Just got this release from the athletic department, saying Jay Higgins will replace Shannon in Indianapolis because of the investigation.
RELEASE:
University of Iowa Moon Family Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz announced on Wednesday that linebacker Jay Higgins will be representing Iowa Football at Big Ten Media Day. Higgins will attend in place of Noah Shannon due to Shannon’s involvement in the NCAA investigation into sports gambling. Below is a statement from Noah Shannon:
Being selected to represent the Iowa Hawkeye football team at Big Ten Media Day is a tremendous honor and privilege. I am grateful for the opportunity. However, given the circumstances I told Coach Ferentz it would best for him to select another player. Since the NCAA review is not yet complete, I don’t feel it is right for me to represent the team.
“Noah’s decision to share this information and suggest that another player take his place is reflective of his character,” said Ferentz. “Noah is a committed and dedicated teammate, and this is a fine example of him always wanting to put the team first."
RELEASE:
University of Iowa Moon Family Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz announced on Wednesday that linebacker Jay Higgins will be representing Iowa Football at Big Ten Media Day. Higgins will attend in place of Noah Shannon due to Shannon’s involvement in the NCAA investigation into sports gambling. Below is a statement from Noah Shannon:
Being selected to represent the Iowa Hawkeye football team at Big Ten Media Day is a tremendous honor and privilege. I am grateful for the opportunity. However, given the circumstances I told Coach Ferentz it would best for him to select another player. Since the NCAA review is not yet complete, I don’t feel it is right for me to represent the team.
“Noah’s decision to share this information and suggest that another player take his place is reflective of his character,” said Ferentz. “Noah is a committed and dedicated teammate, and this is a fine example of him always wanting to put the team first."
