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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

Iowa forward Jack Nunge prepares to pass during a basketball match between Iowa and Grambling State on Thursday, November 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 85-74. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s hoops beats Grambling State in first close game of the season

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 17, 2017

Iowa’s battle against Grambling State was a lot closer than it should have been in Carver-Hawkeye on Thursday. While the Hawkeyes hadn’t played in any close games, given the talent level of the...

Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes in a storming fashion, 55-24. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye tight ends thriving this season

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 17, 2017

“When I was getting recruited, I knew this was the ‘Tight End U.’ ” Tight End U, as T.J. Hockenson and many other players and fans tab Iowa, doesn’t command the typical block-first personnel. Kirk...

Iowa fullback Drake Kulick gestures during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes in a storming fashion, 55-24. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

One on one with Drake Kulick

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 17, 2017

  Daily Iowan: Who is your favorite music artist? Drake Kulick: Machine Gun Kelly. DI: What is your favorite fast-food restaurant? Kulick: That’s tough. I like Bruegger’s Bagels. DI:...

Purdue tight end Cole Herdman runs into the end zone with a 20-yard touchdown reception during the first quarter against Minnesota at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. (Elizabeth Flores/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

By the Numbers: Purdue

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] November 17, 2017

After a bad loss to Wisconsin, Iowa will return to Kinnick for its last home game of the season to face Purdue, which sits at 4-6. The Boilermakers, who started the season with a 2-1 record, have...

Coaches Paul Chryst, Lovie Smith, Tom Allen, and James Franklin interview with Fox Sports Game Analyst, Joel Klatt, during the Big Ten Football Media Day Luncheon at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: Week 12 power rankings

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 17, 2017

“Thanksgiving is almost here, so here are some things I’m thankful for: my family and friends, Josh Jackson, and that I’m not a Husker fan.” 1) No. 5 Wisconsin (10-0): Madison treated me...

Iowa defensive back Josh Jackson breaks up a pass attempt in the end zone during Iowa's game against Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 23, 2017. Penn State defeated Iowa 21-19 on a last second touchdown pass. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Purdue Air Force poses threat

November 16, 2017

After facing a ground-game-oriented Wisconsin offense last weekend, the Iowa defense will have to shift gears going up against an air-raid Purdue offense. By Sean Bock [email protected] The Boilermakers...

Iowa's Maishe Dailey, Ryan Kriener, Jordan Bohannon, and Isaiah Moss chat on the bench during a men's basketball exhibition game between Iowan and William Jewell College in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals, 105-81. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Kriener, Pemsl bring heat off the bench

November 16, 2017

When Iowa tips off against Grambling State tonight, look for 6-9 Ryan Kriener and 6-8 Cordell Pemsl to bring some tall grit coming off the bench. By Adam Hensley [email protected] When Iowa squared...

Iowa's Sam Stoll holds onto Oklahoma's Austin Marden at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pistol Pete, 18-16. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Iowa’s heavyweight Sam Stoll is back for business

November 16, 2017

Heavyweight Sam Stoll returns to Iowa’s lineup following a slew of injuries. He’s ready to make his mark. By James Geerdes [email protected] Three years ago, Sam Stoll came into Iowa’s...

Iowa forward Chase Coley shoots the ball during the Iowa/Northern Illinois basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 105-80. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Coley, Gustafson lead Hawkeyes against nonconference foe

November 16, 2017

Iowa women’s hoops team shot 60 percent from the field in a drubbing of Northern Illinois. By Sean Bock [email protected] They say the mid-range game is a lost art in today’s era of basketball. Chase...

Minnesota head coach P. J. Fleck, right, and Nebraska head coach Mike Riley greet each other on the field before the Gophers took on Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. (Elizabeth Flores/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

No problems, except for performance

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] November 15, 2017

Since 1968, the Nebraska football team has missed just two bowl games — one in 2004 and again in 2007. Currently sitting at 4-6, it is likely that the Huskers will make that No. 3. After a 54-21 beatdown...

Iowa’s Ahmad Wagner sizes up the defense during a game against Chicago State University on Friday, 10. Nov, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 95-62. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

New-look Wagner finding his role

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 15, 2017

Ahmad Wagner isn’t known for his shooting. The junior forward averaged only 3.6 shots per game last season, and most of those came on put-back tips and layups. But in Iowa’s 92-58 win over Alabama...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson (10) drives for a layup during the women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes beat the Dragons 85-56. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes, minus Doyle, face Huskies

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] November 15, 2017

After a weekend in which the Iowa women’s basketball team took on two NCAA Tournament teams from last year, the Hawkeyes will ease the competition with a matchup against Northern Illinois. Tip-off...