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Rob Howe

Rob Howe

Joined: Aug 13, 2021

HN Staff

Oct 21, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes Herky the Hawk leads the team onto the field during the Iowa Swarm before the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
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IOWA CITY, Iowa - No. 25 Iowa kicks off its season Saturday, the 26th campaign with Kirk Ferentz as head coach. Only, he won't be there because he's suspended.

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Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara (12) hands the ball off to Kamari Moulton (28) during Kids Day at Kinnick Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa - Color me surprised by Kirk Ferentz (basically) announcing his starting quarterback 10 days before the season-opener. There wasn't a competitiv

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Iowa football Head Coach Kirk Ferentz, left, and Athletic Director Beth Goetz walk into a press conference Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa - Watching Thursday's Iowa Football press conference on YouTube sparked thoughts. Not sure what people with bad backs did before video streaming

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Nov 11, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) runs the ball as Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive back Shaquan Loyal (6) goes for the tackle during the fourth quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
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IOWA CITY, Iowa - Ranking the Iowa Football team's position groups is an interesting exercise. Just know it's not one that yields much insight into what will be

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Iowa RB Jaziun Patterson carries the ball at practice on Aug. 10, 2024 in Iowa City. (Rob Howe/HN)
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IOWA CITY, Iowa - This column always comes with a disclaimer - Kids Day is just one of more than 20 Iowa Football preseason practices. Context is very important

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Iowa Football Swarm (Photo: Rob Howe/HN)
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IOWA CITY, Iowa - The seasons arrive faster these days. It makes sense. Time moves faster with time.  Here's goods news, though. We gain knowledge and perspecti

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Iowa TE Luke Lachey talks with reporters in April of 2024 at the team's facility in Iowa City. (Photo: Rob Howe/HN)
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If you’re a fan of Iowa Football and the NFL Draft, clear your schedules for next April. A lot of Hawkeyes will be involved.  One of the better programs at prod

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Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Luke Lachey (85) runs after a catch as the Hawkeyes take on Utah State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa - The preseason is for the fans and media. We talk about what’s going to happen in college football this fall, while the student-athletes sweat

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Nov 18, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Reggie Love III (23) is stopped by Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jermari Harris (27) and defensive end Joe Evans (13) during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
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IOWA CITY, Iowa - Sports writers hang on to certain terms like their children. Fans adopt them, too. They're often labels and descriptions.  We frequently use t

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Jul 6, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) and Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) watch a free throw at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith/INDIANAPOLIS STAR-USA TODAY Sports
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IOWA CITY, Iowa - Thankfully early-season silliness has mostly given way to basketball talk when it comes to The W. That's the Women's National Basketball Assoc

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