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Emlen Tunnell, heroic Coast Guardsman, groundbreaking NFL player and one-time Hawkeye, was born 100 years ago today

Friday, March 29, marks 100 years since Emlen Tunnell was born in eastern Pennsylvania. Tunnel made history on the football field, first as a Hawkeye, then in the NFL. After his playing days were over, Tunnell continued to make football history by becoming one of the first Black assistant coaches in the NFL. In 1967, […]

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‘So disrespectful’: Gov. Reynolds criticizes the silent protests of NFL players

During her Monday press conference, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds came out strongly in favor of the American flag and against NFL players silently protesting during the national anthem. But judging by her remarks — which included references to respecting the military and those who died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks — it’s unclear if Reynolds knows why there are protests or anything about the players who are protesting.

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