More Issues at Iowa ? "playing for Iowa football was a living nightmare" - Former Iowa RB Akrum Wadley

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Iowa football allegations: What former players said, when they played, which coaches they named

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Gopher guy08 posted the following as dozens of examples of racism and abuse from Kirk and Brian Ferentz. Some borderline stuff, the puking blood story is certainly an interesting allegation.

Kirk Ferentz
Head coach, 1999-present.

Reggie Spearman (LB, 2013-14): “I personally believe Doyle and Kirk from my own experiences aren’t inclusive and understanding of young black athletes.”

Terrance Harris (DL, 2014-15): “I remember being ridiculed with a few teammates for playing music while pulling into the parking lot. KF spit in our direction and told us we wouldn’t last long there. Simply because our choice in music.

“KF made me log roll for an entire practice for no real reason. I was seeing stars and throwing up blood.. after practice coach Doyle told me I deserved it and made me run some more. This was the day I knew there was some deep issues in this program.”

Brandon Simon (DL, 2014-15): “The University of Iowa Football program specifically the head strength and conditioning Coach Chris Doyle implemented a culture that would be biased and prejudice towards every Black American that would walk through their doors. The Iowa Culture Chris Doyle led and that Coach Ferentz oversaw was not welcoming nor accepting of the different cultures. They made little to no effort to get to know their black student athletes on a personal level.”

Diaunte Morrow (DB, 2007-08): “Doyle made a comment about sending back to the GHETTO. I called him out on it in front of the entire team. I was suspended, KF told me I was out of line and needed to apologize for standing up for myself.

“I’ll say this KF has backed Doyle for years, so safe to say he is very aware of what goes on. Doyle relays the messages for KF. KF is not innocent by any means. I have multiple witnesses for my situation.

“We also had minority ONLY meetings every time a teammate (black or white) got in some type of trouble on top of our team meetings. They meeting were held by the Associate AD (black man). KF is not ignorant by any means, he knows what goes on and does nothing about it.”

Marcel Joly (DB/RB, 2014-17): (Referencing Kirk Ferentz’s statement) “‘disappointed people didn’t come to him individually.’ That’s the whole point. You were part of the problem and created a culture where they couldn’t come to you.”

Javon Foy (WR, 2019): “While we were still in summer camp I had an incident with the police but did not get charged for anything nor did I receive any tickets. The officer told KF of the incident and in result I was suspended until after fall camp. When the season started I was then informed that I could not return until after the season. I was so hurt by what happened and didn’t understand why my career and well being were being played with as if I did not matter to anyone as if no one has made a mistake before.

“The end of the season came and I was yet again looking forward to rejoin my brothers I was called into a meeting where I was told I would have to get hip surgery that would put me out of football for 12 months. I was encouraged by KF to just quit football this last and final strike hurt me the most and I went to multiple specialists outside of the football program and learned my situation wasn’t anywhere near as serious as they made it out to seem. On top of this I found out a few of my white teammates were ticketed doing almost the same as me and received pencil rolls down the field as punishment.

“Throughout the process I saw my brothers grow and I couldn’t be there with them I was sorry for the mistake I made and learned from it. All I wanted was a fair and equal chance.”

Akrum Wadley (RB, 2013-17): HawkeyeNation.com’s Rob Howe reported that Wadley’s mother, Sharonda Phelps, said Brian Ferentz “twice asked her son if he was going to rob a gas station and a liquor store on another occasion. Phelps brought that to Brian's father, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, in Jan. '18.”

Derrell Johnson-Koulianos (WR, 2006-10): Shared stories of mistreatment from Ferentz and Chris Doyle in a post that has since been deleted by HawkeyeNation.com.

Brian Ferentz
Offensive coordinator, 2017-present. Previously offensive line coach, 2012-16. Played at Iowa, 2002-05.

Cedric Boswell (DB, 2016-17): “I had just gotten a brand new tattoo. I am from Detroit, Michigan where it is common expression of oneself to get tattoos. The tattoo is a picture of the city that I am from, where I grew up and had most of my memories leading up to this day. Coach had asked exactly what my tattoo was of and I had explained it to him, for him to respond saying ‘That is is the stupidest thing I have ever seen.’

“I truly felt more uncomfortable not speaking on this issue, than I did actually stepping up to let people know what was going on.”

Jaleel Johnson (DL, 2012-16): Coach Doyle is the problem in that building. And so is Brian ferentz. Things won’t progress until those two fix themselves. They know they’re a problem. KF isn’t. I respect coach ferentz wholeheartedly. It’s the other in the building.

Jameer Outsey (LB, 2014-15): (Quoting Johnson’s statement above) “Couldn’t have said it better!!”

James Daniels (OL, 2015-17): “I wouldn’t be in the league without Coach Doyle and BF. But Jaleel is right, change needs to start with those two.”

