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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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Watch: Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops shares favorite memory of Hayden Fry

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 31, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla. — Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops chuckled as soon as he heard the question. “The question” in this case was what Stoops’ favorite memory of former Iowa head coach Hayden Fry...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops laugh with each other after a head coach press conference for the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl at Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. The Hawkeyes and the Wildcats will matchup at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.

Ferentz, Stoops preview Iowa-Kentucky Citrus Bowl matchup

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 31, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla. — Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops started watching Iowa game tape in the days following the announcement that the Wildcats and the Hawkeyes would face off in the Citrus Bowl on New...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops stand on a podium during a head coach press conference for the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl at Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Both shared fond memories of Iowa head coach Hayden Fry. Stoops shared that Fry traveled to his father’s funeral. “He flew in just to pay respects to my mother and our family,” Stoops said. “It says an awful lot about him. He had a great impact on myself, my brothers, and so many other players.”

Similar styles collide as No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky meet in 2022 Citrus Bowl

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 31, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla. — Per The Daily Iowan’s unofficial count, Iowa and Kentucky head football coaches Kirk Ferentz and Mark Stoops said “physical” on four occasions during their joint press conference...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops pose for a photo with the Citrus Bowl Trophy during a head coach press conference for the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl at Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Ferentz is in his 23rd season as head coach at Iowa. Stoops is in his 9th season as head coach at Kentucky. The longest tenured coach in college football, Kirk Ferentz, noted respect for Stoops’ tenure. I dont know how many coaches have been in one program for nine years. Its probably a small number.

Photos: 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl head coach press conference

Grace Smith and Jerod Ringwald December 31, 2021

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops participated in a press conference for the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl at Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Both...

DITV Sports: Iowa Football enjoys Orlando

Michael Merrick, DITV Sports Reporter December 30, 2021

Iowa linebacker Jaden Harrell and his paired child Andre Jones put their hands up on a roller coaster during the Vrbo Citrus Bowl Day for Kids at Fun Spot America Theme Park in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. Citrus Bowl Day for Kids is a 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl sponsored event that hosts both Iowa and Kentucky. Players from both teams grouped up with children and participated in rides and various activities around the theme park.

Watch: Iowa football team participates in Citrus Bowl’s Day for Kids at Fun Spot America theme park

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 30, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla. — Both the Iowa and Kentucky football teams participated in the Citrus Bowl's Day for Kids at the Fun Spot America theme park on Thursday morning. From riding roller coaster to looking...

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum watches Young attendee Airbella Rivera as she rides a teacup ride during the Vrbo Citrus Bowl Day for Kids at Fun Spot America Theme Park in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. Citrus Bowl Day for Kids is a 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl sponsored event that hosts both Iowa and Kentucky. Players from both teams grouped up with children and participated in rides and various activities around the theme park.

By the Numbers | Statistics that stand out for Iowa ahead of the Citrus Bowl

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 30, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla. — Iowa is close to playing in its first bowl game since 2019. The Hawkeyes were scheduled to play in the Music City Bowl in 2020, but the game was canceled when Missouri, Iowa’s...

Iowa defensive back Kaevon Merriweather uses a TV reporter’s camera to film teammates during the Vrbo Citrus Bowl Day for Kids at Fun Spot America Theme Park in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. Citrus Bowl Day for Kids is a 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl sponsored event that hosts both Iowa and Kentucky. Players from both teams grouped up with children and participated in rides and various activities around the theme park.

Citrus Bowl marks final game for several of Iowa’s ‘Doughboyz’

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 30, 2021

ORLANDO, Fla. — Safety Kaevon Merriweather took a break from riding roller coasters and driving go-karts to reminisce about the end of an era for Iowa’s defensive backfield. Merriweather is...

Iowa defensive lineman Griffin Little smiles while on a ride during the Vrbo Citrus Bowl Day for Kids at Fun Spot America Theme Park in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. Citrus Bowl Day for Kids is a 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl sponsored event that hosts both Iowa and Kentucky. Players from both teams grouped up with children and participated in rides and various activities around the theme park.

Photos: 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl Day for Kids

Jerod Ringwald and Grace Smith December 30, 2021

The 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl hosted Day for Kids at Fun Spot America Theme Park in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday, Dec. 30.  Iowa and Kentucky attended the event and players paired with kids for rides. The...

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