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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

Marching into the Big Ten

Marching into the Big Ten

December 16, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] While the regular season has technically started, the real battle will begin when the Hawkeyes take on their Big Ten foes. The Hawkeyes (8-3) have shown they are...

Iowa 149-pounder Brandon Sorensen wrestles Iowa States Chase Straw during the Iowa-Iowa State match in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. Sorensen defeated Straw with 11-3 decision. Iowa defeated Iowa State, 26-9. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Wrestling Christmas: Midlands

December 16, 2016

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] The Iowa wrestling team will continue its 19-day break from competition until it travels to Northwestern in Evanston, Illinois, on Dec. 29 for the first...

Alabama wide receiver ArDarius Stewart (13) is hit by Florida defensive lineman Jachai Polite (99) and Florida linebacker Daniel McMillian (13) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Atlanta.(AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Gator defense chomps down

December 16, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Welcome to part two of The Daily Iowan’s look into the Florida offense and defense ahead of Iowa’s matchup with the Gators in the Outback Bowl. Today we’ll...

Iowa guard Peter Jok dribbles past Seton Hall forward Angel Delgado during a basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. The Pirates defeated the Hawkeyes, 91-83, in Iowa City. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Hawks face Panthers with claws

December 16, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Attempting to keep up their momentum, the Hawkeyes will travel to Des Moines for the annual Hy-Vee Classic, this year facing Northern Iowa. The Hawkeyes (5-5)...

Tigers, Tide all over again

Tigers, Tide all over again

December 15, 2016

Point/Counterpoint: Who will win the national championship? Alabama It’s just not all that fun when there’s a playoff and it’s practically impossible to see any scenario in which a certain team...

Iowas no. 2 Ally Disterhoft drives the ball during a basketball match at the Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016. Notre Dame defeated Iowa 73-58. (The Daily Iowan/Ting Xuan Tan)

Platoon, newcomers come through

December 15, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] Finals week has caused a break in action for the 8-3 Iowa women’s basketball team. The Hawkeyes are coming off of a week in which they went 3-0, with two...

Florida wide receiver Antonio Callaway (81) makes a touchdown catch in the end zone against Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Atlanta.(AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Florida offense forages on the ground

December 15, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Over the next two days, we’re going to dive into the Florida offense and defense as Iowa’s date with the Gators in the Outback Bowl crawls closer. Today,...

Iowa and LSU captains shake hands before the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida, on Jan. 1, 2014. The Hawkeyes fell, 21-14. (The Daily Iowan/File Photo)

Déjà Vu

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] December 14, 2016

For the ninth time in 18 years with Kirk Ferentz at the helm of the Iowa football program, the Hawkeyes are headed to Florida for a bowl game. It shouldn’t come as a surprise. Since 2000, Iowa...

Iowas Mollie Drenth looks down at the bar during the meet against No. 14 Nebraska on Feb. 7. The Hawkeyes beat the Huskers, 196.650-196.350. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Hawkeye gymnast Drenth focused like a beam

December 14, 2016

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] Heading into this new gymnastics season, one GymHawk is going above and beyond for herself and her squad. Senior Mollie Drenth has been a star for the...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl celebrates after an Iowa made basket in the game between Nebraska-Omaha vs. Iowa at Carver Hawkeye on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Hawkeyes comeback fell short, being defeated by the Mavericks  98-89. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Youth makes strong hoops point

December 14, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] One game can never really tell a story one way or another, but after a convincing win over then-No. 25 Iowa State, it looks as if the Iowa men’s basketball team...

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2015, file photo, Florida defensive back Jalen Tabor (31) breaks up a pass intended for Florida Atlantic wide receiver Darius James (89) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Gainesville, Fla. The Southeastern Conferences two stingiest defenses will take the field in the league championship game.  (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

No croc: The Gators are loaded

December 14, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] When the Hawkeyes traveled to Tampa to play in the 2014 Outback Bowl, they ran into what turned out to be an LSU offense that was stacked full of NFL talent. Teams...

A whistle was blow during the 125-pounder match of Thomas Gilman and Iowa States Markus Simmons during the Iowa-Iowa State match in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. Gilman defeated Simmons with a 19-4 tech fall in 5:09. Iowa defeated Iowa State, 26-9. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

No real break for wrestlers

December 14, 2016

By Courtney Baumann | [email protected] With the semester coming to a close and the holiday season coming up, the Iowa wrestling team will get a much-needed break from training during a three-week...