Marcel Joly (DB/RB, 2014-17): “@CoachBFerentz I vividly remember you wishing injuries on my fellow teammates while in meetings. I want the best for the young ones coming in. WE DEMAND A CHANGE! @coach_Doyle i know you remember be. I’m all grown up up now! Let’s talk!

Akrum Wadley (RB, 2013-17): HawkeyeNation.com’s Rob Howe reported that Wadley’s mother, Sharonda Phelps, said Brian Ferentz “twice asked her son if he was going to rob a gas station and a liquor store on another occasion. Phelps brought that to Brian's father, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, in Jan. '18.”

Wadley shared a similar story himself without naming names. He also said, “Seeing too much negativity, I’m for change. I’m not into bashing nobody, I shared a story that didn’t include any names because I chose not to. I’m also not saying anybody should be fired that’s not my place, I’m just for change I have a younger brother I want to be fine.”
 

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Gopher guy08 posted the following as dozens of examples of racism and abuse from Kirk and Brian Ferentz. Some borderline stuff, the puking blood story is certainly an interesting allegation.

Kirk Ferentz
Head coach, 1999-present.

Reggie Spearman (LB, 2013-14): “I personally believe Doyle and Kirk from my own experiences aren’t inclusive and understanding of young black athletes.”

Terrance Harris (DL, 2014-15): “I remember being ridiculed with a few teammates for playing music while pulling into the parking lot. KF spit in our direction and told us we wouldn’t last long there. Simply because our choice in music.

“KF made me log roll for an entire practice for no real reason. I was seeing stars and throwing up blood.. after practice coach Doyle told me I deserved it and made me run some more. This was the day I knew there was some deep issues in this program.”

Brandon Simon (DL, 2014-15): “The University of Iowa Football program specifically the head strength and conditioning Coach Chris Doyle implemented a culture that would be biased and prejudice towards every Black American that would walk through their doors. The Iowa Culture Chris Doyle led and that Coach Ferentz oversaw was not welcoming nor accepting of the different cultures. They made little to no effort to get to know their black student athletes on a personal level.”

Diaunte Morrow (DB, 2007-08): “Doyle made a comment about sending back to the GHETTO. I called him out on it in front of the entire team. I was suspended, KF told me I was out of line and needed to apologize for standing up for myself.

“I’ll say this KF has backed Doyle for years, so safe to say he is very aware of what goes on. Doyle relays the messages for KF. KF is not innocent by any means. I have multiple witnesses for my situation.

“We also had minority ONLY meetings every time a teammate (black or white) got in some type of trouble on top of our team meetings. They meeting were held by the Associate AD (black man). KF is not ignorant by any means, he knows what goes on and does nothing about it.”

Marcel Joly (DB/RB, 2014-17): (Referencing Kirk Ferentz’s statement) “‘disappointed people didn’t come to him individually.’ That’s the whole point. You were part of the problem and created a culture where they couldn’t come to you.”

Javon Foy (WR, 2019): “While we were still in summer camp I had an incident with the police but did not get charged for anything nor did I receive any tickets. The officer told KF of the incident and in result I was suspended until after fall camp. When the season started I was then informed that I could not return until after the season. I was so hurt by what happened and didn’t understand why my career and well being were being played with as if I did not matter to anyone as if no one has made a mistake before.

“The end of the season came and I was yet again looking forward to rejoin my brothers I was called into a meeting where I was told I would have to get hip surgery that would put me out of football for 12 months. I was encouraged by KF to just quit football this last and final strike hurt me the most and I went to multiple specialists outside of the football program and learned my situation wasn’t anywhere near as serious as they made it out to seem. On top of this I found out a few of my white teammates were ticketed doing almost the same as me and received pencil rolls down the field as punishment.

“Throughout the process I saw my brothers grow and I couldn’t be there with them I was sorry for the mistake I made and learned from it. All I wanted was a fair and equal chance.”

Akrum Wadley (RB, 2013-17): HawkeyeNation.com’s Rob Howe reported that Wadley’s mother, Sharonda Phelps, said Brian Ferentz “twice asked her son if he was going to rob a gas station and a liquor store on another occasion. Phelps brought that to Brian's father, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, in Jan. '18.”

Derrell Johnson-Koulianos (WR, 2006-10): Shared stories of mistreatment from Ferentz and Chris Doyle in a post that has since been deleted by HawkeyeNation.com.

Brian Ferentz
Offensive coordinator, 2017-present. Previously offensive line coach, 2012-16. Played at Iowa, 2002-05.

Cedric Boswell (DB, 2016-17): “I had just gotten a brand new tattoo. I am from Detroit, Michigan where it is common expression of oneself to get tattoos. The tattoo is a picture of the city that I am from, where I grew up and had most of my memories leading up to this day. Coach had asked exactly what my tattoo was of and I had explained it to him, for him to respond saying ‘That is is the stupidest thing I have ever seen.’

