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The Daily Iowan

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

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) throws a pass during Iowa football spring practice on Saturday, April 17, 2021 in Kinnick Stadium.

Iowa football program releases preseason depth chart

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — As the first day of the 2021 Big Ten Media Days kicked off, the Iowa football program released its preseason depth chart. Head coach Kirk Ferentz and center Tyler Linderbaum, wide...

Lucas Oil Stadium is seen in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22, 2021.  (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Recap: 2021 Big Ten Media Days updates, Day 1

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The first day of the 2021 Big Ten Football Media Days is underway at Lucas Oil Stadium. The event was not held last year because of COVID-19 restrictions. Big Ten Commissioner Kevin...

A relief of former Iowa lineman Duke Slater is seen outside the north end zone of Kinnick Stadium on Sunday, July 5, 2020.

Report: UI plans to name field at Kinnick Stadium after Duke Slater

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 21, 2021

The playing field the Hawkeye football team swarms onto inside Kinnick Stadium may soon honor the first Black athlete at Iowa to earn first-team All-American honors. The University of Iowa reportedly...

Signs for Iowa men’s gymnastics hang outside the west entrance of Carver-Hawkeye Arena during the Iowa v. Nebraska men’s gymnastics meet in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Iowa defeated Nebraska with a score of 406.700 - 406.650. This was the Hawkeye’s last home meet of their final season.

Former Hawkeye gymnast Dan Bachman to serve as Olympic judge in 2020 Olympics

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 21, 2021

Former Hawkeye gymnast Dan Bachman never achieved his goal of making an Olympic team, but he will now serve as a judge at the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Bachman missed out for a spot on the...

Iowa second basemen Michael Sergers fist bumps head coach Rick Heller during a baseball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, April 11, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 18-0.

Advanced analytics and progressive technology power Iowa baseball’s player development

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter July 21, 2021

Advanced analytics have been at the forefront of collegiate and Major League Baseball teams for over a decade. The University of Iowa baseball program has not hesitated to get with the times. Even...

Iowa center Luka Garza looks to pass during a mens basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 7, 2021. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, defeated the Badgers, 77-73.

Former Hawkeye men’s basketball center Luka Garza wins 2020-21 Big Ten Male Athlete of the Year

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 21, 2021

Former Hawkeye center Luka Garza has been named the 2020-21 Jesse Owens Big Ten Male Athlete of the Year, the conference announced Wednesday afternoon. Garza was the Hawkeye men’s basketball program’s...

Iowa forward Leah Zellner brings the ball into play during the fourth quarter of the Big Ten field hockey tournament semifinals against No. 1 Michigan on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Grant Field. With five minutes left of the game, Iowa pulled their goalkeeper to replace the position with another player on offense. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Wolverines, 0-2. Michigan will go on to play against No. 7 Ohio State in the championships on Saturday.

Hawkeye non-revenue sport athletes struggle during first weeks of NIL

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter July 20, 2021

Many Hawkeyes have profited off their name, image, and likeness by selling merchandise, signing autographs, and signing endorsement deals since the NCAA started allowing such behavior at the start...

Iowa center Riley Mulvey speaks to reporters during a Hawkeyes mens basketball summer media availability, Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa men’s basketball freshman Riley Mulvey adjusts to life in Big Ten

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 20, 2021

Riley Mulvey’s decision to pick the Hawkeyes was easy. Choosing to forego his senior year of high school on the east coast to enter the Iowa men’s basketball program a year earlier was a far tougher...

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

Hawkeye Athletics deficit lower than initially anticipated

Robert Read, Summer Editor July 20, 2021

The University of Iowa athletic department’s deficit from the last fiscal year — originally projected to be $74.8 million — was instead listed at $44.7 million on state Board of Regent documents...

Feb 7, 2020; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) and defensive end Pat OConnor (79) celebrate after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs  in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Former Hawkeye Tristan Wirfs primed for strong sophomore season with Tampa Bay

Ethan Brander, Sports Reporter July 19, 2021

Former Hawkeye offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs is coming off a Super Bowl-winning rookie season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Wirfs played a vital part in the Buccaneers offense as he protected...

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...

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