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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

Minnesota wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky is tackled by Iowa lineman Josey Jewell during the Iowa-Minnesota game at Kinnick on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2013. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeye football at the crossroads

October 6, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] The last time Iowa pulled up to TCF Stadium — the 2014 season — it was not a pretty sight. Minnesota scored 28 points in the second quarter en route to a...

Iowa's Maishe Dailey and Christian Williams dribbles the ball against each other during men's basketball media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday. The Hawkeye's first game is Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 against Regis University in Carver at 7 p.m. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

New-look hoops for Hawkeyes

October 6, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The Iowa men’s basketball team officially kicked of its season on Oct. 1 during its first practice of the fall, and the team, as well as head coach Fran McCaffery,...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery gestures during men's basketball media day press conference in the Feller Room in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. The Hawkeyes will play their first regular season game on Friday, November 11, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena at 8:30 p.m. against Kennesaw State. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

It’s ‘Get out and run’ for Iowa

October 6, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] If fans are looking for the Iowa men’s basketball players to look like they did a year ago, they’re going to be disappointed. They really should know better....

Iowa guard Peter Jok shoots the ball over Nebraska guard Tai Webster during the Iowa-Nebraska game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 77-66. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hoops features question marks

October 5, 2016

The Iowa basketball team will hold court today at its annual media day. By Blake Dowson [email protected] For those who are ready to flush the rest of the football season away, the Iowa men’s...

FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2016, file photo, Maryland head coach DJ Durkin gestures during the second half of an NCAA football game against Howard in College Park, Md. Though first-year coach DJ Durkin is known for his defensive prowess, Maryland is unbeaten because of an attack that has rung up 123 points, second-most in school history after three games. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

No ‘Who?’ in Hoosiers

October 5, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] All 14 Big Ten head football coaches were on call Tuesday morning to field questions from media around the conference. This week, such programs as Indiana and...

Iowa golfer Briana Midkiff drives the ball during the Diane Thomason Invitational at Finkbine on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. The Hawkeyes finished a three-round with 888, 25-over par with Rutgers finished second 18 strokes behind Iowa. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kipsert)

Hawkeye seeks to make a difference

October 5, 2016

A sophomore transfer débuts as a Hawkeye for the women’s golf team. By Jess Westendorf [email protected] Shawn Rennegarbe made her first appearance as a Hawkeye last week at the GolfWeek...

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)

Everything’s fine, says Iowa

October 5, 2016

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] If there was one thing that was made abundantly clear on Tuesday about Hawkeye football, it is that everything is fine. Even though the team is now 3-2...

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz's presser — 10/4

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz’s presser — 10/4

October 4, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] Each week, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz meets with the assembled media. Here are the highlights. "All of us are disappointed by last weeks loss." "At...

Iowa volleyball leaps forward

October 4, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] The Iowa volleyball team has seen a transformation. In the past year, it has gone from being one of the bottom feeders of the conference to being one of the most...

Baseball takes on worldview

Baseball takes on worldview

October 4, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The Iowa baseball team is going global.The U.S. International University Sports Federation announced on Monday that the Hawkeyes will represent the United States...

The University of Iowa Women's Cross Country team heads to the starting line for the 3k race on Friday, September 4, 2015 at the Ashton Cross Country Course in Iowa City, Iowa.

Shine opening some eyes

October 4, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Sophomore Andrea Shine is quickly making a name for herself in Iowa cross-country, as she continues to climb up the scoring sheet in each meet. The Crystal Lake,...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley attempts to avoid a tackle by North Texas defensive back Kishawn McClain during the Iowa-North Texas game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mean Green, 62-16. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Numbers trump the hype

October 4, 2016

By Blake Dowson  [email protected] Five games into the season, it’s now fair to say the Hawkeyes are not, and probably won’t ever be, the team we had thought they’d be. The overwhelming...