Hawkeyes target six wins as bowl chances loom
Iowa aims for a 6-6 final record after a 14-0 win at Indiana keeps bowl hopes alive. Analysts debate Holiday Bowl eligibility, noting Big Ten constraints and the appeal of a 6-5 or 6-6 Hawkeye squad for postseason play.
Third party steps in to salvage Cedar Rapids Sharpshooter lease
Rich Wolfe assigns a local guarantor to negotiate a Five Seasons Center lease while Wolfe is not involved. Talks may resume if Wolfe stays out and outcomes hinge on cooperation among City Hall officials and Global Basketball Association leaders. The league plans to proceed with the season opener as scheduled.
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Jefferson J-Hawks throttle Linn-Mar in 4A playoff rout
Jefferson runs for 414 yards and 22 first downs to crush Linn-Mar 21 7 in the Class 4A quarterfinals at Armstrong Field. Scott Micek rushes 182 yards on 21 carries while Jim Dostal hails the best Jefferson performance of the season.
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Marion blanks Keokuk with 14 0 playoff win
Marion defense dominates Keokuk 14 0 in Class 3A quarterfinal at Thomas Park. King rushes 134 yards and Tope hits second TD pass. Benest catches on fourth down for a key score. Marion advances to 8 2 with semifinal date to be set. Keokuk finishes 8 3.
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Banks leads Bettendorf past Iowa City High in quarterfinal
Bettendorf star Tavian Banks rushed 34 times for 245 yards and three first-half TDs to propel the No. 1 Bulldogs to a 31-28 victory over No. 2 Iowa City High at Bates Field. Banks praised junior Tim Dwight while cementing his status as the top back this year. Defending champ Bettendorf (11-0) advances to face Cedar Rapids Jefferson (10-1) in the semifinals.
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Bettendorf Pulls Ahead In Second Half To Defeat City High
Bettendorf overcame a 14 point first half deficit to lead 24 14 at halftime and then held City High in the second half. Dwight scored his fourth TD on a 9 yard pass from Chris Hamdorf with 2 25 left. A 95 yard kickoff return was nullified by a clipping penalty. Bettendorf ran out the clock.
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Holiday Bowl delays Big Ten invite amid six win doubt
The Holiday Bowl and Big Ten postponed a decision on inviting a six win Big Ten team as Iowa 4 6 seeks six victories over Northwestern and Minnesota. The contract through 1994 requires eight wins or Top-20 ranking, raising questions about which teams may be selected this year.
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