Iowa rejects demands of ex-players who allege racial discrimination

[ASFN Admin]

The University of Iowa is rejecting calls from eight former Hawkeyes football players who want $20 million in compensation for what they have said was racial discrimination. The Black players were signees to the letter delivered to the university earlier this month. The letter gave a deadline of Monday to have the former players' demands met or face a lawsuit "to ensure they are rightfully compensated for their emotional, mental and bodily damages and that Iowa is appropriately held accountable for its unlawful, discriminatory conduct," according to the Register.

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