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University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld officially begins his term today following the controversy surrounding his appointment by the state Board of Regents.
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ruce Harreld is finally on the clock. After two months of intrigue and controversy, the former business consultant is settling into Jessup Hall as the 21st president of the University of Iowa. He spent the transition phase privately sitting down with numerous stakeholders across campus, including his first Q&A with The Daily Iowan on Oct. 30. “We’ve gotten to several places where we say, we have an issue here, were concerned about what perspective you would take on an issue. In some cases I’ve got some ideas, and in some cases I say I need help,” Har-
reld told the DI. “They love this institution, and that may be a piece of this that’s important, that they love it. And therefore they’re appropriate to be concerned about where I’m coming from, that’s fine. I take that.” Starting with an informal survey that found little support for him on campus, numerous segments of the campus community have vocally condemned the state Board of Regents’ search process and have called for both the regents and Harreld to resign. Harreld said it he doesn’t think the negative attention has affected him. “It comes with the territory. I consider myself to be a leader, and walking into situations that need leadership, that’s kind of natural,” he said when asked about the negative attention. “I’ve seen this kind of thing before.” SEE HARRELD , 3
THEY LOVE THIS INSTITUTION, AND THAT MAY BE A PIECE OF THIS THAT’S IMPORTANT, THAT THEY LOVE IT. AND THEREFORE THEY’RE APPROPRIATE TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT WHERE I’M COMING FROM, THAT’S FINE. I TAKE THAT. —BRUCE HARRELD, UI PRESIDENT Top: President Bruce Harreld talks with reporters in *The Daily Iowan* conference room about his position as the 21st University of Iowa president. Today is Harreld’s first day at the helm. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel) Bottom left: Bruce Harreld speaks during the public forum held after being announced as the final candidate for position as UI president. (The Daily Iowan/Kyle Close) Bottom middle: Harreld speaks at a press conference after the state Board of Regents announced that Harreld would be the next UI president. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert) Bottom right: Harreld speaks with members of the crowd during the football game against Maryland on Oct. 31. The game took place just two days before Harreld’s first day as UI president. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)
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What do you have to say to President Harreld on his first day? ‘From economic development to housing to safety and beyond, the fate of the university and the city is shared. We look forward to a strong partnership.’
‘At this time, I would ask Harreld to resign.’
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‘I have plenty of quotable thoughts about Bruce Harreld’s hiring, but absolutely nothing to say to him on his first day.’ Glass
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‘I think Bruce is the right person at the right time for our institution. He has a good vision of the challenges facing us as an institution.’
‘Welcome to the University of Iowa — I look forward to working with you.’
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‘Change is hard for everyone … but it’s progress, and I think it’s exciting to see what Bruce can bring to the University of Iowa.’
‘I look forward to you improving student life on campus and leading our university as we all strive to obtain an education at this accredited
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‘University of Iowa consists of countless intersecting identities and communities … We hope he keeps the open-mindedness and willingness as he moves into his new position as president.’ ‘Go Hawks! Great to have you on board … Let’s get to work.’
‘My question to Bruce is what are you going to do to prove yourself to the community? Most already feel as if they weren’t heard the first time around.’
‘‘… Our education is should not be seen in terms of how it can make a profit. This will tarnish the name of the university and effectively make our degrees worth significantly less.’
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‘In circumstances oversaturated with attention focused on what can be done for the student body, I ask not what you can do for us but what have you done?’ — Nick Brunet, student
‘We hope to move beyond the controversy and work together to ensure the future of the University of Iowa. Your success is our success.’
‘I would ask: Why do you insist on elementary rhetoric … when our community has real issues, like sexual harassment …’
— Amanda Kane, student
— Brad Pector, student
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HARRELD CONTINUED FROM FRONT Harreld said the criticism swirling around his appointment by the regents has gotten “a little personal” and that a line had perhaps been crossed. “I hear this from a number of people from across the state and alumni, who basically said Iowans aren’t like that, and we apologize. I’ve heard that enough,” he said. “Dispute is fine, but you know, it’s face-to-face. I have a phrase that says ‘Bite me in the nose, don’t stab me in the back,’ and that is part of the academy, those types of discussions, so I don’t have a problem with that, but it needs to be civilized discourse. “I think the citizens of the state of Iowa should know that we owe them more than getting down in the weeds and behaving the way that some members of the campus com-
munity have behaved, in my opinion,” he said. During the interview, the DI asked Harreld about a wide range of topics and issues affecting the campus, including the business of running a university, Athletics Department lawsuits, funding issues, and graduate student teaching. On sexual assault, Harreld said he wants to do “everything I possibly can do” to combat the problem, which has afflicted college campuses nationwide and drawn the attention of the federal government. He referred to former President Sally Mason’s efforts to recharge and boost the ways the UI tackles sexual assault through her six-point plan implemented last year and said the community has done a great job of responding to what he called a systemic problem. “We’re talking about human dignity, safety, and all the rest of the things. We’ve got to be a safe campus,” Harreld said. “No
BRUCE HARRELD: ‘My wife and I are products of the publiceducation system, and I’ve been watching. I’ve been on faculty at a couple different schools, and I’ve really been watching what’s happening at public research institutions like the University of Iowa, and I actually think they’re national assets.’
question about it.” The DI asked Harreld whether he would change anything about his tense public forum with members of the UI community prior to the regents’ selection. He responded with a simple, “No, not at all.” “If I go down a path to say, ‘Oh, I’m just going to go police people,’ all of a sudden I wouldn’t be living up to personal set of values. I understand, it was a lot of people coming up and asking a lot of questions, there were a lot of gotchas in there, but that’s the process,” he said. “If I had done something like trying to look great for a job rather than point out what I think are the issues and changes that are occurring in the United States at least and around these public research institutions, that would have been unprofessional, in my opinion.” The role of teaching assistants became a point of contention at the forum. During his discussion
with the DI, Harreld spoke at length about boosting teaching training for graduate assistants, such as through the College of Education. He said he’s spoken with graduate students who told him they have, at most, a few days of training. “I have a piece of me that says, wouldn’t it be wonderful if the graduate students who left here, got their Ph.D.s, and entered the job market, were known, that we were known as a great place to learn how to teach, that people come out of here as great teachers?” he said. “I’ve been asking graduate students, would that help you to have that on your résumé. They all go, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah, because it’s a tough job market for them, too.” Harreld’s supporters often point to financial difficulties wrought by heavily reduced state funding, necessitating a search for new revenue streams to support the UI’s mission. Since the
‘People should know I’m just a normal person. I’ve been married to the same woman, God love her, since we were putting ourselves through graduate school at Purdue — that’s 42 years ago. We happen to have four kids, we’ve lived all around the world, my four kids, and now six grandchildren are a really important part of who we are..’
