The Iowa Hawkeyes are at a crossroads. Over the last week, Iowa, like much of the nation, has seen tremendous despair over social justice issues including the dismantling of systemic racism and police brutality.
Iowa coaches Kirk Ferentz and Fran McCaffery — as well as athletic director Gary Barta — put out statements following the national protests that stemmed from the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minnesota police officer.
Over the weekend, myriad former Hawkeye players took to social media to share their experiences inside the football program.