Monday, August 4, 2008

Media Day


Also on the first day of practice, Iowa holds their annual Football Media Day in the afternoon. This is the first opportunity of the new season for members of the Iowa media to speak with any of the student-athletes associated with the football program. Media members include those from the Big Ten Network and major media outlets within the state of Iowa to those from the hometown newspapers and radio stations of anyone on the team. There will be other media opportunities throughout the year--press conferences every Tuesday throughout the season and after each game--but this will be the last time some members of the media will make the trip to Iowa City. For example, the sports editor at a small town newspaper in Western Iowa may not return to report on a freshman from the same hometown with no game experience.

Returning Quarterback, Jake Christensen and Head Coach Kirk Ferentz garnered the most attention. Coach Ferentz answered questions earlier in the day at his press conference, but this was an opportunity for all members present to meet with him one-on-one.

The day concluded with the taking of the team picture in Kinnick Stadium

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