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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

Ohio State Head Coach Urban Meyer addresses the media during Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Meyer fired Wide Receivers coach Zach Smith on Monday amid allegations of domestic violence.

Zuniga: The Big Ten needs a big cleanup

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter August 29, 2018

With all of the Big Ten teams kicking off the season this weekend, the focus should be on what the teams are expected to do on the field. Instead, the focus heading into opening weekend is on the disturbing...

Members of the media tour north end zone construction at Kinnick Stadium on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Construction is set to be completely finished by the 2019 football season, with outdoor club seating ready for the 2018 season. The Hawkeyes open their season at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, against Northern Illinois. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Kinnick north end-zone construction continues

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 29, 2018

Members of the media were given a tour of the north end zone at Kinnick on Tuesday. The outdoor club level is almost complete. The seats are all in place, but all that was missing was glass surrounding...

Iowa football wide receiver Nick Easley speaks to members of the media during media availability at the Hansen Football Performance Center on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. The Hawkeyes begin their season on Saturday, September 1, against Northern Illinois, at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye football receivers and running backs build experience heading into Week 1

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 29, 2018

Iowa is in a completely different place offensively heading into its season-opener against Northern Illinois than it was last year. Quarterback Nate Stanley is coming off an impressive near-record-tying...

Iowa sophomore Andrea Shine rounds a turn during the Border Battle indoor track meet in the UI Recreation Building with Iowa, Missouri and Illinois competing on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. The Hawkeye women defeated Missouri and Illinois, 105-33 and 96-51 respectively, while the men defeated Missouri, 107-27 and fell to Illinois, 85-74.

Challenges abound for Hawkeye cross-country

Hanna Malzenski, Sports Reporter August 28, 2018

The men and women of Iowa cross-country are tightening their laces as the season quickly approaches, and it begins with a home meet. The Hawkeye Invitational will take place Friday at the Ashton Cross-Country...

Northern Illinois football players run out on to the field before a game.

Football by the numbers: Northern Illinois

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 28, 2018

Like Iowa, Northern Illinois has not played a game yet in 2018, so here’s a look at some key stats from the Huskies’ 2017 season. Average points per fourth quarter – 5.3 To put it simply, the Huskies...

Iowa's Lea Thompson, left, runs to the dugout following the ending of the sixth inning during the NCAA women's softball game between Iowa and Purdue at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Friday, May 4, 2018. The Hawkeyes lost to the Boilermakers 1-3. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Softball coaches bring unique talents to Iowa

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter August 28, 2018

Something was seemingly missing in Iowa’s softball program. Five seasons slipped through the Hawkeyes’ fingers without a winning record, each lowering the fans’ expectations of returning to the glory...

Iowa linebacker Kristian Welch avoids Nebraska wide receiver De'Mornay Pierson-El after intercepting a deflected pass during the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14.

Hawkeye football fills void left by suspensions

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor August 28, 2018

The official Week 1 depth chart for Iowa football is out, and with uncertainty surrounding positions from losing big names last season and suspensions this season, the start of a game plan to fill the...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley looks to throw during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10.

Four questions for Hawkeye football

DI Staff August 27, 2018

A new football season is almost upon Iowa City, which means the anticipation for the first Kinnick Swarm is in full effect. But there are plenty of questions surrounding the Hawkeyes going into the opening...