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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

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Iowa defensive back Manny Rugamba deflects a pass 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)

Secondary nature

Adam Hensley, [email protected] September 8, 2017

Desmond King, unanimous consensus All-American and the 2015 Jim Thorpe Award winner? Graduated. Greg Mabin, Iowa’s cornerback with 26 starts? Graduated. Brandon Snyder, starting safety tied for a...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz looks the field during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Wyoming in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated Wyoming, 24-3. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football quotables

September 8, 2017

Ben Niemann, linebacker On dealing with trash talk from the other team: “You have to do your job and be ready to go at the next snap. There’s not a ton of time for that. You know you’re going...

Iowa defensive end Parker Hesse attempts to block Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen's pass during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Wyoming in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated Wyoming, 24-3. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

One on One with Parker Hesse

September 8, 2017

Daily Iowan football editor Courtney Baumann caught up with Iowa defensive end Parker Hesse, a junior from Waukon. Daily Iowan: What’s your favorite home-cooked meal? Parker Hesse: My mom is a very...

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 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...