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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Statistically, Outback mire mirrored Michigan game

Statistically, Outback mire mirrored Michigan game

January 2, 2017

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] TAMPA, Fla. — In the week prior to the Outback Bowl, Iowa players compared Florida with Michigan on a fairly regular basis. Offensive coordinator Greg...

Pregame musings: Outback Bowl time

Pregame musings: Outback Bowl time

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] January 2, 2017

TAMPA, Fla. — It’s a nice day to play some football. Anytime football is on, honestly, is a nice time to play football, but today — today is especially good. There should be a pretty fun game...

Iowa and LSU captains shake hands before the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida, on Jan. 1, 2014. The Hawkeyes fell, 21-14. (The Daily Iowan/File Photo)

Déjà Vu

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] December 14, 2016

For the ninth time in 18 years with Kirk Ferentz at the helm of the Iowa football program, the Hawkeyes are headed to Florida for a bowl game. It shouldn’t come as a surprise. Since 2000, Iowa...

Iowa punter Ron Coluzzi gets hit on a second straight punt attempt during the game between Michigan and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Iowa kicker Keith Duncan nailed a 33 yard field goal as the time ran out to beat the No. 2 Wolverines 14-13. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Getting a kick out of a big night

November 18, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] There’s a reason Iowa punter Ron Coluzzi was the second player on the podium for interviews after the team upset then-No. 2 Michigan last week. As a point...

Iowa defensive lineman Jaleel Johnson gets a safety on Michigan running back De'Veon Smith during the game between Michigan and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Iowa kicker Keith Duncan nailed a 33 yard field goal as the time ran out to beat the No. 2 Wolverines 14-13. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

The Brick Wall

November 18, 2016

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] A standard brick weighs around five pounds. Now imagine running into a stack of 62 of them. That’s what it’s like trying to get past Jaleel Johnson. He’s...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Boatyard looks for an open player during Michigan State the Big Ten Championship against in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes in the last seconds of the game, 16-13. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Pregame musings: Iowa vs. No. 2 Michigan

November 12, 2016

By DI Pregame Staff Well, here it is. Iowa and Michigan. Hawkeyes and Wolverines. Jim Harbaugh and Kirk Ferentz. Good comparisons and comparisons that don't mean anything. But anyway. https://www.instagram.com/p/BMumsEOjXDs/?taken-by=jordyhansen It's...

In the mist of time, Michigan loses

In the mist of time, Michigan loses

November 11, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] When Iowa kicker Rob Houghtlin lined up on the right hashmark and booted a 29-yard field goal through the uprights to defeat No. 2 Michigan on Oct. 19, 1985, he...

Something not expected

Something not expected

November 5, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — In hindsight, Penn State showed everything it was going to try and do on its first drive of the game. A long kickoff return set...

Iowa's Bo Bower and Josey Jewell celebrate a stopped Rutgers touchdown 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)

Daunting schedule be damned

November 5, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] There wasn’t any visible panic in the voices of the Iowa football team.  Yes, it was simply Tuesday media availability, and no one usually says anything...

A dream coming true

A dream coming true

Mario Williams, [email protected] October 21, 2016

As a graduate student, Iowa punter Ron Coluzzi is one of the elder statesmen on the team. His maturity is obvious when speaking to him, as is his determination and a deep desire to prove people...

Faith in Iowa’s defensive tackle depth

Faith in Iowa’s defensive tackle depth

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] October 14, 2016

Depth is critical when building a football team, especially on the defensive line. Iowa likes to rotate players in and out in an attempt to keep them fresh throughout the game. Considering the offensive...

Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell walks to line of scrimmage during the Iowa-NDSU game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

A rough-cut Jewell

October 13, 2016

By Courtney Baumann | [email protected] Take the first left off Highway 52 north of the Upper Iowa River and Luther College in Decorah, and you’ll run smack-dab into 1,000-some acres of farmland....