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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 linebacker Josey Jewell sacks Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson during the Iowa-Northwestern game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. The Hawkeyes beat the Wildcats, 40-10. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Backbone of the Iowa defense

August 23, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The 2015 Iowa football team came up with a lot of surprising story lines. It was surprising that quarterback C.J. Beathard stepped in and was immediately one of...

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)

Running in the Hawk family

August 23, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Each week, The Daily Iowan will run “The Box Score,” an analytic breakdown of a couple Iowa football stats we find interesting. It’s the last week before...

Beathard’s next  big leap forward

Beathard’s next big leap forward

August 22, 2016

What can Hawkeye fans expect from C.J. Beathard in his senior season? By Jordan Hansen  [email protected] One of the major keys to Iowa’s Big Ten Championship run last season was the emergence...

Iowa defensive backs Greg Mabin and Desmond King grab for a ball during Iowa's football media day on their practice fields on Saturday, August 6, 2016. Iowa's season opener is against  Miami Ohio on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 at 2:30 P.M. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

D-backs coming back hungry

August 22, 2016

By Mario Williams [email protected] By nearly any account the 2015 Iowa football season was a success. One of Iowa’s biggest strengths was the secondary, which consistently shut down opposing...

New, or same old?

New, or same old?

August 22, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] A rosy 2015 campaign for the Hawkeye football team has the program energized once again and for good reason. There is a buzz around the program now, a buzz that...

The University of Iowa Women's Cross Country team warms up before the start of the 3k race at the Ashton Cross Country Course in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Sep. 4, 2015

Harriers get some fresh runners

August 22, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Aug. 19 marked the first day of official training for Iowa’s new-look cross-country team. While new runners are scattered about the roster, the Hawkeyes’ biggest...

Iowa forward Rose Ripslinger practices her mid-field kicks during media day at the practice field on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016.  Iowa is starting their season at the bottom of the Big Ten ranking list. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Young soccer Hawks face some challenges

August 22, 2016

By Margaret Kispert [email protected] The theme for the 2016-17 Hawkeye soccer season is writing a new story. With seven new faces in the program and two redshirt freshmen, a new story is not...

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz's Media Day presser

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz’s Media Day presser

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] August 6, 2016

Iowa's 2016 Football Media Day was led off by Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz's press conference. Here's a few of the highlights and quotes. Starts by saying he keeps seeing a Detroit-Packers playoff...

Northwestern defensive lineman Tyler Lancaster attempts to block a pass made by Iowa quarterback CJ Beathard during the Iowa-Northwestern game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. Beathard had a total of 176 yards passing. The Hawkeyes beat the Wildcats, 40-10. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Beathard proves he’s hard to beat

August 4, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] It sure feels like Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard has been around for a long time. His first significant time was in 2013 against Wisconsin, coming in relief...

Iowa running back Jordan Canzeri attempts to get into the end zone for a touchdown during the Homecoming game against Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015.  Canzeri had one touchdown and rushed 256 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 29-20. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Hope bubbles up in Champaign

August 4, 2016

By Mario williams [email protected] At the 2016 Big Ten media days in Chicago, Illinois head coach Lovie Smith fully admitted that his program isn’t where he wants it to be. While there are...

Ohio State players along with head coach Urban Meyer sing the school fight song at the end of the game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013. Ohio State extended their winning streak to 19 games. Ohio State defeated Iowa, 34-24. (The Daily Iowan/file photo)

Color Buckeyes green

August 4, 2016

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] After losing 12 players to the NFL Draft — five in the first round alone — Ohio State has been left with a young and inexperienced team for the 2016...

Purdue runner Caleb Kerr and Iowa runners Nate Ferree and Ben Anderson compete against each other at the Big 10 conference cross country meet on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014. Michigan State won the women's  title, and Wisconsin claimed the men's title. For individual titles, Michigan State runner Leah O'Conner won the women's race, and Wisconsin runner Malachy Schrobilgen won the men's race. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

Anderson to leave Hawkeyes

August 4, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] After 13 years serving as a coach for the Hawkeye track and cross-country teams, Layne Anderson will leave the program. Anderson has been the head coach of the...