Because we live in Iowa. The Midwest in general isn't exactly a shinning example of diversity.
Nikki Moody sues Bill Fennelly over Racial Discrimination...
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Because we live in Iowa. The Midwest in general isn't exactly a shinning example of diversity.
I'm certain Moody's attorney has those questions already prepared in interrogatories to Pollard. If Pollard had any prior notice of other complaints, ISU could be in trouble if they did not to address the matter with Fennelly.
Sorry if I'm anti-*******. But ******** ruin people's lives and in general make the world a much less pleasant place. Down with ********.
Like someone else mentioned it depends on the person.
I personally loved how Coach Skladany was an *** to us LB's. That had more of an impact on me personally than if he would have not been an ***, but i know others who hated him because of that.
And moody could be in trouble if she had some issues that she didn't tell her attorneys about.
Bill has had plenty of players leave. He's rarely suspended them.
I think the line is where it gets personal. You want to be tough on someone for their on field\court failings? Sure. Make it personal and involve things beyond that and you've got a problem.
Sounds like she's also accusing Fennelly of cheating too. Quote from Hines said they wanted players in majors they could manipulate.
It's possible we're all burying the lede here, because this line from Hines' Twitter feed could possibly have NCAA repercussions for all sports (if proven true): "Moody's lawsuit also alleges that ISU athletic dept. 'only wanted athletes to pursue majors that could be manipulated by athletics staff.'"
Not a good look. Not a good look at all. Regardless of the validity of the claims. With an AD trying to build on momentum of recent years, a racism/player well-being scandal is the last thing we need.
Bill has a long-time assistant coach, Latoya Schaben, who is black. Not saying Moody's claims aren't accurate, but if she is claiming he treated black players differently, what does it mean that Bill has had Coach Schaben on staff?
Like I said before, I think it will be difficult to prove he is racist. But the big thing coming out of this will be how hard he is on his players in general. It appears we have people on both sides of whether that is a good thing or bad thing for the student-athletes. Iowa State fans are aware of Bill's coaching tactics, but this will become a big deal to the general public. And like everyone has mentioned, this type of news is not good for ISU women's bball specifically, and ISU as a whole.
Like I said before, I think it will be difficult to prove he is racist. But the big thing coming out of this will be how hard he is on his players in general. It appears we have people on both sides of whether that is a good thing or bad thing for the student-athletes. Iowa State fans are aware of Bill's coaching tactics, but this will become a big deal to the general public. And like everyone has mentioned, this type of news is not good for ISU women's bball specifically, and ISU as a whole.
Well that should be easily verified or proven false.
On a different but same note though, it is pretty cool that 2 Senior Football players are Aerospace Engineering majors.
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