Bruce Harreld talks with reporters in The Daily Iowan conference room about his upcoming term as the next president of the University of Iowa. Upon his acceptance, Harreld had an approval rating of 3 percent. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel) start of the 21st century, state money has gone from making up two-thirds of regent university revenue in Iowa to just one-third. Student tuition has filled in in the difference. “It turns out more and more of the brunt across the United States is becoming the parents and the students themselves,” Harreld said. “What can we do about that? I think we can ask for more and more help from different resources.”
The DI wrapped up its first interview with Harreld by asking if there was a question that he wanted to answer but has gone unasked. He emphasized family. “My family is an exceedingly important part of my life and of all of our lives, I think,” he said. “Come on, we’re all the same; let’s have a conversation. I’m a normal person just like you. Let’s go to a ball game.”
I’ve been reaching out, I’ve been reaching out to everyone that would want to talk as possible. In the last two weeks I’ve probably seen 50 to 60; I’ve lost track. I’ve met with individual faculty members, or clusters of faculty members … They ask me personal questions, why I’m here, just as you’re asking, and I think those are all legitimate questions.’
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Engage Harreld in conversation, ‘One child’ reversal signals not disparaging rhetoric changes A Jace Brady jacebrady@gmail.com
As it stands now, China has a population of 1.35 billion people, about four times the population of the United States. For decades, China has curbed its potentially unsustainable population growth with its infamous “one child” policy. As the name suggests, Chinese families were limited to one child, which led to a cultural and biological quandary for a society that favors male heirs when nature only obliges 50 percent of the time. This meant that countless female children were often put up for adoption, shipped to other Asian countries as wives, or otherwise disposed of. If a family accidently, or intentionally, became pregnant a second time the government often intervened with forced abortions. This policy quickly led to a human-rights and demographic bind for the Chinese government, which last week was unbound as China lifted its “one child” policy. China made this decision under mounting pressure from an aging population and, to a lesser extent; an imbalance of sex that predicts millions of Chinese men will never find wives. Human-rights activists were also overjoyed by the change in policy that will bring an end to countless human rights violations. While this policy shift may cure China’s demographic ailments by
increasing the number of workers per retiree, it will likely have detrimental effects to the sustainability of the Chinese communist government. As the world becomes more connected and China’s economy begins to lift millions out of poverty, people will begin to demand more rights. Information from the outside world will begin to pour into the most rural areas of China and the government has just increased the size of the population that it will potentially have to subdue as the populace’s stirrings for freedom intensify. Furthermore, as the population increases, resources from the government will have to be spread thinner as the government insists on “providing” necessities to its citizens. Necessities will become luxuries, and the disgruntlement of a people deprived will lead to a demand for new government. A transition in China from communism to democracy is largely inevitable as they allow their people more freedoms. Many decisions made by the Chinese government seem to suggest officials have accepted their impending demise, however, the world must be ready to react if this trend were ever to reverse. Insecure totalitarian governments have a tendency to act out violently and irrationally and mounting pressure from an unsustainable population may spur such actions. The end of the “one child” policy in China is certainly a victory for the world, but we must not become complacent in our interactions with a country that still inhibits many natural rights of its people.
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fter a tumultuous two months following his selection, University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld will come to campus today to officially start his job. In those two months, Harreld has faced criticism over inaccuracies in his resume, his comments in public appearances, and as a proxy target for the state Board of Regents. The selection process has been marred with charges of favoritism, given that Harreld was the only candidate to meet with both Gov. Terry Branstad and five members of the regents prior to his selection. Some, including previous Guest Opinion writers on this page, consider Harreld’s selection a political statement, meant to reflect a shifting view of education in times of budget cuts and growing student debt. The UI Faculty Senate voted no confidence in the regents’ ability to govern early in September, followed by the UI undergraduate and graduate student governments. The UI chapter of the American Association of University Professors condemned the search process, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Faculty Assembly even censured Harreld over his résumé, calling on the regents to resign. Those opposed to Harreld’s selection have certainly made their voices heard, and they don’t show any indication that they’ll stop doing so. Today at noon, a group called Iowans Defending Our Universities plans to “gather on the Pentacrest to defend our university.” The tagline of the group, as seen on its Facebook page: “an illegitimate search has produced an illegitimate UI president.” How does Harreld react to the controversy? In an
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Vote your hopes, not your fears A friend suggested I write about my time on City Council. Their recommended title was, “Ordinance Passes 6-1, Kubby Voting No.” This is kind of funny, yet does not fully reflect my experience; 95 percent or more of votes on the council, no matter what the council makeup, will be 7-0. Mayor Matt Hayek’s Press-Citizen opinion piece on Oct. 14 used fear to steer the community toward his candidate picks for Iowa City. He used the term, “threatens the balance.” I read that to mean “threatens the status quo.” Progressive policymakers should always be threatening the status quo, even ones they built. As is said, “Change or die.” The real issues in this election are about those few votes where there is a difference in approach and value — both in terms of process and content. I believe these issues will be in the areas of racial justice, affordable housing, development density, sustainability, and eco-
