Ahead of Citrus Bowl, Kirk Ferentz asks Iowa fans to support Kentucky’s storm relief efforts
By Andrew Olson
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Kentucky and Iowa will be opponents on the football field this New Year’s Day, but the Hawkeyes are calling on their fans to support the Wildcats ahead of the game.
On Monday, Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz shared a message asking Iowa fans to donate to UK’s relief efforts for tornado victims:
“We are preparing to play Kentucky in the Citrus Bowl – but game planning for a bowl is nothing compared to the challenge the victims of this weekend’s severe weather outbreak are facing now and long into the future.
“I called former Hawkeye Mark Stoops – the Wildcats’ head coach – and asked what the Hawkeyes could do to support those in need. He told me that Kentucky’s athletics department is raising money for victims through a telethon and an online fundraiser.
“Hawk fans are a passionate fan base. Let’s show them how compassionate we can be.”
An important message from Coach Ferentz.
Donation Link ⤵️https://t.co/BpXbS05XHQ#Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/EDIybqUVxz
— Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) December 14, 2021
The Citrus Bowl is set for 1 p.m. ET on Jan. 1.
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