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Iowa athletics department to cover full race bias settlement
Read full article: Iowa athletics department to cover full race bias settlementThe University of Iowa's president says a race discrimination lawsuit filed against the University of Iowa by former football players will be settled using funds entirely from the school instead of having taxpayer money cover half of the $4.2 million deal.
Garza gets 21 points, No. 5 Iowa tops No. 25 Wisconsin 77-73
Read full article: Garza gets 21 points, No. 5 Iowa tops No. 25 Wisconsin 77-73Iowa center Luka Garza walks off the court after an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. All rights reservedIOWA CITY, Iowa โ It was Senior Day, but Luka Garza didnโt know he was going to have to give a speech. Minutes after the 6-foot-11 star scored 21 points and had 16 rebounds to lead the fifth-ranked Hawkeyes over No. 25 Wisconsin 77-73 Sunday, Iowa athletic director Gary Barta announced Garzaโs jersey No. โThose two guys (Garza and Bohannon) were going to make sure we didnโt lose the game,โ McCaffery said.
Snubbed by committee, Texas A&M will face UNC in Orange Bowl
Read full article: Snubbed by committee, Texas A&M will face UNC in Orange BowlAn Orange Bowl spot against North Carolina will be its consolation prize. It will be North Carolinaโs first time in the Orange Bowl, and the first meeting between the schools. This will be just the seventh January bowl game for North Carolina. BOWL WINNERSThe Orange Bowl coaches certainly know how to end seasons with victories. WELCOME BACKFor Fisher, itโs a return to a stadium where heโs gone 6-0 โ including a pair of Orange Bowl victories.
Clemson and Ohio State get CFP rematch in Sugar Bowl
Read full article: Clemson and Ohio State get CFP rematch in Sugar Bowl(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)COLUMBUS, Ohio โ Shortened schedule and all, Ohio State is headed back to the College Football Playoff and a familiar foe will be waiting. Barta, the Iowa athletic director, said โthere was no dissension in the roomโ over putting Ohio State in. Clemson coach Dabo Sweeney said he wasn't surprised Ohio State got in with fewer games โbecause thatโs what the committee has demonstrated over the past few weeks. We all know Ohio State is an incredibly talented team.โThe loss to Clemson in the playoff last year landed hard and lingered for the Buckeyes, Ohio State coach Ryan Day said on ESPN. It'll be different this time with less than two weeks between the conference championship game and the semifinal.
CFP: Alabama-Notre Dame, Clemson-Ohio St as Aggies left out
Read full article: CFP: Alabama-Notre Dame, Clemson-Ohio St as Aggies left outNotre Dame was picked Sunday over Texas A&M for the final spot, ending what little drama there had been. Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State have also held the first four spots in the AP Top 25 since Oct. 25. The Atlantic Coast Conference is the second league to have two teams in the playoff, joining the SEC in 2017. After sitting second in the CFP rankings for a month, Notre Dame was blown out 34-10 by Clemson in the ACC championship. Barta said the disparate number of games played by contenders โ along with far fewer cross-conference games than usual โ- was a challenge for the committee all season.
Ohio State still 4th in CFP rankings after cancellation
Read full article: Ohio State still 4th in CFP rankings after cancellationOhio State (4-0) had to cancel its game at Illinois last week because of a spike in COVID-19 cases in the program. HERBSTREIT APOLOGYESPN's Kirk Herbstreit caused a commotion with some of his analysis regarding Ohio State, Michigan and teams using COVID-19 as an excuse to not play. The Wolverines (2-4) are scheduled to host Maryland this week and play at Ohio State on Dec. 12. โI still think Michigan waves the white flag, potentially avoids playing Ohio State next week,โ Herbstreit said. the former Ohio State quarterback said.
Doyle out as Iowa strength coach after mistreatment claims
Read full article: Doyle out as Iowa strength coach after mistreatment claimsFILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Iowa strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle walks on the field before an NCAA college football game between Iowa and Northern Illinois, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)IOWA CITY, Iowa Iowa cut ties with strength coach Chris Doyle on Monday, announcing a separation agreement that will pay him more than $1.1 million after former Hawkeyes accused him of mistreating and belittling African American players. The university and I have reached an agreement and it is time to move on from Iowa football. Doyle agreed not to take any legal action against the university, the board of regents or state of Iowa. There are too many racial disparities in the Iowa football program.
Iowa players voice unity amid racism allegations in program
Read full article: Iowa players voice unity amid racism allegations in programIowa football strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle has been placed on administrative leave after several black former players posted on social media about what they described as systemic racism in the program. None complained directly about his treatment inside the Iowa program. There are too many racial disparities in the Iowa football program. Black players have been treated unfairly for far too long, Daniels wrote. I'll put you back on the streets, Doyle told the teammate, according to Rugamba.