When he was playing receiver at Iowa from 2007-2010, Derrell Johnson-Koulianos did not have the best relationship with coach Kirk Ferentz. The two often butted heads and Johnson-Koulianos was eventually kicked off the team following a drug arrest in 2010.
With 173 catches (most in Iowa history) and 17 touchdowns over his four seasons, Johnson-Koulianos had a very productive career, but the run-ins with Ferentz and the law cut his playing days short. Now, Johnson-Koulianos wants to tell his side of the story. On Tuesday he took to Twitter to announce that he is writing a book about Iowa football while also offering some juicy tidbits about his time with Kirk Ferentz.
Would u like it if u slaved for someone 4 5 yrs then when you arrived @ adversity they abandon you & tell potential employers not 2 hire u?
— DJK (@coachkoul) December 17, 2013
At least 10 NFL teams said to me "We understand you made a mistake but my concern is no one at Iowa had anything good to say about you." — DJK (@coachkoul) December 17, 2013
Recruits need to consider this about KF before going to Iowa. It's all good when you're converting 3rd downs and touchdowns but don't F up.
— DJK (@coachkoul) December 17, 2013
Not blaming anybody. I take ownership for how it went down 100%. But it's only fair people know all the truth. — DJK (@coachkoul) December 17, 2013
I knew after my first conversation with KF at Iowa it wasn't. Going to be a good relationship.
— DJK (@coachkoul) December 17, 2013
"Your names Derrell not DJK. And you're not bigger than the program." I was like WTF? Okay. — DJK (@coachkoul) December 17, 2013
The money, the drugs the dictatorship of a program. All of it will be in the book.
— DJK (@coachkoul) December 17, 2013
FYI: TWO HAWKEYES ENCOURAGED THE BOOK THIS WEEK. One currently in the league one currently on the team. What does that tell you? — DJK (@coachkoul) December 17, 2013
Actually I encourage all students to go to Iowa. Hellava party school. Screwed up my morals. Student-Athletes should not attend IA under KF.
— DJK (@coachkoul) December 17, 2013
Coaches/GA's that came in at my time at Iowa would say to me: "They think you're bad, they should see the kids I just got done dealing with" — DJK (@coachkoul) December 17, 2013
Let me be clear. This is not about the U of Iowa or the NFL. This about KF demonizing my character. whose son got arrested TWICE.
— DJK (@coachkoul) December 17, 2013
KF's sons James Ferentz asked me to buy him boos when he was too young livin in hillcrest dorms. — DJK (@coachkoul) December 17, 2013
Two months ago I get an anonymous letter from someone who says KF worked with the ICPD on getting a "bust"
— DJK (@coachkoul) December 17, 2013
KF punished me by making me wear a trash can on my head for an entire practice while recruits parents were at practice... — DJK (@coachkoul) December 17, 2013
Yes I was immature, I was 19. But I busted my ass on the field and I made plays. I kept my mouth shut to play but KF is fooling all y'all.
— DJK (@coachkoul) December 17, 2013
Put me in a room anytime anywhere w| KF and let's him deny anything I have to say. Sum1 make it happen. His recruits will hear about it all. — DJK (@coachkoul) December 17, 2013
It remains to be seen when this book will be released, but Johnson-Koulianos told the Iowa City Gazette that he has a contract offer for the book, but he wouldn't get into specifics. He also told The Gazette that he's "weighing exposing teammates" in the book.
It's definitely a situation to keep an eye on, but certainly nothing that could jeopardize Ferentz's job.
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