Morning Hawkeye News: June 30th 2009
Plenty of Prime Time for Iowa in 2009 [Yahoo] - With television coverage growing each year, you can be certain that if you aren’t in the stands, you will be able to follow the Hawkeyes.
Cedar Rapids native Williams returning to Iowa [CR Gazette] - Williams was a first-team all-state selection at Cedar Rapids Kennedy in 2008. He averaged 17.5 points, 8.3 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 2.7 steals a game for the Cougars, who he led to fourth place at the Class 4A state tournament.
Iowa's Cole wins program's Chris Street Award [Big Ten Network] - Junior-to-be forward Jarryd Cole has been named recipient of the Chris Street Award for the 2008-09 basketball season.
Who are your Sleeper Teams for 2009 - Another Iowa Sleeper pick.
StoryCorps project preserves personal stories from University's historic floods [U of Iowa] - After living through last summer’s floods, many people never want to think about them again. But in offices, colleges, and departments around campus, people have been meticulously saving data from the floods, knowing that by revisiting those grim days it will be possible to learn ways to protect the University and community in the future.
Commit #8 for 2010: Matt Hoch - Today Matt Hoch became the eighth player to verbally commit to the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Morning Hawkeye News: June 29th 2009
Iowa needs more intellectually diverse universities [Press Citizen] - Last year, the Press-Citizen reported that the University of Iowa's professors are overwhelmingly registered Democrats. The Department of History did not even have one Republican on its faculty. The College of Law had one (among more than fifty tenure-track professors), but he was hired more than 20 years ago.
UI director named head of medical organization [Press Citizen] - Graham, a professor of radiology and director of nuclear medicine at the University of Iowa's Carver College of Medicine, has been involved with SNM for 30 years.
Quick ride on Vier [Marc Morehouse] - For Austin Vier, the thrill of the recruiting chase lasted one day. Maybe it was closer to a day and half.
Ex-Iowa Hawkeyes On CFL Rosters - Two ex-Iowa Hawkeye football players are listed on Canadian Football League team rosters as of right now.
Iowa eschews sports fees [Daily Iowan] - While athletics departments nationwide have been forced into taking such measures, making students pay fees is something that won’t be seen at Iowa anytime soon.
Iowa's big hearts make big day possible [DM Register] - The grateful students attend Leadership Prep Charter School in Brooklyn's Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood. Their teacher, Jennifer Quinn, 24, is a Spencer native and University of Iowa graduate.
Web News About Iowa: Volume 17
With this somewhat regular post, IowaHawkeyes.Net attempts to bring the readers a better attempt at separating out local Iowa News from national news found elsewhere on the web. Surprisingly enough, there is never a shortage of Iowa news floating around on the interwebs. This installment of Web News About Iowa involves an Iowan winning some World Series of Poker money, more Chuck Grassley news and the Onion takes a swing at Iowa.
Black Guy Photoshopped In [The Onion] - In the spirit of celebrating diversity at Iowa State University, a black guy was digitally added to the cover of the school's 2001 spring-semester course catalog, school officials announced Monday.
Retired Iowa man wins $437,000 in poker tournament [Chicago Tribune] - Mike Davis of Graf, Iowa, won the World Series of Poker Seniors World Championship Wednesday night. He took home $437,000 for his efforts.
Iowa flooding vs New Orleans flooding - One person's perspective of the difference between Iowa and New Orleans.
Iowa prep pitcher K's 18 in six-inning perfect game [Sports Illustrated] - A perfect game is one thing. But Norwalk High pitchers Matt Dermody and Kole Klocko nearly pulled off a perfect doubleheader.
Sunday Morning Hawkeye News: June 28th 2009
UI earns 'Best Buy' designation in new Fiske Guide [U of Iowa] - The UI is one of 20 public colleges from across the country selected as "Best Buys" and is the only Big Ten university to have the title.
Fervor for Wisconsin Badgers football is slipping - Hlas from the Gazette is trying to talk smack to Badger fans. This is a cause we can get behind.
@ESPN_BigTen: Considering the recent Hawkeye arrests, maybe "Smooth Criminal" applies to Iowa?
Dwight camp teaches NFL offense [Daily Iowan] - NFL players, Iowa football standouts, high-school and college coaches from across the state, and hundreds of eager kids in one place can only mean one thing: The annual Tim Dwight Football Camp.
