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THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Office of External Relations S300 Carver-Hawkeye Arena Iowa City, Iowa 52252-1020 Gary Barta Director of Athletics Darren Miller Director, Athletic Content Managing Editor, Hawk Talk Monthly Matt Ellison Director, Graphic Arts Editorial/Photo/Video Contributors James Allan, Ashlynn Bauer, Andrew Breitfelder, Brandee Britt, Rick Brown, Seth Goodman, Zach Grant, Stephen Mally, Rob McColaugh, Darren Miller, Mike Moriarity, Matt Nelson, Hannah Ossman, Jerry Palmer, Brian Ray, Anne Riley, Jack Rossi, Chris Ruth, Grace Tafolla. Advertising Gabe Aguirre General Manager, Hawkeye Sports Properties (319) 338-7474 On the cover: University of Iowa sophomore wrestler Spencer Lee gets a takedown against Nick Mueller of Virginia in the 125-pound final at the NCAA Championships on March 23 in Pittsburgh. Lee won, 5-0, for his second consecutive national championship. (Photo by Darren Miller) Hawk Talk Monthly is a publication of the University of Iowa Department of Intercollegiate Athletics delivered at no cost to friends of the University of Iowa and fans of the Iowa Hawkeyes. If you have a question about the editorial content, please call the Office of External Relations of the University of Iowa Athletics Department at (319) 335-9431. If you were on the receiving end of a forwarded copy of Hawk Talk Monthly and want to be added to the mailing list, click HERE. Volume: 2018-19 Edition: April Table of Contents University of Iowa Nondiscrimination Statement The University of Iowa does not discriminate in employment or in its educational programs and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities without reference to affectional or associational preference. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX, Section 504, and the ADA in the Office of Affirmative Action, telephone (319) 335-0705, 202 Jesup Hall, the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316. 6-7 By the Numbers 10-11 Question of the Month 12-13 Easley's Unique Journey has the NFL in Sight Darren Miller 14-16 Opening Day Dads Darren Miller 22-23 Sacred Number, Special Significance Rick Brown 24-25 A Season to Remember Brandee Britt 26-27 A Look Back, A Look Ahead Darren Miller 28-29 More than a 1-Person Show Hannah Ossman 30-31 B1G Championships, Big-Time Stage Anne Riley 32-33 ankful to be a Hawkeye Rob McColaugh 34-35 New Talent, Goals, Journey Ashlynn Bauer 36-37 Martin on Ice James Allan 38-39 Leading By Example Jack Rossi 40-41 B1G ings in Store Grace Tafolla 42-43 Maturity Keeps Leal Montero Poised Seth Goodman 44-45 From the Pitch to the Boat Andrew Breitfelder 48-183 Hawkeye Photos of the Month Stephen Mally, Darren Miller, Brian Ray 185 Remember When 186-188 24 Hawkeyes to Watch: Evan Davis James Allan