Kirk Ferentz getting sued for being racist

[Rural]

Dude, students at ISU have actually hung on, beaten, and ruined $35k statues near the Campustown intermodal parking facility for no reason. Spray painting (which is easily removed) to denounce racism and the KKK actually has a purpose.

Kinnick’s service is not in question here. I doubt the graffitos probably knew about it. What they see is the name on the building that has perpetuated racism and they are willing to tear down that symbol to start fresh. It sucks because a lot of symbols have worthy backgrounds, but a lot also don’t.

Not a chance.

On some level he's just a person who died 80 years ago.

 

[deadeyededric]

Iowa football players showing off their new alternate uni's!

 

[Mr Janny]

I dont go to other sites. Is it gross support for Doyle?

Pretty much. Not everyone, but a lot.

 

[qwerty]

So who is cozytank?

I think it is Terrence Harris, DE from 2014-16. Out of NJ and transferred back to Rutgers
https://www.blackheartgoldpants.com/2016/1/8/10486044/gone-baby-gone-terrence-harris-to-transfer

 

[mj4cy]

and there were plenty of black men that put there lives on the line in the same war. But when they came back to America they did not get access to the same freedoms as white men that served.

Yeah the whole topic can become broad quickly. Again, my personal belief is trying to fight hate with a revolution can quickly become an excuse for people who don't actually care to cause harm and destruction. I teach my children two wrongs don't make a right but we also need to open our eyes and listen/reflect.

 

[JP4CY]

Pretty much. Not everyone, but a lot.

Ooof. Any rational person thinks Doyle is gone and Kirk is close to teetering.

I'm wondering if the regents will step in and have a phone call with Bruce?

 

[Rural]

Wait'll national sports media starts pounding this tomorrow.

Ugly.

 

[JP4CY]

Yeah the whole topic can become broad quickly. Again, my personal belief is trying to fight hate with a revolution can quickly become an excuse for people who don't actually care to cause harm and destruction. I teach my children two wrongs don't make a right but we also need to open our eyes and listen/reflect.

That's a good perspective

 

[Stewo]

Dude, students at ISU have actually hung on, beaten, and ruined $35k statues near the Campustown intermodal parking facility for no reason. Spray painting (which is easily removed) to denounce racism and the KKK actually has a purpose.

Kinnick’s service is not in question here. I doubt the graffitos probably knew about it. What they see is the name on the building that has perpetuated racism and they are willing to tear down that symbol to start fresh. It sucks because a lot of symbols have worthy backgrounds, but a lot also don’t.

Like I said above, they're just trying to be ********. I was young and dumb once too and distinctly remember going through this stage.

 

[CyTwins]

 

[Cyfern]

Kinnick stadium is the structural embodiment of the Iowa football program. The vandalism has less to do with Nile Kinnick the man and what he represents, than it does with what the statue represents on a superficial level, which is Iowa football. Not saying I like seeing it defaced, but I doubt his military career even entered the minds of the folks who did it.

There is a lot that doesn't enter the minds of those who deface things like Kinnick's statue. A LOT!!!

 

[aauummm]

Yikes! Lile tried to commit suicide? That's some serious stuff.

 

[Tornado man]

Nah, **** it. Hit systemic racism where it hurts - their public image and their wallet. That statue can be replaced, but a huge part of these players’ identities and self-esteem was stolen.

I would say the same thing if it were happening here. The VEISHEA riots were stupid AF, they had no point. But if we find out that we are currently targeting and marginalizing an ethnic or racial group, and someone defaces the Campanile in protest? Shine a light, man.

Apparently Kenyon Murray, to name at least one, would beg to differ...


Kenyon Murray

@PHawkKenyon
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As a black man, I am happy that people are taking notice to the racial injustices in our country. As a Hawkeye, I am appalled that the statue, Kinnick stadium and anyone’s property is being destroyed. The time for senseless destruction is over. #BeTheChange

 

[Mr Janny]

There is a lot that doesn't enter the minds of those who deface things like Kinnick's statue. A LOT!!!

Agree. I think they're really just focusing on systemic racism.

 

[Angie]

Yeah the whole topic can become broad quickly. Again, my personal belief is trying to fight hate with a revolution can quickly become an excuse for people who don't actually care to cause harm and destruction. I teach my children two wrongs don't make a right but we also need to open our eyes and listen/reflect.

“That will be taken under advisement.”

signed:
- American Revolution
- Civil War
- WW1
- WW2 (the war Kinnick died in was a revolution against despots)
- Suffragist movement
- Civil protests of the 60s
- French Revolution, any number of other global revolutions

 

[Angie]

Apparently Kenyon Murray, to name at least one, would beg to differ...


Kenyon Murray

@PHawkKenyon
·
As a black man, I am happy that people are taking notice to the racial injustices in our country. As a Hawkeye, I am appalled that the statue, Kinnick stadium and anyone’s property is being destroyed. The time for senseless destruction is over. #BeTheChange

That is cool. He is absolutely valued as a voice. His voice is just as valid as every other black voice in the world right now.

 

[BCClone]

I think its despicable to spray paint Nile Kinnick's statue. I think that's way over the line.

Especially when you read how he spoke out against the inequalities against AA back in his time, nearly 80 years ago.

 

[Rural]

Have no idea if this is a one off or not but when Doyle had a certain "balance" to the room, he'd slide his pants down to just hanging on his ass, put his cap on backwards, and "style" around the room.

 

[Cyched]

I decided to take the plunge and head over there...

 

[CyTwins]

I decided to take the plunge and head over there...

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My heart aches for Chris Doyle? Holy ****