Ferentz says he never considered NFL openings
In an ESPN Radio interview Kirk Ferentz laughed at reports he withdrew from NFL openings. He reiterated his satisfaction at Iowa where he starts his eighth season as head coach next fall. He noted past phone calls but says he has never received an offer. Also, Conference USA will keep a review report on Outback Bowl officiating confidential.
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Crawford Sidelined Four to Six Weeks With Foot Injury
Northern Iowa guard Erik Crawford will miss four to six weeks after breaking the fifth metatarsal in his right foot against Creighton. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound junior underwent surgery to insert a pin and had started all 17 games, averaging 10.5 points and 4.5 rebounds.
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All-American burns Hawkeyes as Davenport leads OSU
Ohio State center Jessica Davenport scored a season-high 34 points as the No. 8 Buckeyes defeated Iowa 72-62 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Davenport added 16 rebounds and six assists after Ohio State built a 42-28 halftime lead. Iowa's Crystal Smith scored 12 before the break but the Hawkeyes cooled to 26 percent shooting.
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Luther wrestlers aid Katrina victims in Bay St. Louis trip
Luther College wrestlers led by coach Dave Mitchell gutted three homes and helped four families recover after Hurricane Katrina. The October trip included 15 wrestlers from Luther and focused on gutting homes and removing debris in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, with stories of wedding rings found and families aided during a challenging relief effort.
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Bob Hilton Died Thursday
Bob Hilton, longtime sports writer for The Gazette, died Thursday morning at age 78 in an Iowa City hospital from lymphoma complications. He retired eight years ago but continued freelancing, known for chasing details and caring about readers, a craft that linked him to readers and teams he covered.
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