RYAN J. FOLEY
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz look son before his team takes the field during an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Judge delays depositions for Ferentzes in racial bias case

By Ryan J. Foley Oct. 08, 2021 12:05 PM EDT
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa's head football coach, Kirk Ferentz, and offensive

Frederic "Duke" Slater poses for a photo in 1921 when he was a tackle on the University of Iowa football team. Slater was the NFL’s first African-American lineman, and often the only Black player on the field. After retiring, he broke down more racial barriers to become a judge in Chicago. (Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
AP sources: Iowa plans to name football field for Slater

By Ryan J. Foley Jul. 21, 2021 06:10 PM EDT
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The University of Iowa plans to name the field at

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz questions a call against his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Ex-football players sue Iowa, alleging racial discrimination

By Ryan J. Foley Nov. 12, 2020 10:19 PM EST
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A lawyer for 13 Black former Iowa football players

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2013, file photo, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta before an NCAA college football game against Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. The Iowa football program's culture has suffered from racial bias against Black players and bullying by a small number of current and former coaches, according to an investigation report released Thursday, July 30, 2020 (AP Photo/Brian Ray, File)
Inquiry finds racial bias, bullying in Iowa football program

By Ryan J. Foley Jul. 30, 2020 10:42 AM EDT
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa football program under Coach Kirk Ferentz has