“I truly felt more uncomfortable not speaking on this issue, than I did actually stepping up to let people know what was going on.”

Jaleel Johnson (DL, 2012-16): Coach Doyle is the problem in that building. And so is Brian ferentz. Things won’t progress until those two fix themselves. They know they’re a problem. KF isn’t. I respect coach ferentz wholeheartedly. It’s the other in the building.

Jameer Outsey (LB, 2014-15): (Quoting Johnson’s statement above) “Couldn’t have said it better!!”

James Daniels (OL, 2015-17): “I wouldn’t be in the league without Coach Doyle and BF. But Jaleel is right, change needs to start with those two.”

Marcel Joly (DB/RB, 2014-17): “@CoachBFerentz I vividly remember you wishing injuries on my fellow teammates while in meetings. I want the best for the young ones coming in. WE DEMAND A CHANGE! @coach_Doyle i know you remember be. I’m all grown up up now! Let’s talk!

Akrum Wadley (RB, 2013-17): HawkeyeNation.com’s Rob Howe reported that Wadley’s mother, Sharonda Phelps, said Brian Ferentz “twice asked her son if he was going to rob a gas station and a liquor store on another occasion. Phelps brought that to Brian's father, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, in Jan. '18.”

Wadley shared a similar story himself without naming names. He also said, “Seeing too much negativity, I’m for change. I’m not into bashing nobody, I shared a story that didn’t include any names because I chose not to. I’m also not saying anybody should be fired that’s not my place, I’m just for change I have a younger brother I want to be fine.”
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"At least 52 former Iowa football players and one current player — most of whom are African American — have made allegations on social media about a culture of racism and bullying in the program."

I can't tell if you are trying to argue and say that there haven't been a lot of players who have called out the coaching staff or what. You asked me to post an article showing that a lot of former players have called out the coaching staff which is what I tried to do.
 
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GopherGuy8 said:
"At least 52 former Iowa football players and one current player — most of whom are African American — have made allegations on social media about a culture of racism and bullying in the program."

I can't tell if you are trying to argue and say that there haven't been a lot of players who have called out the coaching staff or what. You asked me to post an article showing that a lot of former players have called out the coaching staff which is what I tried to do.
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Yes you did. I suspect there is a spectrum of reaction to those statements.
 

Another player speaks out:



Like it's clearly a bigger thing ...wtf Iowa.
 
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Wonder if this would qualify as cause for Iowa to fire Kirk
 



Hopefully we can flip some recruits committed to Iowa? I wonder if any of the players will transfer from this
 

The point is, I don't see recruits decommitting. You'd think the testimonials of former players would be enough to scare them away from the program.
 

hungan1 said:
The point is, I don't see recruits decommitting. You'd think the testimonials of former players would be enough to scare them away from the program.
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Things don't happen instantaneously. Give it some time.

A guy has to send feelers out to other programs, ask if they have room, still are interested in him, etc. This all, obviously, has to happen hush-hush.
 



The age distribution of players tweeting about alleged mistreatment is very skewed to recent years. Perhaps this can be explained by a) an unholy symbiotic force of Doyle and Brian Ferentz inducing terror b) Kirk becoming more confident in his omnipotence and cracking the whip more freely, c) a recent attitude change towards authority and negative feedback methods of instruction in Gen Z, d) older players more understanding of what Kirk and Co were trying to do by breaking people down and out of their comfort zone, e) Iowa is full of ignorant, old white racists, f) older former players don’t have social media accounts
 

hungan1 said:
The point is, I don't see recruits decommitting. You'd think the testimonials of former players would be enough to scare them away from the program.
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I'm not sure high school players read / see the same news we team and general college football fans do.
 

hungan1 said:
The point is, I don't see recruits decommitting. You'd think the testimonials of former players would be enough to scare them away from the program.
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Sullivan has to at least be thinking about his decision.
 

When forty-fifty former African American Iowa players speak publicly about their treatment, you cannot ignore their allegations.

You start wondering if it is not a generational difference, not about player attitude, player reaction to authority figures, ability to handle criticism, etc... at first.

What about the white football players on the team? I don't see anyone speaking out publicly about either side of the issue.

Iowa is in a bucket of pig manure that attract flies. ? ?

Kirk Ferentz and staff put a thick coating of perfume. Recruits think they are going to a place smelling like roses. ? :love:
 





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When forty-fifty former African American Iowa players speak publicly about their treatment, you cannot ignore their allegations.
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Unless you're a white supremacist, I can't imagine any recruit signing with IWOA these days. I've gotta think they'll be seeing a lot of decommits soon. The lack of response from IWOA administration is staggering. Remember how fast Gabel responded to the Floyd situation. That was a great response -- not only what she did but that it was done immediately. Kudo's to Gabel.
 

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