Just one day after Bernie Fine, formerly of Syracuse, was cleared, another college sports sex scandal emerges. And yes this one is also of the all male variety. Peter Gray, senior academics adviser for the University of Iowa Athletics Department and staff member for about 13 years total allegedly committed a long list of inappropriate behavior, all sexual in nature, mostly … [Read more...] about Iowa athletics official traded tickets for sex, sexually harassed students
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#60 Iowa Hawkeyes: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series. Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do so again as we look ahead to the 2012-2013 season. We will rank the 75 power conference teams and top 36 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. … [Read more...] about #60 Iowa Hawkeyes: College Basketball 111 in 111
Former Detroit Lions, Iowa Hawkeyes LB Alex Karras passes on
Alex Karras former star for the Iowa Hawkeyes at the college football level and Detroit Lions on the NFL level had died of kidney failure at the age of 77. Had he not been suspended for gambling during the 1963 season, Karras might be in the Hall of Fame right now. After football, Karras had a second career as an actor, known best as the dad on the '80s sitcom "Webster," and … [Read more...] about Former Detroit Lions, Iowa Hawkeyes LB Alex Karras passes on
Iowa Hawkeyes edge out NIU Huskies 18-17
In Soldier Field Showdown III the PA system didn't work for almost nearly a half. There wasn't a lot of material noise, but a message was sent with the college football being played at the home of the Chicago Bears. For the NIU Huskies this was a home game, but the crowd was overwhelmingly in favor of the Iowa Hawkeyes. In the end it was the UI who was triumphant, making … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes edge out NIU Huskies 18-17
Iowa Hawkeyes’ James Vandenberg: league’s best pure passer?
University of Iowa senior quarterback James Vandenberg was named to the 2012 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award watch list which annually recognizes the top quarterback in college football. Former Hawkeyes Chuck Long (1985) and Brad Banks (2002) won the award and Ricky Stanzi was named a semifinalist in 2010. Iowa is one of eight schools nationally to have had two or more … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes’ James Vandenberg: league’s best pure passer?
#34 Iowa Hawkeyes: College Football 77 in 77
One thing I won't get to do this year when writing about Iowa Hawkeyes football is say Marvin MCNUTT! Because the greatest receiver in UI history and funnest name to say is now gone, haven re-written the Iowa City record book along the way. … [Read more...] about #34 Iowa Hawkeyes: College Football 77 in 77
Six Iowa Hawkeyes selected in NFL Draft
Six members Iowa Hawkeyes were selected in the 2012 NFL Draft. This marks the third straight year the Hawkeyes have had six players taken. Offensive lineman Riley Reiff, the third Hawkeye junior to enter the draft in the last three years, was a first round selection of the Detroit Lions, becoming Iowa’s third first round pick in the last three years. Iowa joins Alabama as … [Read more...] about Six Iowa Hawkeyes selected in NFL Draft
Hawkeyes, Matt Gatens slowed down by Illini
Iowa Hawkeyes country is college football country. Right now, it's just not a college basketball town. Today's loss at Illinois doesn't help that. It was an Illini team that really needed a win, and for some reason Iowa can't seem to beat Illinois lately. The Illini improved their record vs Iowa at home to 61-14 all time; breaking a six game losing streak, the program's … [Read more...] about Hawkeyes, Matt Gatens slowed down by Illini