Cedar Rapids native Dedric Ward hosts 17th annual football camp
Cedar Rapids native and former NFL star Dedric Ward hosted his 17th annual Cedric Ward Football Camp for fourth to ninth graders. Ward, who played for UNI and NFL teams including the Jets Dolphins and Patriots, emphasizes life lessons like hard work and teamwork over pure athletic skill. He splits about 150 kids into groups and runs drills with former teammates as coaches to inspire community involvement.
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the Gazette
Long-tenured coaches and program changes since 1999
The piece maps coaching tenures from 1999 to present across major programs. It notes Ferentz at Iowa entering his 12th season, Frank Solich at Ohio since 2005, Solich's Nebraska past, and Gary Patterson and others ranking among long-serving coaches. It cites shifts in Big Ten programs, bowl-game counts, and demographics tied to 1999.
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Iowa O Line Faces Sacks, Growth Ahead For 2016
Iowa ruled by a strong November O line earns the Joe Moore Award runner up finish. Aaron Taylor notes the unit showed teamwork despite 30 sacks last year and signals key returners Welsh Boettger Myers Daniels with new recruits Wirfs Kallenberger Kirkpatrick.
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