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Pregame musings: Outback Bowl time

Pregame musings: Outback Bowl time

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
January 2, 2017
Iowa defensive back Desmond King catches a punt return 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)

A final huzzah for King

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
January 1, 2017
Iowa tight end George Kittle runs for with the ball during the Iowa-Indiana game in Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. The Hawkeyes stay undefeated after beating the Hoosiers, 35-27. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kipsert)

Tight ends remain key

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
January 1, 2017
Slugfest awaits Hawkeyes in Outback Bowl

Slugfest awaits Hawkeyes in Outback Bowl

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
December 30, 2016
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
Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard waves to fans as he runs out onto the field before a football game with No. 16 Nebraska in Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 40-10, on senior night. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Season to remember after all

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
November 28, 2016
A chance missed

A chance missed

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
October 22, 2016
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz gets interviewed after the Iowa-Illinois State game in Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz’s presser — 10/18

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
October 18, 2016
Faith in Iowa’s defensive tackle depth

Faith in Iowa’s defensive tackle depth

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
October 14, 2016
Hawkeyes squeaky in victory

Hawkeyes squeaky in victory

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
October 9, 2016
Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard passes off the ball to running back Akrum Wadley during the Rose Bowl Game in Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Wadley rushed for 33 yards. Stanford defeated Iowa, 45-16. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Whack a Gopher the order of the day

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
October 6, 2016
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches his team during a timeout of the Iowa-NDSU game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. NDSU defeated Iowa in the final seconds of the game with a 37-yard field goal, 23-21. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Believe in miracles? (Nah)

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
October 2, 2016
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz gets interviewed after the Iowa-Illinois State game in Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz’s presser — 9/27

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
September 27, 2016
The Iowa football team signs the fight son after 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)

Questions pile up for Iowa football

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
September 26, 2016
Iowa running back Akrum Wadley runs in for a 37-yard touch down 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)

The Monday Breakdown — Iowa vs. Rutgers

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
September 26, 2016
Iowa quarterback CJ Beathard runs with the ball during the Homecoming game against Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 29-20. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Pregame musings: Iowa vs. Iowa State

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
September 10, 2016
Iowa running back LeShun Daniels and offensive guard James Daniels horse around during the Iowa football media day fields on Aug. 8. The Daniels are brothers. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Big brother, best friend

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
September 2, 2016
Highlights from Kirk Ferentz's Media Day presser

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz’s Media Day presser

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
August 6, 2016
Jok will return for senior season

Jok will return for senior season

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
May 20, 2016
Story of the year: 12 & 0, baby

Story of the year: 12 & 0, baby

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
May 13, 2016
Iowa defensive end Desmond King returns a kick return during the Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Stanford defeated Iowa, 45-16. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Male athlete of the year: Desmond King

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
May 9, 2016
Iowa defensive back Desmond King celebrates after an interception at Kinnick Stadium on April 23, 2016. The defense beat the offense 20-18 in the spring game. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Mulling the Hawks in next NFL draft

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
May 2, 2016
Both Iowa teams lineup for the first snap during the Spring Game at Kinnick Stadium on April 23. The defense beat the offense, 20-18. (The Daily Iowan/Alex Kroeze)

Iowa football fills two coaching positions

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
April 29, 2016
Hawk tennis pulls off tourney upset

Hawk tennis pulls off tourney upset

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
April 28, 2016
Iowa players carry Floyd the big off the field during the Iowa-Minnesota game at Kinnick on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2013. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/File photo)

Draft Day looks Hawkeye-dry

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
April 27, 2016
Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard talks to the media at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated Purdue, 40-20. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Beathard’s health raises questions again

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
April 25, 2016
Iowa defensive back Desmond King celebrates after an interception at Kinnick Stadium on April 23, 2016. The defense beat the offense 20-18 in the spring game. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Defense tops offense in spring game

