Weisman Stops Payment on Tuition Check

Iowa running back Mark Weisman turns around while walking up the tunnel so the UI Registrar can kiss his ass (PHOTO - Jimmy Peppers)

IOWA CITY, Iowa – After rushing for over 300 yards in his last two games, newly discovered Iowa sensation Mark Weisman is turning heads all over the Big Ten.  Opposing defensive coordinators are not the only ones trying to corral the one time Air Force Falcon.  The University of Iowa …

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Penn State Requests Recognition as Catholic School

Former PSU defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky greets the school's Nittany Lion statue (PHOTO: Jimmy Peppers)

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania – Penn State University has contacted officials at the Vatican to see if the Pope would decree that the school is a Catholic institution. Athletic director Tim Curley and another university official were charged Saturday with perjury related to a child sexual abuse investigation of longtime Nittany …

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Hoiberg: How did we miss an ex-con?

Anthony Hubbard expects to make an immediate impact for Iowa basketball.

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State head basketball coach Fred Hoiberg is stunned that he let this one get away.  Earlier today, 25 year old Anthony Hubbard signed a letter of intent to play for the University of Iowa.  Hubbard, an ex-con who spent 4 years in prison, is expected to …

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NEW! Snarky Hawk Podcast – 11/27/10 (along I-90 and Hwy 60)

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Vander Plaats Seeks to Ban Iowa Wrestling

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IOWA CITY, Iowa – Bob Vander Plaats, the right-wing activist who led a successful effort to unseat 3 Iowa Supreme Court Justices, has set his sights on a new target: Iowa wrestling. Vander Plaats said he wants the University of Iowa to abolish its wrestling program because “the sport is …

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UI Students Find Unique Study Spot

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IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa Junior Dong Phet has her favorite spot to study – 2nd floor of the Main Library in the northeast corner.  For years this has been a popular spot for students to polish their academic skills prior to exams.  However, recently the Main Library …

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Iowa Fan Revelation: Hawkeyes Should Blitz More

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IOWA CITY, Iowa – Veteran Hawkeye fan Scott Templeton came up with a great idea for Kirk Ferentz and the Iowa football team – blitz more. “It was amazing, I was just playing NCAA College Football 2010 on my PS3 and it hit me – we should blitz more,” says …

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ICPD Fails Miserably At Sting Operation

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IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Iowa City Police Department conducted a massive sting operation last Sunday at Carver Hawkeye Arena.  Unfortunately, nobody took the bait. Police Officials said they sent out 1,000 free tickets to the Iowa – South Dakota State basketball game to criminals with warrants in the hopes …

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Orange Bowl Rep: Can I Still Go To Iowa Games?

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MIAMI, Florida -    Since late October of 2009, the eyes of the nation have been on the Iowa Hawkeye Football team.  Included in that large group is the Orange Bowl, played annually in Miami.  Last season, Iowa beat Georgia Tech in the January classic. As with all bowl games, the …

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