Reggie Roby shaping Iowa Rose Bowl bid and legacy
Iowa coach Dan McCarney recalls Reggie Roby as a pivotal punter whose 49.8 yard season average helped fuel a Rose Bowl run in 1981. Teammate Lon Olejniczak calls Roby a defining MVP in a major TV game while evaluating recruitment and the rise of Hayden Fry era.
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Roby Calls Hawkeyes to Celebrate Pro Bowl Kicker
Reggie Roby chose the Hawkeyes on signing night in Waterloo as McCarney recalls the moment. Roby, a two time first team All America, punted nearly 4.5 miles in college and spent 16 NFL seasons with Pro Bowl appearances in 1985 1990 and 1995.
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Tim Dwight to be released by Chargers before March 15
Former city and Iowa star Tim Dwight to be released by the San Diego Chargers before March 15 amid injury history. He faces a $100,000 roster bonus due March 15 and notes a strong free agent market as his agent cites interest in his wide receiver returner role. Nathan Skinner, a 6-5 guard from Canada, will join Iowa next season as a freshman after committing Monday night.
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Brown to lead Drake Relays as Kostek moves up
Brian Brown named director of the Drake Relays succeeding Mark Kostek, who becomes assistant athletic director for external affairs. Brown, 37, holds the Relays high jump record and will step in after Kostek runs this year’s meet. Natasha Kaiser-Brown is Drake’s head track coach.
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High School Wrestling Decision Day At Veterans Auditorium
Des Moines event runs today through Saturday at Veterans Auditorium with finals Saturday night at 5 45 on KFXA. Tickets are seven dollars per session and parking shuttle details include 11th and Martin Luther King with a 25 cent shuttle to the venue.
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Borschel and LeClerc chase Iowa four-time titles
Dan LeClerc and Jay Borschel of Linn-Mar and North Linn pursue a rare feat at the Iowa state tournament opening at Veterans Auditorium Des Moines. The duo aim to become the 15th and 16th four-time state champions and the second pair to do so in the same year.
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Bohannon scores 30 as Lions top Jefferson in Cedar Rapids
Linn-Mar star Jason Bohannon, despite a head gash, nets 30 points on 9 of 18 from the floor and 6 of 13 from deep to lead the top-ranked Lions to a 67 50 win over No 10 Cedar Rapids Jefferson. Bohannon also adds six assists and five rebounds before a 1 700 crowd.
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