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
April 23, 2016
Iowa Jerminic Smith attempts to recieve the ball during the Homecoming game against Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 10, 2015. The pass was incomplete. Smith received for a total of 118-yards on the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 29-20. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Getting in sync

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
April 21, 2016
Hawkeye freshmen Joshua Jackson cheers as the team takes the field on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 27-24 on a last second field goal. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Transfer implications reach football

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
April 20, 2016
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)

Iowa notebook: Ott update, running backs, O-line

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
April 14, 2016
B1G Notebook: Lovie Smith joins in

B1G Notebook: Lovie Smith joins in

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
April 14, 2016
Iowa's Daniel Dennis grabs fellow Iowa alum Tony Ramos during their 57kg Championship match at the U.S Olympic Wrestling Team trials at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, April 10, 2016. Dennis will be competing for the gold this summer in Rio. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Hansen: The painful saga of Ramos

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
April 11, 2016
What Happened, What's Next: Olympic Trials Session 1

What Happened, What’s Next: Olympic Trials Session 1

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
April 9, 2016
Iowa Football — Notes from West Des Moines

Iowa Football — Notes from West Des Moines

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
April 8, 2016
Former Iowa wrestler Tony Ramos talks to the media in the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex on Monday, April 4, 2016. The Olympic Trials will take place at Carver-Hawkeye Arena April 9-10. (The Daily Iowan/ Jordan Hansen)

Iowa, the Hawkeye Wrestling Club, and the quest for Gold

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
April 8, 2016
Iowa City, Iowa- Brent Metcalf (red) wrestles Jared Frayer (blue) in the finals of the Team USA 2012 Olympic Wrestling Trials at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, April 22, 2012. Frayer defeated Metcalf in 2 rounds to earn a place on the 2012 U.S. Olympic team. (The Daily Iowan/Adam Wesley)

Olympic Trials put IC on the map

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
April 7, 2016
Wide open at linebacker

Wide open at linebacker

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
April 7, 2016
Former Iowa wrestler Tony Ramos talks to the media in the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex on Monday, April 4, 2016. The Olympic Trials will take place at Carver-Hawkeye Arena April 9-10. (The Daily Iowan/ Jordan Hansen)

U.S. wrestling lands in IC

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
April 5, 2016
(Via Twitter @andrew22fleming)

Frosh Fleming also leaves

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
March 31, 2016
Football faces replaces Blythe

Football faces replaces Blythe

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
March 30, 2016
Football presser quotables

Football presser quotables

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
March 30, 2016
Iowa running back LeShun Daniels, Jr. runs with the ball 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)

Football offense on the beam

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
March 28, 2016
Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard runs with the ball during the Iowa-Minnesota game at Kinnick on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2013. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Looking toward the NFL

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
March 21, 2016
Iowa's Thomas Gilman prepares for his match against NC State's Sean Fausz during the NWCA National Duels Championship series on Monday, Feb. 22, 2016 in Carver-Hawkeye. Gilman defeated Faus in a 15-5 major decision. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Wrestling showcase comes to town

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
March 4, 2016
Iowa senior Edwin Cooper Jr. waits on the mat at the Iowa vs. Indiana Wrestling match inside Carver-Hawkeye on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016. Iowa defeated Indiana, 45-0. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)

Wrestling searching for championships

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
March 4, 2016
Bluder’s Bunch falls in Happy Valley

Bluder’s Bunch falls in Happy Valley

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
February 25, 2016
Iowa's Edwin Cooper Jr. moves toward North Carolina State's Tommy Gantt at 157 pounds during the NWCA National Duels Championship Series on Monday, Feb. 22. 2016 in Carver-Hawkeye. Gantt defeated Cooper Jr., 13-5 in a major decision. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Iowa wrestling falls for first time to Wolfpack

