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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels Jr. is a big brother to the very core. He’s long been a guiding force to his younger sibling, James — also on the team — and it has helped shape both of them....

Iowa tight end George Kittle is tackled by Minnesota linebackers Jonathan Celestin and Cody Poock in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Gophers digging out of hole

June 14, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Part 2 of The Daily Iowan’s early summer look at the Big Ten. Remember Tuesday when we talked about the whirlwind that was Illinois? Let’s use another weather...

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

Despite all the hype surrounding National Signing Day, it was relatively quiet for Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and his program. The Hawkeyes had just one recruit — Detroit offensive lineman Alaric...

Iowa line backer Josey Jewell runs back an interception during 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)

Wallace tapped as new linebacker coach

January 22, 2016

Iowa stays in-house to fill a spot recently vacated by now-Boston College defensive coordinator Jim Reid By Jordan Hansen [email protected] The Iowa football team announced Jan. 22 that the...

Iowa tight-end Henry Krieger Coble runs into the end-zone to score a touchdown against Purdue in Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 21, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers to remain undefeated, 40-20. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Blythe, Krieger Coble to play in Senior Bowl

Danny Payne, [email protected] January 22, 2016

Former Iowa center Austin Blythe and tight end Henry Krieger Coble will play in the Senior Bowl on Jan. 30 in Mobile, Alabama. The game will be broadcast on the NFL Network at 1:30 p.m. Practices from...

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)

Title-game players note similarities

December 1, 2015

By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] Players from both Michigan State and Iowa spoke to members of the media to discuss their teams’ impending showdown in the Big Ten title game on Saturday. Iowa’s...

The Iowa team picks up the Hy-Vee Heroes Trophy 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/Margaret Kispert)

Payne: The Year of Ferentz

November 30, 2015

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz can continue his team’s improbable run Saturday in Indianapolis. By Danny Payne |   [email protected] LINCOLN, Nebraska — Before the season began, we all wondered...

Iowa defensive end Nate Meier attempts to sack Nebraska quarterback Tommy Armstrong, Jr. during 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/Margaret Kispert)

Winning UGLY

November 30, 2015

Iowa’s win over Nebraska was ugly, but that’s favored the Hawkeyes this season. By Jordan Hansen |  [email protected] LINCOLN, Nebraska — On a cold, dreary day, it shouldn’t come as...

Ferentz, Dantonio talk title game

Ferentz, Dantonio talk title game

November 30, 2015

By Charlie Green |  [email protected] On Sunday’s Big Ten Championship Game Teleconference, Kirk Ferentz and Mark Dantonio answered questions ahead of Saturday’s showdown. Here’s what they...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks to the media in Hansen Football Performance Center on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015. The press conference was rescheduled for Sept. 8 for today, Sept. 9 due to the death of former Iowa player Tyler Sash. (The Daily Iowan//Margaret Kispert)

Iowa notebook, Ferentz reacts to Sash death

September 10, 2015

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz met with the media Wednesday afternoon. By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz spoke to members of the media Wednesday to discuss...