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nomic development. Let’s get real. All candidates understand that density in the core of our community makes sense environmentally and economically. The differences are about the scale of increased density — 15 stories or eight stories. Both are greater density than the current status quo. All candidates have stated that they would support TIF projects under varying circumstances. The differences are two-fold. The first contrast is about concentration — giving larger projects large amounts of public assistance versus offering lesser amounts to more entities providing economic drive to our community. The other divergence is about circumstances under which public assistance will be provided — how strong will they be about energy efficiency, building materials, affordable housing, and affordable commercial space. These differences are a matter of scale, decentralization of public assistance, and ensuring the community
is getting enough back from this form of public assistance. This is not a council race about micro- or macro-management, as indicated by the mayor. It is not a race about pet projects. It is not even a race about who will be the next mayor. This is a race about core values and the scale in which our community will grow. This is a race about how we will approach issues of racial justice. As an activist, I can be impatient with the pace of local government. In 1997, Jim Throgmorton and I were part of a minority in support of mandatory inclusionary zoning. We called it the “Fair Share” policy. Here we are a generation later, still waiting for voluntary action by the private sector, waiting for a community-wide fair share policy. Either would have helped reduce socio economic status disparities in some of our newer schools. The city has a new sustainability plan with many great ideas and projects to reduce cli-
mate change in practical ways. There is a plan to work on issues of racial justice in the areas of police policy, training, and practice, in the area of recruitment for boards and commissions, and general communication. The question is how fast and how hard will the city work to implement these plans. I believe with Core Four candidates, these plans will be implemented more quickly and deeply. Don’t follow the path of fear mongering from the mayor, the business community, or anybody about the Core Four. Get to know the stances of the Core Four individually: Jim Throgmorton and Rockne Cole in the at-large race, Pauline Taylor in District A, and John Thomas in District C. Decide for yourself. Vote your hopes and not your fears.
The destruction of older commercial buildings mean that it is rare for a non-bar business to start up in downtown Iowa City. This attitude allowed a property owner without an approved plan to begin to displace 10 small businesses on Dubuque Street. If they survive, these small businesses may have to leave the area. We have an abundance of good candidates this election. I support Jim Throgmorton and Rockne Cole in the at-large race, John Thomas in District C, and Pauline Taylor in District A.
we might go, and his commitment to help us arrive are, in my opinion, exemplary, and necessary. John will need help. Please support Jim Throgmorton, Pauline Taylor, and Rockne Cole in their bids for Council. It is my hope we craft a city as fine as the one we have.
trying to be free by the year 2020, and Ames, Iowa, which voted to restrict building heights to 11 stories, above which energy consumption increases greatly, Iowa City will remain an attractive place to raise healthy children, start businesses and retire. Iowa City could become a true bike friendly and walkable city, further contributing to a sustainable future. Smart growth is smart longterm economic growth: If people want to live in Iowa City because they can bike to work, walk through parks and breathe clean air, then we will continue to have unlimited economic opportunities. Please vote for sustainability this November 3 by voting for three Ts and a Rock: John Thomas, Jim Throgmorton, Pauline Taylor and Rockne Cole. In 2013, only 22% of the population voted in Iowa City’s City Election. Take a friend to vote who wouldn’t without you — this simple gesture could double the number of voters.
Karen Kubby owns a small family owned downtown retail bead store and served on the City Council from 1989-2000.
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interview conducted with The Daily Iowan on Oct. 30, Harreld said increased attention was “part of the territory” in leadership positions. However, he was surprised at how personal the rhetoric had gotten. “Dispute is fine, but it needs to be civilized discourse,” Harreld said. “I have a phrase that says: Bite me in the nose, don’t stab me in the back. I think we owe the citizens of Iowa more than getting down in the weeds and behaving in the way that some of the community members have behaved.” However, in the meetings he’s had with faculty members, Harreld said his experience has been productive. “They ask me why I’m here, and I think that’s a legitimate question. They’re concerned about what perspective I would take on an issue. In some cases I’ve got some ideas, and in some cases I say I need help. Help me, educate me, I’m coming up to speed right now. [The faculty members] love this institution, and that’s a piece of this that’s important.” The Daily Iowan Editorial Board believes the key to moving forward on this issue is to engage our new president in productive, not disparaging, conversations. Whether or not the regents resign is one matter, and the manner in which they selected a new president is a legitimate concern. But right now, Bruce Harreld is taking over where former UI President Sally Mason left off. In order to make sure the UI is run to its fullest potential, it’s important to make sure faculty and students make our academic priorities clear to our incoming president, and give him a good-faith opportunity at leading this institution.
My partner, Larry Fitzpatrick, and I spent the better part of October on a fall bike tour. We spent more time off-line than on. When we were able to “connect” with news of the City Council, it was hard to read how the outgoing mayor and incumbents characterized candidates who oppose the status quo. It’s too tedious to repeat any of what went on, but these potshots and fear-mongering came from people who should know better. This “if you’re not with us, you’re against us” attitude is turning downtown into a chrome and glass mecca. Our business owners worked hard to survive the Walmartization of small-town America; it is time to harness that attitude to strengthen OUR city for ALL residents. Iowa City is more than a car-centric downtown, public transportation is a social equity issue, and economic development isn’t just running out small businesses to erect a shiny new glass tower with expensive real estate above and empty storefronts at ground level.
