More than a year after 13 former Hawkeye football players filed a lawsuit accusing some University of Iowa athletics staff of racially motivated discrimination and harassment, attorneys are accusing UI of “persistent and intentional subversion” and delay tactics and asking a judge to intervene.
Spencer Petras and Alex Padilla will look to improve from 2021 while Joey Labas could be a factor in the 2022 quarterback competition.
Losses in ticket revenue and donations were the primary drivers of Iowa’s $40-plus million budget shortfall. The comeback of those revenue sources leave officials optimistic about the athletics department’s financial future.
Former Iowa running back Tyler Goodson explains what went into his decision to enter the NFL Draft and recounts his favorite memories as a Hawkeye on the Hawk Off The Press podcast.
Iowa will be without star center Tyler Linderbaum, but six returning offensive linemen have started at least three games.
The duo of Gavin Williams and Leshon Williams and the steady presence of Monte Pottebaum will highlight the Hawkeyes’ 2022 backfield.
In a Monday letter to “Hawkeye parents,” University of Iowa Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz reframed and rephrased his recent decision to “dissolve” an alumni advisory committee created in 2020 following allegations his program fostered a culture of racism and bullying.
Iowa cornerback Jermari Harris is coming off the “biggest learning experience in my life.” That’ll be helpful as Iowa’s secondary looks to replace a few veterans in 2022.
Following The Gazette’s report and coverage from other media, some alumni, including a member of the committee, shared their thoughts on social media.
More than $87 billion has been legally wagered on sports since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the law, and some 40 million Americans were expected to place bets on the NFL regular season that just ended.
Although the $13 million in tax revenue Iowa collects from sports betting is a relatively small pot of money in the state’s $9 billion-plus annual revenue stream, it has caught the attention of lawmakers.
A year and a half after the University of Iowa Athletics Department formed an alumni advisory committee in the wake of players alleging the football program fostered a culture of racism and bullying, head coach Kirk Ferentz on Tuesday abruptly dissolved the volunteer group following a contentious meeting.
Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz, already the longest-tenured head coach in college football, agreed to a contract extension that will last through the 2029 season.
The six NFL teams playing in this weekend’s wild card games have 10 former Iowa players on their active rosters.
Iowa center and Solon native Tyler Linderbaum said “after a lot of discussion” he’ll declare for the 2022 NFL Draft. He is a projected first-round pick.
Charlie Jones, Iowa’s playmaker on special teams and offense, will come back for another year, he announced on Thursday.
A list of former Iowa collegians and former Iowa preps who are on NFL rosters.
The Hawk Off The Press podcast looks ahead to the 2022 Iowa football season, with thoughts on the new Big Ten schedule, key returners and question marks.
Tight end Sam LaPorta, Iowa’s top receiver in 2021, will be back for the 2022 season, he announced Wednesday.
Quarterback Alex Padilla will stay at Iowa, his father confirmed, ending any speculation of a transfer before the 2022 season.
Star linebacker Jack Campbell announced Wednesday he will stay at Iowa and not declare for the 2022 NFL Draft.
Iowans placed more than $2 billion in wagers on sporting events in 2021, according to recently published state figures. That number envelopes the $575 million that was bet on sports in 2020.
The Gazette sports writer K.J. Pilcher and Iowa wrestling legend Dick Briggs talk about all things Iowa high school and Iowa universities/colleges wrestling.
Women’s basketball: No. 14 Iowa prevails with a 67-58 win at Northwestern despite foul trouble to its posts, and 20 turnovers.
Iowa State is third, Iowa sits in fourth and University of Northern Iowa is No. 17 in the latest National Wrestling Coaches Association NCAA Division I dual rankings released Tuesday.
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