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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 captians Josey Jewell, Desmond King, LeShun Daniels Jr. and C.J. Beathard walk to the coin toss at the beginning of the Iowa-Wisconsin game at Kinnick on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers, 19-7. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Underdog Hawks still believe

November 11, 2016

By Blake Dowson | [email protected] Trips to Indianapolis and Pasadena are out of the question for the Iowa football team. In a sport that exudes big, pressure-packed, made-for-the-big-screen moments,...

Iowa guard Christian Williams drives against Indiana on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in Carver-Hawkeye in Iowa City, IA. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes, 81-78. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Hawkeyes getting the point quickly

November 10, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] The point-guard position poses an interesting problem for Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery. Do the Hawkeyes stick with Christian Williams, a 6-4 athletic facilitator...

Iowa 149 pound junior Brandon Sorensen poses during wrestling media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. The Hawkeyes will host their first home meet on November 18, against Iowa Central during the Iowa City Duals at 9 a.m.(The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Wrestlers grapple with accountability

November 10, 2016

By Pete Ruden [email protected] While some experts might say Iowa’s football schedule isn’t exactly tough most years, the same can’t be said about Iowa’s wrestling schedule. This year, the...

Michigan linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) returns a kickoff during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

The many talents of Jabrill Peppers

November 10, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Michigan “linebacker” Jabrill Peppers might be the most versatile player in the entire Division-1 college-football landscape. A kick and punt returner who...

A parking cashier collects payment from a driver at the University of Iowa's library lot in Iowa City on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Cashiers are stationed at the lot from 7:00 am to midnight from Mondays to Fridays and noon to midnight on Saturdays and Sundays. (The Daily Iowan/ Ting Xuan Tan)

Parking at a premium this weekend

November 9, 2016

The Iowa Athletics Department is in for a busy weekend. The women’s basketball team opens up its regular season on Friday against Oral Roberts at 6 p.m., followed by the men’s team at 8:45 p.m. against...

Iowa guard Ally Disterhoft goes up for the a basket against a Purdue defender on Thursday Feb. 18, 2106. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 63-55 in Carver Hawkeye Arena. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Point/ counterpoint: Hawkeye hoops hungry

November 9, 2016

The Iowa women’s basketball team missed out on the NCAA Tournament last season after eight-straight appearances. However, the team returns four starters this season, including all-conference performer...

Iowa players celebrate after Iowa's no. 19 Lauren Brobst and no. 29 Jess Janota scores a point with their block during a volleyball match at the Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct 8, 2016. Iowa defeated Indiana 3-0. (The Daily Iowan/Ting Xuan Tan)

Volleyball faces Nebraska sequoias

November 9, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] The Iowa volleyball team is heading west today to take on its toughest opponent yet. The Hawkeyes will go up against a No. 1 Nebraska team that has been a mainstay...

Iowa's Bo Bower and Josey Jewell celebrate a stopped Rutgers touchdown 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)

Mighty Michigan looms for Hawks

November 9, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] It’s Michigan week. At the beginning of the season, this was a game that many people had circled on their calendars. There was a sense the Hawkeyes might...

Iowa forward Natalie Cafone runs down the field with Michigan State midfielder Lauren Bonness during the Iowa v. Michigan State field hockey match at Grant Field on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 5-3. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Sports Brief

November 8, 2016

Cafone, Jewell honored During the month of October, nobody was better on and off the field than Josey Jewell and Natalie Cafone. The two athletes — Jewell in football and Cafone in field hockey —...

Iowa's Cole Mullins leds a pack towards the back during the men's 6k Hawkeye Earlybird Invitational at Ashton Cross Country on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016. Iowa's top finisher was Mitch Melchert finished in fifth with a time of 18:12.8; as the team finished second behind Iowa State. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Harriers seek regional rebound

November 8, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Hawkeye cross-country still feels the bruises following a cutthroat Big Ten championship race. The men finished last and the women 11th, each scoring more than...

Iowa volleyball team prepares for the Drake vs. Iowa volleyball match inside of Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. Iowa beat Drake, 3-0. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)

All for luck in Hawkeye V-ball

November 8, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] Superstitions have long been normal in sports. Ex-NFL running back Marshawn Lynch used to eat Skittles before (and sometimes during) his games. NBA legend Michael...

Iowa tennis player Lefteris Theodorou volleys the ball during the Iowa-Marquette match in the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. Theodorou's won over Marquettes's Nick Dykema, 2-1 and 6-2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Eagles, 7-0. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeye tennis shines in tourney

November 8, 2016

By Pete Ruden [email protected] The last tournament of the fall season for the Iowa men’s tennis team was also one of many firsts. It was the first time the whole team made the trip and played...