Today, we begin a 14-team Big Ten Football preview over the next 14 weekdays. We start our preview series by taking a look at Rutgers. Tanner Hoops spotlights the 2023 Scarlet Knights:

Tomorrow, Tanner will preview Indiana.

Ross Martens

All three winners at the 65th Annual Tournament of Champions this weekend have had the experience before.

Ross Martens of Harlan won his second Open Division crown, shooting an even par 69 in the final round Sunday to capture a 4-stroke win.  Martens was challenged just a few times in the final day but made enough key shots to hold his lead.  Martens also won the title in 2021.  Zach Christianson, who held the day-one lead after an opening round 64 fell just short of the title, finishing second for the third straight year.

Martens started with a -1 round of 68 on Friday, then carded a 5-under 64 on Saturday, and finished with an even par 69 on Sunday to finish at -6, 201 for the weekend. He was thrilled to have the great round on Saturday to grab the title again.

Ross talked about his approach to the final day and how he felt about his game.

Ross had his parents walking with him when he won in 2021 and they were with him again on Sunday.

Chris Nelson

In the Senior Division, Chris Nelson of Atlantic built a six-stroke lead heading into the final round and shot an even par 69 to win by six strokes over Bret Taylor.  Nelson also has an Open division title to his credit.

In the Super Senior Division, Rick Thompson of Fairfield continues to dominate.  He finished the tourney with a four over par 211 total, beating John Willmore by 5 strokes, to capture his fourth straight crown.

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Iowa defensive tackle Noah Shannon is waiting to find out when his final season might begin, The native of Illinois announced this summer he is involved in a gambling investigation and opted out of an appearance at Big Ten Media Days. He has not been charged in the investigation.

Shannon is waiting to see if he will be suspended by the NCAA.

Shannon missed much of the off season with a shoulder injury but has been cleared to return to practice. His focus early in camp has been getting some of young defensive linemen to get ready.

Shannon says he has not been following the entire gambling story and instead is getting ready for his potential return to the field.

Iowa opens September second at home against Utah State.

The Iowa Hawkeye men’s basketball team closes out a trip to Europe today (Monday), with a game against the Barcelona All-Stars. The Hawkeyes are 2-0 on the trip after topping the Valencia All-Stars 119-83.

That is Iowa coach Fran McCaffery who felt his team made progress in the second game.

Tee times for the final day of the 2023 Tournament of Champions have been delayed one hour due to rain this morning. Check out the pairings at the links below and add one hour to the tee times.

2023 Round 3 Tee Times

2023 Round 3 Alphabetical Tee Times

ATLANTIC GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB (par 69)

Sunday, August 13, 2023

Open Division:

