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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

Robert Read

Robert Read, Pregame Editor

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Robert Read is entering his second year as the Pregame Editor at The Daily Iowan. He is a senior at the University of Iowa studying journalism and sport studies. As a freshman, he worked as a sports reporter before becoming the assistant sports editor and then sports editor as a sophomore. He has covered a variety of sports at the DI, including football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, wrestling, baseball, and track and field.

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Robert Read
March 4, 2020
Iowa's 184-pound Abe Assad wrestles Nebraska's Taylor Venz during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. Assad won by decision, 6-4, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 26-6.

Assad impresses in his Carver debut

Robert Read, Sports Editor
January 18, 2020
Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives to the net during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 66-61.

Doyle earns Naismith Player of the Week honor

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor
January 14, 2020
Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives to the board during a women's basketball match between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 91-85, in double overtime.

Doyle named Big Ten Player of the Week

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor
January 13, 2020
Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives to the rim during a womenÕs basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s basketball upsets Maryland at Carver

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor
January 10, 2020
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp drives to the rim during a menÕs basketball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Wieskamp finished with 13 points.

Iowa falls to Penn State in ranked showdown

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor
January 4, 2020
Iowa's Luka Garza dunks the ball during a game against Kennesaw State University at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls, 93-51. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa dominates in win over Kennesaw State

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor
December 29, 2019
Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles Wisconsin’s Michael Cullen during a wrestling match between No.1 Iowa and No. 6 Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. Lee won by technical fall in 3:13, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 32-3.

Lee advances to finals at U.S. Senior Nationals

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor
December 21, 2019
Iowa center Megan Gustafson celebrates after the women's Big Ten Championship basketball game vs. Maryland at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 10, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 90-76 and are the Big Ten champions.

Gustafson’s jersey retirement scheduled

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor
December 20, 2019
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Ferentz speaks on Fry’s death

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor
December 18, 2019
Former University of Iowa head football coach Hayden Fry signs copies of his book "A High Porch Picnic" Tuesday March 2, 1999 at the Jacobsen athletic building in Iowa City. Fry's book will be available to the public Wednesday night at Carver Hawkeye arena. (Brian Ray/The Daily Iowan)

Read: Hayden Fry will always be a Hawkeye

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor
December 18, 2019
Hawkeyes react to the death of Hayden Fry

Hawkeyes react to the death of Hayden Fry

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor
December 17, 2019
USC running back Stephen Carr (7) picks up second-half yardage against UCLA at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Los Angeles. USC won, 52-35. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Holiday Bowl scouting report: USC

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor
December 15, 2019
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp drives to the rim during a men’s basketball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 84-68. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes end losing streak at Hilton Coliseum

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor
December 12, 2019
Iowa center Luka Garza reacts during the men's basketball game against Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, December 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 72-52. Garza played 30 minutes during the game.

Garza named National Player of the Week

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor
December 10, 2019
Iowa center Luka Garza drives the ball during the men's basketball game against Cal Poly at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, November 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mustangs 85-59. Garza made 8 of his 13 baskets.

Garza shines in Iowa’s loss to Michigan

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor
December 6, 2019
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon shoots a 3-pointer during the men's basketball game against Lindsey Wilson College at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, November 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 96-58. Bohannon made his first attempted 3-pointer of the season.

Hawkeyes head to Syracuse for ACC/Big Ten Challenge

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor
December 2, 2019
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