JORDAN HANSEN, [email protected]
February 23, 2016
"Iowa 157-pounder Michael Kelly wrestles Luke Frey of Penn State at Bryce Jordan Center in State College, Pennsylvania on Sunday, February 8, 2015. Kelly defeated Frey, 7-4. The No. 1 ranked Hawkeyes defeated the No. 5 ranked Nittany Lions, 18-12. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)"

Hansen: National duals a national joke

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
February 16, 2016
Iowa junior Thomas Gilman attempts to hold down Indiana freshman Elijah Oliver at the Iowa vs. Indiana Wrestling match inside Carver-Hawkeye on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016. Iowa defeated Indiana, 45-0. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)

Hawk wrestlers get taste of Northern Lights

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
February 12, 2016
Iowa's Sam Stoll holds onto Oklahoma's Austin Marden at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pistol Pete, 18-16. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Stoll jumps heavily to the fore

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
February 9, 2016
Iowa 149-pounder Brandon Sorensen wrestles against Grand Canyon's Blake Monty during the Iowa City Duals at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 20, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Antelopes 44-0. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Wrestlers won’t overlook Hoosiers

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
February 5, 2016
Iowa running back Akurm Wadley tries to avoid a tackle during the Big Ten Championship against Michigan State 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)

Football inks 24, including O-lineman

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
February 4, 2016
Iowa's Edwin Cooper, Jr grapples with Minnesota's Brandon Kingsley, the #2 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the #23 Minnesota Gophers 34-6 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday Jan. 29, 2016(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Unsung wrestlers step up

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
February 2, 2016
"Iowa 157-pounder Michael Kelly wrestles Luke Frey of Penn State at Bryce Jordan Center in State College, Pennsylvania on Sunday, February 8, 2015. Kelly defeated Frey, 7-4. The No. 1 ranked Hawkeyes defeated the No. 5 ranked Nittany Lions, 18-12. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)"

Wrestlers face well-known test

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
January 28, 2016
Lindsey Walters/The Daily Iowan Tyler Sash shakes hands with Hawkeye fans after the Iowa Outback Bowl victory over South Carolina at Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 1, 2009. Sash had two interceptions for 74 yards, setting an Iowa bowl record, and had four solo tackles.

Lonesome death of Tyler Sash

Jordan Hansen, Jordan-Hansen@uiowa
January 28, 2016
Iowa 149-pounder Brandon Sorensen wrestles against Grand Canyon's Blake Monty during the Iowa City Duals at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 20, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Antelopes 44-0. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Wrestlers feel the edge coming

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
January 26, 2016
Iowa 125-pounder Thomas Gilman wrestles against Ohio University's Shakur Laney during the 53rd Annual Midland Championships at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015. The Hawkeyes lead the tournament after the first day in first with 96 points followed by Nebraska with 78. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Wrestling to take on Nebraska, Purdue

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
January 22, 2016
Two women from the U.S. Women's Olympic Wrestling Team practice in the Iowa Wrestling Room on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016. The olympic team will be making an appearance at the Iowa Men's Wrestling home meet on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Another side of the mat

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
January 21, 2016
Iowa lineman Brant Gressel and fullback Drake Kulick hold up a W flag after the Iowa-Nebraska game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 28-20, to finish off a perfect regular season. (The Daily Iowan/ John Theulen)

Coming up roses

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
December 7, 2015
Maryland wide receiver Jarvis Davenport tries to avoid a tackle by Iowa line back Cole Fisher during the Iowa-Maryland game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins to stay undefeated, 31-15. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Scouting report: Michigan State’s offense vs. Iowa’s defense

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
December 4, 2015
Iowa wrestler Nathan Burak tackles Iowa Central College wrestler Jones Kendrick at the Carver-Hawkeyes Arena on Friday, Nov. 20, 2015. The Hawkeyes dominated the Iowa Central College, 54-0. (The Daily Iowan.Peter Kim)

Wrestlers seek to hogtie Jackrabbits

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
December 4, 2015
Iowa running back Jordan Canzeri catches a punt in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Iowa State defeated Iowa, 20-17. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Relishing the grind

