A few items before media day

First, don't be surprised today if you see defensive coordinator Norm Parker in a boot. Don't know the story, but don't be surprised.

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From Iowa sports info:

ALL HOME IOWA FOOTBALL GAMES SOLD OUT

IOWA CITY, IA – For the first time in memory Iowa has sold every ticket to every home game prior to the start of the season. The announcement was made today by Ticket Manager Pam Finke.

Over 59,000 season tickets will be mailed out and fans should have them in their hands by August 23rd. That's an increase of about 11 thousand season tickets mailed out last season.

“We've got a terrific home schedule, the best fans in college football and a team that most experts are picking to do very well,” said Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta. “The fact that we're sold out on a season ticket basis is very gratifying.”

Iowa's home schedule includes league rivals Penn State, Wisconsin, Michigan State and Ohio State. The non-conference home schedule opens with Eastern Illinois, followed by Iowa State and Ball State.

“It's possible that a visiting team could return a few tickets during the course of the season,” said Finke. “But, at this time we have no tickets to sell for home games and I truly don't expect to have any as the season progresses.”

Iowa will conduct its first practice and will host the annual Media Day today. The season will open four weeks from Saturday (Sept. 4th) at 11 a.m. in Kinnick Stadium against Eastern Illinois.

The Hawkeyes have sold out 42 of its last 44 home games. Capacity at Kinnick Stadium is 70,585.

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Iowa's open practice is Aug. 14 with gates opening at 11 a.m.

Here's this from UI sports info:

“KIDS AT KINNICK” DAY SET FOR AUGUST 14

IOWA CITY, IOWA – The nationally ranked University of Iowa football team will stage its annual “Kids at Kinnick” day Saturday, Aug. 14th. Gates to Kinnick Stadium will open at 11 a.m. with the team's practice scheduled to begin at noon.

Fans planning to attend should enter Kinnick Stadium at Gates A, B and E. Regular season game-day search procedures will be in place. Fans will have access to the south and west grandstands only. As in the past, student-athletes will sign autographs for 30 minutes in front of the west and south stands, after the conclusion of the team's two-hour practice.

The concession stands will be open with items being sold at half price. Team roster cards will be available at all entrances, in addition to a limited number of schedule posters, schedule cards and schedule magnets.

The Official Hawk shop will be open in the Krause Family Plaza. There will also be inflatable games and a photo opportunity with an eight foot bobble head figure of Big Ten Network Icon Chuck Long in the Elite Chevy Kids Zone.

Fans should note that there will be no access to the playing surface of Kinnick. Fans are also reminded that the annual “Kids at Kinnick” activity is designed primarily for the enjoyment of younger fans. Therefore, the possession of an open container of beer or wine or consumption of hard liquor on University property, including parking lots, is prohibited by law. Law enforcement officers may ask a person to empty a container or issue citations if needed.

Iowa opens its 2010 season Saturday, Sept. 4, at home against Eastern Illinois at 11 a.m. The game will be the final event of the 2010 FRYFest. For more information about the celebration of Hall of Fame Coach Hayden Fry and all that is Hawkeye, visit FRYFest.com or call the Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitor's Bureau at 1-800-283-6592.

The Eastern Illinois game is the first of seven home games for the Hawkeyes. Iowa also entertains non-conference opponents Iowa State and Ball State, and Big Ten Conference rivals Penn State, Wisconsin, Michigan State and Ohio State.