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Is the NFL's Rooney Rule improving diversity

Published
2013.01.07

Research by University of Iowa economist John Solow suggests diversity efforts must come from the ground up. Story from: Business News Daily

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Hiring black NFL coaches

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin

A study by University of Iowa researchers finds little evidence of discrimination in the lack of black NFL head coaches, but questions the effectiveness of the league's so-called Rooney Rule. Story

Iowa football put Yanda on track

Marshal Yanda leads the Hawkeyes onto the field at Kinnick Stadium

All-Pro offensive lineman Marshal Yanda's goal of playing football for the University of Iowa didn't follow a straight 40-mile path from Anamosa to Iowa City. But once he reached Kinnick Stadium, a new path began, one that led to the NFL and Pro Bowl status. Story

Reiff ready to roar

riley reiff

Former UI player Riley Reiff experienced a sweeping upgrade April 26, going from driving his pickup truck in Parkston, S.D., to riding through Detroit in a limousine. That's the life for first-round selections in the NFL Draft. Story

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