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A Team of Dreamers

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For nine days, an unlikely cast of Hawkeyes made the world believe. They made themselves believe. The team of dreamers, and an unforgettable run in March.

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Down in the Desert – Day 1

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Jordan Kabialis, host of You Can Put it on the Board, is down in Arizona providing a look at 7 of the spring training facilities down there and previewing the 2012 season for the teams that call those facilities home. Day 1 of the trip takes a look at the spring training homes of the Brewers, Mariners & Padres. (Photo: Jordan Kabialis)

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Tuesday Tirade: March 13th

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Ozzie Guillen may not be manager of the White Sox anymore but he’s continuing to be the same entertaining manager for the Marlins, getting himself ejected from a Spring Training game against the Red Sox. (Photo from cbssports.com)

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Hawkeyes split two games at Big Ten Tournament

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By Ryan Murphy In the opening game of the Big Ten Tournament, the Iowa Hawkeyes had a chance to avenge a decisive conference loss — and won. In its second game of the tournament, the Hawkeyes had the same opportunity, but were dominated by the Big Ten’s top seed, the Michigan State Spartans. In Iowa’s opening game, senior guard Matt Gatens played like his Iowa career was on the line, because it was. The Iowa City native poured in 20 points, shooting 7-12 from the field. It was also Gatens that keyed Iowa’s seminal rally. After Illinois center Meyers Leonard … Continued

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Hawkeyes drop heartbreaker to Northwestern on Senior Day

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By Ryan Murphy Josh Oglesby’s three-pointer with five seconds left looked dead center. Iowa was going to win on Senior Day, and all but end Northwestern’s hopes for the first NCAA Tournament berth in school history. But the freshman’s shot rimmed out, went out of bounds off Aaron White, and Alex Marcotullio knocked home two free throws to give the Wildcats a 70-66 victory Saturday afternoon at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. It was a heartwrenching ending for Iowa senior guard Matt Gatens. The Iowa City native scored 17 points to lead the Hawkeyes, but his biggest contribution may have been bottling up John … Continued

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