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Inquiry finds racial bias, bullying in Iowa football program

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July 30th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — An investigative report has found that the Iowa football program has suffered from racial bias against Black players and bullying by a small number of current and former coaches. University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld says the report from an outside law firm shows that the “climate and culture must and will change within our football program.” Coach Kirk Ferentz, the longest-tenured head coach in college football, is expected to keep his job. The report found that many players believe he has already made several positive changes.

A press conference on the report findings is scheduled to be held today at 1:00 p.m. at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

You can read the full report from Husch Blackwell Law Firm HERE.