Iowa Hawkeyes face special teams rebuild in 2007
Iowa enters 2007 with long snapper Daniel Olszta as the lone experienced returner on special teams. Freshmen and a sophomore fill most of the two deep, as Ryan Donahue, Austin Signor, and Daniel Murray vie to handle punting and kicking duties. New kickoff rules promise more returns and changed coverage dynamics, while Donahue shifts to focus on punting.
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Hawks need kickers to shine and Iowa special teams
In 2006 Iowa must improve kickoff returns and placekicking. Donahue earns prep all American status while Signor and Murray compete for the lone kicker role. Hawkeyes ranked 10th in the Big Ten for kickoff returns, averaging 17.8 yards, and allowed more kickoff yardage than gained.
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Hawkeye pleads not guilty to drunken driving
Iowa City. University of Iowa football player Brad Ley Fletcher 21 a junior defensive back from Youngstown Ohio pleaded not guilty Thursday afternoon to a drunken driving charge. He was stopped at 3 09 am July 44 after running a red light at Iowa Avenue and Clinton Street. A preliminary breath test showed 0986 and a second test registered .099. Fletcher is free on recognizance and entered a written plea not appearing in court Thursday.
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Cedar Rapids Hias crushes rivals in NWFL memory
The piece revisits a NWFL scandal era game, noting Don Simmons as one of two Black players, and suggests possible point shaving after a 75–0 debacle. It recalls Green Bay’s 8–3 season, Cedar Rapids revenge in 2001 against St. Louis, and hints at ongoing rivalry tensions with Ironwood roots. Mike Hias is cited with contact details.
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South Carolina QB Blake Mitchell Sidelined for Opener
South Carolina quarterback Blake Mitchell is among three players suspended for missing summer school classes. The trio, including tailback Bobby Wallace and cornerback Chris Hail, are suspended from the Sept. 1 home opener against Louisiana Lafayette and the first two practices for violating athletic department policy.
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Iowa prepares for battle over kicking spot
Iowa football weighs Murray and Signor as possible kickers for 2007. Ferentz notes both have potential but need consistency. Signor aims for more reps and a chance to prove himself at Soldier Field opening Sept 1 versus Northern Illinois.
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Iowa Freshmen Suspended as Case Tests Code of Conduct
Receivers and two players face charges with a potential felony threshold of 1 000 dollars. Iowa athletics officials, led by Gary Barta and Fred Mims, weigh penalties from suspensions to possible scholarship revocation under the new conduct code. Coach Kirk Ferentz temporarily suspends the two until legal process clarifies charges and outcomes.
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Weis will not name Notre Dame starting quarterback
Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis refused to reveal the starting quarterback, saying he knows who it is but will not confirm the identity to preserve the preGeorgia Tech surprise. He said Sharpley Jones and Clausen still take first-string reps while the trio understands their roles.
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Boise State faces reality after Fiesta Bowl glory fades
Boise State, fresh off a 13-0 season and Fiesta Bowl triumph over Oklahoma, braces for 2007 with 15 starters gone. Coach Chris Petersen notes high expectations but acknowledges the team starts anew without quarterback Jared Zabransky, as Hawaii is tipped to win the WAC and Boise State second.
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