The Ottumwa Courier--Iowa Sports http://www.ottumwacourier.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:26:00 +0000 http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_315012701.html Hawkeyes stun imperfect Penn State http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_315012701.html Penn State can’t blame the BCS for this. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:25:00 +0000 http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_315012614.html Cyclones come up short http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_315012614.html Cody Hawkins resigned himself to a day spent on the sideline, watching the new kid command Colorado. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:25:00 +0000 http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_315012527.html Northern Iowa defense dominates http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_315012527.html Northern Iowa got two touchdowns each from Pat Grace and Corey Lewis and the Panthers’ defense limited Missouri State to just 81 total yards Saturday in a 42-0 Missouri Valley Football Conference win over the Bears. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:23:00 +0000 http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_315012402.html Drake edges Morehead State http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_315012402.html Cole Ingle threw for 196 yards and two touchdowns and the defense forced three turnovers and recorded a safety as Drake beat Morehead State Saturday 19-15. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:06:00 +0000 http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_313000536.html No. 3 Penn State faces final road game at Iowa http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_313000536.html When No. 3 Penn State views Iowa on film, it probably thinks it’s looking in the mirror.Well, maybe a poorly lit one. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:04:00 +0000 http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_313000450.html Colorado freshman Scott ready to step in http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_313000450.html Darrell Scott came in with all the hype, a highly touted tailback who spurned Texas in favor of Colorado. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:35:00 +0000 http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_303163625.html Hawkeye fans have reason for optimism http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_303163625.html For many Iowa fans, it’s the perfect cocktail.Take two convincing wins, throw in a bye week to let the good vibes marinate and bingo — the Hawks are back! Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:33:00 +0000 http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_302013425.html Cyclone basketball team turns to youngsters http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_302013425.html Iowa State should make a killing selling scorecards this season. Once again, the Cyclones’ roster is loaded with newcomers. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:32:00 +0000 http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_302013321.html Knee injury ends season for ISU’s Mike Knapp http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_302013321.html Iowa State’s struggling offensive line has taken another hit. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:52:00 +0000 http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_301004937.html Drake holds off Davidson http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_301004937.html Drake freshman Dave Witkiewicz blocked a 28-yard field goal try on the game’s final play to lead the Bulldogs past Davidson 20-17. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:50:00 +0000 http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_301005024.html Northern Iowa wins, 21-20 http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_301005024.html Zach Davis threw for 162 yards and one touchdown to lead Northern Iowa to a 21-20 win over Youngstown State Saturday. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:50:00 +0000 http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_301005124.html A and M downs Cyclones in Texas-style shootout http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_301005124.html How crazy is the Big 12? Even the league’s cellar dwellers can put on a show. Sat, 25 Oct 2008 02:41:00 +0000 http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_299024139.html Struggling Cyclones, Aggies to face off http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_299024139.html There’s a reason why Texas A and M and Iowa State are winless in the Big 12, and it starts with a “D.” Sat, 25 Oct 2008 02:40:00 +0000 http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_299024048.html Iowa offensive coordinator O’Keefe ignores critics http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_299024048.html It was a familiar spot for Iowa offensive coordinator Ken O’Keefe. The Hawkeyes were struggling to score, and many fans were blaming him. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:27:00 +0000 http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_294192820.html ISU going backward as losing streak hits 5 http://www.ottumwacourier.com/iowasports/local_story_294192820.html Three weeks ago, things were looking up for Iowa State. The Cyclones entered halftime with a 20-point lead over No. 19 Kansas and seemed on the verge of their first win over a top 25 team under coach Gene Chizik.Since then, it’s been a disaster.