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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

Purdue Head Coach Jeff Brohm addresses the media during Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Monday, July 23, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Highlights from Day 1 of Big Ten Media Days

Pete Ruden, [email protected] July 24, 2018

During media days, players and coaches are asked all sorts of questions. The Daily Iowan collected some of the best quotes from day No. 1. “For me, playing in the XFL after trying to make a run...

Penn State Head Coach James Franklin addresses the media during Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Monday, July 23, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

James Franklin speaks on Kirk Ferentz’s success

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 24, 2018

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz is one win away from setting the school record for wins in a Hawkeye career. A victory over Northern Illinois on Sept. 1 would give him 144. There are only four...

Nebraska Head Coach Scott Frost addresses the media at Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Monday, July 23, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Scott Frost calls for an eight-team College Football Playoff

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 23, 2018

CHICAGO - Nebraska head coach Scott Frost is familiar with the College Football Playoffs. In his second season at Central Florida, Frost’s squad finished 13-0 but wasn’t in the conversation for...

Iowas Noah Fant scores a touchdown during the game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday Sept. 16, 2017. Iowa won 31-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Noah Fant earns Big Ten preseason honors

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 23, 2018

Days after being named to the John Mackey Award Watch List, Hawkeye football’s Noah Fant was named to the Big Ten preseason honors list. That list contains 10 athletes, five from each the East...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley attempts to avoid the blitz during Iowas game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Will Nate Stanley’s touchdown count rise in 2018?

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden July 23, 2018

Stanley will throw fewer than 26 touchdowns in 2018 Nate Stanley had one of the best seasons in Hawkeye history in terms of touchdown passes in 2017, throwing for 26 scores in his first season as...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant celebrates after scoring a touchdown during Iowas game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24th, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 56-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye football weekend roundup

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 23, 2018

As head coach Kirk Ferentz, quarterback Nate Stanley, and defensive linemen Parker Hesse and Matt Nelson represent Iowa football in Chicago for the annual Big Ten media days, here’s a roundup of the...

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper (34) during the second inning against the Miami Marlins on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Marlins Park in Miami, Fla. Harper won the Home Run Derby. (Daniel A. Varela/Miami Herald/TNS)

A Midsummer Classic for the books

Pat Lynch, [email protected] July 19, 2018

Another midsummer All-Star celebration culminated on July 16 and 17 with an epic Home Run Derby performance by Bryce Harper and an extra-inning All-Star Game won by the American League, giving players...

The San Antonio Spurs Kawhi Leonard (2) dribbles around the Miami Heats LeBron James during Game 4 of the NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena in Miami on June 12, 2014. (Michael Laughlin/Sun Sentinel/TNS)

Leonard trade Spurs’ disappointment

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] July 19, 2018

There truly is no sport with a better offseason than the NBA’s. Officials announced early on July 18 that the Raptors would swap a top-20 protected pick, Jakob Poeltl, and DeMar DeRozan for the Spurs’...

Iowa defensive end Parker Hesse speaks with members of the media during a media availability in the Hansen Football Performance Center on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes accepted an invitation to play Boston College at the New Era Pinstripe Bowl in New York City on Wednesday, Dec. 27. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Football’s Hesse lands spot on Allstate Good Works Team

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 18, 2018

On July 17, Hawkeye football defensive lineman Parker Hesse was named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team because of his contributions off the field. The senior's off-field contributions include...

Iowas Kyle Crowl makes contact during Iowas Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State on Thursday, May 24, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 2-0. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Elion, Crowl enjoy summer baseball improvement

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] July 18, 2018

If summer leagues were meant to be a boring place for college players to keep to themselves while they work on their game, someone forgot to inform Lorenzo Elion. This summer, the junior is playing summer...

UI freshman Joe Wieskamp poses for portrait at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on July 10, 2018.

All eyes on incoming freshman Joe Wieskamp this basketball season

Adam Hensley, [email protected] July 18, 2018

Hawkeye basketball has always been a part of Joe Wieskamp’s life. The Muscatine standout played fewer than 40 miles away from Iowa City in high school. He played on the Iowa Barnstormers AAU basketball...

Iowa defensive end Parker Hesse tackles Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson during the game between Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. The wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-10, in overtime. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Predicting Hawkeye football​’s sack leader

Pete Ruden and Pat Lynch July 17, 2018

Anthony Nelson What stands 6-7, wears a black and gold No. 98 jersey, and earned a spot on the Bednarik Award Watch List, given to the best defensive player in college football? Anthony Nelson....

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