IRL to test at Iowa Speedway in Newton for 2007 race
IndyCar officials and drivers will conduct a compatibility test at Iowa Speedway in Newton to evaluate track fit for the 2007 season. IRL president Brian Barnhart and Rusty Wallace will attend alongside Scott Dixon and Wade Cunningham as part of an announcement likely naming a new race venue or series involvement.
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Hawkeyes Target Consistency as Big Ten Rivals Grow
Iowa under Kirk Ferentz has shared titles with Ohio State and Michigan in the early 2000s and built a legacy that challenges Ohio State and Michigan’s wall. Ferentz cites 1981 as a watershed season, while athletic leader Gary Barta emphasizes strong staff and players as the base, with facilities and infrastructure as ongoing needs.
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Iowa 2006 football schedule and key notes
Iowa releases a 2006 schedule begining September 2 at home versus Montana with times and TV plans for several games. The column notes a $90 million Kinnick Stadium renovation due for the opener and coach Ferentz earning $3.24 million this season plus $2.84 million annually through 2012.
Ferentz Becomes Big Ten's Highest Paid Coach
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz signed a new deal paying 3.24 million this season and 2.84 million annually through 2012, making him the richest coach in the Big Ten ahead of Ohio State’s Jim Tressel. Ferentz spoke at Big Ten media day about staying focused, while new Iowa AD Gary Barta emphasized continued high standards.
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Ohio State loaded with offensive talent under Tressel
The article notes Troy Smith as a top preseason Big Ten offensive player candidate with praised passing and rushing, drawing comparisons to past stars. Coach Jim Tressel weighs options while Michigan State’s John L. Smith cites OSU’s prior defense as a contrast.
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