MIke Trout or Miguel Cabrera… Who would you take for American League MVP? This is a question sportswriters, fans, and even Major League Baseball players have been debating constantly. These two players are having arguably two of the best single season performances in baseball history. This has led to one of the tightest MVP races in recent memory. All I can say is, either candidate would be more than deserving to win the prestigious award. On one side of the coin you have a twenty one year old phenom in Mike Trout who is the definition of a five tool … Continued
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The Iowa men’s and women’s basketball teams will make their first public appearance of the season on Oct. 19 in the Black and Gold Blowout, which will take place in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The event begins at 8 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. More details on the season-opening appearance were released Wednesday by the UI Athletics Department. The Black and Gold Blowout — which will include full team introductions — will showcase scrimmages by both teams at some point during the night. Additionally, the men’s team will be holding a dunk contest and the women’s team will participate in a … Continued
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KRUI Staffers Eric Kuehl and Shelby McMurray review the homecoming concert which took place on the Pentacrest on September 28, 2012. Check out our coverage of the event!
The Bears and Cowboys take the field down in Dallas for a prime time match-up. Dylan Burn breaks down the game and what each team needs to do to come away with a W. (José M. Osorio, Chicago Tribune)
To call the End of Daze EP the “Only in Dreams Reject Club” would be unjust as some songs never make it on their intended album. But California’s Dum Dum Girls know how to make amazing EPs (He Gets Me High EP anyone?) and End of Daze is like He Gets Me High’s lo-fi art student little sister. Despite the beats in “Season in Hell” and “I Got Nothing” this is perhaps the most chill the Dum Dum Girls have ever been. Even its first single “Lord Knows” finds itself between stoner rock and ‘60s drum beats. But all indie … Continued
The Hawkeyes got off to a better-than-believed start to conference play by defeating Minnesota, 31-13, on Saturday in Kinnick Stadium. Maybe the sky isn’t falling on Iowa after all.
KRUIer John Miller reviews Jim The Mule’s performance at Iowa Public Radio’s latest live “Java Blend” event in Iowa City’s downtown Java House.
The men of the Iowa Football Team were not the only Hawkeyes take on a Big 10 foe on Saturday. The Iowa Volleyball team took on the #24th ranked Michigan State Spartans Saturday night on Mediacom Court in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. After losing in 3 sets to Michigan the night before, the Hawkeyes were looking to get back on track in the Big 10 versus the Spartans. Iowa started off strong with a 6-3 lead and the momentum on their side. The Spartans proved to be ready for the challenge though as Iowa had to take it’s first timeout when they … Continued