Bruce, Uhlis among four more former Hawkeyes to plead guilty to reduced underage gambling charge

The two will join former receiver Jack Johnson and defensive back Reggie Bracy in paying a $645 fine.

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor

September 19, 2023

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV celebrates after a successful play during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Four more former Hawkeye athletes pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of underage gambling, it was announced on Monday.

Former Iowa football receivers Jack Johnson and Arland Bruce IV and defensive back Reggie Bracy as well as former Iowa basketball point guard Ahron Ulis each initially received a tampering with records charge from the State of Iowa in August.

But each of those charges were dismissed in exchange for the four to each pay a $645 fine for the reduced underage gambling charge. The state will not pursue any further charges.

Bruce and Bracy transferred to Oklahoma State and Troy, respectively, at the conclusion of the last season, and Ulis transferred to Nebraska.

While Bruce and Bracy were both suspended from the football teams when charges were announced, Ulis remains on the Nebraska men’s basketball roster.

Johnson is no longer on the Iowa football roster.

The four former Hawkeyes are the latest to enter a guilty plea, following former Iowa football kicker Aaron Blom and baseball player Gehrig Christensen, who pleaded guilty on Sept. 6 and were ordered to pay the same fine.

Iowa State football linemen Jacob Remsburg and Dodge Sauser as well as quarterback Hunter Dekkers also pleaded guilty to the lesser charge in the Sept. 6 plea deal.

The four former Hawkeyes’ plea deals come a month after the NCAA suspended Iowa football defensive tackle Noah Shannon for the season for betting on another Iowa sports team.

About the Contributors

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor

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Colin Votzmeyer is a junior at the University of Iowa studying journalism and mass communication with minors in history and criminology, law, and justice. Prior to his role as assistant sports editor, he previously served as digital producer, news reporter covering crime, cops, and courts, and sports reporter covering track and field and women's basketball. He plans on attending law school after his graduation with hopes of pursuing a career as a criminal defense attorney.

Grace Smith, Senior photojournalist and filmmaker

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Grace Smith is a fourth-year student at the University of Iowa double majoring in Journalism and Cinematic Arts. In her four years at The Daily Iowan, she has held the roles of photo editor, managing summer editor, and visual storyteller. Outside of The Daily Iowan, Grace has held an internship at The Denver Post and pursued freelance assignments for the Cedar Rapids Gazette and the Des Moines Register.