Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz says he has spoken to several former players to discuss alleged racial disparities within the program.
An independent review of the strength and conditioning program is underway and longtime strength coach Chris Doyle has been placed on administrative leave after several former Hawkeyes players made accusations on social media.
Ferentz is putting together an advisory committee of former players in the hopes problems like this don’t go undetected.
Ferentz was asked if their is a “culture of fear” in the program that prevented players from speaking out until they left the program.
Ferentz says he has discussed all facets of the program with former players, even his effectiveness as head coach.
Doyle released a statement on Sunday saying there have been statements about his behavior that are not true and that he does not make racist comments and does not tolerate anyone who does.
