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A rivalry that mixes black and gold with blue and white

Nov 14, 2024 | janeburns.substack.com | Jane Burns

In-state rivalries are a strange bird. By their very nature, they really aren’t all that friendly in any sport. After all, the teams recruit many of the same athletes, they battle for the affection of the local fans and they might even pilfer staff from time to time. Given those parameters, it’s almost strange to call the Drake and Iowa women’s basketball team in-state rivals. Sure, they play each other every year, they’re 120 miles apart and players want those bragging rights. But rivals?
Forget about a rivalry, just enjoy the show

Sep 6, 2024 | iowacapitaldispatch.com | Jane Burns

Back in the 1990s, I spent a lot of time in England because my then-boyfriend was a Brit. Of course I got used to things like saying “Sorry” instead of “Excuse me” and first looking right when I crossed the street, but there was one thing I never could wrap my head around:The “rivalry” between Oasis and Blur. I’ve been thinking about this a bit since Oasis, a band insanely popular in Britain and mildly popular in the U.S., announced recently they were getting back together for a tour.
Panther Paralympians look to make their mark

Aug 22, 2024 | janeburns.substack.com | Jane Burns

Iowa universities have had their moments on the Olympic stage. Iowa State’s track teams kicked butt on the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum track in 1984 with seven Cyclones, including gold medalist Nawal El Moutawakel. Ten Iowa Hawkeyes headed to Seoul for the 1988 Games. Even Drake got a gold medal with softball player Dani Tyler in 1996. And when the Paralympics begin on Aug.
From an empty office to jam-packed arenas, Lisa Bluder's career had it all • Iowa Capital Dispatch

Aug 8, 2024 | iowacapitaldispatch.com | Jane Burns

by Jane Burns, Iowa Capital Dispatch August 8, 2024 The arc of Lisa Bluder’s career in basketball can be summed up in one concise four-letter word. No, not that kind of four-letter word. Get your mind out of the gutter. The word? Whoa. Because when you think about the former Iowa women’s basketball coach’s time in the sport, like others of her generation, it represents a pretty amazing era. The NCAA fully took over women’s sports for her senior season at Northern Iowa, 1982-83.
From an empty office to jam-packed arenas, Lisa Bluder's career had it all

Aug 8, 2024 | janeburns.substack.com | Jane Burns

The arc of Lisa Bluder’s career in basketball can be summed up in one concise four-letter word. No, not that kind of four-letter word. Get your mind out of the gutter. The word? Whoa. Because when you think about the former Iowa women’s basketball coach’s time in the sport, like others of her generation, it represents a pretty amazing era. The NCAA fully took over women’s sports for her senior season at Northern Iowa, 1982-83.
In summer’s warmth, Lisa Bluder has time to chill

Aug 1, 2024 | iowacapitaldispatch.com | Jane Burns |Debbie Antonelli

Lisa Bluder is looking relaxed. It’s a July morning, a perfect day and yeah, there are places she has to be and things she has to do but there aren’t places she has to be or things she has to do. Because Bluder, the Iowa women’s basketball coach the past 24 years, is retired. In May, Bluder handed the reins to longtime assistant Jan Jensen to create a new era of Iowa basketball. It’s also created a new era for Bluder and her family.
In summer’s warmth, Lisa Bluder has time to chill

Aug 1, 2024 | janeburns.substack.com | Jane Burns |Debbie Antonelli

Lisa Bluder is looking relaxed. It’s a July morning, a perfect day and yeah, there are places she has to be and things she has to do but there aren’t PLACES SHE HAS TO BE or THINGS SHE HAS TO DO. Because Bluder, the Iowa women’s basketball coach the past 24 years, is retired. In May, Bluder handed the reins to longtime assistant Jan Jensen to create a new era of Iowa basketball. It’s also created a new era for Bluder and her family.
The Bluder Era: A lot of wins, a lot of kindness and a whole lot of fun

May 14, 2024 | janeburns.substack.com | Jane Burns

A long time ago, I was covering a Drake women’s basketball game at the Knapp Center when, despite a 50-point Bulldog lead, the officials continued to call ticky-tack fouls. When one was called, again, with a few seconds left in the game, I threw up my pen and pounded my head on the press row table. After the game, I was quizzed about that. “I saw you banging your head on the table,” the woman said to me. “Shouldn’t you have been watching the game?”All I could do was laugh.
A season that made winners of everyone

Apr 11, 2024 | janeburns.substack.com | Jane Burns

These days, we’re supposed to hate participation trophies. You know, those shiny little things that convey the message that everyone is a winner when all anyone really wants is to go to Dairy Queen. Yet as the sun set on the 2024 Women’s Final Four and NCAA championship game it really did seem like everyone was a winner. No doubt the Iowa team itself was bummed about the loss to South Carolina and there were tears shed in the crowd (and probably by people watching on TV).
‘They feel seen and they feel validated’

Apr 3, 2024 | theeaglegroveeagle.com | Jane Burns

Iowa Writers 'Collaborative. Linking Iowa readers and writers.When Kathy Bresnahan attended a Title IX celebration at the University of Iowa last year, various Hawkeye women’s teams and athletes were there too. But it was one athlete in particular who made the biggest impression on the crowd. Basketball star Caitlin Clark was rushed by those in attendance, who wanted to pose for photos or just meet her.