Iowa fans can kickoff the season at 'Hawkapalooza' - Another great article from Joe Winn at the Examiner
Dominique Douglas’ letter from the Johnson County Jail [Scott Dochterman] - "Yep, that’s right. Dominique Douglas was back in Iowa City after violating his probation. He was extradited from the Wayne County Jail in Detroit because he failed to send monthly reports, provide proof that he is enrolled in college or pay his fines."
Iowa officials: Alcohol arrests not epidemic [CR Gazette] - University of Iowa athletics department officials are concerned but not alarmed by the number of alcohol-related arrests among student-athletes.
Anyone want a Hawkeye Lunchbox?
The University of Iowa is trying to boost student season ticket sales. As part of their effort, they are trying to come up with new and unique incentives to encourage students to purchase season tickets for football and men's basketball. Students enrolling at the U of Iowa in the fall of 2009 will receive a gift from the Athletics Department if they purchase season tickets: their choice of a black or silver lunch box.
What the hell is a college freshman going to do with a workman's lunchbox???
"It's symbolic of the work and, more importantly, the fun they're going to have for the next four years as students at the UI and as Hawkeyes," said Rick Klatt, associate athletics director for external affairs.
I get the symbolism. But my question is still valid: what the hell is a college freshman going to do with a workman's lunchbox???
Klatt said the lunch box will also serve as a reminder to students of the many opportunities they'll have during their years on campus. Personally, I am a little envious. I would love to have one of these lunchboxes, as it is a very unique piece of Hawkeye memorabilia. But I am not a college freshman. And if I were, this wouldn't make me purchase season tickets.
Morning Hawkeye News: June 26th 2009
Price to be chief justice for a second time - Judge Missouri Supreme Court Judge William Ray Price is about to become the state's chief justice for a second time. Price was a religion major at the University of Iowa before going to law school.
Tracking Iowa football kickoffs II (with thoughts) [Marc Morehouse] - With today’s announcement of TV kickoffs (UNI and Arizona), we now know seven kickoffs for the Hawkeyes in 2009.
UI police have drawn, not shot weapons [Daily Iowan] - Yikes. Good thing they didn't shoot Calloway!
Editorial: Who's to blame for Iowa athletes' arrests? [Yahoo] - Hawkeyes football players breaking the law — and getting caught — shines an extremely negative light on the University of Iowa.
College Football Predictions & Preview: Big Ten - he Hawkeyes return six starters on offense, but lose star RB Shonn Greene to the NFL. Sophomore Jewel Hampton (5-9, 210), who rushed for 463 yards last season as a backup, grabs the reigns.
NCAA Football Handicapping: 2009 Big 10 Football - The Hawkeyes own the Big Ten’s best in-conference ATS record this decade. Since 2000, Iowa is 43-27-2 ATS in conference play.
Weekly Hawkeye Flickr Pic: Coolest Dog Ever?
Hawkeye Pride isn't isolated to the human species. Animals of all kinds develop loyalty and devotion to the Iowa Hawkeyes, and this dog is a perfect example of that. This is not only the kind of dog that will sit with you on game day barking in favor of the Hawks, he will bring beer during the game because he knows...in heaven there is no beer.
Link to the photo: http://flickr.com/photos/bohdabinket/2535114066/
Link to bohdabinket's photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bohdabinket/
Morning Hawkeye News: June 25 2009
UI entrepreneurial contest winner to start green business [U of Iowa] - While many University of Iowa students relish the summer as a time for care-free enjoyment of the warmth and sun, senior Brandon Yoder has devoted this season to fine-tuning the business he plans to begin as early as August.
Spanning Browns Town Season Preview: Week One vs. Minnesota Vikings - Former Iowa Hawkeye Chad Greenway also returns to the linebacking core. Greenway lead the team in tackles in ‘08. He showed some play-making ability as well. He is still a good young talent who should get better this season.
Breaking down the Big Ten: Running Backs [Examiner] - Iowa returns three starters to an offensive line that should be the class of the conference this season, as well as sophomore running back Jewel Hampton.
Brad Banks battling for his job in CFL? - Banks, one of five pivots on the Als' training camp roster - Ricky Santos is the last remaining candidate - often is forgotten and overlooked although he's entering his sixth CFL season.
Assume the Position 2009: Safety [Black Heart Gold Pants] - "For the next three months, BHGP will be previewing this year's Iowa Hawkeyes, position-by-position. Naturally, as the earth revolves around the sun, things will change."
