The Administrator of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission says the agency didn't start the investigation into gambling by athletes at the University of Iowa and Iowa State. Administrator Brian Ohorilko says the agency was made aware of the investigation -- but is not the entity that's conducting … [Read more...]
Traveling to Texas to watch the Hawkeyes in the Final Four will cost you
Some speculate Friday night's Final Four match-up between Iowa and South Carolina will be the most-watched college women's basketball game in U.S. history. If you'd like to see the game in Texas in person you will need to shell out at least $1,000, probably more, according to Dubuque travel agent … [Read more...]
Des Moines set to host opening round NCAA tourney games
Iowa's capitol city is among the hosts of the opening rounds of the NCAA men's basketball tournament this week. Catch Des Moines president and CEO Greg Edwards says the games Thursday and Saturday will feature eight of the nation's top teams in college hoops. "We estimate, at least for the last … [Read more...]
State Treasurer applauds reversal on settlement to ex-Hawkeye players
A state official who signed off on the legal settlement with a dozen former Hawkeye football players says he applauds the decision to have Iowa's Athletics Department cover the entire cost. State Treasurer Roby Smith, a member of the State Appeals Board, voted to approve the settlement Tuesday. … [Read more...]
Iowa Athletics to cover entire settlement with ex-football players
The University of Iowa's Athletics Department will be covering the entire cost of this week's legal settlement with ex-football players. The announcement came at an early morning House subcommittee meeting on a bill to force the university to make that move, rather than use $2 million taxpayer … [Read more...]
Lawmaker calls for dismissal of Hawkeye athletics director
A state senator is calling for the dismissal of the Director of Athletics at the University of Iowa. Republican Senator Annette Sweeney of Alden said the more than $4 million legal settlement to former black players who alleged there was racial discrimination in the football program is a … [Read more...]
No coaching changes coming for Iowa football
Those hoping for big changes in the offense of the Hawkeye football team will be disappointed after head coach Kirk Ferentz addressed the issue Thursday. "As I stand here today I anticipate no changes in our staff moving forward, that's my plan certainly. I think we do have a terrific staff and I … [Read more...]
Big Ten Network feature on Chris Street to air tonight
The Iowa men's basketball game tonight was postponed, but the premiere of a documentary about a Hawkeye legend will still be shown on the Big Ten Network. The one-hour documentary chronicles the life of Hawkeye star Chris Street and his death in a car accident 30 years ago. The documentary will … [Read more...]
Documentary examines life of Hawkeye Heisman winner Nile Kinnick
Hawkeye football legend Nile Kinnick, who won the Heisman Trophy in 1939, is the subject of a new 90-minute documentary that's on the big screen in select Iowa theaters and online via the website Vimeo. Iowa filmmaker Scott Siepker says "Kinnick: The Documentary" offers audiences an in-depth look … [Read more...]
Hawkeye Athletics has 15 years to repay $50 million UI loan
Iowa State University's athletics department has repaid the $6 million loan it received to cover last year's pandemic related losses, while the University of Iowa's athletics department has a 15 year repayment plan ahead for a much larger loan. State law forbids the state-supported universities … [Read more...]