University of Iowa NCAA News

Despite what some mainstream journalists believe, there isn't an elaborate BCS conspiracy behind Iowa's win over Indiana.

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Iowa might not need a dramatic comeback today.

Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by Scott Dochterman . Iowa fans will cringe as they funnel through the magazine racks this week looking for a copy of Sports Illustrated.

The Iowa football team became a ship without a rudder on Saturday. Once it became apparent that starting quarterback Ricky Stanzi wouldn't be around to help rescue another incredible victory from the jaws of defeat, Iowa lost its edge, its swagger, and more importantly, its ability to pass.

Iowa junior Kachine Alexander paused thoughtfully when asked which of her teammates improved the most from last year.

Posted on Nov 06, 2009 by Mike Hlas . I tried. Oh, how I tried to find someone, somewhere who is publicly picking a Northwestern upset of Iowa Saturday in Nile Kinnick Stadium.

The weather was too nice for November here. The Hawkeyes' first-quarter play was also atpyically good.

Iowa linebacker Pat Angerer and Wisconsin defensive end O'Brien Schofield have been named semifinalists for the 2009 Chuck Bednarik Award, given annually to the nation's top collegiate defensive player.

At first glance, Iowa's football team would appear to have a clear advantage in Saturday's Big Ten Conference game against Northwestern in special teams play.

It was one of those frame-by-frame games. With five official reviews, and a crazy interception return for a touchdown, Hawkeye fans' DVRs got a workout as they replayed some close calls and one amazing pick six that turned the game around for the Hawkeyes.

If you believe a team is as strong as its weakest link, consider this about the 2002 Hawkeyes: the most fragile part about that team was its daunting defense.

The 2009-10 Iowa wrestling team will host its intrasquad wrestle-offs this week at the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex in Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Iowa has a number of players on defense who will have a chance to make a living in the NFL.

Former Iowa City High standout Matt Gatens figures to have an enhanced role in his sophomore year with the University of Iowa basketball team this winter.

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Anyone who has followed Iowa this fall knows the Hawkeyes expect every game to be extremely competitive.

The Iowa football team is having a fantastic season, and junior Jeremiha Hunter of York is a key performer with the team's defensive unit.

Mike Kafka's left hamstring received a ton of attention Monday. And it should, as it's carried Northwestern's offense all season.

The Iowa Hawkeyes have lost more at the running back position in a year's time than any other team I have ever seen.

As the Iowa football team searches for national respect - falling a spot to No. 8 in the Associated Press poll, despite a 9-0 record - a measure of it is headed its way this week.

Home > Blogs > The Hlog by Mike Hlas > Saturday Hawkeyes Reading Room - One site's slant on "The Slant," plus Indiana-Iowa predictions from all over The Hlog by Mike Hlas Saturday Hawkeyes Reading Room - One site's slant on "The Slant," plus Indiana-Iowa predictions from all over Posted on Oct 30, 2009 by Mike Hlas .