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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

By the numbers, Baez busts loose

By the numbers, Baez busts loose

August 30, 2016

Blake Dowson [email protected] In the NBA, the “Sixth Man” is glorified to the extent there is an award for the best bench player in the league. That spot, that role, is so important to each...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King punt returns the ball during the Cy-Hawk Series game against Iowa State in Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Sept. 12, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 31-17. (The Daily Iowan/ Alyssa Hitchcock)

The Box Score: Iowa’s defense could be sharp

August 30, 2016

Will the Iowa defense be as dominate as it was last season? Mario Williams [email protected] The 2015 season success for the Iowa football team came in a number of areas. But most importantly,...

Hawkeye scholarship to be named after Greenwood

Hawkeye scholarship to be named after Greenwood

August 29, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] When Brett Greenwood led Iowa out of Kinnick’s famous tunnel before the team’s game against Pitt last season, it was one of the most stirring moments of the...

during a soccer match at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug 28, 2016. The Hawkeyes beat the Cowgirls 3-2. (The Daily Iowan/Ting Xuan Tan)

Soccer knocks off Wyoming; why not?

August 29, 2016

The Hawkeyes are starting to gain a bit of early season momentum. By Ricardo Ascencio  [email protected] The early part of the season continued for Iowa soccer as it headed to Hawkeye Soccer...

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels, Jr. runs with the ball 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/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeyes ’ triptych ready to fly

August 29, 2016

Iowa has three capable and unique runners in the backfield, opening the offense up considerably. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] There are three running backs at the top of the Iowa roster...

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)

V-ball spikes Northern Illinois tourney

August 29, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] The Hawkeyes have started their season strong by demolishing their opponents in this past weekend’s Northern Illinois Invitational. The team dropped only one set...

Iowa midfielder Chandler Ackers hits the ball at Grant Field on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. Iowa fell to Maryland, 2-1, in double overtime. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Field hockey shines in ACC split

August 29, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] The Iowa field-hockey team traveled to North Carolina this past weekend for the Big Ten/ACC Challenge and played two extremely talented teams, No. 7 Wake...

Iowa running back Derrick Mitchell Jr. celebrates his touchdown during the Iowa-Maryland game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins to stay undefeated, 31-15. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Five Hawks named to watch list

August 26, 2016

By Mario Williams [email protected] Five Hawkeyes — seniors C.J. Beathard, Jaleel Johnson, and George Kittle, and juniors Josey Jewell and Sean Welsh were among the 158 candidates selected for...

Iowa player Dominic Patrick serves the ball during the Iowa-Chicago State match at the Hawkeye Indoor Tennis Complex and Recreation on Sunday, April 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 6-0. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Men’s tennis ready to rock

August 26, 2016

By Pete Ruden [email protected] Coming off of the season in which it was ranked the highest nationally as it has ever been, the Iowa men’s tennis team wants to build on last year’s successful...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard looks to the sideline during the Rose Bowl Game in Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Beathard had a total of 2 completed passes. Stanford defeated Iowa, 45-16. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Beathard ready for the challenge

August 26, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] After a breakout 2015 campaign, the bar is set high for Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard. Yes, all of last year’s wins are in the past (the players have been...

Iowa outside hitter Ashley Mariani hits the ball at 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)

Volleyball set to start season

August 26, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] Despite its disappointing season last year, the Iowa volleyball team is beaming about its maturing team chemistry and new team mantra. The Hawkeyes have developed...

Iowa back Chandler Ackers and Virginia midfielder Lucy Hyams fight for the ball at Grant Field on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014. The Hawkeyes beat the Cavaliers, 4-3. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

Hawkeyes seek the big bounce back

August 26, 2016

By Michael McCurdy | [email protected] The Iowa field-hockey team will try to bounce back from last season, in which it went 9-10 overall and lost half of the games by a single goal. Although...