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Thomas for council I am excited to see Iowa City grow. I believe how we grow to be vitally important to the future quality of our city. In my opinion, we are in real danger of losing many of these qualities that make Iowa City the town and city we love. I encourage the election of John Thomas to the City Council District C. His understanding of where we currently stand, his vision of where
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For sustainability, vote Three Ts and a Rock Change can be easy if we start small. If you believe in recycling; reusing; reducing; then you will want to vote this November 3. The positive impact of your vote could be one of the biggest turning points for a beautiful, sustainable Iowa City. There are four CORE candidates whose visions will turn Iowa City’s future towards sustainable economic growth including innovative technologies for transportation, clean air and water. By joining the ranks of Sweden, which is committed to becoming fossil-fuel free, Melbourne, which is
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Conroy focuses on services By ALI SNIDER Tim Conroy will vie for an at-large seat in this year’s City Council elections. Conroy announced his bid for council in July 2015. He has worked in residential real estate Conroy with the rotary chapter Blank & McCune for roughly six years. Conroy graduated from Wheaton College in Massachusetts with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He has served on the UI Museum of Art Member’s Council and is a member of the Iowa City Downtown Rotary Chapter. Conroy said he has a range of ideas to help im-
prove Iowa City and the surrounding areas. “I want to focus on furthering our economic development,” Conroy said. “We also need good city services that we can guarantee to our current residents and the ones in the future. We will need to become more self-sufficient as a city.” Affordable housing is another area of interest for Conroy. He believes down payments and subsidized housing are ideas the city should be looking into. With the amount of growth Iowa City is experiencing, Conroy said he wants to look into more diverse housing accessible to everyone. “We need to work on being more inclusive as a community and furthering representation of minorities,” Conroy said. “Our population gets
more diverse every day, and we need to understand as a community to be more welcoming.” Conroy said he believes he will be able to bring something special to the council if elected. “I can bring a good perspective to the City Council. I encounter clients from broad socioeconomic statuses and they trust me,” he said. “I have a sense of responsibility and can listen to other people in order to show me a broader picture of what’s happening.” Buffie Tucker, who served on the Museum of Art Members Council with Conroy, said he had a lot to offer the city. “He is a very dynamic person and good at following through on things,” she said. “He has a thoughtful approach to new ideas and is very open-minded. He
McDonough hones in on housing By ALI SNIDER Scott McDonough is gunning for the District C seat in the upcoming City Council election. On Nov. 3, residents of Iowa City will cast their votes for the Council. McDonough, a busin e s s man, announced he would McDonough be run- businessman ning in A p r i l against John Thomas. District C covers downtown Iowa City and areas just north of Iowa City. “I want to focus on affordable housing, sustainability and a way to pay for all of that,” McDonough said. “Especially in response to [the University of Iowa], affordable housing is a big issue that needs to be addressed. There are some areas I am interested in looking at within a sustainable and wise way.” Currently, Jim Throgmorton serves as the representative for District C, but he is now running for an at-
large seat. McDonough graduated from the UI College of Business in 1988, and since then, has lived in Johnson County. McDonough is also the owner of McDonough Structures Inc., located in Iowa City. In the community, McDonough is involved with a number of local organizations, including the Iowa City Board of Appeals, the Johnson County Affordable Homes Coalition, and the Englert Theater Board of Directors. He also serves as the board president for the Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity organization. McDonough said he has a range of ideas and topics he hopes to work on if elected to the council. The UI has seen increased enrollment in recent years, and McDounough said there needs to be enough housing for primarily freshmen and other students as well. With approximately 32,000 students, the UI is integral to the issue of housing. McDonough said he believes he would have a lot to contribute to the council if he wins the seat. “I do a good job of deal-
ing with controversial issues,” McDonough said. “I am able to find out where the passion comes from on both sides and mediating between the two of them.” Nate Kaeding, Iowa City Downtown District retail development director and a friend of McDonough for years, described him as caring and well-respected throughout the community. “Scott came to a phase in his life where he was ready to give back to the community. He is receptive to input and feedback and really knows how to listen to people,” Kaeding said. “He has a great reputation and would be the perfect candidate for City Council.” Steve McGuire, an art professor at the UI, said he has known McDonough for roughly eight years. “He’s an incredibly reliable and thoughtful person. I personally don't know anyone who seeks as broad of an opinion as him — all around very balanced, reliable and compassionate person,” McGuire said. Voters will decide on four City Council seats out of seven on Nov. 3: two atlarge positions, District A, and District C.
will be a good leader for our community.” Wally Chappell, a family friend, said he believes Conroy has exactly what the City Council needs. “I think we need fresh thinking in the council and Tim can bring that,” Chappell said. “He is really good because he understands the arts and the power of the arts, which is a huge aspect of Iowa City and the university.” In the Nov. 3 election, voters will decide on two at-large seats among four people running: Conroy, Rockne Cole, Councilor Jim Throgmorton, and Councilor Michelle Payne.
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FIRST QUARTER IOWA — 4:42, Daniels 1-yd run (Koehn kick) SECOND QUARTER IOWA — 8:30, Wadley 110yd run (Koehn kick) IOWA — 0:09, Mitchell 2-yd run (Koehn kick) FOURTH QUARTER MRYLND — 14:37, Jacobs 7-yd pass from Hills (Craddock kick) IOWA — 11:04, Koehn 49-yd field goal IOWA — 7:38, King 88-yd interception return (Koehn kick) MRYLND — 7:26, LIkely 100-yd kickoff return (Hills rush)
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RUSHING Iowa: Wadley 19-67-1. Daniels 13-60-1. Mitchell 1-2-1. Team 3-(-5)-0. Beathard 8-(-14)-0. Maryland: Hills 19-104-0. Brown 8-33-0. Ross 5-31-0. Cockerille1-1-0. Likely 1-(-2)-0. PASSING Iowa: Beathard, 12-23-183. 0 TD, 0 INT. Team 0-1-0. 0 TD, 0 INT. NU: Hills, 11-22-74. 1 TD, 3 INT. Cockerille, 0-1-0. 0 TD, 0 INT. RECEIVING Iowa: VandeBerg, 3-54-0. T. Smith, 2-35-0. Mitchell, 2-34-0. Hillyer, 2-15-0. Kittle, 1-26-0. Krieger-Coble, 1-15-0. J. Smith, 1-14-0. Maryland: Jacobs, 3-18-1. Edwards, 2-8-0. Culmer, 1-14-0. Etta-Tawo, 1-13-0. Ross, 1-11-0. Moore, 1-5-0. Brown, 1-3-0. Davenport, 1-2-0.