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
November 25, 2015
Minnesota running back Shannon Brooks gets tackled by a cluster of Iowa defensive players during the Iowa-Minnesota game at Kinnick on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2013. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Defense hits late-season rut

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
November 16, 2015
Iowa 125-pounder Thomas Gilman stands during media day in the Dan Gable complex in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015. Gilman is one of the four All-Americans returning to the team this season. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

All-Americans will lead wrestlers

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
November 13, 2015
Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard runs with the ball at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 10-6. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Not last year’s Terps, not last year’s Hawks

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
October 30, 2015
"Northwestern running back Justin Jackson runs the ball during the Iowa/Northwestern game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 48-7. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)"

By the Numbers: Iowa vs. Northwestern

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
October 16, 2015
Around the Big Ten

Around the Big Ten

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
October 9, 2015
Raising Koehn

Raising Koehn

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
October 2, 2015

Around the Big Ten

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
September 24, 2015
Iowa defensive back Desmond King runs with the ball in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 31-14.

Returning to being special 

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
September 18, 2015
Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard throws a pass during the game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Beathard threw for 98-yards on the game. Iowa defeated Pitt, 24-20. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

By The Numbers: Iowa vs. Pitt

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
September 18, 2015
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
CJ Beathard

Quotables: What Iowa football players had to say — 9/1

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
September 1, 2015
Big Ten previews: Rutgers

Big Ten previews: Rutgers

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
August 25, 2015
Big Ten previews: Nebraska

Big Ten previews: Nebraska

Jordan Hansen, [email protected]
August 24, 2015

Relativity theory: most-improved

JORDAN HANSEN
June 23, 2015

Run, Run, Run, Hawks say

JORDAN HANSEN
June 16, 2015

Hansen: Despite Big Ten tourney run, softball continues to slide

JORDAN HANSEN
May 13, 2015

Softball’s tourney run ends

JORDAN HANSEN
May 11, 2015

Iowa to face Rutgers in Big Ten Tournament

JORDAN HANSEN
May 7, 2015

Michigan leads All-Big Ten selections

JORDAN HANSEN
May 7, 2015

An artist inside

JORDAN HANSEN
May 5, 2015

Charges filed against three Iowa wrestlers

JORDAN HANSEN
May 5, 2015

Wood steals the show on senior day

JORDAN HANSEN
May 4, 2015

Notebook: Iowa happy to have some practice time

JORDAN HANSEN
April 30, 2015
NFL draft buzz building around Iowa's Donnal

NFL draft buzz building around Iowa’s Donnal

Jordan Hansen
April 29, 2015

Buzz building around Donnal

JORDAN HANSEN
April 29, 2015

Olympic Trials back in Iowa City a ‘no-brainer’

JORDAN HANSEN
April 28, 2015

Softball falters against Missouri

JORDAN HANSEN
April 23, 2015

Softball hopes to show ’em

JORDAN HANSEN
April 22, 2015

Solid pitching awaits Iowa softball in West Lafayette

JORDAN HANSEN
April 17, 2015

Hawks fall in close game with Iowa State

JORDAN HANSEN
April 16, 2015

Softball to face Iowa State

JORDAN HANSEN
April 15, 2015

Canzeri, Daniels, healthy, ready to go

JORDAN HANSEN
April 14, 2015

Hawks’ D-line puts on the pressure

JORDAN HANSEN
April 13, 2015

Beware Fake Food says Bittman

JORDAN HANSEN
April 9, 2015

Notebook: Erickson leads defense

JORDAN HANSEN
April 9, 2015

The Box Score: Numbers don’t lie for Iowa softball

JORDAN HANSEN
April 7, 2015

Hawkeyes can’t clear bases, fall to Illlini

JORDAN HANSEN
April 6, 2015

Messy fifth inning downs Hawks

JORDAN HANSEN
April 3, 2015
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