Kirk Ferentz getting sued for being racist
- Thread starter CyTwins
- Start date
- Status
I'm sure these guilt by association Hok fans hate Luka because Frank's a scumbag, right?
Quotes from Jordan
www.espn.com
Iowa commit backs out, cites racial allegations
Three-star cornerback Jordan Oladokun has decommitted from Iowa, citing the $20 million lawsuit threatened against the Hawkeyes and coach Kirk Ferentz regarding allegations of race-based discrimination and intimidation.
www.espn.com
"I don't really think I should say what I asked (the Iowa coaches), but some of the things weren't being answered. I was trying to figure out what was going on and they just weren't getting answered, so I felt like it was time for me to do what I needed to do and decommit."
Does this surprise anyone? The Iowa AD and Ferentz tried to control the narrative right from the beginning by censoring media questions and making current players say how things were getting better a week later..lol. Ferentz and Barta truly believed this would blow by and they almost got away with it because our local media ate up their BS.
The only surprise is that we haven't seen a number of hok recruits feel the same way. Yet.
I wonder what the UofI's liability insurance premiums are. They're bordering on uninsurable.
Remember, they were hired by the fox watching the hen house - I know you know that.
Investigations like this are very strategic and rarely deliver all the truths. They deliver just enough to meet everyone's demands - in this case, the school, the athletes, the department, etc.
Apparently though it was not enough for the ex-athletes. Going to be interesting.
Whoa
“It appears Iowa released our confidential letter to the media with the sole intention of trying to shame and intimidate our courageous clients,” Solomon-Simmons said in the statement sent to the Register. “It did not work. In fact, Iowa’s move has not only strengthened the resolve of our clients to continue to stand up for their rights and the rights of their teammates.
“Our clients appreciate Iowa making it clear to all Black student-athletes, former, present, and prospective, that under the current leadership at Iowa anti-Black racism is acceptable.”
“It appears Iowa released our confidential letter to the media with the sole intention of trying to shame and intimidate our courageous clients,” Solomon-Simmons said in the statement sent to the Register. “It did not work. In fact, Iowa’s move has not only strengthened the resolve of our clients to continue to stand up for their rights and the rights of their teammates.
“Our clients appreciate Iowa making it clear to all Black student-athletes, former, present, and prospective, that under the current leadership at Iowa anti-Black racism is acceptable.”
“Iowa’s message in light of its refusal to compensate our clients is resoundingly clear: Iowa is more than willing to pay known multi-millionaire racist coaches," Solomon-Simmons said, "but paying Black victims of racism themselves is simply a bridge too far.
They are a Regents' university - basically state of Iowa credit risk. The self-insurance could go up, but will always have access to insurance.
Thankfully Nick Baker has weighed in on the situation. I know I'm speaking for everyone here when I say that the situation has much more clarity because of his contribution. Thanks Nick!
A quick Facebook search shows Mr Baker works at a place called BakerStarett. Never heard of it.
- Status
