Jok, Morris, Morgan earn Big 12 and MVC weekly honors
Iowa senior Peter Jok named Big Ten player of the week after two stellar games averaging 28.5 points. Monte Morris of Iowa State posts a triple double with 17.5 points per game across two wins. Jeremy Morgan of UNI claims MVC player of the week with a double double in tournament play. Ashley Joens commits orally to Iowa State after Iowa City High visit. Joens, a 5-11 guard, averaged 19.3 points and 8.9 rebounds last season.
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Iowa's Jewell Named Butkus Award Finalist
Iowa junior linebacker Josey Jewell is one of five finalists for the 2016 Butkus Award. He has started every game this season and leads the Big Ten with 105 tackles, a distinction echoed by past semifinalists like Chad Greenway in 2005.
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ISU safety Cotton-Moya earns Big 12 defensive honor
Iowa State safety Kamari Cotton-Moya was named Big 12 co defensive player of the week sharing the award with Kansas defensive end Dorance Armstrong. He posted a 48 yard interception return for a touchdown a forced fumble and recovery in the game marking the first weekly award for an ISU player this season.
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Trevor Heitland among 10 semifinalists for 2016 Gagliardi Trophy
Coe College running back Trevor Heitland is one of 10 semifinalists for the 24th Gagliardi Trophy honoring the top NCAA Division III football player. The award will be presented December 14 in Salem Virginia. Heitland led DIII in all purpose yards per game at 217.6 and ranked second in rushing with 1619 yards and ninth in total touchdowns with 18.
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Mount Vernon's Wirfs Captured on All-State Football Team
Mount Vernon star Tristan Wirfs, a 6 foot 5 inch 315 pound tackle and Iowa signee, was named captain of the Iowa Newspaper Association Class 2A all state team. Wirfs credits family teammates and coach Lance Pedersen for his development as a dominant lineman. He is joined on the all state list by six Gazette area players in 4A 3A 2A 1A and 8 player divisions.
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VNA All-State First-Team Honorees Gazette-Area Picks
The VNA lists all-state first-team selections by class with names from IA City West to Lone Tree. Notable selections include Oliver Martin and Tyler Linderbaum, with multiple schools such as C.R. Xavier and Union Community well represented.
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Iowa Faces Uncertainty At Quarterback In Heroes Game
The Gazette notes Nebraska carries a wounded QB situation into the Kinnick Stadium showdown as Tommy Armstrong battles concussion and injuries while Ryker Fyfe steps in and a rotation with Armstrong and Zach Ertz is discussed.
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Nebraska at Iowa Cited in Kinnick Stadium Clash
No 18 Nebraska visits Iowa at Kinnick Stadium for a 2 30 p m kickoff televised by KCRG. Nebraska holds a 9 2 record 6 2 in conference while Iowa runs 7 4 5 3 in Big Ten with Iowa favored by 3 points.
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Iowa special teams shine as McCarron earns co player honor
Iowa City leaders celebrate a strong week as Riley McCarron earns Big Ten co special teams player of the week after a 55 yard punt return for a touchdown in a 28-0 win over Illinois. LeShun Daniels adds 159 rushing yards and two scores.
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