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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

Men's freestyle 57 kg Dan Dennis wrestles Alan Waters during the second day of the 2016 Wrestling Olympic trials in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, April 10, 2016. Dennis defeated Waters with a 9-2 decision. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Ex-Hawk Dennis heads to Rio

July 28, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Daniel Dennis is nearing the start of his journey to the Olympics. The former Iowa wrestler, speaking for the last time before he departs for Rio de Janerio,...

5 points for Hawkeye hoops

5 points for Hawkeye hoops

July 28, 2016

Game Time League action concluded Wednesday, and there are plenty of takeaways. By Blake Dowson [email protected] To put it frankly, final scores during the Game Time League do not matter. Not...

Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leicher throws a pass to tight end Maxx Williams in TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, November 8, 2014 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Leidner threw for 138-yards and went 10-13 passing on the game. The Gophers' dominated the Hawkeyes, 51-14 to reclaim the Floyd of Rosedale trophy. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Gopher QB hangs tough

July 28, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] For the third season in a row, Mitch Leidner has been sent to the Big Ten media days and represented Minnesota. As the quarterback, it’s not only his job to...

Andre Patton and other Rutgers players stand at the side of the B1G network's broadcast during day one of B1G media days on Monday, July 25, 2016. Rutgers will be going into this season with their new head coach Chris Ash. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale)

Point/Counter point: What was the biggest story out of the media days?

July 28, 2016

Penn State negative recruiting The Big Ten media days usually don’t produce any super juicy stories, but once in a while they have something that’s a bit more savory than normal. During the open...

Iowa forward Kali Peschel attempts to shoot the ball during the Iowa-Baylor game of the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA tournament in Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City on Friday, March 27, 2015. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Bears, 81-66. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Peschel nabs aide job

July 28, 2016

Although Kali Peschel’s minutes started to tail off towards the end of her successful career on the Iowa women’s basketball team, she continued to be an important leader on the squad. Peschel, who...

The Hawkeyes beat the Wildcats, 40-10. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Big Ten media days: Notebook

July 27, 2016

Iowa head coach Kirk Fertenz and three players stepped up to the microphone on the second day of the Big Ten Media Days. By Mario Williams [email protected] CHICAGO — Tuesday morning through...

B1g media days: Boilermakers ready to catch the Big Ten football train

B1g media days: Boilermakers ready to catch the Big Ten football train

July 27, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Speaking in front of a large banquet hall full of reporters and other media members at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago on Monday, Purdue head football coach Darrell...

A hard football contest to win

A hard football contest to win

July 27, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] The very first question Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz was asked during his time on the podium at the Big Ten football Media Days on Tuesday dealt with expectations. For...

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)

An enigma in a riddle in a coach

July 27, 2016

By BLAKE DOWSON [email protected] To understand Michigan head coach and enigma Jim Harbaugh, you must first understand that it is impossible to fully understand him. Listening to him speak at Big...

Big Ten Media Days: Highlights from Ohio State HC Urban Meyer

Big Ten Media Days: Highlights from Ohio State HC Urban Meyer

July 26, 2016

By Courtney Baumann  [email protected] Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer spoke to members of the media at the Big Ten Media Days to discuss the upcoming 2016-2017 season. Rounded out...

Big Ten Media Days: Highlights from Maryland HC D.J. Durkin's presser

Big Ten Media Days: Highlights from Maryland HC D.J. Durkin’s presser

July 26, 2016

By Mario Williams [email protected] Maryland head coach DJ Durkin spoke to members of the media at Big Ten Media Days to discuss the upcoming 2016-2017 season. Durkin will be in his first...

Big Ten Media days: Highlights from Kirk Ferentz's presser

Big Ten Media days: Highlights from Kirk Ferentz’s presser

July 26, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz spoke to members of the media at Big Ten Media Days to discuss the upcoming 2016-2017 season. "We had a a lot of positive...