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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

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DITV: Iowa volleyball continues the same culture 

Alexis Gore August 21, 2018

Bond Shymansky emphasized one thing — true mental toughness. This has become the culture on the Hawkeye volleyball team. Shymansky also added seven new players to the team roster. Iowa will kick off...

Minnesota running back Shannon Brooks gets tackled by Iowa linebacker Amani Jones during an Iowa/Minnesota football game in Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 17-10.

Hawkeye football linebacker corps ready for season’s challenges

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter August 20, 2018

This time last year, one of the Hawkeyes’ biggest strengths on defense was the linebacker corps. Josey Jewell, Bo Bower, and Ben Niemann were all seniors with a few years of experience playing together. Now,...

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz answers questions at a press conference in Carver-Hawkeye Arena during Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 10, 2018. Iowa will open the 2018 football season at home against Northern Illinois on Saturday, September 1.

Kirk Ferentz ranked as third-most overrated NCAA coach

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 20, 2018

With Iowa football kicking off in 12 days, the anticipation for the upcoming season runs at an all-time high. Kirk Ferentz is one win away from reaching victory No. 144 - the most in Hawkeye football...

Iowa's Griere Hughes at Iowa Volleyball Media Day at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, August 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes kick off their 2018 season on August 25 against Southern Methodist University at the LUV Invitational in Nashville, Tennessee, and open at home on September 9 against Eastern Illinois.

Hawkeye volleyball adds young depth to roster

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor August 20, 2018

In the Iowa volleyball program’s fifth year of rebuilding under head coach Bond Shymansky, uncertainty tempers the expectations for Iowa’s NCAA Tournament goal. Almost half of Iowa’s roster going...

Iowa's Anna Frick navigate's the field during a soccer match between Iowa and Missouri at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Friday, August 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes drew the Tigers, 0-0.

Iowa soccer posts two shutouts in successful opening weekend

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter August 20, 2018

Head coach Dave DiIanni and his Hawkeye soccer squad enjoyed a successful first weekend on the pitch. The Hawkeyes earned 4 points this weekend after tying with physical Missouri, 0-0, on Aug. 17 and...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant (87) catches a touchdown pass during the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20.

Hawkeye football learning from New England Patriots

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 20, 2018

Newsflash: The New England Patriots are a very good football team from top to bottom. The Iowa coaching staff knows this, and that’s why some of the Hawkeye coaches traveled to the Patriots’ facility...

Iowa's Natalie Winters kicks the ball during the Iowa/Rutgers soccer game on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. Iowa won the match 1-0.

Iowa soccer ties Missouri in season opener

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter August 17, 2018

Iowa head coach Dave DiIanni’s fifth season at the helm of the Hawkeye soccer program began with neither a win nor a loss on Aug. 17 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Missouri defense matched Iowa’s...

Kid Captain Livia Jackson walks with the football team during Iowa Football Kid's Day at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 11, 2018. The 2018 Kid Captains met the Iowa football team and participated in a behind-the-scenes tour of Kinnick Stadium. Each child's story will be featured throughout the 2018 Iowa football season. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Takeaways from Kids Day at Kinnick

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 11, 2018

Iowa held its annual Kids’ Day at Kinnick on Aug. 11, giving fans an opportunity to meet players and watch the Hawkeyes run through position drills and some live action. Here are The Daily Iowan’s...

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks at a press conference in Carver-Hawkeye Arena during Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 10, 2018. Iowa will open the 2018 football season at home against Northern Illinois on Saturday, September 1.

Kirk Ferentz Speaks at Kids Day

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 11, 2018

With the season-opener rapidly approaching, there was a lot to take in at Kids’ Day at Kinnick on Aug. 11, as Iowa held its final open practice of summer/fall camp. Football is just three weeks away,...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley drops back to pass during the Iowa/Illinois football game on Saturday, 7 Oct. 2017. Iowa won the game 45-16. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Colin Cowherd praises Nate Stanley, calls him top-10 QB in nation

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 9, 2018

Colin Cowherd, Fox Sports’ host of “The Herd” radio show, hasn’t been Iowa's biggest fan in the past, referring to the football program as “the fake ID of college football,” among other pleasantries. On...

Iowa football helmets line the sidelines during a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24 to 15. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Two Hawkeyes suspended for football season-opener

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 8, 2018

Make it four Hawkeyes suspended for the season-opening game against Northern Illinois on Sept. 1 in Kinnick. On Aug. 8, the Iowa football program announced that offensive lineman Alaric Jackson and...

The Iowa softball team warms up before IowaÕs Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State at the Goodman Softball complex in Madison, WI. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 5-1. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Rick Dillinger named assistant softball coach

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter August 8, 2018

Iowa softball added another weapon to its growing arsenal of new coaches on Aug. 2. Longtime Iowa high-school softball coach Rick Dillinger has been named as an assistant coach. Dillenger has a long...