Plantar fasciitis is a condition thought to be caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, but some new research suggests there may be other causes (see the last link below for more). The plantar fascia runs from the bottom of your heel to the ball of your foot, and is a wide band of connective tissue. X-rays may show calcified deposits and the presence of heel spurs from the repetitive stress and tension on your heel, though spurs are often asymptomatic (non-painful).

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Eastern Illinois Breakdown:
With a new season looming just over the horizon, we take a look at what is sure to be the first of many nerve-wracking games for the Iowa Hawkeyes: Eastern Illinois. The Panthers finished last season with a respectable 8-4 record, losing in the first round of the FCS playoffs (it must be nice having playoffs).
They enter the 2010 season ranked #18 in the FCS and geared up as they have had just as many months to prepare for Iowa as we have for them. Head...

Now I know we all have our rituals, our nuiances and our superstitions when it comes to game day. Now my game day experiences may be similar or it may be something most of you say...is this guy crazy? However, I couldn't imagine doing anything other then what I am about to share with you.

I live in Shenandoah, Iowa nestled in the beautiful Loess Hills of Iowa. Most people have no idea where Shenandoah is...I simply tell them about 70 miles south of Omaha. You know the mecca of Husker...

Will there be a three-headed monster? Will the Paki-Bomb make an appearance? Is Brandon Wegher going to be a part of the backfield? These questions and more will be answered below:

Jewel Hampton - SO - Jewel returns to the backfield after missing last season due to a knee injury. The question is, will he return to his pre-injury form or more like Jermelle Lewis and never have that same burst. In 2008 Jewel rushed for 463 yards and 7 touchdowns in a backup role of Shonn Greene....

Those who keep track of scholarship offers, official visits and clear out their schedule on the first Wednesday of February know what recruiting can do for a team.
When those recruits step onto the field to make an impact as freshmen, it's pure, unadulterated instant gratification. And who doesn't like instant gratification?
From a group of 52 that have never played a down of Iowa football (including redshirt freshmen), a breakdown of those most likely to pick up grass stains in 2010:...