QUOTED ‘We all agreed with it, that’s kind of legit. That was Jordan [Canzeri]. We all roll with it. We’re doing pretty good at the running back position. — IOWA RUNNING BACK LESHUN DANIELS JR. ON THE “FOUR DEADLY HORSEMEN.” CANZERI NICKNAMED THE FOUR RUNNING BACKS.
‘It’s a dance going around that I picked up on, so I described to give it a shot. It’s called The Dab.’ — IOWA DEFENSIVE TACKLE JALEEL JOHNSON ON HIS NEW CELEBRATION AFTER BIG PLAYS. JOHNSON HAD HALF OF A SACK AND 1.5 TACKLES FOR LOSS.
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1. Iowa defensive back Desmond King watches the Maryland players as he dashes for a touchdown against Maryland in Kinnick on Oct. 31. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins to stay undefeated, 31-15. (The Daily Iowan/A crowd as the Hawks leave the field after beating Maryland in Kinnick on Oct. 31. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock) 4. Zach Johnson stands with his 2015 British Open Championship trophy before the Hawks’ game against
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IOWA GAME BALL MILES TAYLO
On a Maryland punt attempt late in the second half, redshirt freshman Aaron Mends busted through the Terrapin line, and blocked the punt. A few plays later Derrick Mitchell Jr. punched it in from two yards out to give Iowa a 21-0 lead heading into halftime.
Taylor played his best game in a Hawkeye un tackles. He had an interception early in the g recovered.
In the fourth quarter, with the Terps threatening, Desmond King jumped a route, intercepted a Hills pass, and took it 88 yards to the house. King’s pre-snap read was perfect, as was his execution. Don’t be surprised if we’re talking about King next season while he’s on an NFL roster.
MARYLAND GAME BALL WILLIA
Likely is by far the most dynamic player on M return was closer to 105 based off where he day, Likely finished with 222 all-purpose yar
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ood thing about football is no style points, and when you win, it’s beautiful, and when you lose, it’s not so good. — Kirk Ferentz, head coach
Alyssa Hitchcock) 2. An Iowa fan dressed as a dinosaur cheers after a touchdown during the game against Maryland in Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 31, 2015. Even the dinosaurs remained undefeated on Halloween. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock) 3. Iowa linebacker Bo Bower points to the t Maryland in Kinnick on Oct. 31. Johnson was the honorary captain for the game. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock) 5. Iowa running back Akrum Wadley scores a touchdown against Maryland in Kinnick on Oct. 31. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)
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nifrom, and paced his team with 8 game, but fumbled and Maryland
THUMBS UP Dillon Kidd: While Iowa’s defense played well, Kidd’s punting was superb all afternoon. Kidd punted five times, and three of those resulted in Maryland starting inside its own 20-yard line. Even more, Kidd pinned Maryland at its own three two times.
AM LIKELY
Maryland’s roster. His 100-yard kickoff fielded the ball in the end zone. On the rds. Not to shabby.
THUMBS DOWN Perry Hills: This was tough. It was either Perry Hills or whoever thinks its a good idea to have him at quarterback. The guy can run, no doubt, but is this really the best Maryland can scrape up to play the most important position on the field? SMH, bruh.
LOOKING AHEAD No. 10 Iowa is headed to Bloomington, Indiana, to take on the Hoosiers. Any of you guys making that trip? Indiana can put up a whole bunch of points in a hurry, so the Hawkeyes will have to be firing on all units down at Memorial Stadium at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
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Possible responses to the bro who derisively said ‘nice PINK shirt’ to me this morning • Thank you. • Actually, it’s fuchsia. • Thanks, it’s your dad’s. • (Whispered) It matches my panties. • Oh, this old thing? I just grabbed it out of the closet and threw it on. • Bet it’d look even better crumpled-up on your bedroom floor, though. • Thanks, but it’s an old shirt and YOU HAVEN’T SAID ONE SINGLE THING ABOUT MY NEW HAIRCUT. • I look forward to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their shirts, but by the content of their character … jerk face. • Is it just me, or is there, like, just a TON of sexual tension between us right now? • Pass phrase acknowledged. … So, you’re Elmo? I’m Big Bird. Let’s get to it, rookie. The car is already running, and Kermit ain’t exactly gonna assassinate himself. • Good thing you took notice of what color shirt another man was wearing; now nobody could possibly question your sexuality. • Convince him to have a beer. Make him a friend. Make him a best friend. Make him question his sexuality and fall in love with me. Make him my fiancée. Pick out matching pink dress shirts as a sentimental acknowledgment of how we met. The day of the wedding, leave him at the altar with note that reads, “Nice PINK shirt, jerk face.” Andrew R. Juhl may be color blind, but he can still spot a homophobe without much trouble.
