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Lance Patton

Joined: Jan 23, 2020

Born and raised in Iowa. My grandpa coached my dad in swimming in the 1990s so I am a life-long Hawkeye fan. Now attending the University of Iowa as a double-major in Journalism and Mass Communications and Enterprise Leadership (business) major, I now eat, sleep and breathe Iowa Hawkeyes sports. Site Expert at Dear Old Gold and avid tweeter of all things in sports.

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 17: Head coach Kirk Ferentz of the Iowa Hawkeyes looks up at the scoreboard during the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Kirk Ferentz, Iowa Athletic Department Aware of Racial Disparities in 2018

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AMES, IA - SEPTEMBER 14: Linebacker Nick Niemann #49 of the Iowa Hawkeyes, quarterback Brock Purdy #15, and tight end Chase Allen #11 of the Iowa State Cyclones all attempt to recover a fumble made by Purdy in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)

Iowa Football: One Cy-Hawk Streak Ends, Another Extends

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IOWA CITY, IOWA- NOVEMBER 16: Running back Tyler Goodson #15 of the Iowa Hawkeyes rushes up field during the second half in front of linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin #55 of the Minnesota Gophers on November 16, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

Iowa Football: 5 Breakout Candidates on the Hawkeye Offense

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 27: Ihmir Smith-Marsette #6 of the Iowa Hawkeyes returns a kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown during the first half of the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl against the USC Trojans at SDCCU Stadium on December 27, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Iowa Football: The BEST Wide Receiver Room in School History?

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COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - JANUARY 30: Head coach Fran McCaffery of the Iowa Hawkeyes talks to his players during a college basketball game against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on January 30, 2020 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Iowa Basketball: Vegas Believes Hawks Can Win It All in 2021

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IOWA CITY, IOWA- NOVEMBER 04: Running back Akrum Wadley

Akrum Wadley Changes His Opinion on Iowa Football

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IOWA CITY, IOWA- NOVEMBER 12: Running back Jabrill Peppers

Iowa Football: Josey Jewell selected for Big Ten All-Decade Team

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IOWA CITY, IA - OCTOBER 26: Head coach Kirk Ferentz of the Iowa Hawkeyes visits with athletic director Gary Barta prior to the match-up against the Northwestern Wildcats on October 26, 2013 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

Iowa reaches “separation agreement” with strength coach Chris Doyle

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IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 28: Tight end George Kittle and quarterback C.J. Beathard of the San Francisco 49ers take photos on the field during the match-up between their alma mater Iowa Hawkeyes and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

Hawks in the NFL: George Kittle’s contract will break records

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 27: Amon-Ra St. Brown #8 of the USC Trojans eludes Jack Koerner #28 of the Iowa Hawkeyes on a pass play during the second half of the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium on December 27, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Iowa Football: Jack Koerner, friend severely injured in boating accident

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MADISON, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 09: Head coach Kirk Ferentz of the Iowa Hawkeyes looks on in the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Iowa Football: Ferentz and players uniting to change culture

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IOWA CITY, IOWA- OCTOBER 20: Linebacker Dillon Doyle #43 of the Iowa Hawkeyes makes a stop during the first half against running back Ty Johnson #24 of the Maryland Terrapins on October 20, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

Iowa Football: Dillon Doyle transferring amid fathers turmoil

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Head coach Kirk Ferentz of the Iowa Hawkeyes (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

Iowa Football: Racial disparities not solved by firing Kirk Ferentz

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IOWA CITY, IOWA- FEBRUARY 8: Forward Ryan Kriener #15, forward Luka Garza #55, guard Connor McCaffery #30, guard C.J. Fredrick #5 guard Joe Toussaint #1 and guard Joe Wieskamp #10 of the Iowa Hawkeyes cheer from the bench in the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on February 8, 2020 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

Iowa Basketball: Patrick McCaffery granted hardship waiver, his impact on the 2020 season

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IOWA CITY, IA - OCTOBER 26: Head coach Kirk Ferentz of the Iowa Hawkeyes visits with athletic director Gary Barta prior to the match-up against the Northwestern Wildcats on October 26, 2013 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

Iowa Football: Gary Barta optimistic on fans, players will return June 8.

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IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 28: Quarterback Spencer Petras #7 of the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrates a touchdown during the second half against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on September 28, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

Iowa Football: Is Spencer Petras ready to be the starter in Iowa City?

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