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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Around the Big Ten

Around the Big Ten

Charlie Green, [email protected] September 11, 2015

1) Ohio State: Where does J.T. Barrett fit into this offense when it’s not blowing teams out? Or better yet, when will the Buckeyes not blow teams out? In the NFL? 2) Michigan State: If the Spartans...

Iowa defensive back Tyler Sash gives an interview following their game against Indiana on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN. Sash was found dead Tuesday.

Rewind: The Sash factor

Jordan Garretson September 8, 2015

Tyler Sash reels off the names of some of his favorite NFL safeties. Former Hawkeyes Bob Sanders and Sean Considine are among those who come up, along with Pro Bowlers Troy Polamalu and Ed Reed. It's...

Pregame Issue 1: Iowa vs. Illinois State (09/05/15)

September 4, 2015

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Iowa offensive lineman Brandon Scherff blocks Pitt defensive lineman Darryl Render during the game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Iowa defeated Pitt, 24-20. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Lineman pipeline for NFL


Jordan Hansen, [email protected] September 4, 2015

Since Kirk Ferentz took over the Iowa football team in 1999, 14 offensive linemen have been drafted by NFL teams, and another 13 have signed as free agents. Of those, 12 ended their careers having played...

Iowa’s wild card on deck

Iowa’s wild card on deck

Danny Payne, [email protected] September 4, 2015

During his freshman season at Iowa, Aaron Mends briefly found himself in a position he didn’t think he’d play at all during his college career. The outside linebacker from Kansas City, Missouri,...

Iowa linebacker James Morris intercepts a pass by Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013. This was Morris' third interception of the season. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 26-14. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

By the Numbers: How Iowa stacks up with Illinois State

Charlie Green, [email protected] September 4, 2015

Average rush by running quarterbacks against Iowa in 2014: 5.6 yards At times in 2014, dual-threat quarterbacks crippled Iowa in both close and not-so-close games. Four times last season, the Hawks...

Around the Big Ten

Around the Big Ten

September 4, 2015

Around the Big Ten 1.  Ohio State The reigning Big Ten and national champions enter the 2015 season as the first program in NCAA history to be a consensus No. 1 overall team in the AP Poll.  They...

Iowa defensive lineman Drew Ott tackles Iowa State quarterback Sam Richardson in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Iowa State defeated Iowa, 20-17. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Point/Counterpoint: Will Iowa’s win total be over or under 7.5 wins this season?

September 4, 2015

Under Each fall, there is a renewed sense of hope for the Iowa football team. Unfortunately for the Hawks this year, I believe it is false hope. There are just too many question marks on the 2015 roster. Let’s...

Injuries press the bench

JON LINDER September 25, 2009

Iowa rallied behind a fresh mindset last week to mount an absolute defensive clinic, but a Kirk Ferentz adage ultimately saved the depleted Hawkeye offense. Against Arizona, the Iowa coaching staff instilled...

Penn State’s Lee makes a comeback

BRENDAN STILES September 25, 2009

Last season, Penn State had a season for the ages. With an 11-1 record, the Nittany Lions showed they were among the Big Ten’s elite, earning a co-title with Ohio State. Because of its 13-6 win over...