On Tuesday, the players were taken in after suffering exertional rhabdomyolysis, a common consequence of intense strength training that can damage cells and cause kidney problems. Ferentz said he's been in close contact with players and their families since Tuesday.
"The health and well-being of each student-athlete in our football program is paramount. I will work with all of the individuals and groups that contribute to the welfare of our student-athletes to understand what led to this occurrence in order to make certain it does not happen again," Ferentz said.
The university has begun an investigation into the hospitalizations involving independent experts.
"Our entire staff shares the concern expressed by University of Iowa President Sally Mason and President David Miles of the Iowa Board of Regents and the State of Iowa, for the well-being and continued recovery of every student-athlete treated at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics," Ferentz said.
AOL Health: Rhabdomyolysis
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