While fans of both schools have asked why athletes would risk losing eligibility and possibly going to jail over relatively small amounts of money, National Council on Problem Gambling executive director Keith Whyte said he isn't surprised by allegations of athletes betting on their own games and risking a permanent ban.
In the wake of allegations of at least four current and former Iowa football players betting on their own games, the Big Ten Conference has unveiled new measures to protect the integrity of its competitions.
Kirk Ferentz lamented being the “lucky ones” and “chosen ones” in the NCAA’s enforcement of sports wagering rules.
Kirk Ferentz said Iowa will appeal Noah Shannon’s one-year suspension. If it stands, it would effectively end his college football career.
Iowa could be “days away” from receiving “feedback” from the NCAA on the reinstatement process for athletes involved in the sports wagering investigation.
Iowa State senior defensive tackle Isaiah Lee has left the team, an Iowa State athletics spokesperson confirmed Monday. Lee is one of six Cyclone players known to be facing charges stemming from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation’s inquiry into sport gambling
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Noah Shannon spoke with reporters Friday at the team’s media day about the gambling probe of Iowa and Iowa State student-athletes in which he is involved. Shannon took responsibility for his actions and vows to be ready when he is allowed to play.
Iowa football players allegedly made wagers on at least 14 of their 27 games from the last two seasons, according to information complied from court documents recently filed by the Johnson County Attorney’s Office.
Iowa State running back Jirehl Brock and three other teammates face charges stemming from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation’s inquiry into sports gambling.
Another four people either currently or formerly connected with the University of Iowa football team face tampering with records charges as part of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation’s sports gambling probe.
Iowa sportswriter John Bohnenkamp is the guest on this week’s Hawk Off The Press podcast to preview Iowa football media day topics.
This data table and collection of criminal complaints shows the most recent charges connected with the ongoing investigation of Iowa student-athletes betting on sports.
Seven current or former athletes from the Iowa State University and the University of Iowa have been charged with tampering with records as part of the state’s ongoing investigation into sports gambling. And more charges could be coming.
Can you imagine the fallout had an Iowa or Iowa State athlete been found to have bet against his own team?
Former University of Iowa basketball player Ahron Ulis faces a tampering with records charge amid the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation’s probe into sports gambling at Iowa and Iowa State.
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