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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

The Hawkeyes huddle up before a womens volleyball match between Iowa and Indiana at Xtream Arena on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 3 sets to 1.

Around the Big Ten: Volleyball

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter July 19, 2021

The Big Ten is consistently one of the most stacked conferences in the nation for women’s volleyball. This year promises to be no different, with many of the conference’s top players choosing...

Iowa director of player development Jason Manson speaks to reporters during a Hawkeyes football summer media availability, Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Jason Manson returns to Hawkeyes with hopes of preparing athletes for life after football

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 18, 2021

Life after football, at first, wasn’t as glamorous as Jason Manson once thought it would be. The former Hawkeye football player, best known for backing up Drew Tate at quarterback, wrapped up...

Jan 16, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills strong safety Micah Hyde (23) reacts after a play against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game at Bills Stadium.

Three former Hawkeye football players look to play important roles for Buffalo Bills

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 18, 2021

Despite leaving the Iowa football program at different times, defensive back Micah Hyde, guard Ike Boettger, and defensive end A.J. Epenesa have ended up with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills. Hyde signed...

The Scoreboard: July 16, 2021

The Scoreboard: July 16, 2021

July 16, 2021

This week on "The Scoreboard," hosts Austin Hanson and Shivansh Ahuja are joined by Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Robert Read and Summer Sports Editor Chloe Peterson to talk Iowa football, Hawkeye men's...

Iowa guard Joe Toussaint attempts to score during the Big Ten mens basketball tournament quarterfinals against Wisconsin on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 62-57. No. 3 Iowa will go on to play No. 2 Illinois tomorrow afternoon in the semifinals.

‘This is your team now:’ Joe Toussaint taking over as Iowa’s starting point guard

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 15, 2021

Joe Toussaint’s confusion upon hearing the news that his teammate Jordan Bohannon was returning to the Hawkeyes for a sixth year was quickly replaced with a sense of relief. The Iowa men’s basketball...

Jun 16, 2021; Lake Forest, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, right, chats with James Daniels (68) during minicamp at Halas Hall.

Former Hawkeye James Daniels heading into contract year with Chicago Bears

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 14, 2021

Former Hawkeye and current Chicago Bears James Daniels was one of seven Iowa offensive linemen on an NFL 53-man roster ahead during the 2020-21 season. Daniels played at Iowa from 2015-17, starting...

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks at a press conference July 30.

Iowa athletics finishes at No. 30 in Learfield Director’s Cup standings

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter July 14, 2021

University of Iowa athletics came in at No. 30 in the final rankings of the 2020-21 Learfield IMG College Director’s Cup. The University of Texas took home the 2020-21 Director’s Cup, becoming...

Iowa wideout Sam LaPorta runs into Nebraskas Garrett Nelson during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

Sam LaPorta looking to be versatile piece with Hawkeye football

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 14, 2021

Hawkeye football junior Sam LaPorta doesn’t feel the pressure of living up to Iowa’s legacy of ‘Tight End U.’ “I just focus on being the best version of myself, as a football player and...

Iowa guard Kylie Feuerbach speaks to reporters after a summer Hawkeyes womens basketball practice, Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa State women’s basketball transfer Kylie Feuerbach finds good fit with Hawkeyes

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 13, 2021

Kylie Feuerbach spent the first year of her collegiate basketball career with Iowa State, but her parents’ alma mater wasn’t the right fit. So the former Cyclone transferred to the Hawkeyes...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan attempts a field goal during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7. Duncan was perfect on extra points but missed his lone field goal attempt from 37 yards.

Former Hawkeye kicker Keith Duncan sees success in kicking and punting program

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 13, 2021

Former Hawkeye kicker Keith Duncan provided Hawkeye fans with unforgettable memories in his five years at Iowa, including his game-winning kick against Nebraska in 2019. Though Duncan’s days playing...

Iowa utility player Sammy Diaz high fives her teammates before the Iowa Softball senior game against Illinois on May 16, 2021 at Bob Pearl Field. Iowa defeated Illinois 4-3.

Hawkeyes capitalize in name, image, likeness as Barstool Athletes

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 13, 2021

Iowa softball sophomore infielder Sammy Diaz has been a Barstool Sports fan for as long as she can remember. So, when Barstool Sports started a new venture of its business — Barstool Athletes,...

Iowa pitcher, Drew Irvine, pitches the ball to a Minnesota player during the Iowa baseball game v. Minnesota at the Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on April 11, 2021.

Pittsburgh Pirates pick Iowa pitcher Drew Irvine in 2021 MLB Draft

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 13, 2021

The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Iowa baseball right-handed pitcher Drew Irvine in the 19th round of the 2021 MLB Draft Tuesday afternoon. Irvine was picked 553rd overall. Irvine served primarily...

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