Friday Morning Hawkeye News - Oct 30 2009
Big Ten Power Rankings: Hawks, Nits, and Bucks Push for the Title [First and Big Ten] - The Hawkeyes got a touchdown with no time remaining to go 8-0 for the first time in school history.
No. 7 Iowa looks to move to 9-0 against Hoosiers [Yahoo] - Iowa’s perfect start has been a rather ugly one full of close calls that have drawn skepticism. The doubts are evident in the Top 25, where the Hawkeyes (8-0, 4-0 Big Ten) rank lowest among unbeaten teams from BCS-affiliated conferences heading into Saturday’s game with Indiana (4-4, 1-3).
University of Iowa creative writing programs are ranked number one [U of Iowa] - The University of Iowa creative writing programs in fiction, poetry and nonfiction were individually and collectively ranked number one in the United States in the Master of Fine Arts "Top Fifty" list in Poets & Writers magazine.
Whatever it means, Hawkeyes and their fans embrace it [Hawkeye Sports] - "There were two good teams playing out there," Ferentz said Wednesday during his weekly radio show. "Both teams are going to make plays and both teams are going to stop each other out there. I thought that was the story of the two goal-line stands. You could be critical of the offenses, I suppose, but I thought it was great defense by both their part and our part," he continued.
Hoosiers' trip to Iowa could be the biggest challenge this season - Faith provides opportunity, and that's what IU seeks Saturday. The trip to Iowa figures to be the most challenging it will face all season. The No. 7 Hawkeyes are 8-0 for the first time in school history. They are tough and strong and tough-minded. They are, in so many ways, everything the Hoosiers (4-4) aspire to be.
Iowa basketball inspired by football team [Chicago Tribune] - "I think our players appreciate the way they play," Iowa coach Todd Lickliter said at Big Ten media day on Thursday. "There's definitely excitement and we just keep pulling for them. I don't know that it helps as far as the way we're going to play or anything. Although it gives you a vision of what needs to be done."
UI women shoot for 'the top of the Big Ten' [IC Press Citizen] - The past two seasons, Iowa has surpassed where it was picked in the league's preseason polls. It was picked seventh two seasons ago and tied for the Big Ten title. The Hawkeyes were ranked fifth last season and tied for second.
Hawks find fertile recruiting ground in St. Louis [Marc Morehouse] - "St. Louis is on the edge of everything," Hazelwood East football coach Mike Jones said. "It's a great location. Anyone can be here in a couple hours. It’s on the edge of the Big 12, SEC, Big Ten. It’s on the edge of everything."
Regents approve surcharge, delay action on tuition [Radio Iowa] - The board that governs the three state universities approved a $100 surcharged for students in the spring semester to help make up for the 10% budget cut ordered by the governor. The Board of Regents also tabled a proposal to increase the tuition for the next year by six percent. The regents hope to get more financial information in the next few weeks that will better allow them set the level of tuition.
Pappajohns commit $26.4M to new projects at UI - Des Moines venture capitalist John Pappajohn and his wife, Mary, have committed $26.4 million toward building, equipping and staffing a University of Iowa biomedical research building and institute.
Are drunk students kicking down your door? - I've had enough. Over the course of our time in Iowa City, we have witnessed countless acts of violence, vandalism and conduct unbecoming of any responsible person. This is not "kids just being kids." It is drunk students, encouraged by a permissive drinking culture and acting without fear of university sanction, causing mayhem within the very city that welcomes them and among the very people who teach them.
Who’s the bigger loss: Dace Richardson or Adam Robinson? [The Daily Iowan] - Dace Richardson is damn good. You may not realize the oft-injured guard has played three different positions for the Hawkeyes this year. Maybe you didn’t know the senior has started every single game along a carousel of an offensive line this season. And it’s because of this versatility and consistency the Hawkeyes are succeeding.
Big Ten Halloween primer [ESPN] - Witchcraft: Iowa has had the magic all season long, rallying for seven of its eight victories and winning four games by four points or fewer.