KRUI programming today’s events • Chemistry Seminar, Timothy Bertram, 12:30 p.m., 104 Iowa Advanced Technology Labs • Plasma Physics Seminar, Zach Haralson, 1:30 p.m., 309 Van Allen • Nuclear & Particle Physics Seminar, Judah Unmuth-Yockey, 2:30 p.m., 618 Van Allen • Physics Colloquium, Vincent Rodgers, 3: 30 p.m., 301 Van Allen • Student Health Fitness Testing, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Campus Recreation & Wellness Center lobby • Career Series for International Students: Career Exploration, 5 p.m., 1117 University Capitol Center • State of Research Address, UI VP for Research & Economic Development Dan Reed,5:30 p.m., College of Public
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Rely on your own resources when it comes to financial matters. Don’t covet the things that you are unable to afford. A practical and disciplined attitude will help you budget wisely so that you can afford the extras you want. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Learn as you go, and be sure to give your all. Make adjustments at home that will counter any emotional mishaps. Add to your qualifications or revamp your résumé to suit the current job market. Romance is highlighted. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Stick to the facts, or someone will accuse you of being misleading. Buckle down, and take care of unfinished business. A chance to secure your position will be determined by the way you deal with your peers. Avoid indulgence. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t worry about the changes going on around you at work or in the industry in which you work. Do your best to make sure everyone you love is content. A happy home will lead to peace of mind. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t sit back when you can make a career move that will help you raise your income or status. Not everyone will like the decisions you make, but take the path that leads to greater financial security and future opportunities. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll have lots of people showing interest in what you do, but before you take a leap of faith, make sure your plans are solid. Start slowly, and don’t jeopardize what you already have. Problems at home can be expected. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t be fooled by someone using emotional tactics to persuade you to change your beliefs. Follow your gut feeling and use discipline to curb any desire to take the wrong path. Don’t be a follower, be a leader. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Travel for business or learning purposes. Look into events that allow you to support a cause you believe in. The people you encounter while trying to help others will be instrumental in helping you get ahead in the future. Romance is encouraged. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t let your emotions get in the way of your common sense when it comes to money matters. Don’t believe a fast-talking salesperson. Stick close to home, and avoid a run-in with someone argumentative. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Patience will pay off. Your tolerant attitude and ability to play the waiting game will lead to personal and financial gains. Contracts can be signed and commitments made to someone you want to spend more time with. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Protect your money and possessions. Don’t be too eager to sign up for something that you know little about. Opt to take a pass, and you will find alternatives that better suit your situation and the outcome you are looking for. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Put your thoughts out to the universe, and you will get a response. Whether you are trying to get a new venture off the ground or collaborate with the perfect person, you will find your way to achieve your objective.
Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age 18. — Albert Einstein
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Swimmers flounder By JAKE MOSBACH jacob-mosbach@uiowa.edu
On Oct. 30, the Hawkeye women’s swimming and diving team took on No. 17 Minnesota and suffered a 192-105 defeat. The loss dropped Iowa to 3-1 on the season, 1-1 in the Big Ten. Despite the loss, head coach Marc Long was proud of the individual efforts that he saw. “Within the meet, we had tremendous performances,” he said. Junior Emma Sougstad was the top point-scorer for the Hawks, placing second in the 100 breast (1:05.56), 200 breast (2:18.28), and 200 individual medley (2:06.69). She also was part of the winning 400-medley relay team. Sougstad, along with sophomore Rowan Hauber, freshman McNamara, and senior Kabacinski touched in 3:44.31. Hauber also scored points for the Hawkeyes in the 100 and 200 back, posting second-place finishes in each. McNamara earned a runner-up finish in the 100 fly, touching in 54.88. Sougstad, who Long called a “team leader,” said that the loss was disappointing, but the Hawks didn’t lose any confidence. Other point-scorers for the Hawks included
freshman Abbey Schneider (third in the 1,650 free) and sophomore Tereysa Lehnertz (second in the 200 fly). The team of McNamara, Kabacinski, sophomore Nikol Lagodzinska and junior Taylor Flummerfelt placed second in the 400-free relay, touching in 3:26.84. On the diving side, sophomore Morgan Rafferty earned third-place finishes in the 1 meter and 3 meter. Before the meet, Kabacinski said the team knew that the Gophers would present a major challenge, but her team wouldn’t waver. “This season has felt different for us, I think,” she said. “I’ve seen a huge progression in attitudes and talent.” The focus for Long’s squad will now shift to Purdue, which will host the Hawkeyeson Friday. Long said a short memory would be needed to regroup and move past the Minnesota loss. “We’ll start [Saturday] morning,” he said after the meet. “We’ll hit the weights and the water. It’ll be a good opportunity to sharpen some things up and get to work.” The Boilermakers are ranked No. 15 by CollegeSwimming.com, presenting another tough test for Iowa.
Men splash up short By BLAKE DOWSON blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
Top: UI Junior Serena Wanasek prepares to jump off of the blocks during her race in the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center on Oct. 30. The Hawkeyes fell short to No. 20 Minnesota in the Big Ten dual. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel) Bottom: Swimmers from Minnesota and Iowa prepare for their race in the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center on Oct. 30. The Hawkeyes fell short to No. 20 Minnesota in the dual meet. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)
The Iowa men’s swimming and diving team splashed up short against rival Minnesota on Oct. 30 in their home dual meet. The No. 21 Hawkeyes (21) fell to the No. 14 Gophers (1-3), 169.5 to 130.5. “We came in wanting to walk away with the victory, and obviously, that didn’t happen, so we’re a little disappointed,” senior Jackson Allen said. The Hawkeyes started the event with a splash in the 400-medley relay, winning in a time of 3:15.96. Freshmen Kenneth Mende and Jack Smith, along with sophomore Jerzy Twarowski and senior Roman Trussov raced to the fourth-fastest time in the country this season. Iowa could not pick up the win in the 1,650 free but did manage to get two swimmers into the top three. Freshmen Drew Eisen and Ben Colin placed second and third. Trussov started a stretch of five-straight victories for the Hawkeyes, picked up his second title of the day in the 100 breaststroke with a winning time of 55.98. Twarowski followed up with a win in the 200 fly, taking first in 1:48.28. Twarowski also picked up a win in the 100 fly, with a
NCAA B qualifying mark of 48.04. Iowa had a strong showing in the 50 free as well, with Allen touching the wall first in 20.51. Junior Jackson Halsmer placed second in 20.65. In the 100 free, Smith tied for first with Paul Fair of Minnesota at 45.29. Rounding out the winning streak for the Hawkeyes was Mende in the 200 backstroke in 1:49.37. “As a freshman, that’s great,” head coach Marc Long said. “That’s a good start for him. There are good things for him down the road.” Mende, who redshirted last season, competed in his first meet as a Hawkeye. The native of Chemnitz, Germany, helped Iowa pick up two wins and placed second in the 100 backstroke in 49.00. The Hawkeyes were ultimately overpowered by Minnesota in the meet, but there were some bright spots. The freshman class impressed observers yet again with wins from Smith and Mende and strong showings from Eisen and Colin. The more experience the young Hawkeyes can get, the more formidable they will be in the tough Big Ten.
