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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

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. answers questions during day two of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, July 23. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Hoosiers, Penix Jr. ready for season-opener against Iowa

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor July 23, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — On Nov. 28, 2020, University of Indiana football quarterback Michael Penix Jr. suffered an ACL injury for the second time in his Hoosier career. On a routine run play, Penix angled...

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck walks off the field during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22.

Big Ten football coaches enthusiastic about name, image, and likeness

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 23, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Minnesota head football coach P.J. Fleck is enthusiastic about the prospect of student-athletes around the country profiting from name, image, and likeness. Especially in Minneapolis.  “I’m...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz answers a question during day two of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, July 23. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football program’s COVID-19 vaccination rate ‘not quite 70 percent,’ head coach Kirk Ferentz says

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 23, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz said his team’s COVID-19 vaccination rate is “not quite 70 percent" as of Friday, the final day of the 2021 Big Ten Media Days. Ferentz,...

Hawkeyes celebrate their first point during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan at Grant Field on Saturday, March 15, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 2-1, in a shootout.

Former Hawkeye Jess Barnett joins Iowa field hockey coaching staff

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 23, 2021

Iowa field hockey added former Hawkeye Jess Barnett as an assistant coach, the athletic department announced Friday. Barnett played at Iowa from 2009-12, garnering two National Field Hockey Coaches...

Iowa gymnasts stand for the nationan anthem during a womens gymnastics meet between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior night, fell to the Cyclones, 196.275-196.250.

Iowa women’s gymnastics adds Quest Hayden as assistant coach

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 23, 2021

Iowa women's gymnastics has added Quest Hayden as an assistant coach, Hawkeye athletics announced Friday. Hayden, a Penn State men's gymnastics alumni, is joining the Hawkeyes after positions at...

The Big Ten Championship Trophy is shown during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22.

Recap: Kirk Ferentz, six other Big Ten coaches take the stand during Day 2 of Big Ten Media Days

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 23, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The second and final day of the 2021 Big Ten Football Media Days is underway. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz is scheduled to take the podium at 11:30 a.m. (CT). Ferentz, as well as...

Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during Day 1 of the 2021 Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 22.

Highlights from Day 1 of the 2021 Big Ten Football Media Days

Robert Read and Austin Hanson July 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Head coaches and player representatives from seven Big Ten teams participated in the first day of the conference's 2021 media days on Thursday at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Daily Iowan...

University of Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema speaks during Day 1 of the 2021 Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 22, 2021.

Former Hawkeye Bret Bielema ready for next chapter of Big Ten career with Illinois

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor July 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — At first glance, newly-hired University of Illinois head football coach Brett Bielema’s left leg looks quite ordinary. Upon further examination, however, the presence of a black,...

Nebraska head football coach Scott Frost speaks during Day 1 of the 2021 Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 22, 2021.

Big Ten Media Day notebook: Oliver Martin’s ‘huge role’ at Nebraska, Fleck unbothered by timeoutes

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Not even Minnesota’s energetic football coach P.J. Fleck was very talkative last November when Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz used three consecutive timeouts with 22 seconds to go in a game...

Jul 22, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Big 10 commissioner Kevin Warren speaks to the media during Big 10 media days at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren comments on league expansion, COVID-19

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor July 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren kicked off the league’s annual football media days at Lucas Oil Stadium with a press conference Thursday morning. Amid his second...

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