This got me to remembering, I have been in the Wabash colleges wrestling room, probably 15 or 18 years ago now. My brother coached football there at the time so I went out and watched a game. Got a guided tour of the room with the head coach, I can't recall his name now, but seemed a real down to earth guy that cared about his wrestlers, and I got to watch some workouts. The head athletic director stood with me and my dad most of the game, he was interesting to talk to. He kept asking me about my rodeoing days and couldn't believe I was still alive and able to walk. He had a good sense of humor.
Yeah that's 3hrs from me across the state. Think 1 of our guys went & tried to play football & wrestle. Believe he did wrestle for them.
I'm surprised to say the least. Hoping Max is just holding back but fear everyone has figured him out with all these SV wins. Thanks! Iowa will be back tournament time though.
Me too. Rumors of sickness going through the room but no excuse. Wrestled horrible.
I think Duke is still the one to beat, Taylor played keep away from what I've read. I haven't seen Shapiro wrestle yet this year, Robideau will push them.
Almost seems like the wrestlers have tuned the Brands out. Is it time for change in your opinion?
That's a complicated question. I would prefer Tom to stay but bring in another coach on staff to teach a different, more modern style on their feet. Seems to be a lot of head snaps and pushing but not a lot of set ups. A Nolf, Dake, or Askren type would add a style change that I believe would be good. Nolf would probably intrest me the most. Similarities in style from the standpoint of sound technique and solid positioning, but the ability to improvise and go to a different set up and shot when your main one is blocked.
Couple weeks away.
Quite a bit of unrest, some want a total change, others not so much. A lot of unhappy people though. Iowa wrestling fans are spoiled, we expect to be first and that hasn't happened in a while.
Nice! I'd say our Northern County school probably was in that mix in mid to late 80s & maybe early to mid 90s. The area sure has come back to earth since the 2000s & 2010s it really dropped off. Last champ has been 2009. A few runner ups since then but not many.