry has been named an honorary captain for the Hawkeyes’ game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday against Northern...

O’Meara moves to fore

AMIE KIEHN September 3, 2009

Correction appended 09/05/09 After Shonn Greene’s remarkable run last year, rushing for 1,850 yards and claiming the Doak Walker Award as college football’s top tailback, the Hawkeyes were constantly...

Big Ten Preview: Buckeyes back on top

JON LINDER September 3, 2009

At a time when “green living” is pushing Americans to be more aware of their cars’ fuel efficiency and the size of their carbon footprints, it’s easy to appreciate Jim Tressel’s knack for recycling...

Commentary: Men’s golf a tough opponent

CLARK CAHILL September 3, 2009

There is no question about it. The Iowa men’s golf team is a force to be reckoned with, and the Hawkeyes are not going to be a fun opponent for opposing schools anytime in the near future. After finishing...

‘Boldt’ing for volleyball success

EVELYN LAU September 3, 2009

Ben Boldt sees potential for volleyball greatness. After serving two seasons as an assistant volleyball coach at Alabama, Boldt now returns to his Midwestern roots. During his time with the Crimson Tide,...

No problem flagging down students

MITCH SMITH September 3, 2009

The Iowa football team isn’t the only one that will kick off its season in the coming days. Starting next week, another 210 teams will take to the gridiron for intramural flag football. The number...

Iowa’s Hampton lost for year

SCOTT MILLER September 2, 2009

If Kirk Ferentz plans on replacing even a scant amount of Shonn Greene’s production from a year ago, he’s going to have to do it with a assortment of inexperienced tailbacks who sport 21 combined career...

Big Ten Preview: Into the Lions’ den

JON LINDER September 2, 2009

All it took was one last-minute kick to boot Penn State out of national-title contention last year. The Nittany Lions were in shock last November when Iowa kicker Daniel Murray nailed a game-winning 31-yard...

Commentary: No Jewel? No problem.

JON LINDER September 2, 2009

There’s no way to sugarcoat it. Iowa losing sophomore running back Jewel Hampton is a bitter blow. Hampton’s season-ending knee surgery, which head coach Kirk Ferentz announced on Tuesday, leaves...

Men’s golf takes 2nd at Challenge

CLARK CAHILL September 2, 2009

It came down to two 6-foot par attempts on the 18th green to decide the individual winner of the inaugural Golfweek Conference Challenge Tuesday afternoon. After Iowa junior Brad Hopfinger and Florida...

A healthy return

SEAN MORGAN September 2, 2009

When Illinois Class 2A state champion Nick Holmes arrived on campus last fall, high expectations surrounded the Peoria native. Those close to the Iowa cross-country program hoped he would push top Iowa...