The highly anticipated testimonies of Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz and wrestling coach Tom Brands took place on April 28 in Meyer v. University of Iowa. Both Ferentz and Brands spoke about what they perceived as the difficulties of working with Jane Meyer, who was in charge of the facilities that housed the football and wrestling teams. The trial continues today.
Here are some of the key points from April 28:
- Ferentz spoke on his frustrations about the football graphic Meyer provided him of the new football facility.
- Brands testified there was “no dialogue” with Meyer, and it was always a “one-way street” working with her.
- Ferentz and Brands both testified they did not go straight to Meyer with complaints.
- Brian Ferentz took the stand, answering questions on his hiring and the management plan in place to avoid conflicts of interest with his father.
- Ferentz and Brands testified that their relatives (Brands hired his brother, Terry as a wrestling coach) were the most qualified for the position.Source: Cedar Rapids Gazette