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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 Aaron Mends blocks Maryland punt kicker Nicolas Pritchard as he attempts a punt return during the game against Maryland in Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 31, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins to stay undefeated, 31-15. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Position, position, position for Hawks

August 3, 2016

There are still a few positions up for grabs on the Iowa football team. By Blake Dowson [email protected] Heading into fall camp, the Iowa football team seems pretty settled at most positions. The...

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi works against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, July 22, 2016, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Ranking MLB, even the rank teams

August 3, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] With the MLB non-waiver trade deadline past, it’s time to take another crack at the MLB power rankings: 1) Chicago Cubs The Cubs seem to have regained some...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King blocks a pass ment for North Texas wide receiver Thaddeous Thompson 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)

King honored yet again

August 3, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] With the summer coming to an end soon and fall camp starting up in less than a week for almost all college football teams, the preseason watch lists are winding...

Wisconsin quarterback Joel Stave gets the ball hiked to him during the Iowa-Wisconsin game in Camp Randal Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2014. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 10-6. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Badgers get murderous slate

August 2, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] In a question for Wisconsin’s Dare Ogunbowale at the Big Ten media days in Chicago last week, a reporter asked the new running back about the team’s “murderers’...

Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio answers questions after his time on the main podium during day two of Big Ten media days on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Currently going into the fall 2016 season, Michigan state sits at 33-5 over the last three years. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale)

Spartans chipper about ‘chip’

August 2, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Michigan State is once again playing second fiddle (actually third, with Michigan’s resurgence) in the Big Ten East Division. Playing the underdog role has...

Jim Harbaugh, Michigan head coach answers questions on day one of B1G  media day, on Monday, July 25, 2016. Harbaugh stated that top receiver from last year, Jehu Chesson, will be ready to play come fall camp starting August 8. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale)

Tough spelled H-a-r-b-a-u-g-h

August 2, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] There was a time, not too-terribly long ago, when the sight of the Michigan Wolverines running out of the tunnel underneath 110,000 fans in Michigan Stadium struck...

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Andrew Cashner throws during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, July 21, 2016, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Some in Eden, some in the desert

August 2, 2016

There are some obvious winners and losers coming out of the MLB trade deadline. By Blake Dowson [email protected] The MLB trade deadline was pretty fun right there at the end. It seemed like there...

Hawkeyes Aimee Tarun serves the ball to UMKC player Mariam Kurasbediani on Saturday Feb 13, 2016 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. Tarun defeated Kurasbediani 6-2, 6-0. (The Daily Iowan/Karley Finkel)

Schmid named women’s tennis coach

August 2, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Sasha Schmid is coming home to Iowa City. The former Hawkeye tennis standout from 1992-96 was announced on July 29 as the eighth head coach in the history of the...

Dordt College's Ross Cooper tips offs against Iowa's Tyler Cook during the last Prime Time game of the summer in Roberts gym in North Liberty on Thursday, July 28, 2016. The L.L. Selling and Comfort Care Medicare team defeated the Beat the Bookstore and Culver's team, 80-78. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Chief Cook and guards, guards

August 1, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Prime Time League is now over, with Cordell Pemsl’s (and Peter Jok’s before he headed to the Nike camp in Los Angeles) team taking the championship over Tyler...

B1g media days team reports: New Rutgers coach has a clear plan

B1g media days team reports: New Rutgers coach has a clear plan

August 1, 2016

By Mario Williams [email protected] On Jan. 19 at 5:45 a.m. at High Point Solutions Stadium, Rutgers players met new head coach Chris Ash and the coaching staff. Their first impression of him...

James Franklin, Penn State head gives his opening speech at day one of B1G media days on Monday, July 25, 2016. Still in his 3rd year Franklin received questions in regard to Penn States scandal with its previous coach. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale)

B1g media days team reports: Penn State comeback continues; roster blooms

August 1, 2016

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] For the first time in more than four years, Penn State will have 85 players on scholarship. The 2016 season marks the definitive end of the sanctions...

Henrik Stenson watches his approach shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J., Friday, July 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

Dowson: No golf No. 1; yawn

August 1, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] In some ways, we were kind of spoiled during the past two major championships of the year. Phil Mickelson and Henrik Stenson’s battle across the pond in the...