• 1.  Ross Martens 68 – 64 – 69 = 201 (-6)
• 2.  Zach Christianson 64 – 72 – 69 = 205 (-2)
• 3.  Matt Haley 66 – 69 – 73 = 208 (+1)
• 3.  Alec Fuhs 67 – 69 – 72 = 208 (+1)
• 5.  Jared Koch 72 – 67 – 70 = 209 (+2)
• 6.  Matt Weresh 70 – 69 – 72 = 211 (+4)
• 6.  Justin Livingston 70 – 68 – 73 = 211 (+4)
• 8.  Hank Weresh 71 – 67 – 74 = 212 (+5)
• 9.  Alex Bireline 69 – 70 – 74 = 213 (+6)
• 9.  Evan Smith 68 – 72 – 73 = 213 (+6)
• 9.  Avery Fuhs 69 – 72 – 72 = 213 (+6)
• 12. Marvin Bacon 74 – 69 – 72 = 215 (+8)
• 13. Derek Jacobsen 72 – 69 – 75 = 216 (+9)
• 13. Elijah Block 69 – 69 – 78 = 216 (+9)
• 15. Jake Olsen 68 – 75 – 76 = 219 (+12)
• 15. Joe Schafer 71 – 72 – 76 = 219 (+12)
• 17. Bill Bunce 69 – 76 – 73 = 218 (+11)
• 18. Zach Riddle 75 – 75 – 70 = 220 (+13)
• 19.Jess Marlow 70 – 81 – 70 = 221 (+14)
• 19. Evan Schuler 75 – 70 – 76 = 221 (+14)
• 21. Jaxson Armstrong 75 – 76 – 71 = 222 (+15)
• 21. Rob Langfelt 75 – 71 – 76 = 222 (+15)
• 21. Andrew Martin 73 – 72 – 77 = 222 (+15)
• 24. Ben Renaud 78 – 73 – 72 = 223 (+16)
• 25. Matt Gearhart 73 – 75 – 76 = 224 (+17)
• 26. Nathan Ross 73 – 72 – 80 = 225 (+18)
• 26. Jeff Gude 70 – 78 – 77 = 225 (+18)
• 26. Cam Arkema 72 – 75 – 78 = 225 (+18)
• 26. Connor Anderson 76 – 73 – 76 = 225 (+18)
• 30. Nathan Zimmerman 74 – 76 – 77 = 227 (+20)
• 31. Carter Trewett 77 – 74 – 77 = 228 (+21)
• 31. Grant Caltrider 70 – 78 – 80=  228 (+21)
• 33. James Reynolds 76 – 74 – 79 = 229 (+22)
• 33. Matt Wynne 71 – 79 – 79 = 229 (+22)
• 35. Chase Jahde 74 – 74 – 82 = 230 (+23)
• 35. JB Harris 74 – 76 – 80 = 230 (+23)
• 35. Kolby Newborg 77 – 80 – 73 = 230 (+23)
• 38. Aaron King 75 – 76 – 80 = 231 (+24)
• 39. Ryan Muldoon 75 – 76 – 81 = 232 (+25)
• 40. Victor Bunce 76 – 77 – 80 = 233 (+26)
• 40. Nathan Berg 83 – 75 – 75 = 233 (+26)
• 40. Ryan Langfelt 79 – 76 – 78 = 23 (+26)
• 43. Tanner Dunn 78 – 78 – 78 = 234 (+27)
• 44. Tom Leiferman 78 – 80 – 78 = 236 (+29)
• 45. Dan Larsen 83 – 74 – 79 = 237 (+30)
• 45. Michael West 77 – 78 – 82 = 237 (+30)
• 47. McKinley Leonard 77 – 79 – 83 = 239 (+32)
• 48. Ryan Hawkins 84 – 75 – 81 = 240 (+33)
• 49. Logan Peterson 81 – 82 – 79 = 242 (+35)
• 49. Spencer McCosh 80 – 82 – 80 = 242 (+35)
• 50. Brett Geer 88 – 77 – 81 = 246 (+39)
• 50. Drey Newell 81 – 82 – 83 = 246 (+39)
• 52. Kamron Brownlee 80 – 83 – 84 = 247 (+40)
• 52. Travis Olsen 79 – 83 – 85 = 247 (+40)
• 54. Trevor Schweers 81 – 85 – 82 = 248 (+41)
• 54. Micky Williamson 87 – 82 – 79 = 248 (+41)
• 56. Brad Hartkopf 83 – 84 – 84 = 254 (+44)
• 56. Jeremy Jaacks 84 – 79 – 88 = 251 (+44)
• 58. Lucas Mosier 85 – 91 – 78 = 254 (+47)
• 58. Kyle Nelson 85 – 86 – 83 = 254 (+47)
• 58. Cooper Langfelt 83 – 81 – 90 = 254 (+47)
• 61. Cooper McCosh 79 – 86 – 93 = 258 (+51)
• 62. Marcus Lunning 84 – 83 – 96 = 263 (+56)
• 63. Corey Vaske 86 – 90 – 90 = 266 (+59)
• 64. Steve Martin 85 – 88 – 94 = 267 (+60)
• 65. Cole Swenson 89 – 93 – 89 = 269 (+62)
• 66. Hogan Hook 93 – 93 – 93 = 279 (+72)
• Troy Finnestad 78 – 81 – WD
• Sam Pieczynski 75 – 74 – WD
• Justin Hunter 86 – 77 – WD

Senior Division:

• 1.  Chris Nelson 71 – 68 – 69 =  208 (+1)
• 2.  Bret Taylor 72 – 73 – 69 = 214 (+7)
• 3.  Darby McLaren 73 – 73 – 78 = 224 (+17)
• 3.  Scott Retzlaff 71 – 74 – 79 = 224 (+17)
• 5.  Shane Burmeister 74 – 73 – 76 = 227 (+20)
• 6.  Daryl Armstrong 73 – 74 – 81 = 228 (+21)
• 6.  Bill Matzdorff 73 – 75 – 80 = 228 (+21)
• 8.  Ryan Clark 73 – 80 – 76 = 229 (+22)
• 9.  Dustin McLaren 70 – 78 – 83 = 231 (+24)
• 10. Joe Pudenz 75 – 78 – 80 = 232 (+25)
• 11. Darron Baker 79 – 74 – 80= 233 (+26)
• 12. Bob Franke 77 – 79 – 80 = 236 (+29)
• 13. Eric Brown 80 – 76 – 81 = 237 (+30)
• 14. John O’Hair 82 – 78 – 79 = 239 (+32)
• 15. Blair Hoegh 82 – 78 – 77 = 237 (+34)
• 16. Ron Eads 80 – 79 – 83 = 242 (+35)
• 17. Jeff Morenz 79 – 81 – 83 = 243 (+36)
• 17. Mike Martin 83 – 76 – 84 = 243 (+36)
• 19. Jeff Heckroth 80 – 80 – 85 = 245 (+38)
• 20. Ryan Gidel 84 – 84 – 78 = 246 (+39)
• 21. Steve Valline 83 – 83 – 85 = 251 (+44)
• Chris Larson 80 – 87 – WD
• Steven Montgomery 74 – 84 – WD

