Spring superlatives: Iowa [ESPN] - The Hawkeyes are especially strong at defensive line, safety and the offensive skill spots, but they need to reload at offensive line and linebacker.
Four downs with the secondary [Marc Morehouse] - Spievey’s departure obviously blows a hole in the secondary. He was as lock down as any cornerback in Ferentz’s 11 seasons as Iowa’s coach.
Iowa Takes Down Wichita State [Hawkeye Sports] - The women's tennis team improves to 9-2 on the season following a 6-1 win Thursday.
UI battling declining basketball revenue [IC Press-Citizen] - "Iowa budgeted $2.3 million for men's basketball income this fiscal year. The final number may come in far lower, given that attendance set an all-time low."
Alexander Featured On ESPN.com [Hawkeye Sports] - ESPN.com women's basketball columnist Graham Hays is officially on the Kachine Alexander bandwagon.
Links on potential Iowa candidates; Keno out? [Scott Docterman]
Tennessee coach Pearl dodges Iowa question [QC Times] - Pearl said during the interview that recruiting seems to be at the crux of Iowa's recent struggles in the Big Ten.
Is Keno Davis interested in Iowa job? Pulliam says unlikely - If Davis - the coach at Drake prior to his move to Providence - were to receive a call from Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta, Pulliam says the first person the Friars' coach should call is his father - former Iowa head man Dr. Tom Davis.
The Search: March Madness Effect [Hawkeye Nation]
Does history drop a hint for Lickliter's next move? [WCF Courier] - Three of the four previous coaches who left the Hawkeyes for another job became successful. And if Iowa's turnover rate seems high, it really isn't in comparison to other Big Ten Conference programs.
Living in Iowa: U of I basketball coach is sent away with $2.4 million – why even replace him?
Who Are the "Realistic" Candidates? [Hawkeye Insider] - Publisher Rob Howe takes a look at who he believes might be the Top 5 coaches Iowa might have interest in and the best shot to land.