Field hockey drops another heartbreaker By MARIO WILLIAMS mario-williams@uiowa.edu
It was a cloudy rainy Halloween afternoon when No. 6 Maryland rolled into Iowa City. Iowa found no treats, however, as it fell, 2-1, in double overtime. The expectations coming into this contest were less than optimistic for the Hawkeyes, because they’ve only won two conference games, and Maryland is ranked first in the Big Ten and has suffered no losses in the conference. However, the Hawks didn’t let Maryland dampen their confidence. It was clear who wanted this win from the moment the first half started. “We had nothing left; this was the last game on Grant,
and we had to prove it,” junior Chandler Ackers said. “I think we ended up doing that, which was awesome. It’s just sad we couldn’t do it from the start of the season.” Much of the first half was a defensive battle; both teams were toe-to-toe on both ends of the field. Maryland freshman goalkeeper Sarah Holliday didn’t let anything score. Iowa continued to take shots and earn penalty corners, hoping something would fall. The Hawks outshot the Terps 6-3 in the first half and earned 4 penalty corners. Maryland’s Anna Dessoye put her team on board in the 19th minute in front of a crowded goal. After trailing 1-0 going into the second half, the Hawks needed to adjust. The game got interesting when Mary-
land had a chance to go up 2-0 with a penalty stroke. Junior goalkeeper Alexandra Pecora saved it to keep the Hawks alive. The intensity of the save transitioned into sophomore Mallory Lefkowitz scoring a big goal to tie in the 53rd minute. “Whenever a goalkeeper can make a save on a penalty stroke, that gives the team a lot of momentum,” Iowa head coach Lisa Cellucci said. “[Pecora] has been working really hard on those, so it was great to see her make the save.” The remainder of the second half was similar to the first; both teams defended well. Both took 4 shots and earned 3 penalty corners, but nothing found its way in the goal. So the game
headed into overtime, and everyone at Grant Field stood and waited anxiously, hoping for an upset. Iowa’s defense showed up huge in overtime. Maryland took 5 shots and earned 5 penalty corners in overtime, but Pecora was there to save each. The junior had three more saves. In the 83rd minute Iowa had a chance to win the game on a 2-1 breakaway, but Lekowitz’s shot slid past the left side of the goal. With a minute and 42 seconds in double OT, Maryland’s Lein Holsboer sealed the deal. “Seventy minutes plus is a lot to play,” Ackers said. “Our fitness didn’t help us in this situation." If there’s one thing the Hawkeyes can take away
from another heartbreaker, it’s that they played well and tough against a highly ranked squad. “We finally played at a
standard that we know we can,” Cellucci said. “If we had played with that intensity, we’d have about seven more wins.”
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Volleyball takes first Big Ten win Iowa dropped a match to Maryland on Oct. 30 but followed with a victory over Rutgers It was an up-and-down weekend for the Iowa volleyball team hosting Maryland and Rutgers, but ended with the Hawkeyes claiming their first Big Ten victory of 2015. When the Hawkeyes took the floor on Oct. 30 against Maryland, it seemed like the most winnable match that Iowa had seen in more than a month. With the Terrapins entering at only 1-9 in the conference, Iowa smelled an opportunity to move up in the standings. And that’s how it seemed things would go. For one set. Iowa used a 6-0 run early in the first set to go up, 7-2, controlling the set and extending the lead to 18-10. Iowa had a well-distributed attack with Jess Janota, Mikaela Gunderson, and Reagan Davey, and even won the blocks battle in set one, 3-2, en route to a 25-19 victory. Unfortunately for the Hawkeyes, that’s as good as things got. Plagued by sloppy play and being out-
blocked, 4-0, Iowa dropped the second set, 25-20. As has been often the case this season, Iowa had played well early and in spurts throughout the match but could never avoid a string of errors to halt a run. “We’re all too focused on losing, and ‘what if we lose?’ ” Gunderson said. “We’re all afraid to lose, and it just ends up happening. Versus attacking first, and playing our game, and running our tempo.” Iowa went on to drop the next two sets with Maryland, losing the match, 3-1. The Hawakeyes had enough, however, and maybe they realized that as good of an opportunity as Maryland was, Rutgers was an even better one. Iowa came out on Halloween ready to play the crisp game they’d been searching for, hitting .275 in an opening set victory. Iowa played well, but with the score tied late in the set, a 6-2 run secured a 2520 victory.
Annika Olsen had a career-high 26 digs against Rutgers, and said the aftermath of the Maryland loss helped create a cleaner, more resilient team on Oct. 31. “Last night, we had this great talk about why we play the game, what we love about it,” Olsen said. “We just kept remembering that on the court, and it showed; we all played our minds out.” After winning the opening set for the second consecutive match, they found themselves in a familiar position, trailing midway through Set 2. Down 1110, the Hawkeyes rattled off a 4-point run to take a 14-11 lead and recapture momentum. This time, they held on to it. They extended their lead to six as they took set two, 25-19. The Hawkeyes, often the victim of lengthy set-shifting runs, were on the opposite end of those runs on Oct. 31, and used a pair in the final set. After a 4-point run first established distance in
a 14-10 lead in set three, a 7-1 run late in the set clinched it. Lauren Brobst led with 11 kills; the win now moves Iowa to 11-14 overall, 1-11 in the Big Ten. The Hawkeyes will
play next at Indiana on Wednesday, and they will try to maintain the form they’ve been searching for. “It’s great for our group to get a W in the Big Ten, finally,” Shymansky said. “We knew we’d have to
play clean volleyball and I thought we executed very well, we were pretty low-error tonight.”
