Iowa has already admitted to wrong doing on two counts during this entire process. They admitted to being in the wrong given that they kept on a S&C coach who had been, at the very best, verbally abusive and at worst, verbally abusive towards black players.Come on people, regardless of how we feel about the EIU this is clearly just extortion and a frivolous lawsuit. The only people who gain in this situation are the lawyers.
You don't read very well do you?Come on people, regardless of how we feel about the EIU this is clearly just extortion and a frivolous lawsuit. The only people who gain in this situation are the lawyers.
I can see both sides of it. I think a lot of people stayed quiet because they didn't want to offend anyone, whether it was their former teammates or a coach. I think the obvious angle for Iowa, especially as it pertains to Doyle, is that he was a **** to everyone and not just African American players. I think it would be pretty easy for Iowa to prove that. I'd like to hear from the African American coaches on staff as well as hundreds of other student athletes.
It's a fluid situation. Any recommendations are welcomeOn a side note, is this the thread with the most subject changes?
Also, what will @CyTwins change it to next:
- Kirk Ferentz fired as the most racist coach in history
- Kirk Ferentz still coach after record settlement on racism in program
This is unbelievable.Gotta wonder when was the last time an FBS program had 3 AA commits in a class. Plus the odds of them keeping those 3 as this plays out seems pretty slim.
Never in my life have I seen such a delusional fan base.
While this seems like a lot of money, it wont be unless a jury decides on a higher amount. Lets break the numbers down.
1.25 million is what they are asking. This an amount determined by the lawyers based on the means of the university to pay, and what they think would pay out in the court system. A settlement of half would be considered a good settlement amount. This equates to $625,000. If it settles right away the lawyers will likely get 1/3 of this amount. Tax law has been changing and I'm unsure of how exactly it will be in this situation, but the player could be on the hook for the taxes od the whole thing. So roughly 1/3 of the total. This leaves 1/3 for the victim. Or around $208k. If the victim doesn't have to cover the taxes for the lawyers amount, then they end up with around $278k
Going to trial likely bumps up the lawyer fee to 1/2 of the amount. Assuming they get the full 1.25 million, the lawyer gets half and they end up with $625k before taxes. If they are responsible for all taxes they walk away with the same 208k, and if they arent responsible for the taxes on the lawyers portion they walk with around $417k.
Statement like this always make me laugh: #currentplayersseemhappynow
This is not unique to Iowa but current players almost always stick up for their coaching staff no matter what. Think about it They are a bunch of 18-21 year old kids who are trying to get and stay in the staff's good graces. Plus, most of them have never been inside other programs so they tend to think their school is the norm or in most cases "better".
I'll always put more weight on ex-player's opinions versus current players. And in this case it sounds like if you criticize the coaching staff while you are a player you might as well hand in your transfer papers at the same time.
..... The only people who gain in this situation are the lawyers.