The Board of Regents has approved a proposal to name the football field at Kinnick Stadium in honor of Hawkeye football great Duke Slater. U-I vice president, Rod Lehnertz, presented the proposal to the facilities committee. "Duke is recognized as one of the greatest players in Iowa football … [Read more...]
Numerous Iowa coaches receive contract extensions
Nine head coaches at the University of Iowa have received contract extensions. The announcement was made Monday by Hawkeye athletic director Gary Barta. Head coaches in the sports of men’s basketball (Fran McCaffery), wrestling (Tom Brands), baseball (Rick Heller), women’s soccer (Dave DiIanni), … [Read more...]
Rose named to Butkus Award watch list
Iowa State linebacker Mike Rose was named to the Butkus Award watch list, announced today and given annually to the nation’s best linebacker. A senior from Brecksville, Ohio, Rose was the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and an All-Big 12 First Team recipient in 2020 while leading the Cyclones … [Read more...]
COVID state of emergency mars preparation for Tokyo Olympics
Olympic athletes are dealing with a COVID state of emergency in Tokyo as the opening ceremony approaches for the delayed Summer Olympics. Drake track standout Yinka Mary Ajayi will compete in the 4 x400 relay for Nigeria says there are a number of protocols in place. "When we landed we had a … [Read more...]
Iowa’s Wallace drafted by Toronto
Iowa redshirt junior Trenton Wallace was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 11th round of the 2021 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Tuesday. He was the 332nd pick overall. The left-handed pitcher from Rock Island, Illinois, is the 22nd player selected during the Rick Heller … [Read more...]
Final Radio Iowa/Baseball Coaches Association High School Poll 7/12/21
Class 4A (Final) 1. Pleasant Valley (29-3) 2. Ankeny (26-6) 3. Johnston (31-7) 4. Dowling Catholic (26-7) 5. Sioux City East (34-4) 6. Dubuque Hempstead (27-8) 7. Cedar Rapids Prairie (29-8) 8. Urbandale (22-15) 9. Waukee (21-14) 10. Iowa City High (27-12) Others: Des Moines Roosevelt … [Read more...]
Radio Iowa/Baseball Coaches Association High School Poll 7/5/21
Class 4A 1. Pleasant Valley (23-2) 2. Ankeny (23-6) 3. Johnston (27-5) 4. Dowling Catholic (24-6) 5. Sioux City East (29-4) 6. Cedar Rapids Prairie (26-6) 7. Dubuque Hempstead (22-7) 8. Norwalk (26-3) 9. Ottumwa (27-5) 10.Iowa City High (24-10) Others: Davenport West (20-5); Indianola … [Read more...]
U-I’s Bohanan enters endorsement realm after NCAA approval
University of Iowa basketball standout Jordan Bohannon isn't wasting any time cashing in on his name, likeness, and or image. The NCAA on Wednesday approved temporary measures to allow college athletes to enter endorsement deals, charge for autographs, and generally profit off of themselves. … [Read more...]
Radio Iowa/Baseball Coaches Association High School Poll 6/28/21
Class 4A 1. Johnston (24-3) 2. Pleasant Valley (19-2) 3. Ankeny (19-6) 4. Cedar Rapids Prairie (23-3) 5. Dowling Catholic(19-5) 6. Norwalk (23-1) 7. Iowa City High (21-7) 8. Waukee (18-10) 9. Sioux City East (23-4) 10. Dubuque Hempstead (18-5) Others: Davenport West (16-5); Indianola … [Read more...]
Sudbury to lead Iowa State track and field and cross country
Jeremy Sudbury has been named Iowa State’s Director of Track & Field and Cross Country. Iowa State Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard made the announcement Friday morning. “Jeremy is the perfect person to assume the directorship of our track & field and cross country programs as we … [Read more...]