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The best thing the Hawkeyes could have done this year was play to the strengths of the current roster. Much to their credit, they’ve done that, especially with regard to the backfield. Instead of trying to force a square peg into a round hole and rely on one specific back in all
situations, Kirk Ferentz and Company have been careful about using different players in different situations that best suit their strengths as football players. “We don’t have defined roles, it’s just that we all can do different things,” Mitchell said. “Some guys are better in certain
roles, like I’m better as a third-down back. You just have to go in there and try to keep drives going.” In a way, Canzeri’s injury opened the door for the rest of Iowa’s backfield members to showcase their talents. And make no mistake, there’s a lot of talent there. The Hawks do boast the sec-
ond best rushing offense in the Big Ten. But more than anything else, it’s made their running game multidimensional and a nightmare for opposing defenses trying to prepare to shut it down. With Canzeri expected to return before the end of the season, that
unpredictability is only going to increase. “Just anytime you get an opportunity to play and maximize an opportunity,” Ferentz said. “That’s what it’s all about, and we did a good job of that.”
him bring the heat in the second half, leaving Beathard to make plays in the pocket, which, of course, isn’t his biggest strength. Even more, the Terps stacked the box, which immediately put a kibosh on the solid day Akrum Wadley and LeShun Daniels Jr. were having. Those two combined for 88 yards and two scores in the first half, and they finished
the contest with 127 yards total. When pairing those poor numbers with Maryland’s coming in allowing roughly 175 yards per game on the ground, the lack of production becomes even more troubling. Maryland’s defense should get credit, and perhaps it was just a hiccup, or Iowa simply let off the gas. Neither of
those are good occurrences, but if they’re going to happen, they might as well come against the worst conference opponent Iowa will face this year. It’s better for Iowa if play like that happens against Maryland and not Saturday against Indiana — a team that can put up a bunch of points in a hurry. And to be fair, the Hawkeyes have done a
fantastic job of surprising all of us this season, so maybe it’s just a oneweek thing. Don’t sleep on this defense being able to win some games for the Hawkeyes, either; it has been outstanding all season long, and if it weren’t for the newfound, sexy weapons Iowa has on offense, that unit would be getting much more attention. None of us can see the
future, and this column could have no relevance in a few days. But right now, if you’re one of Iowa’s four remaining regular-season opponents, you could be licking your chops watching that second-half game film.
ley said. “LeShun, he’s shifty, but he can pound you, too. In Derrick Mitchell, you have a guy with outstanding hands, and Canzeri, he can do it all.”
WORRY CONTINUED FROM FRONT by lower body issues — he said he’s in the 8590 percent range, but watching him run, you’d think that number to be lower — Maryland head coach Mike Locksley and Company sold out against the rush. It was common to see
The Iowa women’s volleyball team cheers as they score a point in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Oct. 31 in a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Iowa defeated Rutgers, 3-0, the team’s first major win in weeks. (The Daily Iowan/Rebecca Bright)
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Week 9: The 10th-ranked Hawkeyes hosted Maryland and beat the Terrapins, 31-15. After a dominant first half from both sides of the ball, the Iowa defense came to play after the intermission, while the offense sputtered. A healthy LeShun Daniels Jr. returned to the lineup, and the Hawks could have four healthy running backs when they travel to Indiana Saturday.
Iowa running back LeShun Daniels Jr. scores a touchdown against Maryland in Kinnick on Oct. 31. The Hawkeyes beat the Terrapins to stay undefeated at 8-0, 31-15. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)
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Iowa did not look like itself in the second half of its game against Maryland on Oct. 31.
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You and I need to talk about the second half of No. 10 Iowa’s win over Maryland on Oct. 31 in Kinnick. Yes, Iowa moved to 8-0, and that’s the most important statistic, but after a dominant first half from the Hawkeyes, the second half was far from spectacular. Before the intermission, Iowa controlled the game and didn’t give Maryland any room to breathe. The Hawks ran 42 plays for 240 yards, put up 21 points, and limited their visitors to 23 snaps for 68 yards
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and no scores. Only one of Maryland’s 23 plays took place in Iowa territory. The second half, however, was a different story, especially for the Hawkeye offense (or disappearance thereof). While Iowa’s defense allowed 134 yards on the ground after the break, it kept Maryland out of the end zone, save for a Perry Hills touchdown pass to Taivon Jacobs. Bravo to strong play from Desmond King, Jaleel Johnson, and Miles Taylor, to name a few. However, even if your outlook on life is extremely optimistic, that Iowa only managed 53 yards of offense on 26 plays should concern you. That’s not to say you should pull the fire alarm on this team, but a level of worry is well-warranted. With C.J. Beathard hobbled SEE WORRY, 10
By RYAN RODRIGUEZ Having a solid tailback can do wonders for a team. A guy that can create on his own, hit holes, block, and eat up a large number of carries can give an offense a huge boost late in games. Having two gives a team a dual threat that keeps defenses guessing and makes it harder on them to shut down the running game. Having four of them can help keep you undefeated in November, even in one of the most injury-riddled seasons in program history. Iowa’s 31-15 win over Maryland Oct. 31 was, among other things, a confirmation of the absolute embarrassment of riches in Iowa’s backfield. “It’s emblematic of the way the team has been playing. It seems like when someone can’t go or can’t contribute, someone else jumps in there and does it,” head coach Kirk Ferentz said. “We’re going to need all three of
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them certainly, and we’ll be happy when Jordan gets back, too.” Much has been written about the “next man in” and how Iowa’s obsession with preparation and depth has paid dividends this season as it has had to plug some serious holes in the lineup due to injuries. And in many ways, Iowa’s current backfield situation is a sign of that mentality. Losing feature back Jordan Canzeri to an ankle injury seemed like a deathblow until the likes of Akrum Wadley, Derrick Mitchell Jr., and a finally healthy LeShun Daniels Jr. stepped up, each finding the red zone in Iowa’s win over the Terps. But it goes beyond that as well. Canzeri’s replacement wasn’t Canzeri Light or some cheap knockoff. No, the trio of Mitchell, Daniels, and Wadley were so effective because of how versatile and different each player is. “I’m more of a shifty back,” WadSEE RUSHING, 10
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