From my understanding of the allegations, that’s not what happened, and we have no idea about the context with which the statement was made.
Kirk Ferentz getting sued for being racist
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From my understanding of the allegations, that’s not what happened, and we have no idea about the context with which the statement was made.
I support any player’s right to kneel during the anthem and would do so myself if I were a player, but you are kidding yourself if you don’t think a majority of the Iowa State fanbase feels the exact same way as your friend.
He wished an injury on one of his own players. How is that not a firable offense?
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Because periodically we need to gauge their mindset. Iowa fans believe it is OK to rape, as long as they are winning. Iowa fans believe it is OK to be a racist, as long as they are winning.
Besides if Brodie0 was kicked off he would just come back with one of his many old account names or a new one, "RacialInsensitivityisnotRacist"
To me, a lot of people are missing the heart of the issue. Kirk Ferentz created a culture that was insensitive to black players, over years. Doyle or Brian Ferentz did not institute the unwritten "rules" of dress, music, hairstyle, social media that defined how a "proper" Iowa football player looked and acted, and was clearly viewed as uncomfortable by black players. These standards became the foundation of Iowa football over years.
It is the literal definition of institutional racism and 100% lays at the feet of Kirk. It is his program.
Once you have created a program that is systematically racist, no one should be surprised that outright racists like Doyle (and maybe BF) feel protected and empowered to enforce the cultural rules against black players disproportionately, and may cross the line frequently.
Because of George Floyd, former black Iowa players now feel comfortable in holding a mirror up to Kirk Ferentz and the Iowa football program, asking that they finally acknowledge the institutional racism that has existed over 2 decades.
I personally don't care if Kirk is let go or not, he is not for long anyway. The one fact that would change my mind is if the players (or parents) have text or email evidence that this issue was raised with him in the past, and he is caught in an outright lie that he was ignorant of the culture he himself built.
It is the literal definition of institutional racism and 100% lays at the feet of Kirk. It is his program.
Once you have created a program that is systematically racist, no one should be surprised that outright racists like Doyle (and maybe BF) feel protected and empowered to enforce the cultural rules against black players disproportionately, and may cross the line frequently.
Because of George Floyd, former black Iowa players now feel comfortable in holding a mirror up to Kirk Ferentz and the Iowa football program, asking that they finally acknowledge the institutional racism that has existed over 2 decades.
I personally don't care if Kirk is let go or not, he is not for long anyway. The one fact that would change my mind is if the players (or parents) have text or email evidence that this issue was raised with him in the past, and he is caught in an outright lie that he was ignorant of the culture he himself built.
You just said a offensive coordinator wishing an injury on his own player wasn't a firable offense
You guys remember a few hours ago when this guy tried telling us he's for the players and in favor of change?
Comical.
You'll note with Brodie that "off his rocker" is his way of saying "not pro-Kirk".
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