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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio speaks during the Big Ten Media Days at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago on Monday, July 24, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten Media Days: Highlights from Michigan State HC Mark Dantonio

July 24, 2017

By Courtney Baumann | [email protected] Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio spoke to members of the media at the Big Ten Media Days to discuss the upcoming 2017-2018 season. Dantonio:...

Illinois head coach Lovie Smith speaks during the Big Ten Media Days at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago on Monday, July 24, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten Media Days: Highlights from Illinois HC Lovie Smith

July 24, 2017

By Pete Ruden | [email protected] Illinois head coach Lovie Smith spoke to members of the media at the Big Ten Media Days to discuss the upcoming 2017-2018 season. "What a difference a year...

Indiana Head Coach, Tom Allen, speaks during Big Ten Football Media Days at McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago on Monday, July 24, 2017. Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz and players Sean Welsh, Matt Vandeberg, and Josie Jewell represented the Hawkeyes at the conference. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten Media Days: Highlights from Indiana HC Tom Allen

July 24, 2017

By Adam Hensley | [email protected] Indiana head coach Tom Allen spoke to members of the media at the Big Ten Media Days to discuss the upcoming 2017-2018 season. Tom Allen grateful to be...

Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst speaks during the Big Ten Media Days at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago on Monday, July 24, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten Media Days: Highlights from Wisconsin HC Paul Chryst

July 24, 2017

By Courtney Baumann | [email protected] Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst spoke to members of the media at the Big Ten Media Days to discuss the upcoming 2017-2018 season. On new defensive...

West High's Connor McCaffery celebrates with teammates after a 4A substate semi final game at West High on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. The Trojans defeated Davenport West, 11-1, in 5 innings. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Double dose of McCaffery for Iowa

July 24, 2017

There will soon be a new McCaffery on campus. Fran McCaffery’s son Connor will prepare to start his Hawkeye career in both baseball and basketball this upcoming academic year. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] Future...

Iowa's Jack Nunge goes for a lay up during tonight's Prime Time game at North Liberty Community Center on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Playoffs for Prime Time begin on Sunday with the league hosting its final game on July 23 (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Nunge, Ellingson triumph in Prime Time

July 24, 2017

Jack Nunge and Brady Ellingson’s Vinton Merchants finish off the Prime Time season with a championship clinching victory over Maishe Dailey and Westport Touchless. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] The...

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving talks with a teammate in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Cleveland. Two people familiar with the situation says All-Star guard Kyrie Irving has asked the Cavaliers to trade him. Irving made the request last week to owner Dan Gilbert, said the persons who spoke Friday, July 21, 2017,  to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team is not commenting on the star’s demands.  (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Irving looks for solo pastures

July 24, 2017

The Kyrie Irving problem is gaining a lot of attention and could potentially decide how Irving will be remembered as a professional basketball player. As we get deeper into the NBA off-season, it seems...

Iowa forward Christina Buttenham takes a shot during a women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 75-72. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Buttenham out for season, gets medical waiver

July 24, 2017

Christina Buttenham suffered a a career-ending concussion in early February, but despite all of the negatives, she got some good news on July 20: The Big Ten granted her a noncounter waiver. By Jess Westendorf [email protected]  Iowa...

FILE - In this Saturday, Sep. 17, 2016, file photo, Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson looks for a receiver during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, in Louisville Ky.  Florida State is the preseason pick to win the Atlantic Coast Conference and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson of Louisville is the preseason player of the year. The ACC announced voting results Monday, July 17, 2017,  following a poll of 167 media members who attended last week's media days in Charlotte. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

Heisman hopefuls forming up early

July 20, 2017

A DI staffer presents a way-too-early Heisman Trophy forecast. By Adam Hensley [email protected] For any sport, the off-season remains prime speculation season. Hype surrounding teams and specific...

Junior Sean Welsh, speaks on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 during a specially held news conference at Hansen Football Performance Center in relation to mental health on college campuses. The conference hosted Welsh, who has struggled with depression during his time at the UI. He discussed challenges he's overcome with the help of family and teammates. Also in attendance was Dr. Jess Fiedorowicz, Welsh's primary psychiatrist. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

My toughest opponent: Depression

July 20, 2017

Iowa lineman Sean Welsh shares his story of coming to terms with his depression and urges others to seek help. My name is Sean Welsh, and I’m an offensive lineman for the Iowa Hawkeyes. On Saturdays...

Head coach Andrew Carter (hawkeyesports.com)

Rowers taste success, splash on

July 20, 2017

Last season, the Hawkeye rowing team went to its second regional in school history. This season, Iowa hopes to continue the program’s progress. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] Last season,...

Iowa infielder Kyle Crowl makes contact with the pitch during the game between Omaha-Iowa at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes pull off another comeback win with three runs in the 8th inning and two runs in the 9th inning for the 9-8 victory. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Future is now for Crowl

July 19, 2017

Hawkeye Kyle Crowl is doing everything he can this summer to turn last year’s success into a tradition. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] For Hawkeye baseball fans and rising sophomore Kyle...