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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa 133-pounder Cory Clark wins over Michigans Stevan Micic, 2-0 in Cliff Keen Arena. The Hawkeyes beat the Wolverines, 31-7. (The Daily Iowan/ Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeyes top Wolverines; Clark, Stoll back in dual-meet lineup

January 6, 2017

By Courtney Baumann | [email protected] ANN ARBOR, Mich. – It appears as though Iowa wrestling fans no longer need to fret about injuries. The Hawkeyes were back to their anticipated lineup...

Statistically, Outback mire mirrored Michigan game

Statistically, Outback mire mirrored Michigan game

January 3, 2017

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] TAMPA, Fla. — In the week prior to the Outback Bowl, Iowa players compared Florida with Michigan on a fairly regular basis. Offensive coordinator Greg...

The turf is gone, but the evidence remains

The turf is gone, but the evidence remains

January 2, 2017

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] TAMPA, Fla. — Almost as soon as the Outback Bowl was over, grounds crews began to scrape the evidence off the field. The process was mesmerizing. Two...

Halftime report: Florida 10, Iowa 3

Halftime report: Florida 10, Iowa 3

January 2, 2017

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] TAMPA, Fla. — With one half of the 2017 Outback Bowl in the books, Florida leads the Hawkeyes, 10-3. It was far from a pretty half for either team, but...

Pregame musings: Outback Bowl time

Pregame musings: Outback Bowl time

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] January 2, 2017

TAMPA, Fla. — It’s a nice day to play some football. Anytime football is on, honestly, is a nice time to play football, but today — today is especially good. There should be a pretty fun game...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King catches a punt return during the Iowa-Rutgers game at High Point Solution Stadium at Piscataway on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights, 14-7. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

A final huzzah for King

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] January 2, 2017

TAMPA, Fla. — Desmond King remembers the first time he returned a kick for a touchdown. He says he was around 10, he was playing football in the little leagues, and it was a playoff game. If his...

Iowa tight end George Kittle runs for with the ball during the Iowa-Indiana game in Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. The Hawkeyes stay undefeated after beating the Hoosiers, 35-27. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kipsert)

Tight ends remain key

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] January 1, 2017

TAMPA, Fla. — At Iowa, good tight-end play will always be a basic building block for the offense. Tight ends play a number of critical roles, and Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz has always been...

Iowa guard Ally Disterhoft drives past South Dakota State guard Kerri Young during a basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. The Jackrabbits defeated the Hawkeyes, 66-64, in Iowa City. (The Daily Iowan/Osama Khalid)

Women’s hoops tops Cornhuskers

December 31, 2016

After leaving Champaign, Illinois, with a close loss, the Iowa women’s basketball team sought to snag its first conference win in Carver-Hawkeye against Nebraska on Dec. 31. The teams played a fairly...

Iowa 125-pounder Thomas Gilman (black) wrestles Americans Josh Terao during the 54th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships in Welsh-Ryan Arena on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016. Gilman defeated Terao by deacon, 8-6. Iowa won first place in the team completion with 150.5 points. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Iowa grapplers get scrappy, win three individual titles

December 30, 2016

By Courtney Baumann | [email protected] EVANSTON, Ill. – Thomas Gilman became a three-time Midlands champion tonight, won the award for most team points out of anyone in the tournament, was...

Slugfest awaits Hawkeyes in Outback Bowl

Slugfest awaits Hawkeyes in Outback Bowl

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] December 30, 2016

TAMPA, Fla. — Whenever two defensive teams come up against each other, the same words usually get thrown out. "Slugfest" is one of those. It’s a good word, a fun word. But what does it really...

Iowa 157-pounder Michael Kemerer wrestles unattached wrestler Jason Tsirtis during the 54th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships in Welsh-Ryan Arena on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016 in Evanston, Il. Kemerer defeated Tsirtis by major decision, 11-2. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Midlands Day 2: What happened, what’s next

December 30, 2016

By Courtney Baumann | [email protected] EVANSTON, Ill. – Three Iowa wrestlers – Thomas Gilman, Brandon Sorensen, and Michael Kemerer – will compete tonight in the championship round of...

Iowa 141-pounder Christop Carton tries to pin South Dakotas Isaac Andrade during the 54th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships in Welsh-Ryan Arena on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. Carton defeated Andrade by major decision, 10-2. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Five Hawkeyes roll to semifinals, four remain in wrestlebacks

December 29, 2016

By Courtney Baumann | [email protected] EVANSTON, Ill. — Five Iowa wrestlers are still alive in the championship bracket at the 54th Ken Kraft Midlands Championships. Thomas Gilman, Brandon...