Super Senior Division:

• 1.  Rick Thompson 70 – 69 – 72 = 211 (+4)
• 2.  John Willmore 69 – 73 – 74 = 216 (+9)
• 3.  Rick Carter 71 – 76 – 74 = 221 (+14)
• 4.  Del Miller 73 – 75 – 74 = 222 (+15)
• 5.  Mick Allen 78 – 75 – 75 = 228 (+21)
• 6.  Arnie Leistad 76 – 78 – 77 = 231 (+24)
• 7.  Kirk Nelson 79 – 74 – 80 = 233 (+26)
• 8.  Jim Simmelink 74 – 82 – 80 = 236 (+29)
• 9.  Larry Frakes 77 – 83 – 81 = 241 (+34)
• 10. Kim Peters 88 – 76 – 79 = 243 (+36)
• 11. Tim Dooley 80 – 80 – 87 = 247 (+40)
• 12. Ron Pendegraft 83 – 84 – 85 = 252 (+45)
• 12. Ron Calhoun 83 – 84 – 85 = 252 (+45)
• 12. Mick Lee 86 – 83 – 83 = 252 (+45)
• Barry McGinn 79 – 80 – WD
• David Higgins 84 – 84 – WD
• Ronald Brooks 91 –  87 – WD

Round 2 Tee Times 2023

Round 2 Tee Times Alphabetical

(Radio Iowa) – Parts of Iowa may see temperatures in the 90s this weekend, but it’ll be a whole lot chillier in the eastern Iowa arena where the new season in the ancient sport of curling is getting underway. Kari Kozak, events coordinator for Cedar Rapids Curling, says their club is hosting what’s known as the CedarSpiel Tournament starting this (Friday) afternoon and running through Sunday. “We are having about 100 people coming in this weekend, so 21 teams, and we have teams coming from 11 different states, as far away as Oklahoma City, and Bismarck, North Dakota,” Kozak says. “Every state that touches Iowa, there’s somebody coming in from, as well as a little bit farther than that away as well.” Organizers of the event call curling a lifelong sport, with club members in their pre-teens through their 70s.

“We are open to spectators coming. We usually have a few show up and it is a free event,” Kozak says. “Anyone who likes it is more than welcome to come down and watch, just be sure to pack something warm because it does get a little cold in the Icehouse.” The sport of curling reportedly began on the frozen lochs and marshes of Scotland during the early 1500s. The modern version still involves sliding large stones across the ice toward targets, and while it may look easy, Kozak assures there’s an abundance of skill involved. It’s also a great workout.

Photo via Cedar Rapids Curling on Facebook.

“It’s the sport that is fun and easy to learn but it’s hard to master,” Kozak says, “and it always surprises people that it’s 150 feet from the area where you throw it to the area that has the bullseye, which we call the house. It’s actually quite a long ways away.” CedarSpiel opens this afternoon at 4 at the ImOn Ice Arena in Cedar Rapids, with the tournament championship at noon on Sunday. If you’re curious about the sport, a “Learn to Curl” event is planned there on September 12th.

Learn more at: cedarrapidscurling.com

(Learfield Sports) – It’s Media Day at Iowa where the Hawkeye football team takes lofty expectations heading into the season. The offense hopes to make major strides with Michigan transfer Cade McNamara at quarterback. Iowa finished 130th out of 131 teams nationally in total offense.

That’s Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz who says McNamara has been a good fit.

The Hawkeyes have added some transfer receivers in the hopes of getting more explosive. Kaleb Brown is from Ohio State and Seth Anderson is from Charleston Southern.

After an 8-5 record in 2022 junior corner Cooper DeJean says the Hawkeyes have high hopes.

DeJean set an Iowa record by returning three interceptions for touchdowns last season. He also averaged more than 16 yards per punt return.

Iowa’s defense scored six touchdowns last season.

That’s Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins. The Hawkeyes were picked to finish second in the west division in the preseason poll.

Iowa opens at home on September second against Utah State.

IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa men’s golf will take on another slate of elite venues and competition for the 2023-24 academic year. The Hawkeyes will compete in four fall tournaments and six spring events.

Iowa hosts three home tournaments. In its second year at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course, the Iowa Fall Classic will bring a group of the top programs from around the Midwest to Riverside, Iowa. Hawkeye Mac McClear was medalist last season as Iowa took home the team championship.

The Hawkeyes also host the Calusa Cup from April 7-9 in Naples, Florida. In its fourth season, the event annually hosts a field of the nation’s elite programs at Calusa Pines Golf Club. Iowa’s final home event is the 30th Hawkeye Invitational, another opportunity for the Hawkeyes to defend their team championship from 2023.

Other highlights include a return to Pinehurst No. 2 from March 4-5, and a trip to Biloxi, Mississippi, for the Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational, Oct. 15-17, at Fallen Oak.

2023 Fall Schedule

2024 Spring Schedule

The complete schedule is available at hawkeyesports.com.